As the fall anime season continues, we’re releasing the second part of our list of exciting new pieces to watch out for. Look for the first one here…
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (2020)
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Premiere: October 3, 2023
- Episodes: unknown
- Studio: Toei Animation
- Director: Kazuya Karasawa
- Source: / Manga / Anime / Game
About what: Re-adaptation of the manga of the same name, based on the legendary Dragon Quest RPG series. At the center of the story is the boy Dai, who, together with his friends, went on an epic adventure to defeat the Demon King, who took the life of his mentor.
What we thinkA: Judging by the first episodes, from a visual point of view, the series is definitely a success – the fight scenes look very entertaining. In addition, unlike the first anime, in the remake, the authors promise to bring the storyline to the end, filming the entire manga in full.
Waiting rating: 4/5
Yashihime: Half-demon princess / Hanyo no Yashahime
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Premiere: October 3, 2023
- Episodes: unknown
- Studio: Sunrise
- Director: Teruo Sato
- Source: Manga / Anime
About what: The sequel and at the same time spin-off to the legendary “Inuyasa” takes on a difficult task – to tell a completely new story about twin sisters separated by a mysterious time anomaly, and to tell about the adventures of Inuyashi and Kagome’s daughter.
What we think: On the one hand, it seems that the series can be watched by absolutely all viewers, and on the other hand, the debut episodes clearly make it clear that the title should be approached, having at least some idea of the adventures of the Dog-Demon.
Waiting rating: 3/5
Senyoku no Sigrdrifa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFF-tXj4HKs
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Premiere: October 3, 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Studio: A-1 Pictures
- Director: Hirotaka Tokuda
- Source: Light novel
About what: Earth is under attack by mysterious and deadly alien objects – Pillars. When humanity realizes that the chances of victory are negligible, a mysterious boy who calls himself Odin comes to his aid. An unexpected ally gives people a weapon against an invincible enemy – the hiracraft planes, piloted by the girls known as the “Valkyries”.
What we think: Girls fly on airplanes, defeat evil, along the way solve a string of their personal problems and learn the true value of friendship. It sounds corny, but why not?
Waiting rating: 2/5
The Unlucky Student in the School of Magic: Guest / Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Raihousha-hen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1VNj_SPtnY
- Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
- Premiere: October 4, 2023
- Episodes: 13
- Studio: 8-Bit
- Director: Risako Yoshida
- Source: Light novel
About what: The third animation project based on the novel of the same name by Sato Tsutomu. The plot is based on a special school of magic, where brother and sister Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba go to study. Despite the fact that the young man does not show the most impressive results in the entrance exams, his unusual origin makes him one of the strongest magicians in the country.
What we think: The new story arc introduces an interesting heroine into the story, and the plot skillfully evokes the necessary intrigue.
Waiting rating: 4/5
Rock climbers / Iwa Kakeru! Sport Climbing Girls
- Genre: Sports, Everyday life
- Premiere: October 3, 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Studio: Blade
- Director: Tetsuro Amino
- Source: Light novel
About what: Sports anime about a climbing club. The main character Konomi Kasahara, distinguished by a quick mind, decides to use it in a somewhat atypical way – by conquering the climbing wall.
What we think: Girls climb steep walls, which means that directors and animators have a reason to work out the most interesting angles without remorse. And rock climbing is not an overused topic.
Waiting rating: 2/5
Mediocre Nana / Munou na Nana
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller
- Premiere: October 4, 2023
- Episodes: 13
- Studio: Bridge
- Director: Shinji Ishihira
- Source: Manga
About what: In the distant future, children with special abilities, called “Talents”, begin to appear on Earth. They are trained to face the threat known as the “Enemies of Humanity” and are sent to a special school located on a remote island. Once the mysterious Nana Hiragi becomes a student at the school, hiding a terrible secret. Nana’s goal is to assassinate other “Talents” whom the government considers potential “enemies”.
What we think: Schoolchildren with supernormal abilities, only from a somewhat atypical perspective. The central caste of heroes is of interest, and the emerging confrontation between the characters leaves room for interesting scenario techniques.
Waiting rating: 4/5
Warm up! / Maesetsu!
- Genre: Everyday, Comedy
- Premiere: October 11, 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Studio: Gokumi
- Director: Yu Nobuta
- Source: Original
About what: Four girls strive to fulfill their most cherished dream – to become real comedians, and for this they have to overcome a lot of difficulties, including stage fear and the ability to communicate with the audience.
What we think: There are never too many Slices, and in the case of this title, the soil is also the most fertile for cute scenes that can cause a sincere smile.
Waiting rating: 3/5
Golden Kamuy 3rd Season
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Premiere: October 5, 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Studio: Geno
- Director: Hitoshi Namba
- Source: Manga
About what: The third part of an epic adventure about finding the real treasure – the hidden gold treasure of the Ains. Having split with his companion Asirpa, Sugimoto finds himself in Sakhalin, where even more difficult trials await him.
What we think: Snows, Russian baths, references to “JoJo” and much more. Golden Divine is definitely not on the list of anime to miss this season.
Waiting rating: 5/5
A Dream in the Demon’s Castle / Maoujou de Oyasumi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k7qz_bxneg
- Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Everyday
- Premiere: October 6, 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Studio: Doga-Koba
- Director: Mitsue Yamazaki
- Source: Manga
About what: Vile demons kidnap the human princess Aurora and lock her up in their castle. But soon the royal person realizes that her worst torture in a new habitat is unbearable boredom and despondency. Now Aurora strives for only one thing – to find the opportunity to take a good nap, but this turns out to be far from such an easy task as it might seem at first glance.
What we think: Healthy sleep is a very good and extremely necessary thing, so the main character’s motivation is very easy to project onto herself. And the humor in the series, judging by the first two episodes, turned out to be quite funny.
Waiting rating: 3/5
Ikebukuro West Gate Park
- Genre: Detective
- Premiere: October 6, 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Studio: Doga-Koba
- Director: Tomoaki Koshida
- Source: Novella
About what: A series of stories about the Ikebukuro criminal district, where every new day promises more problems and difficulties for the people who find themselves there. A close friend of the protagonist Makoto Majima dies under mysterious circumstances, forcing the young man to take justice into his own hands. But, as you know, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
What we thinkA: In 2000, the novel was already adapted as a TV drama, and over the years it gained the status of a kind of “hidden gem”. In turn, it seems that the new adaptation of the book has every chance to captivate viewers until the end of the season.
Waiting rating: 4/5
To be continued…
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