7 Anime Shows to Checkout This Fall
Interested in what anime show(s) you should start watching? Not sure what’s currently airing? Here are seven anime to check out this season (*Some of these shows are currently in the midst of multiple seasons. While spoilers will be limited here, it is recommended to begin from the first season if you are interested.*) :
Attack on Titan ( The Final Season)
Airdate: December 7
Eren, Armin, Mikasa, and members of the Scouting Legion, protecting humanity beyond the towering walls of fortified cities from massive, man-eating Titans that devour humans. The fortified walls end up breaking apart, causing more powerful Titans to show-up, wanting to destroy humanity. Now, the Scouting Legion must decide whether they kill all the Titans for a peaceful life or be devoured – ending the existence of humanity.
Yashashime: Princess Half Demon
Airdate: First episode on October 3; new episodes every Saturday
The sequel to the anime series, Inuyasha, takes place several years after the events of the original. Sesshomaru’s daughter Towa is separated from her twin sister Setsuna and ends up in the modern era, where she is adopted into Kagome’s family. One decade later, she returns to the past and reunites with Setsuna, who has become a demon-slayer working under Kohaku, not remembering her past. Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha, the daughter of Inuyasha and Kagome, go on a quest to restore Setsuna’s memories.
Haikyu!! To The Top
Airdate: First episode on October 2; new episodes every Friday
Following the story of Hinata, a boy who loves volleyball, he inspires to be the next pro volleyball player. Losing his first tournament to the “King of the Court '' Kageyama, Hinata wishes to surpass Kageyama, only to end up on the volleyball team with him in Karusuno High School. Picking up from last season, they have made it into the National Tournament, aiming to win no matter how hard the opponents ahead are.
Black Clover
Airdate: Every Tuesday
In this world, magic is everything. We follow Asta and Yuno, who are both found abandoned at a church on the same day. Yuno is gifted with exceptional magical powers, while Asta is the only one who’s left without magic. However, at the age of fifteen, they receive a grimoire, a book that enhances their magical powers, leaving Asta to gain a rare Grimoire of Anti Magic that negates and repels his opponent’s spells. Yuno and Asta now face off as rivals, challenging themselves to reach their common dream to be the Wizard King. Currently, Asta and his current Magic Knight group, Black Bulls are trying to discover devils and the forbidden magic across the world.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Airdate: Every Sunday
A spin-off and sequel to Naruto, it follows Boruto, son of Naruto, as he enrolls in Ninja Academy to learn the ways of the shinobi. Accompanied by Sarada, the daughter of Sakura and Sasuke, and Mitsuki, together they form Team 7 along with Sarutobi after graduating from the academy. Currently, the Team 7 find themselves undergoing missions to protect the Hidden Leaf Village.
Fire Force Season 2
Airdate: Every Friday
This anime follows the story of Shinra, as he joins Fire Force, a fire department company that consists of pyrokinetics fighting to end the burning of Tokyo from other pyrokinetics. Shinra has the devil’s footstep where he ignites fire on his legs, prompting The White Cloaks and their Knight of the Ashen Flame to seek him and his brother, Sho, to enact a scheme to repeat the Great Disaster.
One Piece
Airdate: Every Saturday
Luffy is on a quest to become the king of all the pirates. Sailing through the treacherous waters of the Grand Line and beyond, he is not willing to give up until he gains the greatest treasure on Earth: The Legendary One Piece! Currently, Luffy and his crew, Stray Hats, are continuing their adventures in Wano while fighting against powerful Emperors.