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21+ New Anime Movies Coming Out in 2022/2023
No Japanese cultural invention has gripped worldwide public imagination quite as much as anime. This highly unique art style of hand-drawn and computer-generated animation has spawned films, games, books, and much else besides.
Are you looking to get your share of anime movie action but are not sure where to look?
Well, you’re in luck! Whether you’re heading down to your local theater or streaming from the comfort of your sofa, this handy guide will explore 21+ new anime movies that are coming out in 2022/2023, and where you can watch them.
Anime Movies Coming Out in 2022
Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night
Originally slated for release in September 2022, Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night, the successor to Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night, has a new release date toward the end of October 2022.
This film follows Kirito and Suna in the world of Aincard, as they attempt to clear all 100 levels of the MMORPG game. Based on the fourth volume of the light novel series that inspires the Sword Art films, the movie begins at Aincard’s level 4, and may cover some aspects of previous story arcs.
Release date: October 22nd 2022 (US)
Where to watch: Theaters
One Piece Film: Red
Next up on our list of anime movies coming out in 2022/2023 is One Piece Film: Red. It is the fifteenth feature film in the One Piece Film series, and is based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga of the same name.
It features Luffy and the Straw Hat pirates as they go on a quest to watch a renowned singer called Uta perform. Uta is famous for shielding her identity from the public, and it is only when her true self is revealed that the group realise she is the daughter of Shanks, a role model of the pirates and the childhood mentor of Luffy.
Since being released for Japanese audiences on 6th August 2022, the film has proved incredibly popular – so much so that it is already the 11th highest grossing film of all time in Japan. It’s not one you want to miss!
Release date: November 4th 2022 (US)
Where to watch: Theater
Suzume no Tojimari
Commissioned in 2020, Suzume no Tojimari is a fantasy adventure film that is written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. Among the voice actors involved are Nanoko Hara and Hokuto Matsumara, while Japanese rock band Radwimps will be composing the score.
The plotline of this film is based around 17-year-old Suzume who meets a mysterious young man looking for a “door”. After finding and going through this door, unfortunate disasters begin to occur across Japan and it is up to the pair to stop these by closing each door.
It will be released first in Japan in mid-November 2022, and then internationally in early 2023.
Release date: November 11th 2022 (Japan)
Where to watch: Theaters
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bonds
Expectations are high for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bonds, an isekai anime movie that will come out in 2022. 2018’s precursor TV series: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, was wildly popular and fans have been clamouring for a new film ever since.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bonds is an original story that takes place in a small country known as Raja, west of Tempest. A Demon Lord named Rimuru Tempest, who has evolved from a slime, will be tested when he meets Hiiro, who is a survivor of the Ogre race.
It will be released first in Japan in late November 2022, and then internationally in early 2023.
Release date: November 25th 2022 (Japan)
Where to watch: Theaters
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh
Fans of The Seven Deadly Sins will not have to wait much longer for their next instalment of fantasy action. Scheduled to release in December 2022, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh, follows Meliodas’ son Tristan as he battles to control the power of the Goddess Clan and Demon Clan.
Starring Ayumu Murase, Yohei Azakami, Koki Uchiyama and more, this upcoming anime movie is a two-parter based on the original manga and television series Nanatsu no Taizai.
Netflix is the platform you’ll need to subscribe to in order to watch this exciting adventure.
Release date: December 2022 (Japan)
Where to watch: Netflix
The First Slam Dunk
Another fantastic anime movie coming out in 2022/2023 is computer-animated sports film The First Slam Dunk. It will be produced by Toshiyuki Matsui and distributed by Toei company.
Based on the manga Slam Dunk, written by Takehiko Inoue, The First Slam Dunk is a film depicting a delinquent named Hanamichi Sakuragi, who after enrolling in high school, begins to learn the game of basketball after being rejected by a large number of girls.
Release date: December 2 2022 (Japan)
Where to watch: TBA
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Mizuka Tsujimura’s 2017 novel Lonely Castle in the Mirror was very well reviewed in Japan and internationally, so it’s little wonder that, much like some of her other work, it is going to be adapted into film.
Directed by Keiichi Hara and starring Aoi Miyazaki and Kumiko Asou as voice actors, it is the first anime film based on Tsujimura’s novels. It is slated for release in late December 2022.
Release date: 23rd December 2022 (US)
Where to watch: Theaters
Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.01 Thrice Upon A Time
Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time is an upcoming fantasy adventure film, directed by Katsuichi Nakayama and Mahiro Maeda. The anime movie had its world premiere in Japan last March, after which it went on to earn the most money of any Evangelion film.
Although this film has already been released in some formats, it will be shown for the first time in US theaters this December.
Release date: December 2022 (US)
Where to watch: Theaters
Anime Movies Coming Out in 2023
Doraemon: Nobita’s Sky Utopia
Doraemon: Nobita’s Sky Utopia is an animated science fiction film that follows Doraemon, Nobita and his friends as they navigate a Utopian world through a time warp function on their airship.
It is the 42nd film made in a series originally created by Fujiko Fujio, and stars Wasabi Mizuta, Megumi Ohara, Yumi Kakazu. It is currently scheduled for release on 3rd March 2023.
Release date: March 3rd 2023 (Japan)
Where to watch: Netflix
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
One of Netflix’s most anticipating anime movies coming out in 2023 is Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King. It is based on the Black Cover anime series that gained a big following and ended in 2021, after four seasons.
Directed by Ayataka Tanemura and written by Johnny Otoda and Ai Orii, little is known about the plot of this original movie, although it will be voice acted by Gakuto Kajiwara, Nobunag Shimazaki, Toshihiko Seki and others.
Release date: March 31st, 2023 (Japan)
Where to watch: Netflix
Zombie Land Saga movie “Zombies vs Aliens”
In October 2021, it was announced that Zombie Land Saga, a popular comedy horror anime series that had run in Japan between October and December 2018, would be getting a film version.
While there is no release date scheduled yet, it is thought that actors Kunio Murai and Hakuryuu will voice characters. As it is an original anime, not much can be guessed about what will be in the new adaptation in terms of plotline, but we can’t wait to learn more!
Release date: 2023 (TBC)
Where to watch: TBA
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, otherwise known as Hamefura for short, is a Japanese light novel series that has been adapted into a film, due for release in 2023.
This popular series features Catarina Claes, a young woman who, after a head injury, realises she has been reborn into a game called Fortune Lover, and is now the game’s villain. The decisions and measures she has to take as a result of this form the basis of the story.
Information such as the release date and watching options has not been announced.
Release date: 2023 (TBC)
Where to watch: TBA
Garden of Remembrance
Acclaimed director Naoko Yamada recently announced her new project, which is an exciting original called Garden of Remembrance. While not much is known about the plot yet, it is thought to be a music-centric film with lots of symphonies.
Although the release date for this film has not been announced yet, the producers have confirmed that it will be sometime in 2023, so keep your eyes peeled.
Release date: 2023
Where to watch: TBA
Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning
One more anime movie coming out in 2022/2023 to look out for is Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning. Announced in DigiFes in 2021, it features voice actors Fukujuro Katayama, Junko Noda, Ayaka Asai and Koichi Tochika.
The plot surround the adventures of protagonist Davis Motomiya, who spots a huge Digi-Egg while making ramen, and then meets a person who claims to be the first Digimon partner.
Release date: 2023
Where to watch: Netflix
Overlord the Movie: The Holy Kingdom
After the successful airing of season 4 which finished in September 2022, Overlord fans are now anticipating the release of the Overlord: Holy Kingdom movie edition. This film will follow on from this season and as such will act as a sequel.
No additional information has been given about release dates or where to watch this exciting isekai movie, but we’re keeping an ear out.
Release date: 2023
Where to watch: TBA
Gridman Universe
It was announced in early summer 2022 that Gridman Universe will be gaining a new theatrical animation film of the same name, opening in 2023. Featuring returning cast members from both the SSSS.Gridman and SSSS.Dynazenon anime series, this film stars Hikaru Midorikawa as Gridman, Yuya Hirose as Yuta Hibiki and Yume Miyamoto as Rikka Takarada.
Directed by Akira Amemiya at Studio Trigger, the movie has not been given an exact release date yet, but it will be sometime in 2023.
Release date: 2023
Where to watch: TBA
Kaguya-sama: Love is War: The First Kiss Never Ends
With great excitement, it was announced on July 8th 2022 that Aka Asaka’s widely viewed anime series: Kaguya-sama: Love is War, will be getting a new movie. Named Kaguya-sama: Love is War: The First Kiss Never Ends, the film will be adapted from the 14th volume of the original manga, with most cast members from the TV series expected to reprise their roles.
Unfortunately, no information has been disclosed about when this film will be released internationally, although 2023 is looking like the most likely time.
Release date: 2023
Where to watch: TBA
Psycho-Pass Providence
Psycho-Pass Providence, thought to be releasing in 2023, is a sequel to 2020’s Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector. The original TV series of Psycho-Pass was highly acclaimed and numerous manga and novels have been published in association.
Forming part of the 10-year anniversary of Psycho-Pass, 2023’s film will again be focused on Akane Tsunermori, a rookie inspector within a future dystopia where citizens are routinely scanned for likelihood of criminality.
Release date: 2023 (TBC)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Crunchyroll
Yuri!!! on ICE the movie: Ice Adolescence
Based on a story by Mitsuroou Kubo and Sayo Yamamoto, Yuri!!! On Ice: Ice Adolescence, follows the adventures of Yuri, a promising figure skater who gets thrown into the spotlight after a champion skater shares his skating skills with the internet.
It was originally scheduled to be released in 2020 but this got pushed back to the Coronavirus pandemic. A 2023 release date has been mooted instead but this is yet to be confirmed.
Release date: 2023 (TBC)
Where to watch: TBA
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis no Kaiten
During the celebrations of Puella Magi Madoka Magica’s 10th anniversary, it was revealed that a new film, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis no Kaiten, is being made. The dark fantasy has had three previous films: Beginnings, in 2012, Eternal in the same year, and Rebellion in 2013.
Although not much is known about the current status of the film and when it is to be released, it is confirmed to be in production. Here’s hoping for a 2023 release date!
Release date: 2023 (TBC)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Crunchyroll
How do you live?
How do you live? (Kimi-tachi wa Dou Ikiru ka) is an upcoming anime film produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Based on the 1937 novel of the same name by Yoshino Genzaburo, this story is not narrating the book itself, rather its effect on the protagonist.
Unfortunately, it’s looking increasingly likely that this film will be pushed back further than 2023 due to animation and Covid-related delays, but there’s still a chance this could be released within the next year or so.
Release date: TBC
Where to watch: TBA
The last word on anime movies coming out in 2022/2023
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