A great deal of anime series has been scheduled for release in April of 2023. Some of the anime have been renewed for another installment while others are starting with a new season.
All I can say is that this anime lineup is pretty interesting. And here’s the list of all the anime releasing in April 2023! Let’s go!!
The lineup for the anime releasing in April 2023 is very unique and interesting. It includes anime from every genre like Eden’s Zero from Action Fantasy and Kawaisugi Crisis from Comedy. This April is going to be extra entertaining with all these anime.
1 Jigokuraku
Genre: Historical
Jigokuraku is a historical anime that is set to release on April 1, 2023. The anime focuses on the tale of Gabimaru, the Ninja who is sentenced to death. However, none of the execution methods seems to harm him.
Gabimaru’s love for his wife seems to be the reason behind the failed executions. Asaemon the Decapitator, a famous executioner, sees this and has a proposal for the ninja.
Asaemon wants Gabimaru to bring back the elixir of life from an island south of Japan in exchange for a full pardon. However, the island is not for the frail and is full of mysteries that might lead to the explorer’s demise!
2 Eden’s Zero Season 2
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-fi
The highly anticipated 2nd season of Eden’s Zero Season 2 is set to release on April 2nd, 2023. Episodes 1 and 2 of the series were previewed at a screening at Shinjuku Wald 9, Tokyo on March 11, 2023, and received a great response.
Season 1 of this anime ended with Shiki’s decision to explore the cosmos and make new friends. After teasing Drakken Joe in the first season, we will get to witness Shiki and the others directly face off against him and some other powerful new enemies in the upcoming season.
It will be the most intense fight and the season is something to look out for!
3 “In Another World With My Smartphone” Season 2
Genre: Isekai
Next on the list is the second season of “In Another World With My Smartphone” which is set to release on 3rd April 2023. The first season covered the adventures of Touya who is reborn into a new world and gets to keep his smartphone.
He enjoys his life and gathers some female admirers building up his harem along the way. We might get to see Touya continue this in the upcoming season. However, things might take a more serious turn in the new season.
Touya might have to deal with things that carry actual consequences in his adventure and it might get pretty interesting.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
This April, get ready for a new Cinderella Girls story. This would mainly be about hard-working girls who will team up with upcoming producers to become the next big idol.
They will deliver electrifying performances with their gorgeous outfits. Also, get ready to meet their charming princes. We will get to witness a lot of engaging stuff, so free your time for the first episode which will air on 5 April 2023.
5 Konosuba: An Explosion On This Wonderful World!
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
The spinoff anime series,’ Konosuba: An Explosion On This Wonderful World!’ is set to release on 5th April 2023. The story focuses on Crimson Magic Clan members Megumin and Yunyun who are at the top of their class.
However, they still have a lot to learn. Megumin believes explosion magic is the way for her to become a great wizard and won’t be convinced otherwise.
6 The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2
Genre: Fantasy, Magic
The highly anticipated second installment of the anime, The Ancient Magus’ Bride, is set to release on 6th April 2023. The anime will continue to follow the popular manga and we will be able to witness Chise being able to accept Elias and herself.
We will also see Chise go back to regular life when she receives an invitation from the ‘College’. It will only get exciting from now on, so we should definitely look out for this anime.
7 Opus.COLORs
Genre: Slice of Life
The story of Opus.COLORs mainly concentrates on Kazuya Yamanashi who joins a prestigious art institution along with his childhood friend Jun Tsuzuki to become a perception artist just like his parents.
Kazuya also wants to rekindle his friendship with another childhood friend Kyou Takise who drifted apart after a certain unknown incident.
The anime will certainly be an entertaining watch just from the plot perspective and you can stream the first episode on 6th April 2023.
8 “I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too”
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
“I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too” is another fantasy anime that is set to release on April 7th, 2023. The anime is based on the web novel which was extremely well received by the public.
The story focuses on Yuya Tenjo, an overweight, short, and meek high schooler who is constantly bullied at school. His family life isn’t great either with his parents expelling him from home to live alone.
Yuya later discovers a portal that connects to another world where he obtains the power to change his fate forever.
9 Kawaisugi Crisis
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Kawaisugi Crisis is certainly an intriguing anime set to release on 7th April 2023. It focuses on the story of Liza Luna who is an alien who comes to destroy the planet Earth.
However, upon arrival, she soon discovers that the planet is not as bad as she perceived it to be and sets on a journey to discover more about planet Earth and comes across a bunch of interesting things.
If you are looking for something light-hearted this anime is the one for you!
10 Birdie Wing: Golf Girls’ Story Season 2
Genre: Sports
Originally set to release in January 2023, this anime has been delayed and moved to release on April 7, 2023, due to certain unfortunate circumstances.
Season 1 of the anime received a positive response and was nominated for the Crunchyroll Awards for Best Original Anime. Since there is no original material to go about, we don’t know the plot turns this anime will take but let’s just hope it will be as intriguing as Season 1.
11 A Galaxy Next Door
Genre: Romance, Comedy
A Galaxy Next Door is a romance anime set to release on April 8, 2023. This anime is a story of a mangaka, Ichiru Kuga who struggles to take care of his two younger siblings.
His life is in a slump after his two assistants quit and just as he is nearing his breaking point, he meets Shiori Goshiki. She soon becomes his assistant, but there is something otherworldly about her. Kuga’s life turns upside down when she declares they are engaged and soon to be married.
12 My One-Hit Kill Sister
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
My One-Hit Kill Sister is an isekai anime based on a light novel that is set to release on April 8, 2023. The anime follows the typical isekai storyline where the protagonist, Asahi Isukaba dies in an accident and wakes up in another world.
However, diverging from what is expected Asahi has the weakest skills and is about to be wiped out when his sister, Mayu comes to save him. She has transmigrated to the same world as her brother and she is insanely strong, unlike the protagonist.
13 Summoned to Another World…Again?!
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
“Summoned to Another World…Again?!” is another isekai anime that is set to release on April 9, 2023. It takes a different route from the typical isekai.
The protagonist is summoned into another world and saves it. However, he falls into a trap and returns to his original world and has to start again as a baby. This time life might be different and some crazy surprises wait for him.
14 Blue Orchestra
Genre: Drama
Blue Orchestra is an anime series set to air on 9 April 2023. It focuses on the story of Hajime Aono who idolized his father’s violin-playing skills. However, after the bitter divorce of his parents, he vows to never play the instrument again.
He enters high school without a sense of direction and he comes across Ritsuko Akine, who is infamous as a bully. She desires to get good at the violin and taking the opportunity, the teacher pairs Aono and Akine.
Initially reluctant, we see him go on a journey where he begins to change and heads in the direction of finding his passion again!
15 My Clueless First Friend
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
My Clueless First Friend is a heartwarming anime series set to air on 9 April 2023. It is a beautiful take on the classical “opposites attract” trope.
A cheerful airhead, Takada meets the shy, introverted Nishimura. She was constantly bullied by her classmates until the new kid, Takada, arrives.
He has the magical ability to get along with everyone and even gets Nishimura to open up. This anime is something to look out for as you will get to experience the nostalgia of childhood summer with this anime!
16 Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion is an anime based on the webtoon of the same name which is set to release on April 10, 2023. It is an isekai anime that revolves around Hanasaki Rinko who dies in modern-day Korea and awakens in the body of a character from a book.
How she adjusts to her new reality and saves herself from getting killed forms the crux of the story.
17 Oshi no Ko
Genre: Drama, Supernatural
Oshi no Ko is an eccentric anime that is set to release in early April. The exact date is not yet announced and we would have to wait for the same.
Oshi no Ko focuses on the story of Ai Hoshino who is a talented idol adored by all her fans. When she visits Gorou, a countryside gynecologist, he is more than ready to help her.
However, a mysterious accident leads him to be born to his favorite idol. This starts the journey of Gorou, who then realizes the realities of show business and how everything is not as glittery as it seems.
18 Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Genre: Action, Comedy
Mashle: Magic and Muscles is a hilarious anime adapted from a popular manga series of the same name. It is set to release in April, however, the exact date is not confirmed yet.
It deals with the story of a young boy named Mash Burnedead who is magicless in the world of magic. He lives alone in a deserted forest and trains his muscles. However, his life changes as he enrolls in a prestigious magic academy where he tries to best magic weakness with his physical strength.
19 Megami no Cafe Terrace
Genre: Romance, Ecchi
Megami no Cafe Terrace is an ecchi anime set to release in April 2023. It tells the story of Hayato who plans to sell his grandmother’s rundown café right after she passes away.
However, he is surprised when five women who work at the café convince him to not sell the café. He gives it a shot but it won’t be a smooth ride as the six of them face many problems!
20 The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Romance
The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far is another isekai anime that is set to release in April 2023.
It is the story of Kazuya who reincarnates into another world after dying while saving some young girls from an attacker. He is born with insane abilities and he then sets on a journey to improve his stats and slowly climb the social ladder.
21 Insomniacs After School
Genre: Slice of Life
Insomniacs After School is a slice-of-life anime that is set to release in April 2023. We do not have a concrete release date yet but we will hopefully get the date soon.
The story revolves around a grumpy insomniac Ganta Nakami who stumbles across the rebellious yet easygoing Isaki Magari in the Astronomy Club’s abandoned observatory. They form an unlikely friendship where they help each other cope with each other’s insomnia and its dreadful effects.
22 Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts is a romance anime that has a similar vibe to ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and is set to release in April 2023. It is a story about Saliphie, who is meant to be a human sacrifice to the King of Beasts.
She is however not afraid of being eaten since she never had anything to lose. This makes the King of Beasts interested and she somehow ends up as his consort. She begins her journey as the first human queen of Beasts and Demons.
23 Heavenly Delusion
Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Heavenly Delusion is a mystery anime all set to release in April 2023. It is based on a post-apocalyptic world where Tokio and her friends are living in a special facility all their life.
However, everything changes when they receive an unusual letter about exploring the outside. This sets Tokio’s curiosity ablaze and they all start their adventure to know the outside world.
24 My Home Hero
Genre: Drama
My Home Hero is an anime series about a father who murders his daughter’s boyfriend after finding out his ugly truth. He then successfully disposes of the body with his wife’s help.
However, as the syndicate begins to question his sudden disappearance, the couple must now work to not get caught and ensure the safety of their daughter. This anime is all set to release in April 2023.
25 Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Season 2
Genre: Isekai, Comedy
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear is back with Season 2 and is set to air in April 2023. Bigger and better challenges are waiting for Yuna and Fina as they are planning to make a tunnel between Crimea and Millela.
We gave to wait and watch how they succeed in their new mission!
26 Mahou Shoujo Magical Destroyers
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Mahou Shoujo Magical Destroyers is not based on a manga and is an original series scheduled to premiere in April 2023.
Since it is an original series, we aren’t aware of the exact plot yet. We can only wait and watch for the anime to start airing!
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