6 great anime to catch up on before the big 2022 season premieres

There’s a ton of anime to be excited for as the 2022 winter anime season ramps up. You can also look forward to returning favorites like Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer Kimetsu no YaibaThe next season will be in My Hero AcademiaThe anime fan can expect the long-awaited continuations of their favourites such as “Anime Superstar” and “Anime Hero.” Golden Kamuy, Mob Psycho 100, and 2013’s The Devil is Part-Timer. Since the series mentioned above were last aired, a lot has happened.

That’s why, in the interest of helping viewers stay ahead of the curve of this year’s latest releases, we’ve put together this list of the top 6 anime to watch to prepare for new and returning series scheduled to come out in 2022. To Golden Kamuy, Vinland SagaThese are just a few of the shows you need to watch this Winter.

The Devil is Part-Timer

White Fox

The Devil is Part-Timer, the fantasy slice-of-life anime based on the light novel series by Satoshi Wagahara, didn’t make much of a splash back when it premiered in 2013. The story of Demon Lord Satan fleeing through a portal into modern Tokyo, and taking a job as a food service worker, has gained a huge fan following over the years. Many fans are eagerly waiting for news about a second season. After eight years of waiting, the show finally ended. The Devil is Part-Timer will return for another season slated to air sometime this summer, with studio 3Hz taking on animation duties from White Fox and writer Masahiro Yokotani returning alongside the series’ new director Daisuke Tsukushi.

If you haven’t watched the series since it premiered back in 2013, or are just curious as to what all the hub-bub and excitement is about, now is the perfect time to catch up on the series.

The Devil is Part-TimerYou can stream the video on HuluAnd Funimation.

Dorohedoro

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That’s obvious. Chainsaw ManThis anime debut is among the most anticipated of 2022. Based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s acclaimed manga of the same name, the series follows the story of an orphaned devil hunter name Denji who merges with his half-chainsaw pet dog Pochita to become a superhuman-devil hybrid with the power to produce chainsaw swords and devour his enemies whole. While the series will premiere later in 2013, fans have been getting anxiously awaiting a release date. If you’re looking for something else to tide you over until MAPPA confirms the series’ premiere, you should totally revisit Dorohedoro — the 2020 adaptation of the cult favorite dark fantasy sci-fi series by Q Hayashida.

Set in the sprawling post-apocalyptic city known as “the Hole,” DorohedoroCaiman is a reptilian-headed, humanoid mercenary that searches for the sorcerer who transformed and stole his memory. Caiman and Nikaido work together to track down the sorcerers. Then, they eat their heads. This allows the mysterious man living in the back his throat to determine whether or not they were responsible. The series, which is both bizarre and macabre is evident. It only gets more absurd as the story goes.

This screenplay is for DorohedoroHiroshi Saeko was the author of this article. Chainsaw Man alongside directors Ryū Nakayama and Makoto Nakazono. If you’ve never watched Dorohedoro or haven’t watched the series since it premiered back in 2020, now is the perfect time to while you wait for Chainsaw Man. And while you’re at it, why not revisit 2018’s Devilman CrybabyAlso? Kensuke Ushio is the composer Chainsaw Man, also composed the score for Masaaki Yuasa’s contemporary take on Go Nagai’s seminal horror action series.

DorohedoroYou can stream the video on Netflix.

Golden Kamuy

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This was last month announced Golden Kamuy, the historical Western-style adventure anime based on Satoru Noda’s 2014 manga of the same name, would return for a fourth season. The series, which last aired back in 2020, follows the story of the “immortal” Saichi Sugimoto, a former soldier during the Russo-Japanese War who embarks on a quest alongside a young girl named Asirpa in search of lost trove of golden hidden somewhere in Hokkaido. The series’ depictions of violence can be gruesome at times. However, it is well-known for its Coen Brothers-esque sense humor. It also features moments of understated humor and quirky characters.

Season 2 of Golden Kamuy will feature several behind-the-scenes changes, with studio Brain’s Base taking on production duties from Geno Studio, Shizutaka Sugahara replacing Hitoshi Nanba as the series’ chief director, and Takumi Yamakawa (To Your Eternity() will be taking over as the chief character designer. The airdate is for Golden Kamuy season four has yet to be revealed, now is as good a time as any time catch up on the series if you haven’t already.

Golden KamuyYou can stream the video on FunimationAnd Crunchyroll.

Mob Psycho 100

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Mob Psycho 100Since its debut in 2016, it has been one the best anime series ever. Yuzuru Takikawa directed (Death Parade, Deca-DenceAdapted from the manga series pseudonymously One Punch ManThe anime’s author is Mob. He’s an incredibly powerful, young esper and Reigen takes him under his wing as a grifter, charlatan, and master psychic. The previous two seasons of the anime have garnered significant praise not only for the series’ stunning animation and eccentric characters, but for the story’s emphasis on empathy and forgiveness as a catalyst for the emotional development and growth of its protagonist.

The third season of Mob Psycho 100 This was first announced in October 2013. Takahiro Andui and Yuzuru Tachikawa were back to direct the series. The episode was produced once more by Studio Bones. With this newest season strongly suspected to be the series’ last, what better way to prepare than to go back and watch the anime from the beginning?

Mob Psycho 100You can stream it on Funimation, CrunchyrollAnd HBO Max.

To Your Eternity

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To Your EternityThis anime earned its place on the best anime of 2021 lists, in no small part due to its unusual premise. Based on Yoshitoki Ōima’s 2016 fantasy manga, the series follows on an unlikely protagonist — an immortal, sentient orb sent to Earth by a mysterious creator in order to learn and absorb as much knowledge and experience as possible. The anime’s arc follows the strange entity, who takes on many forms, including a rock, a boy, and finally a young girl with white hair. It learns how to become a human and experiences all of life’s immeasurable pleasures and challenges.

To Your EternityThe series is returning with a second season. It’s tentatively scheduled to debut in the fall 2022. With only 20 episodes, now is the perfect time to give the series a shot if you haven’t already.

To Your EternityYou can stream the video on CrunchyrollAnd HBO Max.

Vinland Saga

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Vinland Saga, the historical adventure anime based on Makoto Yukimura’s 2005 manga series, quickly asserted itself as one of 2019’s most impressive new series, going so far as to earn a spot on our best anime list of that year. A second season of the series, with returning director Shūhei Yabuta and character designer Takahiko Abiru, was announced back in July of last year with a presumed premiere date sometime in 2022. If you didn’t manage to catch the anime back when it was initially airing, there’s no better time than now to catch up before the second season debuts.

It was built in the 11th Century England. Vinland Saga follows the story of Thorfinn, a Viking explorer who joins a crew of warriors to avenge the death of his father Thors at the hands of Askeladd, the crew’s captain. This novel is full of amazing action, fascinating characters and an original premise. Vinland SagaHighly recommended.

Vinland SagaYou can stream the video on Amazon Prime Video.