2022 brought some amazing anime series to anime fans around the world. Whether you were into watching a high school band reach their dream or a man with chainsaws for body parts, there was something for everyone. 2023, however, will continue bringing some amazing anime programming. We look at 10 anime series worth checking out in the new year.

Tokyo Mew Mew New Season Two
April 2023 (HIDIVE)

Last summer, Tokyo Mew Mew returned to the delight of old and new fans. Tokyo Mew Mew New retells the beloved story of the Mew Mews and their fight to protect the world from forces looking to take it over. For many fans, news of a second season being released so soon was a complete joy. The first season is available to stream over on HIDIVE.

Dark Gathering
July 2023

Kenichi Kondō's manga series Dark Gathering will gain the anime treatment with the help of animation studio OLM (Pokemon, Cardfight!! Vanguard). In the series, spirit medium Keitarou Gentouga teams up with Yayoi Houzuki on a journey to capture evil spirits.

Ao no Orchestra
April 2023

If you're into music, Ao no Orchestra is perfect for you. Based on Makoto Akui's web manga series of the same name, the anime follows Hajime Aono, who was once a prized violinist. After their parents’ divorce, Aono chose to retire from playing violin. A run-in with budding violinist Ritsuko Akine, however, could rekindle the spark they once had for the instrument.

Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta (My Life as Inukai-san's Dog)
January 7 (HIDVE)

It's everyone's dream to become their classmate's pet, right? In Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta, one boy magically transforms into the dog of their crush in school. The series, which is based on Itsutsuse's manga of the same name, is produced by studio Quad.

Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari
January 10 (Crunchyroll)

Bandai Namco Pictures (Gintama, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun) is adding to their growing line of anime titles with Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari. In the series, Hyoma Kunato has a traumatic experience with spirits known as tsukumogami, who have the ability to possess objects. After one took away a loved one, Kunato begins despising them. Kunato gets an experience of a lifetime when they move in with Botan Nagatsuki, who masters six friendly Mononogatari.

Kawaisugi Crisis (Too Cute Crisis)
April 2023

Mitsuru Kido's manga series Kawaisugi Crisis will land on the small screen thanks to animation studio SynergySP (A Couple of Cuckoos, Beyblade). The story follows alien Liza Luna, who travels to Earth with plans of destroying it. Things change when they run into an adorable cat at a local café.

Tsuyokute New Saga
July 2023

Many people would love the opportunity to go back in time and fix things. In Tsuyokute New Saga, a warrior named Kyle get sent back in time to prevent their world from being demolished by the Demon King. The anime is being co-produced by Sotsu (Gundam, Thunder Mask), Makaria (Kiyoneko), and Yokohama Animation Laboratory (Monster Strike, Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal).

Rumored for late 2023 release

Uzumaki
(TBA on Toonami)

Junji Ito's beloved manga series Uzumaki is jumping into the anime world, and fans have been waiting for this to finally drop. Announced in 2019, the series has been delayed numerous times, including its recent delay from its October 2022 release. Many people are banking on this four-episode series to drop sometime in 2023 on Toonami.

Sk8 The Infinity Season Two
(TBA on Crunchyroll)

Skateboarding anime Sk8 The Infinity will be quite busy in 2023. A second season of the show is slated to arrive sometime in the year. The cast and crew from the first season will return for new adventures with Reki and Langa. If that's not enough, a new stage play titled SK8 the Stage Part 2: The Last Part ~Our Infinity~ will premiere in Japan in January. Season one of Sk8 The Infinity can be streamed on Crunchyroll right now.

The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season Two sequel
(TBA on Crunchyroll)

After waiting nine long years, fans were ecstatic for the second season of The Devil is a Part-Timer! last summer. A sequel to the second season was announced following the season premiere, but fortunately, fans don't have to wait years for more adventures involving Sadao Maou & Co. The Devil is a Part-Timer! is available to view on Crunchyroll right now.