All Anime Releasing In 2022 That You Need To Add To Your Bucket List!
All Anime Releasing In 2022: Another year is ending with both good and euphoric memories. As die-heart fans of anime, people are already looking up to all the series that are coming up in 2022. Looking back at 2021, the year was challenging for many industries. Even though there were many successful anime releases in 2021, the delays, cancellations, and revenues caused turmoil in the community. But this challenge was faced with optimism and courage. Many renewals and announcements came by.
Thus, the following subheads list all the anime series that are slated to come out in the year 2022. Besides these, many movie projects have been confirmed by other banners. From confirmed releases to slated ones, this list covers them all. So, without any further ado, here is a list of All Anime Releasing In 2022.
Chainsaw Man Anime
The anime adaptation of Chainsaw Man has been the most hyped project for a year now. The anime was originally announced in December 2020, almost at the time when the manga went on hiatus. However, the Jump Festa 2022 event confirmed both the return of the series and the manga. Thus, under the able teams of Studio MAPPA, the projects will resume in 2022.
Release Date: TBA 2022
Blue Lock Anime
All Anime Releasing In 2022: Blue Lock is currently the most anticipated project of the upcoming year. Muneyuki Kaneshiro’s original soccer story was under the release radar since August 2018. Exactly three years later, Studio Eight Bit announced the anime project in 2021. Along with a trailer reveal and a crew list, the announcement also gave away a 2022 release slate.
Release Date: TBA 2022
Overlord Season 4
Another addition to the list of all anime releasing in 2022 is Overlord IV. The renewal of Overlord Season 4 was one of the biggest announcements of 2021. Almost thirty months after the third season concluded, the makers renewed the fourth installment. Along with Overlord IV, a new movie covering the ‘Holy Kingdom Arc’ was also said to be under the works. For the time being, there is no confirmation on the solid release date as of yet.
Release Date: TBA 2022
Made In Abyss Season 2
All Anime Releasing In 2022: Made In Abyss is a vast franchise on its own. Starting from the first anime, the series continued with a two-part movie series and one feature film. Dawn of the Deep Soul movie was the last of the franchise. In May 2021, the makers announced the second season titled “The Golden City of Scorching Sun.” Like most of the cast and crew return to the board, the series is slated for next year’s release.
Release Date: TBA 2022
Rent a Girlfriend Season 2
Rent A Girlfriend Season 2 is one such project that fans are less worried about. Since the conclusion of the pilot season, the showrunners have remained in touch with fans. The first outing said goodbye in September 2020. Later in 2021, the production was confirmed by Studio TMS Entertainment. The renewal was officially confirmed on February 2021. However, a solid release date has not been revealed just yet.
Release Date: TBA 2022
Spriggan Anime
Another Netflix-backed project that is getting the necessary push from the makers is the anime adaptation of Spriggan. This science fiction story has a long list of projects. Netflix and David Production announced a collaboration in March 2019. But it was much later that the series found a release window. For the time being, there is no confirmed release date for the series.
Release Date: TBA 2022
BOFURI Season 2
Better known as BOFURI I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, so I’ll Max Out My Defense Season 2, the sequel was renewed in August 2021. The production was confirmed right after the pilot season ended. Moreover, Studio Silver Link also confirmed a 2022 release for the series. However, there is no confirmed date as of now.
Release Date: TBA 2022
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury
All Anime Releasing In 2022: Mobile Suit Gundam is a franchise that dates back to 1979. The last that fans saw of the franchise was in March 1982. After many re-releases, the franchise was set for a reboot. Thus, the first announcement in this row was the Cucuruz Doan’s Island movie announcement. Along with this, a reboot season titled “The Witch From Mercury” was renewed for 2022.
Release Date: TBA 2022
Ghost In The Shell: SAC_2045 Season 2
As an original Netflix project, Ghost In The Shell: SAC_2045 Season 2 was renewed back in November 2021. The first season came out in April 2020. So, for the second season, Production IG is going to continue its partnership with Netflix. In a single-line synopsis, the streamer describes the series following an AI-driver War that only Section 9 can save. Sadly, at the time of writing, Ghost In The Shell: SAC_2045 Season 2 does not have a confirmed release window.
Release Date: TBA 2022
Shoot! Anime
December 1994 marked the last time that fans saw the Shoot! Anime onscreen. Under the able hands of Toei Animation, the first season and the movie festered with flying colors. Almost two decades later, Studio EMT Squared brought back the project to life. The 2022 reboot has been titled “Shoot! Goal to the Future.” For now, a confirmed date is to be revealed by the makers.
Release Date: TBA 2022
Heaven Official’s Blessing Season 2
In the west, Heaven Official’s Blessing is easily one of the most popular donghua series to date. The first season made its way to the screens in October 2020. Since then, fans have been waiting to see this Bilbili project back on the screens. Well, the renewal announcement came through in November 2021. It was also mentioned that the project has been under production since the beginning of 2020.
Release Date: TBA 2022
Police In A Pod Anime
Female-oriented stories have always been turned out to be underdog stories. The 2017 manga series got a Television drama in July 2017. After the success of this series, a full-length anime was confirmed for a 2022 release. Studio Madhouse is currently working on the production of the anime. Police In A Pod Anime is possibly the first release that fans might see in 2022.
Release Date: January 5, 2022
World’s End Harem Anime
World’s End Harem is an erotic thriller series that aired the first episode in October 2021. However, even before the criticism to follow, the makers pulled back the project. While the officials did not give away the reason for this sudden break, it was all over the news that the series was to go under the scissors once again. After a few weeks, a new release date was announced by Studio Gokumi. Crunchyroll and Muse Communication have the licensing rights of the series.
Release Date: January 7, 2022
How A Realist Hero Rebuilt The Kingdom Part 2
All Anime Releasing In 2022: September brought in the news of the renewal of How A Realist Hero Rebuilt The Kingdom Part 2. The first part of the pilot season ran from July 2021 to September 2021. Soon enough, the confirmed release of the second cour was revealed. Studio JC Staff will continue to animate the series. Also, a winter release was confirmed by the makers.
Release Date: January 8, 2021
Attack On Titan Season 4 Part 2
One of the most waited-for anime releases in 2022 is the final season of AoT. Attack On Titan Season 4 Part 2 is one phrase that has seen the most number of google searches in the past year. Well, the time has finally come when fans can enjoy the conclusion of Hajime Isayama’s work. After the studio switch, MAPPA will continue to animate the last of this season. As of now, fans are already debating that AoT’s final season will cloud all the other releases of Winter 2022.
Release Date: January 10, 2021
Sasaki And Miyano Anime
Horimiya, Kaguya-Sama Love is War, and Your Name is some of the popular banners in the romance genre. The newest addition to this cult will be the Sasaki and Miyano anime series. Announced in November 2020, Sasaki and Miyano are under the able hands of Studio Deen. Thus, this boy’s love story is all set to release on Medialink and Funimation in the Winter 2022 slate.
Release Date: January 10, 2022
Futsal Boys!!!! Anime
All Anime Releasing In 2022: Another sports-based story that is going to land in the Winter 2022 slate is Futsal Boys!!!! Anime. Based on the multimedia franchise of the same name, the anime will follow the sport of futsal. The anime was originally announced in October 2019. Due to the uncalled delays of the pandemic and health emergencies, the project saw many push-ahead. Finally, a Winter 2022 release was finalized by Studio Diomedea.
The Case Study of Vanitas Part 2
The second cour of The Case Study of Vanitas was under the radar for most of 2021. The first part ended in September 2021. Soon after, the second cour was announced within a week of the conclusion. The tentative release was announced with this conclusion of the first cour. Thus, Studio Bones will bring back the popular vampire story in winter 2022.
Release Date: January 14, 2022
The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc
A brand-new trailer was dropped right at the beginning of December 2021. So, the trailer was the first announcement of the Reminiscence arc of the story. The original TV anime came out in April 2014. Six years later, the Visitor Arc rebooted the anime franchise. As the title suggests, the new season will follow the Reminiscence Arc in this high school story.
Release Date: January 1, 2022
Spy x Family Anime
Since the beginning of the manga, the fans have been waiting to see the anime adaptation. With just fifty chapters out, the anime adaptation was confirmed. The first announcement was made on November 1, 2021. After that, the Jump Festa 2022 came with more developments. Big banners of Wit Studio and CloverWorks were tagged with this series. So, Spy x Family Anime is slated for a Spring 2022 release.
Release Date: April 2022
The Rising Of The Shield Hero Season 2
The Rising Of The Shield Hero is one of the top names in the isekai genre. The first season was a massive hit back in 2019. Even after the conclusion, the series continued to gain views and praises. After much demand, Studio DR Movie (season 2) brought back the series at the Crunchyroll Expo. It was also clarified that the franchise would also get a third season. After delaying it from an October 2021 release, a summer slate was finalized.
Release Date: April 2022
Kaguya-sama Love Is War Season 3
Kaguya-sama Wants To Tell You On Stage was an event that brought in many updates in regards to the third season of Kaguya-sama Love is War. After the June 2020 halt of the second season, the makers dropped both a new installment and also an original video animation. The new season is titled “Ultra Romantic.” The story will continue to follow the plot of the manga. A Spring 2022 premiere was confirmed at the event.
Release Date: April 2022
Ultraman Season 2
All Anime Releasing In 2022: Another Netflix-backed project is all set to come back in 2022. The reveal of the renewal came through the Kickoff Live-stream event by Netflix. The streamer revealed that most of the cast and staff of the series would return for the second installment. On top of this, the Ultra Team will also take center stage in the second season. Besides, the new trailer gave away the plot of Season 2.
Release Date: April 2022
Summer Time Rendering Anime
Anime lovers have not seen a suspense release in a while now. Well, that chain is about to get broken in the upcoming year. Summer Time Rendering is a popular banner penned down by Yasuki Tanaka. The manga came to an end in February 2021 with its 13th and final volume. Soon after, the anime adaptation was announced by OLM Studios. The project is backed by Disney+ for a global release.
Release Date: April 2022
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Final Season
All Anime Releasing In 2022: Better known as Magia Record Season 3, Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Final Season has been titled Dawn of a Shallow Dream. While the Spring 2022 return is a piece of rejoicing news, it is actually a result of a long delay in the release. The third and final season was supposed to come out in December 2021. But production issues lead to a delay. Now, Studio SHAFT has confirmed the series for a Spring release.
Release Date: April 2022
The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2
The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2 stayed away from the limelight for almost eight years. But all credit will go in the hands of the loyal fans who were able to bring back the series. With a studio switch and slight animation changes, the franchise was revived in November 2021. Studio 3Hz is animating the second season with a new team. Besides, it is likely that the cast will remain the same. Moreover, the hurdles of the Devil’s life will also persist in the new installment.
Release Date: July 2022
Dr. Stone Ryusui
All Anime Releasing In 2022: While the third season of Dr. Stone was a more anticipated announcement, the makers were keen on revealing a new project for the 2022 slate. Also, the third season is scheduled for a 2023 release. Dr. Stone Ryusui is a new Television anime that will be produced by TMS Entertainment. Moreover, Jump Festa 2022 also gave away the predefined release window of the new side story.
Release Date: July 2022
Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Arc
Both Bleach manga and anime have remained under the radar of its loyal fans. Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Arc is about to renew a decade-old series. The original Television anime came to an end in March 2012. Since then, many sideways parts have come and gone. But a mainstream anime was never announced. At the Jump Festa 2022 event, the panel confirmed that Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Arc would conclude the anime story once and for all.
Release Date: October 2022
My Hero Academia Season 6
My Hero Academia has the fastest-growing fandom of all anime series. Especially in the west, the series has outperformed many popular banners. The fifth season was a massive success in terms of reception. The story covered the Joint Training Arc and the Endeavor Internship storylines. Now, the Paranormal Liberation War Arc will play out in Season 6. Like many other announcements, this was also got an official confirmation at the Jump Festa 2022.
Release Date: October 2022
To Your Eternity Season 2
Right after the first season concluded with the 20th episode in August 2021, the second season was also announced. With much laud and appreciation, the second installment was bound to return to the screens. However, the creators did not give away the confirmed release date of the anime. So, only a Fall 2022 slate was announced in the early renewal.
Release Date: October 2022
Uzumaki Anime
All Anime Releasing In 2022: Uzumaki is one of the most popular horror stories of all time. Written by Junji Ito, the manga has a huge fanbase all across the globe. On top of this, its anime adaptation also remained in much demand. This announcement was also a part of the 2019 Crunchyroll Expo. It was confirmed that Production IG would be animating four episodes for the first season.
Release Date: October 2022
Megaton Musashi Season 2
While the original Megaton Musashi Nintendo Switch video game failed to impress fans, its anime wing did all the wonders. Produced by OLM Studio, the pilot season came out in October 2021. Moreover, a year later, the second season will also make it to the floors in the same slate. So, it will follow up on the loose ends of the pilot.
Release Date: October 2022
So, this concludes the list of All Anime Releasing in 2022. Which shows are you most excited about? Also, do share your thought with us in the comment box below. Moreover, in case of rescheduling, this section will be updated. We will also be sure to update this space when definite release dates are announced. Thus, keep an eye on this corner.