We are continuing to publish our 2023 anime summer season guide. The second part of the material covers ten more noteworthy projects. Look for the first link…
Re-Main
- Genre: Sports, Drama
- Premiere: 4 July 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Studio: MAPPA
- Director: Kiyoshi Matsuda
- Source: Original
About what: The story of Minato Kyomizu’s boyfriend who quit water polo after a tragic incident in elementary school. Having matured, the hero returns to the sport and joins a new school team, which now has its own adventures.
What we think: Standard setting for sports shows – with drama, beautiful characters and life-affirming stories.
Waiting rating: 2/5
The detective is already dead / Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru.
- Genre: Detective, Romance
- Premiere: 4 July 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Studio: Studio ENGI
- Director: Manabu Kurihara
- Source: Light novel
About what: A detective adventure between high school student Kimizuki Kimihiko and detective girl Siesta, whose chance encounter opens the way for a whole series of mysterious events. In the past, Kimihiko and Siesta worked together, but during one of their missions, the girl dies, which does not prevent her from returning to Kimihiko’s life a few years later.
What we think: Significant emphasis in the title should be placed not only on the action-packed twists, but also on the romantic component. Therefore, for those who are waiting for harsh detective everyday life, it is better to measure expectations in advance.
Waiting rating: 2/5
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Premiere: 4 July 2023
- Episodes: unknown
- Studio: J.C. Staff
- Director: Yoshiki Yamakawa
- Source: Light novel
About what: The Young Duke has suffered from a terrible curse since childhood – any touch of him to another person means certain death. To protect others from himself, the Duke lives in a secluded estate, tormented by endless loneliness. But everything changes when Alice appears in the hero’s life – a childhood friend who wants to become his personal maid.
What we think: A romantic comedy with a cartoonish gothic setting and a funny plot.
Waiting rating: 2/5
Two-faced brother / Uramichi Oniisan
- Genre: Comedy, Everyday
- Premiere: 6 July 2023
- Episodes: unknown
- Studio: Studio Blanc
- Director: Nobuyoshi Nagayama
- Source: Manga
About what: Thirty-year-old Uramichi Omota has to work with children as a host for one of the local TV shows. But interacting with children is simply impossible if they don’t like you. And this is where Omota begins to have big problems with emotional stability.
What we think: An interesting idea. Plus, the series boasts a very good voice cast.
Waiting rating: 3/5
Mythic Spirit: The Chronicles / Seirei Gensouki
- Genre: Action, Fantasy
- Premiere: 6 July 2023
- Episodes: unknown
- Studio: TMS Entertainment
- Director: Osamu Yamasaki
- Source: Light novel
About what: The protagonist of the title is the young man Rio, obsessed with the desire to avenge his murdered mother. However, the standard story of revenge is complemented by another fact. The second essence awakens in Ryo’s body – an ordinary Tokyo student Haruto Amakawa, who died in his own world and awakened in a reality unfamiliar to him.
What we think: Isekai, where instead of one chosen hit in the narrative, there was time for two heroes at once. It is difficult to predict whether the authors will be able to develop standard setups for the genre. Or you can read the original light novel.
Waiting rating: 2/5
Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken 2nd Season Part 2
- Genre: Action, Fantasy, Comedy
- Premiere: 6 July 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Studio: 8-Bit
- Director: Unknown
- Source: Light novel
About what: The second batch of episodes from the second season of “Slime” The plot continues to tell the story of Rimuru Tempest – a creature capable of changing shape by absorbing its opponents. Before his rebirth, Rimuru lived in the form of an ordinary Japanese clerk Satoru Mikami, but suddenly death gave the hero a completely different life.
What we think: After the interim “Diaries”, the central story of “Slime” continues with new episodes. Fans of the title will not miss it, and the rest will have an additional reason to join the franchise.
Waiting rating: 4/5
Cheat Kusushi no Slow Life: Isekai ni Tsukurou Drugstore
- Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
- Premiere: July 7, 2023
- Episodes: Unknown
- Studio: 8-Bit
- Director: Unknown
- Source: Light novel
About what: Boyfriend Reiji Kirio enters an alternate world. There, the hero decides to apply his talents and begins to engage in potions. Soon, Reiji opens his own pharmacy, ready to help anyone, even with the most insane problems …
What we think: Isekai, cat girl and magic potions instead of death and murder. The only thing that confuses the most is not the most expressive 3D graphics.
Waiting rating: 2/5
Lunar travel will lead to a new world / Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
- Genre: Fantasy, Action
- Premiere: July 7, 2023
- Episodes: Unknown
- Studio: C2C
- Director: Shinji Ishihira
- Source: Light novel
About what: Makoto Misumi is summoned to the fantasy world, and immediately as a real deity. However, the hero’s joy was short-lived, as the local pantheon tried to quickly write off Misumi, and even his own patron soon abandoned the guy to his fate.
What we think: The original novel cannot boast of any interesting ideas or ideas, so the series should rather expect a standard isekai.
Waiting rating: 2/5
Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S
- Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Everyday
- Premiere: 8 July 2023
- Episodes: Unknown
- Studio: Kyoto Animation
- Director: Yasuhiro Takemoto
- Source: Manga
About what: Continuation of the story about the dragon Tooru, who got into our inhospitable and unfamiliar world. An exhausted Tohru meets the girl Kobayashi and soon becomes her maid. The strange union does not end there, however, and soon another guest from outside arrives at Kobayashi – the cautious Kanna.
What we think: The cute dragon girl slice is back. It should be funny, cute and very perky.
Waiting rating: 4/5
White Sand Aquatop / Shiroi Suna no Aquatope
- Genre: Drama, Everyday
- Premiere: July 9, 2023
- Episodes: Unknown
- Studio: P.A. Works
- Director: Tosiya Shinohara
- Source: Original
About what: Kukuru Misakino, an 18-year-old aquarium worker, meets Fuku Miyazawa, a former idol who left her native Tokyo and embarked on a new life. Now Fuka spends most of his time at work with Kukuru, experiencing personal worries. As part of the plot, two girls will have to find out what loneliness, dreams and true friendship are.
What we think: An original anime series about the friendship of two girls. Interesting is at least a beautiful picture from P.A. Works.
Waiting rating: 3/5
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