Fantasy... The word that become the reason why we make an anime as an escape from reality. Anime itself is maybe a fantasy, but we talk about a fantasy world.
The world where magic and mythical creature exist. From the dragon slayer, wizard, demon, beasts, and demi-human is something we used to see in a fantasy anime. Usually, fantasy anime set in the imaginary world, but it can also set in the modern world. Isekai and supernatural is also considered as fantasy anime.
However, this list focuses more on new anime adaptation set in a fantasy world. If you are looking for isekai or sequel you may look at 2023 anime list.
In the year of 2023, we can enjoy exciting fantasy anime. From the romance-fantasy between female human and beast king to the dragon slayer who trying to protect his loved ones, here are the 10 new fantasy anime of 2023.
Recommendation: Best Action Fantasy Anime Series
1. Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts
A young girl named Saliphie is the 99th female human to be the next sacrificial meal for the Beast King. However, she takes a positive attitude and not worry about being eaten since has never had a family.
Amused by her attitude the king lets her stay on his side, and ends yp as the King's Consort thus make her the first human queen of the demon and beasts.
The romance-fantasy Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts anime is set to premiere in 2023.
Release Date: 2023
Studio: ?
Source: Manga
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
2. Ragna Crimson
Centers around Ragna, a dragon slayer in a world where dragons rule sky, sea, and land. Ragna joins forces with the Crimson and the goal is to destroy the dragon monarchs.
At first, Ragna, who is lowest ranks among the dragon slayer forms a partnership with Leonica, a young and genius master dragon slayer. Ragna only have one thing and is to stay by Leonica's side, but the attack from deadliest dragon destroyed his dream.
The action dark-fantasy about Ragna trying to protect his loved ones begin in 2023.
Release Date: 2023
Studio: ?
Source: Manga
Genres: Fantasy
3. Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire
Follow a Hero-King Inglis who is reborn as a girl in minor noble family. At her first coming-of-age ceremony at 6, she is found ineligible to begin her knighthood.
However, she's still sets out to be the most extraordinary lady squire to master the blade.
The action-fantasy Reborn to Master the Blade anime will premiere in the winter 2023.
Release Date: January 2023 | Winter 2023
Studio: Studio Comet
Source: Light Novel
Genres: Action, Fantasy
4. Ooyukiumi no Kaina
Set in a world being swallowed in and endless and ever-growing Great Snow Sea. The people eke out a living huddled around the roots of enormous trees dotting the surface, or high in the canopy, which spreads over the planet's atmosphere.
Encounter between Kaina, a boy from the canopy and Liliha, the princess from the surface will change the fate of the world.
The boy-meets-girl fantasy Ooyukiumi no Kaina anime will premiere in January 2023 on Fuji TV.
Release Date: January 2023
Studio: Polygon Pictures
Source: ?
Genres: Fantasy
5. The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World
Ray White, no one know that he is the Iceblade Magician, who bring victory to the country three years ago. Now he wish to have a normal life that he never had before.
He then enrolls Arnold Academy and keep hiding his identity. He make friends with prideful yet kind Amelia Rose, the muscle-brained Evy Armstrong, and the shy and bookish Elisa. The conspiracy in the academy lead Ray to assigned with hunts down the spy. He will do whatever it takes to protect his loved ones.
The The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World anime will premiere in January 2023.
Release Date: January 2023 | Winter 2023
Studio: ?
Source: Light Novel
Genres: Action, Fantasy, School
6. Kaiko Sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-dai) no Slow na Second Life
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Follow retired man on fantasy world, Dariel. He is a dark soldier in the Dark Lord's army who cannot use magic. His intellect, initiative, talent and energy bring him as one of the Dark Lord's most trusted captains. But the time is come for him to get his position as the Four Generals are replaced.
Now in disappointment, he decided to retire at human village, starting a new life using his natural skills and abilities to accepts request for help.
Release Date: January 2023 | Winter 2023
Studio: Encourage Films
Source: Light Novel
Genres: Fantasy
7. The tale of outcasts
A fantasy tale about a woman Wisteria and a demon Marbas. The human which is a girl who was treated like a slave have the ability to see demons. Her life is desolate until she meets Marbas, a demon with a furry appearance. They form a contract and find a place where they can live together in peace.
Release Date: January 2023 | Winter 2023
Studio: Ashi Productions
Source: Manga
Genres: Fantasy
8. Giant Beasts of Ars
A new original anime by Studio Asahi Production. It's an adventure fantasy in the age where human and giant beast fight each other. It's begun when the human stole the land that created by the beast which led the beast started to eat human. As the Kyoju beasts spreading around the world and causing a lot of damages, human fought back to hunting them. Jiiro, is one of the humans who hunts the Kyoju to living. He and his friends start their journey to reveal the secrets of the world.
Release Date: January 2023 | Winter 2023
Studio: Asahi Production
Source: Original
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
9. MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES
Set in the world of magic where the magic is used to measure the individual's position in society. Mash, a young man who can't use magic enjoys a peaceful life with his father.
In order to keep his peaceful life, he need to become a Divine Visionary, a title for exceptional student given by Easton Magic Academy. Despite having no magic, Mash decided to attend the magic academy as he determined to survive in the world of magic without magic, which for him is muscles.
Release Date: 2023
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Source: Manga
Genres: Action, Comedy, Supernatural, Fantasy
10. KONOSUBA: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
Expecting anime sequel for Konosuba? Well, it already confirmed though, along with this Konosuba anime spinoff focuses on Megumin. The story will set one year before Kazuma and his goddess come in this world. Megumin and Yunyun who are the Crimson Magic Clan members are the two tops of their class, but still have a lot to learn.
Yunyun starting to learn advanced magic, while Megumin take her path into the explosion way. Megumin would never stop even after being warned its limited usefulness, Megumin believes his explosion magic is the way to become a great wizard and no one can change her mind.
Release Date: 2023
Studio: Drive
Source: Light Novel
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy
Recommendation: Best Comedy Anime Series
