2022 saw the release of some of the most incredible anime that fans had been waiting years for to get adapted. At the same time, it also saw the emergence of some others that came out of nowhere and took the anime world by storm. In a plethora of anime genres that come out every year, action is one that excites the fans the most.
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Every fan of anime enjoys the thrill of experiencing incredible fights and nerve-wracking tension. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that 2022 was one of the best years when it comes to action anime and these are some of the very best that fans were treated to.
Spy x Family
Spy X Familywas one of the most popular anime of 2022. Fans had waited for quite a long time for the inevitable adaptation of Tatsuya Endo’s Spy x Family manga. The anime follows the story ofAnya, a child with psychic powers, Loid, a man on a very important mission preventing an all-out war from breaking out, and Yor, an assassin woman with her own goals. While this anime is very wholesome, it doesn’t shy away from kicking things up a notch by switching to amazing action when need be.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventurehas always been an incredible anime series for fans to follow. 2022 saw the return of Jojo’s with Stone Ocean, the sixth part of the entire story. After wrapping up Giorno’s story in Part 5, JoJo’s now focused on Jolyne Cujoh, the daughter of Jotaro.
Stone Oceanwas special and, as expected of every Jojo’s anime, the action in it was absolutely phenomenal. From the fights to all the new Stands introduced, Stone Ocean certainly lived up to all the expectations.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners
Cyberpunk Edgerunnersis an anime that surprised quite a lot of fans in 2022. Due to it being a name that most fans are familiar with, checking this anime out was a given for the fans, however, very few expected it to be as dynamic and action-heavy as it was.
Cyberpunk Edgerunnersended up becoming one of the absolute fan favorites in 2022. And while the story was certainly not the greatest that anime has ever seen, the action certainly lit up the series and made sure that it made its way into conversations for the best action anime in 2022.
Bleach
Bleachmade its return in late 2022and, after years, fans good could finally enjoy the masterful work of Tite Kubo. The anime finally entered its final arc this year and, it’s safe to say that the action was not lacking.
The Thousand Year Blood War arc is one that splits opinion among the fans, however, it can’t be denied that the fights that it features are absolutely stunning. WhatStudio Pierrot bringing their very best,Bleachlooked better than ever before.
Mob Psycho 100 III
When it comes to wholesome anime with incredible animation and outstanding action,Mob Psycho 100often comes to one’s mind. 2022 saw the third season ofMob Psycho 100get released and fans were delighted to see their favorite Shigeo Kageyama once again.
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From an action and animation standpoint,Mob Psycho 100 IIIwas absolutely phenomenal. The finale of the series goes down as one of the best-animated ones in the entire story and there is certainly more for fans to look forward to in the coming years.
Chainsaw Man
Produced by Studio Mappa,the anime adaptation ofChainsaw Manwas finally released in 2022 and fans got to experience the brilliance of Fujimoto’s work in anime form. Due toChainsaw Manhaving a better production schedule than some other Mappa anime, the anime did look absolutely wonderful.
The action was top tier and for an anime likeChainsaw Man, this was certainly deserved. Denji and his friends received a lot of love from the brilliant artists working on the show, however, it must be highlighted that the working conditions in the studio need to be improved drastically for the employees to produce the quality that they’re capable of without risking their health.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisenhas taken anime fans by storm and in 2022, fans got to witnessJujutsu Kaisen’sfirst movie,Jujutsu Kaisen: 0in the US. Being a movie, it was expected for the animation to be outstanding and it certainly delivered on that end. The plot inJujutsu Kaisenisn’t as enticing, however, the action is where the show comes to life.
WithJujutsu Kaisen: 0,this was apparent more than ever and fans got to witness what could only be described as a masterpiece when it comes to action choreography and animation.
Attack On Titan
Attack on Titanis a phenomenon when it comes to all the anime out there and the story will forever be remembered as one of the most iconic ones. It is one of the very few anime that fires on all cylinders from start to finish. It is also very easy for fans to get into because it has a bit of something for everyone, from those who enjoy a deep story to those who enjoy high-octane action.
Attack on Titanmanaged to do both this year as well and left the fans' jaws wide open. While there is certainly more to come, 2022 proved to be successful forAttack on Titan.
Demon Slayer
Demon Slayeris easily one of the best-animated stories out there and has left fans awestruck from the very first season. In 2022, fans got to see a continuation ofDemon Slayerand things certainly lived up to the expectations that it had set before.
Demon Slayer is never lacking when it comes to actionand with compelling characters such as Tanjiro and Rengoku at the forefront, fans were sure to never get bored.
One Piece
2022 was absolutely massive forOne Piecefor many reasons. Not only did the Wano Country arc hit its climax in the anime but from an action and animation standpoint, the series managed to level up, delivering some of the most incredible action episodes throughout the year with absolutely stunning animation featuringthe fight between Luffy’s group against Kaidoand his lackeys. Luffy’s journey is far from done and fans have many years ofOne Pieceleft ahead of them.
