As the Spring 2023 anime season comes to an end, it is time to start looking toward next season and making plans on what to watch. There are plenty of huge sequels on the roster, which are predictably creating the most hype, including new seasons of Bleach and Jujutsu Kaisen. But don't let these big names distract you; there are a lot of brand-new anime airing, too.
All of these anime are not sequels or prequels to anything, and you can start to watch them from this season without needing any prior knowledge. There's a lot of comedy coming out this summer, along with some fantasy, romance, and of course, isekai! While it may be hard to find time around all the hard-hitting sequels that will be airing at the same time, don't forget to have a look at some of these new anime as well. You never know when one will be the next smash hit.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
Akira Tendou is not the average hardworking Japanese man. His spirit has been broken by the past three years of hard work in Tokyo, and he fills his free time watching endless zombie movies in his dirty apartment. Then, one morning Akira stumbles upon his apartment manager eating one of his neighbors, and discovers that the city is under a zombie invasion! While he may have to fight for his life now, Akira is feeling more alive than he has in a long time. Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead will air on July 2, 2023.
The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
Ai Mie is a cute, glasses-wearing girl who has won the heart of her deskmate Kaede Komura without even trying. He becomes enamored with her shortly after meeting her, falling for her cute glasses. But when Ai starts to come to school without them, Kaede learns that she often forgets and misplaces them. He takes it upon himself to help her, especially as she can hardly see when she does not have her glasses, winning her over even as he falls for her more and more each day. The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses will air on July 4, 2023.
Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
Miyo Saimori has resigned herself to a sad, painful life. She was born from a loveless marriage, and raised in a household alongside her father’s new wife and daughter as little more than a servant. Miyo has gotten through life by keeping her head down, and being resigned that this is all there is for her. That’s why she is so surprised when she is forced to marry Kiyoka Kudou, a man known for his cruelty, only to discover he is actually kind-hearted. Her life may finally be on a different path. Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon will air on July 5, 2023.
Liar Liar
Academy Island is a strange school, where the hierarchy is controlled by “games” that are played between the students. The highest ranking student earns the title of Seven Stars, and has the most power in the school. Everything gets turned upside down when a new student named Hiroto transfers to Academy Island, conquering the most powerful empress there. But that’s only the beginning; Hiroto had thrown himself into a world of lies and tricks, and the spotlight is squarely on him. Liar Liar will air on July 8, 2023.
Reign of the Seven Spellblades
Reign of the Seven Spellblades is set in a magic world where certain, extremely powerful spells called spellblades exist. Little is known about them to average people, other than they are exceptionally deadly. At a prestigious magic school called Kimberly, a new student named Oliver Horn is learning that the school is anything but ordinary. As magic and monsters plague the students at the school, he must discover the truth hiding behind Kimberly’s walls. Reign of the Seven Spellblades will air on July 8, 2023.
Eiyuu Kyoushitsu
Rosewood Academy is a prestigious school that accepts only the best students, training them to defend the world from demons and others who would try to destroy it. Arnest Fleming, the Empress of Flames, is the top student at the Academy. So when she is asked to supervise and help a new student named Blade who may equal her in power, she is less than happy with her new assignment. Can they both become supreme heroes? Eiyuu Kyoishitsu will air on July 9, 2023.
My Tiny Senpai
Takuma Shinozaki works in a very normal office with one special exception - his senpai, or senior, is a very tiny, very cute woman! Shori Katase takes her role of senpai for Shinozaki seriously, guiding him in his role at work and always helping him, even as his crush on her becomes stronger and stronger. As much as he hopes she is helping him out of more than just duty, he can’t be sure. But he can hope! My Tiny Senpai will air on July 2, 2023.
Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence
Lawrence is a beloved, kind-hearted pastor working in a small village, and is always available to help anyone who needs him. But as his responsibilities outgrow his time, a young woman named Cecilia comes to help him. Too bad she’s extremely lazy, and would prefer to sleep over work. But Lawrence takes it in stride, helping her alongside all of his other duties. As Cecilia starts to fall for him first as a friend and then something more, how will this dedicated pastor react? Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence will air in July 2023.
Reborn as a Vending Machine, Now I Wander the Dungeon
A man who loved vending machines faced cruel irony when he was crushed by one - and perhaps even crueler irony when he found himself reborn as a vending machine, in a fantasy world. Unable to move on its own or communicate beyond pre-recorded phrases, Boxxo felt that its new life was hopeless. Then everything changed when it was found by an adventurer named Lammis, who realized Boxxo was sentient. Now, it's along for the journey, and somehow managing to impact the world and build relationships along the way. Reborn as a Vending Machine, Now I Wander the Dungeon will air on July 5, 2023.
My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1
In another anime about reincarnation, Ryouta Satou dies from overwork only to be reborn in a video game-like fantasy world. However, he is stuck at Level 1, and is not able to power himself up any higher. His saving grace is that he has the unique ability to be able to create an item that lets him exploit cheats. Using this ability, Ryouta creates power-ups to max out all his stats, and ultimate weapons that only he is able to yield. Even though he is Level 1 forever, he is incredibly overpowered. My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 will air on July 8, 2023.
With the Summer 2023 anime season just a few weeks away, there are plenty of anime to put on your to-watch list! Whether you like fantasy, isekai, comedy, or romance, there is a new series for you to check out. Summer 2023 is looking to be full of laughs and thrills, and we will be looking forward to seeing how all of these new anime actually hold up when they start airing. Which one will you watch?