Spring anime season has lots and lots of popular anime series coming back. Demon Slayer, Mushoku Tensei, and My Hero Academia to name a few. In this sequel-packed season, finding the next best new anime can become slightly difficult when there are more than 40 anime released this season.
Here are the top 10 new non-sequel anime that are highly anticipated by MyAnimeList (the biggest anime database).
Kaiju no. 8
- Release Date: April 13
The Kaiju No. 8 manga series is already hugely popular, so it’s no surprise that it will be on many anime fans’ most anticipated lists for new anime this season. Animated by Studio Khara, the series focuses on Japan’s fight against Kaijus (huge monsters).
The main character, Kafka Hibino, works a regular job but has always dreamed of being a fighter who battles against Kaijus. However, he gave up on his dream after not being selected for the Japanese army.
Due to some unfortunate incidents, a parasite enters his body and grants him the power of monsters. With his newfound abilities, Kafka tries once again to fulfill his dream.
Wind Breaker
- Release Date: April 5
If you like seeing delinquents in anime like Tokyo Revengers and Bucchigire!, you will enjoy Wind Breaker. In fact, some consider it even better than Tokyo Revengers.
The series follows Haruka Sakura, who has always been bullied by society due to his unique appearance. Fighting was his only way to cope, and that’s exactly what he did.
Haruka Sakura joins Furin High School, known for having the best fighters. Sakura wants to become the strongest fighter in the school, but he faces a challenge: an established fighting group is already present. How will Sakura proceed? The series is animated by CloverWorks.
A Condition Called Love
- Release Date: April 4
Looking for a romance anime? Look no further. Based on the manga of the same name, A Condition Called Love is animated by Eat Fish Studio.
The series tells the story of Hotaru Hinase, a high school student who is loved by her family and friends but has never been in a relationship because she believes herself to be incapable of love. One day, she encounters Hananoi, the most handsome boy in school, being dumped.
Hotaru offers him an umbrella while he is sitting in the snow. The very next day, Hananoi proposes to her. Although Hotaru initially declines, he eventually wins her heart.
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability
- Release Date: April 2
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, a new isekai anime, tells the story of Lloyd, who loved magic. Unfortunately, he was born as a commoner with inherently less magical power. Eventually, he was killed by nobles, but he was reincarnated as the 7th prince.
Born with his memories from his past life intact, Lloyd continues to study magic as a child and eventually becomes really strong. With its first episode already released, the series is facing controversy regarding the protagonist’s character design.
An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride
- Release Date: April 5
The action fantasy anime “An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride,” animated by Studio Brain Base, tells the story of Zagan, a sorcerer who finds a white-haired elf named Nephilia being sold as a slave. Despite people around him advising against it, Zagan spends all of his money to buy her.
As it turns out, Zagan had fallen in love with Nephilia, but there is a problem: Zagan is unable to express his true feelings to her, which leads to many comedic misunderstandings between them.
Bartender: Glass of God
- Release Date: April 4
Animated by Studio Liber, “Bartender: Glass of God” is an anime series mainly targeting seinen fans. It’s an episodic series featuring Ryuu Sasakura, a talented bartender who happens to make the most amazing cocktails anyone will have ever tasted.
People from all over the town wander into Eden Hall, where Ryuu not only offers the most amazing cocktails but also the right advice for their problems.
Re: Monster
- Release Date: April 5
Re: Monster is an isekai anime animated by Studio Deen. The series tells the story of Tomokui Kanata, who is killed by his girlfriend and gets reincarnated as a goblin named Goburou.
Fortunately, he is born with a power that allows him to become stronger by eating. So in a world where only the strongest survive, he hunts down different animals to eat and grow his own power.
Unnamed Memory
In a land of magic and mystery, a legendary wizard seeks a quiet life after defeating evil, only to be pushed into a political marriage with a princess he’s never met.
Though wary at first, the unlikely couple grows closer while facing court drama, sinister plots, and a rising darkness. Told from both viewpoints, it’s a tale of opening hearts, finding purpose, and the many forms love can take.
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Whisper Me a Love Song
Himari is a shy high school girl. Yori is a popular senior. The two become friends after Himari writes Yori a love song but claims it’s just admiration.
As they spend time together in choir club, Himari’s crush grows. Yori starts to fall for Himari too. But misunderstandings and nerves keep getting in the way.
Will Himari find the courage to confess her true feelings? Will Yori let herself accept them? This sweet yuri manga follows their awkward but heartfelt romance.
Go! Go! Loser Ranger!
Natsuki dreams of being a hero like the Power Rangers. But he’s an ordinary, unpopular high school boy. One day, a strange being offers Natsuki the chance to become a real Ranger.
However, the hero suit comes with a catch. It’s powered by “loserness.” The more misfortune Natsuki suffers, the stronger he gets. Now he must live through humiliating moments to save the world.
Natsuki fumbles his way through battles and teenage life. The clumsiest Ranger ever, he tries his best to be a hero. Even if it means looking lame in front of his crush.
God’s Game We Play
Seiya is a high school student with a secret. He has strange powers he doesn’t understand. One day, a mysterious girl named Amane transfers into his class. She reveals that Seiya and his classmates are part of a deadly game played by gods.
Each student gets a special power and must fight each other. The survivor becomes a new god. Seiya refuses to play, but the gods won’t let him quit. As his friends start to fight, Seiya searches for a way to end the cruel game.
