Anime has become a comfort place for all its viewers. A world far from reality! Generally, most of the movies and shows released today engage predictions and the same old story. Anime acts as a bridge between our imaginations and the real world. We can expect the return of a few existing anime and also brand-new shows. 2023 has till now seen the advent of numerous anime. It can be expected the same for the other half of this year. August in particular is going to witness new and fresh anime. This is surely going to keep you occupied throughout the month. In this article, we have a curated list for you of the anime releasing in August 2023. So keep on reading it and save the dates!
1. Baki Hanma
For all the manga fans out there, here’s a piece of great news for y’all. Baki Nama, a brand new anime is speculated to release this August. An official announcement for the same has been made recently on July 26th 2023.
It is not a regular anime. Baki Nama is for the intense martial arts fans out there. There can be no dull moments with martial anime. Not only the gut-wrenching martial arts and actions but also the philosophical terms of the anime is breathtaking. The fans are surely going to have a great experience throughout. With this, the fans will get to witness an extremely engaging and thematic experience throughout.
The phenomenal cast including Hôchû Ôtsuka, Takaya Hashi, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Akio Ôtsuka, and Megumi Han can be expected to make an entry. Apart from the maker’s announcement, Netflix itself has made an official announcement. That is about the release of Baku Nama by the 24th of August, 2023. There has been no official announcement on the number of episodes in the series.
Part 2 of Baki Nama will take us back to Baki’s life and the final course of bond and relationship with his father. If you have not yet watched the first part, go watch it. Give the second part a try and it is definitely going to be worth a watch.
2. Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge Of Edinburgh Part 2
The fans of the Seven Deadly Sins series shall be set for extremely mind-blowing news. Part 2 of Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh is going to be released this August. Dates have been fixed by the makers. Along with the makers and teams, the fans cannot keep calm for witnessing Part 2 of the series. No wonder, the first part has done miraculously well. Hence a second part was anticipated way back. But finally, the release dates are out which is the 8th of August, 2023.
The cast members from the first part are expected to mark a return. This would include Tristan (boy): Mikako Komatsu, Priest: Kazuyuki Okitsu, Deathpierce: Yōhei Azakami, Minika: Makoto Koichi, Kurumiru: Shino Shimoji and many more. Few new faces can be expected to make a debut in this new Part of the series. Anyhoo, we can definitely state that this return is going to get a huge fan base and love.
The new part is directed by Bob Shirohota and Noriyuki Abe and hence the duo is surely going to bring something exciting on the plates. Enormous love from the fans and audiences in the first part was unfathomable. So the makers finally made up their mind to bring the second part for the fans. Netflix is going to be the official OTT Platform for the release of Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2 as well.
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3. Sand Land
If you are a Manga or Anime- enthusiast, Akira Toriyama must not be a surprising and new name for you. Well, Sand Land, a work of Akira is marking a release this August. Fans of Akira’s work shall be extremely excited to know more about it. The makers have however not made any official announcement. But the Shonen manga magazine as well as Shonen Jump has made the news official.
A movie adaptation of the same was accepted. The date for the same is confirmed to be the 18th of August 2023. For the fans, there is another piece of good news. It is going to be available on PlayStation 4, Steam, PlayStation5 and other platforms for modern consoles.
The maker, Akira Toriyama has become a famous figure for his work in another fans-favourite manga of all time, Dragon Ball. We can expect the same this time. Fans are looking forward to its release and have high expectations from Sand Land. Akira and his work is surely not going to disappoint his fans. Well, the knots will be finally untied on the 18th of August of this year.
4. Kengan Ashura Season 2
A highly trained gladiator under the control of a frightened old man. Tokita Ohma is the subject of the mixed martial arts anime series Kengan Ashura. Due to its realistic depiction of harsh and deadly fighting, the series features dramatic, life-or-death competitions. It has attracted a sizable fan base. The upcoming season is anticipated to keep up with the contest as Ohma progresses. Third round after the previous season ended with her victory over Kure clan assassin Raian.
The manga series by Yabako Sandrovich and Daromeon served as the inspiration for the TV show. Initial season of this anime was broadcast on Netflix in two parts. First part is in June and the second portion is in October of the same year. After a protracted wait by supporters, the subsequent season was officially announced just three years thereafter, in 2023.
The second season of Kengan Ashura is ready to provide viewers with more intense drama and action. Fans everywhere may look forward to reentering the fascinating world of “Kengan Ashura” when it debuts on Netflix on August 21, 2023.
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5. My Happy Marriage (Episode 5)
My Happy Marriage is based on Akumi Agitogi’s Japanese Novel series. The official release date of the first episode is the 5th of July. However, the 5th episode of the same is going to be released on 2nd of August, 2023.
As witnessed in the previous episode, viewers were not only able to see Miyo bring Kiyoka a gift. But also to witness the growing intimacy that grew between the two characters. Kiyoka has shown great generosity and protectiveness towards Miyo throughout the series. It would be extremely interesting and exciting for the viewers to know the further steps taken. After knowing and revealing the real and true intentions of Tatsuishi. The twists and turns that shall accompany the revelation of his true intentions. Their impact on the marriage shall be extremely entertaining for the viewers.
We can expect the audience to get a better understanding of Tatsuishi’s plan of action in My Happy Marriage episode 5. Most likely, he will urge Kaya to pursue Kiyoka as soon as possible. So, Miyo will be able to get married to her elder son. He was introduced in the episode before, which will be a great opportunity for him as well. There may also be a focus on Kaya’s beauty, even though she is not familiar with Kiyoka’s identity. The upcoming episode might also be centred around her opinion of Kiyoka’s beauty. It is not difficult to speculate that Kaya will become intensely envious of Miyo’s future partner. As she is unwilling to see Miyo as deserving of anything, mainly because she cannot see her step-sister as deserving of anything.
6. ZOM 100: Bucket List Of The Dead
As the author of Alice in Borderland comes along with his all-new anime series ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead, he explores the risks and rewards of living. It is in the zombie apocalypse from the perspective of young Akira Tend. With the series, the line between comedy and horror is blending, and Akira’s life is radically altered by what happens to him.
When the first trailer was released, the release date was confirmed and it hasn’t changed since then. ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead premieres on July 9, 2023. It is still being worked on and is expected to be released on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu by August 6, 2023. The English dub is still in production and will be available on August 6, 2023.
Synopsis of Akira spends a significant portion of his life working for a soul-crushing company. This has diminished his motivation to live further. However, something shocking happens. A zombie outbreak happens in his place. This event gives him the zeal to live again and for himself. Zombie apocalypse made him realise the worth of living and now he is on a mission to check off each item on his bucket list before he dies. So that he does not become a zombie like the others.
The movie brings a weird scenario which blurs the horrifying moments and enhances the zeal to live life fully and happily. Seeing and witnessing zombies all around, Akira gets to understand the importance of living and fulfilling all his desires and dreams. Even after the town is swanning with zombies all around, Akira, the 24-year-old boy, feels the most alive.
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7. The Dreaming Boy Episode 5
Episode 5 of The Dreaming Boy is a Realist will air on August 1st, 2023. A most recent episode of the anime demonstrated how Aika is growing increasingly eager to find out more about Wataru. The possibility of a developing romance is suggested by her growing determination to learn more about his private life.
Episode 4 of The Dreaming Boy is a Realist picked up where the last episode left off. Aika was still perplexed by her actions, but Kei clarified that she needed to put more effort into it. Inadvertently bumping into Shinomiya’s moral committee group over lunchtime, Wataru observed a new member named Aya who has a strong aversion to men.
Wataru was thanked for his assistance by Shinomiya after Aya and Inatomi had left. Shinomiya clarified to Wataru. He was perplexed, by Inatomi’s involvement with them. This also helped her overcome her fear that is none other than men and made her happier in some way.
Since Wataru has finally made the decision to do better in school. Viewers of The Dreaming Boy is a Realist episode 5 should anticipate a dramatic change in him. He is not the best in any of the sports, so his only alternative is to improve his academic abilities. To the point where he can surpass Takaaki, who has now unexpectedly turned into a rival.
Story might get even more difficult as a result of Takaaki’s forthcoming confession to Aika. The stage is set for pivotal choices, touching scenes, and potential twists in the forthcoming episode. As the characters deal with fresh difficulties.
8. Kyoukai Senki
The original anime Kyoukai Senki, which ran from 2021 to 2022 and had 25 episodes total, was followed by the six-episode series. In the previous series, Japan was portrayed as an oppressed vassal state on the front lines of a war. Kyoukai Senki: Kyokko no Souki takes place after the New Japan Cooperation Organisation establishes a new area for Japanese citizens. Even though this development does not significantly improve the situation in Japan.
The island that is the setting of Kyokko no Souki is the scene of a conflict. Between the invading North American army, the governing Oceanian army, and the resistance group Hinukan. Two of the prominent figures are the mercenary Jin Misawa (Shinichirou Miki) and Ibuki Chien (Shouya Chiba), a survivor of a slain resistance group.
The characters of Ippei Gyoubu and Kanetake Ebikawa, two of the four mecha designers from AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline, are also being played by them once more. This time, Takayuki Yanase, the co-mecha designer from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, joins them.
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9. Tonikawa Over The Moon For You’s “High School Days
On August 9, 2023, at 12 p.m. the third installment of Over The Moon For You’s “High School Days” will be released. Websites like Anime Store and Anime Hodai in Japan, episode three of Tonikawa Over The Moon For You’s “High School Days” will be available. After that, at 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, the animation will be available on Abema Premium, FOD, and Hulu.
Nasa gave his class a pop quiz to start off the following segment of Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You, “High School Days.” Nasa and his partner Tsukasa were captured after the test in their bathhouse.
However, Nasa’s student Miyako Haru, a covert ramen critic, also made the decision to go out and devour ramen. Following that, Miyako was told to share a seat when she arrived at the restaurant. To her astonishment, she ended up sitting next to Nasa and Tsukasa. After that, Nasa presented her wife to Miyako and the group of three placed an order for ramen.
Watchers of Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You may predict that the students Nasa teaches will be highly interested in finding out more.
10. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
The thrilling two-hour debut and August 29, 2023. The release date for the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End anime series was announced in the most latest promotional video. Additionally, it emphasises the story’s main character, Frieren, and her travelling companions.
On NTV’s “Kinyo Roadshow” block, on a Friday evening broadcasting block generally designated for feature films, the series will make its debut at 9 PM JST. The show will start airing in NTV’s new anime time slot in October. The inaugural television anime programme to debut in the “Kinyo Roadshow” slot will do so with this premiere.
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The 10th volume of the original manga, which is now serialised in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine. It will be released in Japan on March 16, 2023. On June 20, 2023, Viz Media released the eighth chapter in English. Earlier this year, from the 18th of January to March 22, the manga took a temporary break.
The series centres on the main protagonist, Frieren, an Elven wizard. He was a member of the fabled band of explorers who, after a ten-year journey, saved the world. However, she reappears in the City 50 years later and, unhappily, Himmel passes away soon. After they reconcile because she is an Elf with a long lifetime. As a result, Frieren sets out on yet another mission to find Himmel after being forced to embrace her own false immortality.
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11. Ragna Crimson
A new trailer showing the protagonists Grymwelte and Ultimatia for the upcoming Ragna Crimson TV anime adaptation has been released. The broadcast date of August 30, 2023 has also been confirmed. Ken Takahashi is in command of the animation, which is produced by Studio SILVER LINK.
Reina Ueda and Takehito Koyasu are introduced in the new character trailer as Grymwelte and Ultimatia, respectively, in the cast. The dragon hunter Ragna and his companion Crimson are featured in the trailer. They are on a mission to annihilate the enormously powerful monsters.
In the previously released trailer and key visual, the primary cast and crew were introduced. Including Chiaki Kobayashi as the protagonist Ragna, Nobutoshi Canna as his future individuality, and Ayumu Murase as Crimson. Michael will be portrayed by Yoshihito Sasaki, Temruogtaf by Shioya Kozo and Leonica by Inori Minase.
The 2017 dark fantasy manga by Daiki Kobayashi, which serves as the basis for Ragna Crimson, was composed as well as illustrated by him. Since March 2017, it has been serialised in Square Enix’s Monthly Gangan Joker, with English rights licenced to Square Enix Manga & Books.
12. One Piece Episode 1072
The recent episode 1071 of One Piece was released in India on 30th Of July at 10 PM on Crunchyroll. Sooner, the bells of the new episode can be heard. Episode 1072 is speculated to release on the 12th of August, 2023.
Shueisha began serializing the Shonen series entitled One Piece in July 1997 under the Weekly Shonen Jump title. One Piece was created by Eiichiro Oda, who is a manga artist from Japan. Having gained worldwide popularity and recognition, One Piece has developed into a successful media franchise created by Viz Media.
On top of that, Netflix will soon be able to stream a live-action version of this series that can be found on the website. Anime adaptations of One Piece are produced by Toei Animation. The first series of the anime premiered in October 1999 and the second season will follow soon after.
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Megumi Ishitani is the director of One Piece and one of the most highly respected directors in the contemporary anime industry. Happens to be one of the youngest and most highly regarded directorial talents in the industry. In spite of the fact that she is still relatively young and inexperienced. Ishitani has managed to make a huge and impressive splash in the three episodes. She has directed so far, episodes 957, 982, and 1015, which are among the most impressive ones in her career to date.
Despite the fact that her reputation among the series’ fanbase is so highly regarded and respected by them. There have been numerous requests from them asking Toei Animation to permit her to direct another exciting episode in the series. In order to avoid spoiling too much about what will be contained within the episode’s run time, there is one thing fans do know. One Piece Episode 1072 is the episode they want her to be included in.
In spite of the fact that fans were clamouring for Ishitani’s return to One Piece episode 1072 from Toei Animation. There has been a complete and utter lack of communication from the studio on the matter. Thankfully, this has now changed as the latest leaks of information on the anime series have come from Boji. A respected member of the anime series’ leaker community, who is a prominent and respected figure in its fan community.
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