The hype for this season are not finished yet. But there are already more interesting anime coming. This year might be a big game changer in anime. The decade started with a bang thanks to the Final Season of Attack on Titan. Plus the sequels of other popular shows like;
The Promised Neverland
Dr. Stone
Re:Zero
Log Horizon
That Time I Got Reincarnated as Slime
Cells at Work
Quintessential Quintuplets
7 Deadly Sins
Beastars
And trust me, all of that are released on just the first season only. So I can't imagine what anime might surprise us for the next 3 season(what more next year?) knowing that almost all of the giants dominated this winter. Our watchlist will be flooded with new anime and I feel bad for those anime I might never watch again this year. Well it can't be helped, you can't really resist these shows.
And for this article. I'm going to introduce this anime series that we may expect soon. They are special cause they came from the best authors and their story is very promising. This is really exciting.
Lets start with...
Orient
Creator: Shinobu Ohtaka
Expected Release Date: Unknown
This is adapted from the manga with the same name. And do you know that Shinobu Ohtaka is also the creator of Magi. Magi is known for its very artistic character design and epic plot. Thats what you should expect in this anime too. Its been almost 8 years already since the release of Magi and now the creator is back with this new series.
This will be an another demon slaying plot but took place on historical era in Japan. The main character name is Musashi and together with his friend Kojiro, they promised that when they grow up they have to become a great samurai and embark in a demon slaying quest. But as time changes and demons are being worshipped as gods, the reputation of samurais are being tarnished. Despite of this Musashi didn't give up on his dream and promise, while Kojiro didn't cling to his words. Not until he saved Musashi from an accident and his perspective started to change. To discover his true feelings, he joined Musashi in his quest. The two embarks on a beast slaying journey hoping to fix the broken image of once so called great samurai. What kind of adventure awaits this two?
Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san (Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie)
Creator: MAKI Keigo
Expected Release Date: Unknown
This must be the next manga I should read but the anime adaptation news are already circulating. I don't know whats happening but this will be my fourth romance manga in a row. From Tonikaku Kawaii to Fechippuru and the one I'm reading right now is Horimiya. I might get diabetes from reading this romance manga but just leave me alone. It will be sour soon because of the gore manga and anime lined up.
The story will be all about a girl named Shikimori. She may looks fun and sweet. But whenever she wants to, she can also be scarily cool. Her boyfriend Izumi love this side of her especially when he is there when that circumstances happen. She is like a girlfriend version of Tsukasa from Tonikaku Kawaii. Another great Rom-Com anime to watch.
Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru
Creator: Soichiro Yamamoto
Expected Release Date: 2022
From the creator of Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san. This anime is expected next year. I know its a bit too long but its alright at least we confirmed that there will be an anime adaptation. Takagi-san anime is already good, so we can expect something similar in this one. I also love that the art and character design are also similar. But don't worry the plot and story are completely different. We won't ever see Nishikata being teased again.
Ayumu Tanaka is a first year student who quits Kendo Club and joined Illegitimate Shogi Club. The president and the only member of the club Urushi Yaotome is thrilled to finally have a shogi partner. As an upperclassman, she need to act or behave as a role model to her junior. But she always gets embarrassed and blushing especially when Tanaka call her "cute". She didn't have any issue calling her cute though. On the other hand Tanaka actually likes Yaotome, but refrain himself from confessing until he beats her in a shogi game. With their wonderful school life and shogi acted as bridge in their relationship. What kind of life awaits this two wonderful characters?
Komi-san wa, Komyushou desu
Creator: Tomohito Oda
Expected Release Date: Unknown
I know this is just a rumor but it looks like a trusted one. I even made an article about this anime probably not getting an adaptation but I guess I'm wrong. The wait are closing to be over. Lets just wait for an official announcement and we can finally be at peace. Fan's petition and requests are finally being paid off. And will it be an another voice actress getting easy money? (JK)
For those who have no idea about the story of this manga/anime I will explain it to you. In a prestigious Private High School, Komi Shouko's popularity already reached the top even though it's just her first day. She possess unbelievable elegance and beauty that make other people admires her. Little did they know, despite of almost perfect physical appearance of Komi-san she is actually terrible at communications. The story finally reached the starting point when Hitohito Tadano appears. He find himself being a seatmate of Komi but never gets the chance to talk to her. And with a little unexpected accidents, they become close to each other and he promised to Komi that he will help her find 100 friends. Will this goal be achieved? Will Komi-san finally learned how to communicate? That's what we need to find out.
Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
Creator: Tappei Nagatsuki
Expected Release Date: April 2021
From the creator of Re:Zero and a work of WIT Studio. Who else wouldn't feel the hype?. From the visual itself, you can already feel that this anime is very intriguing. What's more amazing about Vivy is, this is an original work. One thing I like about an original anime is there are no spoilers. We can't see any spoilers from annoying people in social media since this anime aren't adapted from any source like manga or light novel. So the story is a complete mystery and that's something you can enjoy the most.
The plot of this anime aren't that much informative. Its just acceptable since just like I said, it is original anime. And maybe to avoid big spoilers. It is a story of an AI Robot named Vivy with a goal to destroy Herself/Himself. With that very little information, you can't just help yourself for being curious. This one is a must watch next season.
I'm getting excited about this news. A very good news to start 2021. All we need to do is just wait a little bit for the official release date announcement. I will just enjoy the shows this season first and wait for this anime to come.
I also wrote a new season anime article, please check my list of animes to watch this next season. https://read.cash/@JZA/winter-2021-season-of-anime-preview-a1785618