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TheWinter 2023 animeseason has been a fun ride, but it is almost at an end. Shows likeIs It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? 4 Part 2,In/Spectre 2,The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady, andDon’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attackhave already completed their runs; meanwhile, series such asTokyo Revengers: Christmas ShowdownandTomo-chan Is a Girl!are set to air their finales in the last days of March and the beginning of April.
While not as packed with massive properties as Fall 2022 or the upcomingSpring 2023 seasons, Winter has hardly been lacking in enjoyable anime. With more than 40 series airing over the last few months, keeping track of everything can be challenging. Consequently, this article seeks to simplify that process by collecting information like previews, discussions, and recommendations concerning the most popular Winter 2023 anime.
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Where To Stream Every Winter 2023 Anime (U.S.A)
As has become a staple,the Winter 2023 anime lineupis divided among a range of streaming services. Crunchyroll has most of the season’s offerings, although HIDIVE has a respectable selection of exclusives. During the coming months, a couple of anime will also drop on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
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Along with multiple streaming services, fans might need a calendar to keep track of wheneach Winter 2023 anime airs.This article provides that information for people situated in the Eastern Time Zone.
When Does The Winter 2023 Anime Season End?
As is typically the case, most Winter 2023 anime will last for 12 or 13 episodes, which are the standard lengths of a single cour. As shows' starting dates are spread over approximately two weeks, the same can be said for their endpoints. Most series will conclude their runs between March 20-30, 2023. Putting aside a few exceptions likeAttack on Titan: The Final Season Part 3andMy Star, the Spring 2023 anime season will generally commence in the first week of April.
While the large majority of anime will air full cours, there are a couple of exceptions that will have shorter runs.
Which Winter 2023 Anime Will Continue In Spring 2023?
Quite a few Fall 2022 anime have continued to air during Winter, but that trend seems unlikely to continue for Spring 2023. However, a few series are scheduled for more than 13 episodes.
Have Any Winter 2023 Anime Been Postponed Or Delayed?
Unfortunately, a fewWinter 2023 animehave been delayed due to COVID-19 derailing their productions.
Previews
As there are so many new anime airing in Winter 2023, keeping track of the season’s types of shows can be difficult. These previews detail what audiences can expect from the series.
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Ayakashi Triangle
As children, Matsuri and Suzu bonded over their shared ability to see ayakashi, which are essentially spirits. However, as part of an exorcist clan, Matsuri grew to not only detest these entities but also started to push Suzu away from them for her own protection. One day, the exorcist and Suzu encounter a powerful ayakashi who changes their lives forever, particularly Matsuri’s.
Unfortunately, Connect has announced thatAyakashi Trianglewill be delayed following episode 5.
Blue Lock
Blue Lock is a program that pits Japan’s most promising young soccer strikers in a battle royale to craft the ultimate player. One will go on to lead the national team, while everyone else will be banned from ever making that jump.
Reviews forBlue Lockepisodes 1-13 can be found in theFall 2022 anime guide.
Bungo Stray Dogs 4
The Armed Detective Agency become public enemy number one after they are framed for a crime, a scheme orchestrated by the mysterious Decay of the Angel group.
Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack
Senpai’s school days continue to be a whirlwind of emotions as he spends more time with the annoying but charming Hayase Nagatoro.
In/Spectre Season 2
The God of Wisdom, Kotoko Iwanaga, continues to explore her relationship with Kurou Sakuragawa while intervening in cases revolving around spirits.
Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls In a Dungeon? Season 4 Part 2
While investigating a murder case painting a close friend as the culprit, Bell and his party find themselves trapped in the dungeon’s lower levels alongside monsters the likes of which they have never faced.
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
An ONA series created by Studio Deen and distributed by Netflix,Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabreadapts 20 short stories by the legendary mangaka.
Kaina Of The Great Snow Sea
On a planet coated in snow and covered by a canopy, people eke out a hard living where each day is spent in a battle for survival. One day, Kaina meets a mysterious girl named Liliha, changing their lives forever.
The Misfit of Demon King Academy Season 2
While Anos Voldigoad, the Demon King, continues his education at an academy dedicated to him, a new godly entity shows up that threatens to ruin this world’s fragile peace.
My Hero Academia Season 6
In the aftermath of the Paranormal Liberation War, the world and Pro Heroes are left to deal with the horrific losses caused by the conflict. With the public now seeing the Heroes in a more negative light, this marks a turning point in this universe’s history.
Reviews forMy Hero Academiaseason 6 episodes 1-13 can be found in theFall 2022 anime guide.
NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
Set in the far distant future, Earth has been stuck in an endless war pitting humanity’s androids against alien machines. A new type of android, 2B is sent to the planet to fight for humankind’s salvation.
Unfortunately,NieR:Automata Ver1.1aepisode 4 has been postponed due to COVID-19’s impact on the anime’s production. A new release date has not been revealed.
Record Of Ragnarok Season 2 Part 1
Gods and humans battle it out in a brutal tournament to determine the latter’s fate in this Netflix series.
Spy Classroom
In this world, wars are fought almost exclusively from the shadows; consequently, academies have been set up to train the next generation of spies. While not a particularly good student, Lily is invited to join a special team under the tutelage of Klaus, a super spy, as they prepare for an impossible mission.
Tomo-Chan Is A Girl!
Tomo Aizawa and Junichirou Kubota are the closest of friends, but the former wants something more. Unfortunately, these two are so close that Jun treats Tomo as one of his guy friends.
Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown
In season 2 ofTokyo Revengers, Takemichi once again travels back in time to try and change Tokyo Manji Gang’s direction, which will hopefully save Hinata’s life.
To Your Eternity Season 2
With his existence now public knowledge, Fushi is treated as both a god and a devil. As he makes more connections, the immortal being tries to get ahead of attacks by Nokkers.
Reviews forTo Your EternitySeason 2episodes 1-10 can be found in theFall 2022 anime guide.
Trigun Stampede
With a massive bounty on his head, Vash the Stampede has a reputation for being a harbinger of disaster, causing most of the universe to chase after the enigmatic Humanoid Typhoon.
Urusei Yatsura
After saving Earth from an alien invasion, Ataru finds himself betrothed to Lum, an electrifying Oni from outer space.
Reviews forUrusei Yatsuraepisodes 1-12 can be found in theFall 2022 anime guide.
Vinland Saga Season 2
Set years after the events of the prologue, Thorfinn has been kept as a slave on a farm in Denmark. Once there, he meets Einar, a person who had everything taken away by Vikings. In the meantime, Canute rules England as its king, and he has grand ambitions.
Lore Guides, Characters, & Discussions
A handful ofWinter 2023’s biggest animewill spark discussions regarding their lore and characters. Fans looking to keep up to date with these universes' inner workings can check out the following articles.
Recommendations
As so many shows are airing during Winter 2023, picking a place to start can be difficult. The following articles seek to provide assistance in that regard.
