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The Best Upcoming Anime Movies of 2023

The Best Upcoming Anime Movies of 2023

Adam Winton |

Anime fans are always on the lookout for the latest and greatest anime movies to add to their watchlists. 2022 was a fantastic year for anime movies, with classics like Dragon Ball Super, Detective Conan, and Doraemon making comebacks. However, 2023 is shaping up to be even better, with new and original films from both established and up-and-coming anime series. Here are the best upcoming anime movies of 2023 that you should add to your watchlist.

 

1. Kaguya-sama: Love Is War: The First Kiss Never Ends

 

The Kaguya-sama: Love Is War anime series was a hit among anime fans, and the upcoming movie promises to deliver more of what fans love. The movie, titled Kaguya-sama: Love Is War: The First Kiss Never Ends, will continue where the anime series left off, exploring the romantic relationship between Kaguya and Miyuki. The film is animated by A-1 Pictures, the studio behind the anime series, and is set to release on February 15th, 2023.

2. Doraemon: Nobita's Sky Utopia

 

Doraemon: Nobita's Sky Utopia is the 42nd movie in the Doraemon franchise and promises to be just as entertaining as its predecessors. The movie follows Doraemon, Nobita, and their friends as they discover a magical paradise in the sky. The film is animated by Shin Ei Animation and is set to release on March 3rd, 2023.

3. Black Clover: Sword Of The Wizard King

 

Black Clover fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of Sword Of The Wizard King, the first movie in the franchise. The movie will be an original story not featured in the manga and will focus on Conrad Leto, the former Wizard King. The film is animated by Pierrot and is set to release on March 31st, 2023.

4. Overlord The Movie: The Holy Kingdom

 

The popular isekai anime series Overlord is getting a new movie in 2023 titled Overlord The Movie: The Holy Kingdom. The film will adapt the light novel's Paladin of the Holy Kingdom story arc, in which the Roble Holy Kingdom is forced to rely on Ainz to defeat the demon Jaldabaoth. The film is animated by Madhouse and is set to release in Summer 2023.

5. My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead To Doom! Movie

 

My Next Life As A Villainess fans will be excited to know that the series is getting a movie in 2023. The film will continue the hilarious adventures of Catarina after her graduation from the Academy. The movie's plot has been kept under wraps, but if it follows the light novels, it will feature Catarina starting to work at the Magical Ministry while trying to avoid the bad endings she thought were over. The film is animated by SILVER LINK, and the release date is yet to be announced.

6. Zombie Land Saga: Beyond Revenge

 

Zombie Land Saga fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the movie since the end of season 2. The film's title is yet to be confirmed, with possibilities being either Beyond Revenge or Zombies VS Aliens. The movie's plot is rumored to be about Franchouchou getting some extraterrestrial rivals on the big screen. The film is animated by MAPPA, and the release date is yet to be announced.

7. Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning

 

Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna was a hit among fans, and the upcoming movie, Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning, promises to be just as good. The film is a sequel to Last Evolution Kizuna and will be Digimon Adventure's series finale. It follows Davis and his Digimon Veenom as they meet a mysterious boy named Rui Owada. Rui claims to be the first person to ever be partnered with a Digimon, and he even has a Digivice to prove it. For some reason, though, he seems to be missing the most important thing: a Digimon. The film is animated by Yumeta Company, and the release date is yet to be announced.

8. Psycho-Pass Providence

 

Psycho-Pass fans will be excited to know that the series is getting a prequel movie in 2023 titled Psycho-Pass Providence. The movie occurs before the third season and will possibly cover Atsushi Shindo's story and why he committed suicide prior to the events in Psycho-Pass. The film is animated by Production I.G, and the release date is yet to be announced.

9. Yuri!!! On ICE The Movie: Ice Adolescence

 

Yuri!!! On ICE fans will be thrilled to know that the anime series is getting a movie in 2023. The movie, titled Yuri!!! On ICE The Movie: Ice Adolescence, focuses on a young Victor and his battle at the Olympics. The film is animated by MAPPA, and the release date is yet to be announced.

10. Garden Of Remembrance

 

Garden Of Remembrance is a new and original anime movie set to release in 2023. Directed by Naoko Yamada, the film deals with grief through the eyes of a young girl who lost a close friend. It's a short film, but it promises to be emotionally impactful, with a beautiful soundtrack to match. The film is animated by Science SARU, and the release date is yet to be announced.