With the approaching Fall 2021 anime, many fans in the anime community are constantly on the lookout for newer releases that they can add to their watchlists.
However, the upcoming seasonal animes of 2022 are not cutting anything short of fan expectations. With the sheer amount of animes receiving renewals or new adaptations, fans can’t wait for the approaching year.
From titles such as Attack on Titan to older classics like Bleach, 2022 seems to be jampacked with releases that the community cannot stop raving about.
So far, there are only a few which have announced their release dates, however, many have already confirmed a new season and dropped trailers or teasers.
To help spread the hype, this brief post will provide you with a list of the 15 most awaited upcoming anime of 2022.
15 Most awaited upcoming anime of 2022
1. Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 2
- Source: Manga, Completed
- Genre: Action, Shounen, Military and Fantasy
- Studio: MAPPA
- Release Date: Winter 2022
Synopsis: The Second Part of Attack on Titan: The Final Season. The first episode will be counted as the 76th Episode and will likely turn into a full-blown war. The previous season concluded with Marley’s military forces dropping down in the Shiganshina District to capture Eren. The 17th episode of Attack on Titan: The Final Season (Or the 76th Episode of Attack on Titan) will pick up from there.
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2. The Rising of the Shield Season 2
- Source: Light Novel, Ongoing
- Genre: Isekai, Magic, Seinen
- Studio: Kinema Citrus x DR Movie
- Release Date: Spring 2022
Synopsis: Four men are summoned to a magical world as Cardinal Heroes who have to fulfill their mission of fighting off monsters. Naofumi inherits a legendary shield but is abandoned by others after he is betrayed by the new world’s nobility. Season 2 follows the events after The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 1.
3. Hataraku Maou-Sama! Season 2
- Source: Light Novel, Completed
- Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life, Fantasy and Romance
- Studio: TBA
- Release Date: TBA 2022
Synopsis: The synopsis for the anime hasn’t been revealed yet but will most likely follow the events from the end of Season 1.
4. Goblin Slayer Season 2
- Source: Light Novel, Ongoing
- Genre: Action, Adventure and Fantasy
- Studio: TBA
- Release Date: TBA 2022
Synopsis: The series will be set in a magical world with people who have to accept certain jobs to be able to earn their livelihood. Sometimes jobs don’t go as they are planned but the Goblin Slayer is here to save the day. Goblin Slayer Season 2 will follow the events from the end of Season 1.
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5. Overlord Season 4
- Source: Light Novel, Ongoing
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Isekai and Fantasy
- Studio: MADHOUSE
- Release Date: TBA 2022
Synopsis: The premise of Overlord follows Ainz Ooal Gown’s adventure after he is teleported to an Isekai. The 4th season will continue Ainz’s adventure from the previous season.
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6. Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen 3rd Season
- Source: Manga, Ongoing
- Genre: Comedy, Psychological Romance and Slice of Life
- Studio: TBA
- Release Date: TBA 2022
Synopsis: Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen 3rd Season will continue the rom-com war between the Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya. Will the President and the Vice President finally go out?
7. Chainsaw Man
- Source: Manga, Ongoing
- Genre: Shounen. Horror, Supernatural and Comedy
- Studio: MAPPA
- Release Date: TBA 2022
Synopsis: In a world where humans can make contracts with devils to use their powers at their expense, Denji is a young man living in poverty. He works for the Yakuza as a devil hunter to pay off his father’s debt but is betrayed by them and killed. A devil dog called Pochita saves his life after he makes a contact with Denji. He is then revived as a chainsaw man.
8. Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyo
- Source: Manga, Ongoing
- Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
- Studio: TBA
- Release Date: TBA 2022
Synopsis: The second season of Made in Abyss. The series will continue to follow the adventures of Riko and Reg in the abyss as they descend deeper into the abyss along with their newfound ally, Nanachi.
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9. Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen
- Source: Manga, Completed
- Genre: Shounen, Action, Supernatural and Adventure
- Studio: TBA
- Release Date: TBA 2022
Synopsis: A continuation from season 16 of Bleach, the series is set to adapt the ‘Thousand Year Blood War’ Arc from the manga.
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10. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen – Demon Sayer Season 2
- Source: Manga, Completed
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Shounen, Supernatural and Tragedy
- Studio: Ufotable
- Release Date: TBA
Synopsis: The Second Season of Kimetsu no Yaiba. Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke, aided by the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui, travel to Yoshiwara red-light district to hunt down a demon that has been terrorizing the town.10th on the list of best upcoming anime series of 2022, Demon slayer is something we can’t miss to watch at any cost.
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11. Dr Stone Zoku Hen
- Source: Manga, Ongoing
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi and Comedy
- Studio: Toho Animation
- Release Date: TBA 2022
Synopsis: The third installment in the Dr. Stone series, the series will follow the adventures of Senku and his friends to revive humanity from the stone age and find out the hidden mysteries of what happened 3,700 years ago.
12. Vinland Saga Season 2
- Source: Manga, Ongoing
- Genre: Action, Adventure and Drama
- Studio: TBA
- Release Date: TBA 2022
Synopsis: No synopsis has been released yet but the series will most likely proceed with Thorfinn’s life into adulthood after Askeladd’s death in season 1.
13. Jojo No Kimyou Na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean
- Source: Manga, Ongoing
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama and Supernatural
- Studio: David Productions
- Release Date: TBA
Synopsis: It is the year 2011 and Jolyne Kuujou has been framed for a crime that she didn’t commit. She loses all hope after being manipulated into serving a longer sentence and accepts her fate as a prisoner of Green Dolphin Street. However, a gift from Joutaro manages to manifest her latent abilities and she suddenly possesses the power to change her fate.
14. Youjo Senki Season 2
- Source: Light Novel, Ongoing
- Genre: Action, Fantasy, Seinen and Magic
- Studio: NUT
- Release Date: TBA 2022
Synopsis: The second season to Youjo Senki. There is no further information to date.
15. Kanojo, Okarishimasu Season 2
- Source: Manga, Ongoing
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, and Romance
- Studio: TMS Entertainment
- Release Date: TBA 2022
Synopsis: The second season of Kanojo, Okarishimasu, or Rent-a-Girlfriend.
Keep in mind that there are many anime series that are yet to be announced or confirmed but these are the ones I hope will be good. These are the best and most awaited upcoming anime series of 2022, you can watch their trailer and teaser and keep the level of excitement and hopes high.
