There are two types of anime: television programs with multiple episodes and single-shot movies. Hundreds of new anime series and anime films are released annually in Japan, making it a treasure trove of current pop culture.
For all newcomers and die-hard anime fans, here is a list of the ten finest anime movies of 2022, including smash-hits from the previous year and anticipated forthcoming films set to be released in 2022. This preliminary list will be updated until all 2022 anime films are included.
It has been revealed that a slew of planned anime films, including sequels to popular anime series and brand-new films made by well-known animation filmmakers, will be released in 2022.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie :
Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie ( 0) is one of the most anticipated and genuinely successful anime films produced at the end of 2021, which will continue into 2022. It is the first anime film in the popular Jujutsu Kaisen series, based on Volume 0 of the original manga series. The prequel follows Yuta Okkotsu, who enters Jujutsu high school a year before the main characters, Yuji Itadori and Megumi Fushiguro. Read more: The Top 5 Chinese Horror Movies of 2022
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero :
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the latest anime film in the iconic franchise, will be released this spring with a screenplay created by Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is the 21st Dragon Ball film, after the previous movie, Dragon Ball Super: Broly in 2018. In addition to the popular primary characters Goku and Gohan, this film features an evil organization, the Red Ribbon Army, which Goku shattered at the beginning of the plot. NOTE: Due to unlawful access to Toei’s network in March, the release date of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero was pushed back from April 22 to June 11.
One Piece Film Red :
One Piece Film Red is one of the most anticipated anime films to hit theatres this summer. It is the 15th title in the One Piece anime film series and the 3rd work entirely created by Eiichiro Oda, the original series’ manga artist. It is revealed that One Piece Film Red is closely tied to “Red-Haired” Shanks and a new female figure portrayed in the first key image, who is revealed to be Shanks’ daughter.
Suzume no Tojimari :
Many anime fans eagerly await the release of new anime films directed by Makoto Shinkai, one of the hottest animation filmmakers. Following the release of his previous popular film, Weathering with You, in 2019, he made the initial announcement of his new anime film, Suzume no Tojimari, which would be released this autumn. It is set in abandoned locations throughout Japan, with the main character being a 17-year-old girl from the Kyushu Region. Watch all of Makoto Shinkai’s well-known films before Suzume no Tojimari arrives! Also read: The Top 5 Japanese Horror Movies of 2022
Detective Conan The Bride of Halloween :
Every year, a new Detective Conan film is released, which is one of the most important annual events for fans of the mystery series. Detective Conan’s The Bride of Halloween was released in the spring of 2022, following the previous 24 Detective Conan films. Detective Conan The Bride of Halloween is set in the autumn season and follows the detective protagonist Conan Edogawa and the key side characters from the original series.
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