AnimeJapan 2023: All the Big News from the Event!
From Re:ZERO Season 3 to SPY x FAMILY season 2 news and beyond!
AnimeJapan 2023 is over, but we're still here reeling from the absolute torrent of news that came out over the course of the two-day event. Announcements were way up this year compared to the last, so we have a lot to sort through as the dust settles! Let's take a look at everything that was announced over the weekend, including continuations, sequels, trailers, visuals, cast additions, anniversary celebrations and more.
New Adaptations and Continuations
Leading the charge this weekend were all the big reveals for new series and sequels, including some that took fans by surprise. More Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- anime? Yes, please and thank you.
- Ghost in The Shell SAC_2045 2nd Season Gets Compilation Film in 2023
- New Pluto Key Visual, Ōoku: The Inner Chambers Anime Adaptation and More Netflix Announcements Revealed at AnimeJapan
- A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Anime Premieres in 2023
- Horimiya TV Anime Returns This July to Adapt More Stories
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 Officially Announced
- Senpai is an Otokonoko Manga Announces TV Anime Adaptation
- Award-Winning Cyberpunk Fantasy Light Novel Demon Lord 2099 Gets Anime Adaptation
- Game Industry-Themed TV Anime 16bit Sensation ANOTHER LAYER in the Works
- My Hero Academia Season 7 Anime Announced
- To Be Hero X Revealed as Aniplex, bilibili Collab with Concept Trailer
- HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima Confirms Season 2
- TRIGUN STAMPEDE Anime’s “Final Phase” Officially Announced
- BLUELOCK Anime Strikes Back with Season 2, Movie Plans
- SPY x FAMILY Anime Season 2 Premieres in October 2023
- Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Premieres in July 2023
- HIGH CARD TV Anime Stacks the Deck with Season 2 Announcement
Fresh Footage
Trailers, trailers, trailers! Hope you brought some popcorn, because we have an absolute maelstrom of promotional videos from AnimeJapan 2023, starting with a new look at the Digimon Adventure 02 THE BEGINNING anime film.
- Digimon Adventure 02 Anime Film Reveals New Trailer, Premiere Date
- Whisper Me a Love Song TV Anime Speaks Out in Teaser Trailer
- Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Anime Trailer Previews MindaRyn's Opening Theme
- Original TV Anime Opus.COLORs Posts 2nd Trailer Featuring Opening Theme
- Oshi no Ko TV Anime Dances the Night Away in Main Visual and Trailer
- True Love is Timeless in TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Season 2 Opening Theme Video
- Tales of Wedding Rings TV Anime Rings in First Trailer, 2024 Premiere
- JUJUTSU KAISEN Anime Reveals Gojo's School Life in First Season 2 Trailer
- Reincarnation is Awkward in The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy TV Anime PV
- A Girl & Her Guard Dog TV Anime Premieres in October 2023
- GAMERA -Rebirth- Anime Trailer Shows Off Fierce Kaiju Battle
- Mash Eats His Weight in Creampuffs in MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES TV Anime Character Trailer
- The Misfit of Demon King Academy Season 2 Revives Its Broadcast This July
- Me & Roboco TV Anime Goes to Space in New Key Visual, Trailer
- Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- Anime World Premiere Set for LA, New Trailer Debuts
- Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible TV Anime Trailer Prepares for Return
- The Great Cleric Anime Casts Spell With New Trailer, Voice Actor, Theme Song Details
- Adventurers Gather in My One-Hit Kill Sister TV Anime Trailer
- Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence Anime Trailers Introduce Hazelita and Abel
- High School is Hectic in Skip and Loafer TV Anime CM
- Shadowverse Flame TV Anime Confirms Fifth Cour Premiere in July 2023
- Science And Magic Clash in The Kingdoms of Ruin TV Anime Trailer
- Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Anime Lines Up Setsuna Replacement, Theatrical OVA Date
- SYNDUALITY Noir Sci-Fi TV Anime Main PV Announces July 2023 Premiere
- ATRI -My Dear Moments- Anime Adaptation Gets First Key Visual And New Teaser
- Kawagoe Boys Sing TV Anime Harmonizes in Teaser Trailer
- Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out Theatrical Anime Reveals First Trailer, Visual
- Sailor Moon Cosmos Anime Films Showcase Franchise’s Final Battle in New Trailer
- Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha TV Anime Dreams of Summer in New Trailer
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse TV Anime Premieres in October 2023
- The Devil is a Part-Timer!’s Newest TV Anime Serves Up July 2023 Premiere
- Migi & Dali Anime is Ready for Revenge in New Trailer and Key Visual
- Liar Liar TV Anime Battles for School Rankings in Second Full Trailer
- Dark Gathering TV Anime Prepares for July 2023 Premiere in New Trailer
- I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World TV Anime Shares New Trailer, Ending Theme Performer
New Visuals and Cast Additions
Sometimes all it takes to get the picture across is, well, a picture! Here's a breakdown of the many teaser visuals and key visuals that came through, with a side order of cast announcements.
- Firefighters Suit Up in Megumi no Daigo Kyuukoku no Orange TV Anime Key Visual
- All Main Characters Gather in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2 Key Visual
- Mission: Yozakura Family TV Anime Extends Teaser Visual with New Relatives
- Original Racing Anime Overtake! Unveils New Character Visuals & Additional VAs
- Original Bowling Anime Turkey! Gobbles Up Main Cast Members
- The Elusive Samurai Anime Gets Its First Cast Members
- Dr. STONE Reveals Main Visual Ahead of Season 3 Premiere
- Girlfriend, Girlfriend Season 2 Announces October 2023 Premiere, New Staff
- Chained Soldier TV Anime Locks Down January 2024 Premiere with New Visual
- GOBLIN SLAYER TV Anime Brings the Light in First Season 2 Key Visual
- Undead Unluck TV Anime Sets Sights on October Premiere in New Visual
- The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 2 Anime Adds to Cast, Reveals Theme Songs
- AYAKA Anime Gets New Visual by Original Character Designer redjuice
- Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!! Anime Gets Pumped for Second Year of Duels with Key Visual
- Genjitsu no Yohane -Sunshine in the Mirror- TV Anime Summons 6 More Cast Members
- The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Anime Takes Final Stroll in Lovely New Visual
- Girls Reach for Their Dreams in World Dai Star TV Anime Key Visual
- KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World TV Anime Adds Two More Cast Members
- Whisper Me a Love Song Anime Reveals Singers for Band Performances
- My Happy Marriage TV Anime Takes Stroll with Visual, Theme Song Info
Additional News
Some stories don't fit quite as nicely in the categories above, but are absolutely worth highlighting. From a Nendoroid immortalizing legendary VA Masako Nozawa (Goku and so many others in the Dragon Ball series) to the 10th anniversary celebrations of the My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU and Attack on Titan anime, here are a few more flavors to savor as the weekend winds down.
- Goku’s Legendary Voice Actor Masako Nozawa Gets Own Nendoroid
- Mizu Sahara's Okashiratsuki. Romance Manga Gets Live-Action Film Adaptation
- My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Anime Details Full 10th Anniversary Plans
- Attack on Titan Final Season Launches 10th Anniversary Anime Celebrations
Phew, that was a lot of news! What had you most excited during AnimeJapan 2023? Let us know what you're looking forward to in the comments!
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Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine. You can read his comics at subhumanzoids. Follow him on Twitter @Moldilox.
