2022 was a great year for anime, with a wide variety of exciting and highly-rated series airing and streaming. From action-packed shonen to heartwarming slice-of-life, there was something for everyone.
Here are the top 10 animes of 2022, based on critical acclaim, fan reception, and overall quality:
It is about a high school soccer team called "Blue Lock," which is composed of misfits and outcasts who are trying to make their way to the top of the sport. The team's captain, Yoichi Isagi, is a talented but troubled player who is searching for redemption after a series of mistakes on and off the field. The series follows the team as they train, compete, and face challenges both on and off the field, as they strive to become the best soccer team in Japan.
#9. Jojo's Bizzare Adventure: Stone Ocean
It follows the story of Jolyne Cujoh, the daughter of Jotaro Kujo from the previous part, Stardust Crusaders. Jolyne is falsely accused of a crime and sent to Green Dolphin Street prison in Florida, where she meets a diverse cast of characters and discovers that she has inherited her father's Stand ability. Together with her new friends, Jolyne must fight to clear her name and uncover the mystery behind a sinister plot involving the prison's warden, a wealthy collector named Pucci, and a powerful, ancient artifact called the Green Baby. The series features over-the-top action, bizarre supernatural elements, and memorable characters.
#8. Spy X Family - Season 01
It follows the story of a skilled spy named Loid Forger, who is tasked with a mission to infiltrate the prestigious Hilltop Academy by posing as a married couple with his wife, Yor, and their daughter, Anya. Loid is a cold and calculating spy, while Yor is a former assassin and Anya is a genetically engineered child with special abilities
#7. Mob Psycho 100 III
In the third season, Mob and his friends continue to work at the Clinic for Spirits and Such, where they help people with supernatural problems. As Mob grows stronger and more confident in his abilities, he becomes more determined to use them to help others, even if it means putting himself in danger. However, he must also confront powerful enemies who seek to use his powers for their own nefarious purposes. The series features intense action, supernatural elements, and character development as Mob struggles to find his place in the world and use his powers for good.
#6. My Dress Up Darling
Wakana Gojo is a high school boy who wants to become a kashirashi--a master craftsman who makes traditional Japanese Hina dolls. Though he's gung-ho about the craft, he knows nothing about the latest trends, and has a hard time fitting in with his class. The popular kids--especially one girl, Marin Kitagawa--seem like they live in a completely different world.
That all changes one day, when she shares an unexpected secret with him, and their completely different worlds collide.
#5. Cyberpunk Edgerunner
Cyberpunk: Edgerunner is set in a future where advanced technology and cybernetic enhancements are common. The series follows the story of Yoshiaki Arasaki, a young boy known as "Yohji," who is a member of a group of mercenaries called Edgerunners. When Yohji is hired to investigate a series of mysterious deaths in the city of Yokohama, he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens to engulf the entire city. Along the way, he meets a diverse cast of characters and must confront his own personal demons as he fights to uncover the truth and protect Yokohama. The series features high-stakes action and complex themes.
#4. Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc
Four months after Kyojuro’s death, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke accompany the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui to their next mission – infiltrating the famed Yoshiwara red-light district, where demons are said to reside.
The plot reveals the Upper Six, 6th most powerful of 12 Kizukis, The Fight between Upper Six & our heroes was astonishing, Nezuko's new demon form was amazing.
This has high stakes action scenes, emotional backstories & some evergreen humor scenes.
#3. Chainsaw Man
In Chainsaw Man, Denji is a young man who is transformed into a half-human, half-demon hybrid known as "Chainsaw Man" after a deal with a demon goes awry. He is recruited by the Public Safety Devil Hunter agency to hunt and exterminate dangerous demons in exchange for protection from other demons. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters and must navigate complex relationships and allegiances as he struggles to balance his duties as a Devil Hunter with his own personal desires. The series features fast-paced action, dark humor, and character development.
#2. Attack on Titan: Final Season - Part 2
In the second part of the Final season, aware of the global anti-Eldian sentiment resulting from Marleyan propaganda, Eren Jaeger preemptively targets the world outside of Paradis with the Rumbling, unleashing millions of Colossal-like Wall Titans in a widespread effort to kill all life beyond the island.
This one probably has the most Fast Paced Action Packed, Spine Chilling Adrenaline rush moments in the history of Anime.
#1. Bleach Thousand Year Blood War Arc
After a decade bleach returns with a adrenaline rush arc, the thousand year blood war arc, it's probably the best anime of this year. In the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc, the main character, Ichigo Kurosaki, and his friends must confront the Quincy army, a group of powerful beings who seek to destroy the Spirit King and take control of the spirit world. As they fight to protect their friends and loved ones, they also confront the truth about their own pasts and the role they play in the ongoing conflict. The arc features intense action, character development, and the resolution of long-running plot threads.
Conclusion: These are the top 10 animes of 2022, but there were many other great shows worth checking out as well. Whether you're a seasoned anime fan or new to the genre, these series are sure to provide hours of entertainment and enjoyment.