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Written by Hayley Samulski, Staff Writer
Summer took the anime world by storm with series like “Bleach Thousand Year Blood War Cour” 2, “Jujutsu Kaisen” S2, and “Bungo Stray Dogs” S5. Now the Fall 2023 anime season is finally upon us which means more new and continuing anime to watch. Read on for a look at some of the best series beginning this October!
Fall Season Lineup
Spy x Family Season 2
Series Synopsis: The Forger family will face a new familial mission as Yor heads on a cruise ship expedition!
Studio: WIT Studio, CloverWorks
Platform: Crunchyroll
Airtime: Sub – Sat @ 11:30 a.m: ET Dub – TBA
Status: Now Streaming
What To Expect: “Spy x Family” Season 2 is set to deliver more thrilling adventures as the Forgers navigate life as a newfound family while trying to conceal their secrets from each other. The series will adapt the Cruise Adventure arc with the Forgers going on vacation and setting sail on a luxurious ship. Reports speculate season 2 may be divided up into two cours. Part 2 delves into Loid’s backstory and reveals why he became a spy.
Dr. STONE New World (Cour 2)
Series Synopsis: The Kingdom of Science will strike back as “Dr. STONE New World” returns.
Studio: TMS Entertainment
Platform: Crunchyroll / Funimation
Airtime: Sub / Dub – Thurs @ 10:30 a.m. ET
Status: Now Streaming
What To Expect: The highly anticipated “Dr Stone New World” Cour 2 is back and will finish out Dr. Stone’s 3rd season. This marks the anime’s halfway point in the series story. Last season saw Senku and the Kingdom of Science set sail in search of the petrification beams and the source of the person behind them. Many secrets and mysteries will finally be solved and the Treasure Island arc will come to an end.
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Heaven Official’s Blessing Season 2
Series Synopsis: Xie Lian accompanied by his companions Shi Qingxuan and Lang Qianqiu is sent by Jun Wu on a secret mission to find a missing heavenly official in Ghost City.
Studio: Haoliners Animation League
Platform: Crunchyroll / Funimation (TBD)
Airtime: Sub – TBA Dub – TBA
Status: Streaming Oct 18th
What To Expect: “Heaven Official’s Blessing” second season will adapt the Ghost City arc from its respective novel, Tiān Guān Cì Fú (TGCF) by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. In anticipation of the new season, fans were treated to the official Theme Song Video for Season 2. Two major characters will be making their first appearance in the donghua’s second season.
Heavenly Emperor, Jun Wu
Night-Touring Green Lantern, Qi Rong
After-school Hanako-kun
Series Synopsis: The spirit Hanako-kun and his human assistant, first-year student Nene Yashiro, keep the peace between supernatural forces and the students of Kamome Academy. When they’re not fighting to maintain a balance between the living and spirit worlds, how do they spend their time? Join Hanako-kun and Nene on their adventures after school!
Studio: Lerche
Platform: Crunchyroll / Funimation (TBD)
Airtime: Sub – Sat @ 2:00 p.m: ET Dub – TBA
Status: Now Streaming
What To Expect: This series is a spin-off from the anime/manga series titled Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun. “After-school Hanako-kun” will feature short 10-minute episodes, which will run for 4 weeks. The series will focus on Hanako and Nene’s adventures after school hours.
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Jujutsu Kaisen S2
Season Synopsis: The sorcerer world will greatly change as the Shibuya Incident is about to begin!
Studio: MAPPA
Platform: Crunchyroll / Funimation
Airtime: Sub – Thurs @ 1:00 p.m. ET Dub- Thurs @ 4:30 p.m. ET
Status: Now Streaming
What To Expect: Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 premiered back in July with part 1 adapting the Hidden Inventory / Premature Death arcs. Part 2 is now heading into the fall season and will adapt the dreaded Shibuya Incident Arc. Fans will want to have tissues on hand as things will never be the same.
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A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special
Image credit: Jeon Sun-Wook
Series Synopsis: The world is on the brink of destruction after a devastating ten-year war in the “shadow labyrinth”. Desir Armin is one of the last surviving magicians, but even he is no match. Just when he’s certain the world has come to an end Desir is transported back 13 years in the past. Desir has gone back in time to his days of studying magic at Hebrion Academy, the top school for mages in the Empire. To change the future of impending doom, Desir must reassemble his friends once again to save the world!
Studio: Arvo Animation
Platform: Crunchyroll
Airtime: Sub – Sat @ 12:30 p.m. ET Dub – TBA
Status: Now Streaming
What To Expect: “A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special” is an anime adaptation of the web novel by the same name. With the first two episodes having aired the reception seems positive.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3
Series Synopsis: Naofumi competes in an underground tournament where new enemies and comrades await!
Studio: Kinema citrus
Platform: Crunchyroll / Funimation
Airtime: Sub – Fri @ 8:30 a.m. ET Dub – TBA
Status: Now Streaming
What To Expect: “The Rising of the Shield Hero” is back. Naofumi and his party must find the rest of the Legendary Heroes and save Melromarc from destruction. The season is set to be 12 episodes long.
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If you still want more be sure to check out these shows Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation, My New Boss is Goofy, Undead Unluck, and Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions. Whatever your interest there’s sure to be something for everyone.
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