What new anime is coming in September 2023? Finally, new episodes of Kengan Ashura are upon us, as well as several more familiar franchises for you to get stuck into.
Pokémon, FLCL, and Gamera all stand beside Kengan Ashura this September. Then we have some legendary manga becoming what could be one of the best anime series of the year, coming to Disney Plus to rival the best Netflix anime.
Our guide to all the new anime means you don't need to worry about missing any highlights, including the Kengan Ashura season 2 release date and much more.
What are the new anime series in September 2023?
- Pokémon: Paldean Winds
- Gamera Rebirth
- Phoenix: Eden17
- FLCL: Grunge
- Kengan Ashura Season 2
Pokémon: Paldean Winds – Wednesday, September 6, 2023 (YouTube)
New episodes of Pokémon are coming to YouTube, to celebrate the DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violent on Switch. This mini-series looks further insight into the Paldean region, so players and fans can learn more about the area while they continue their journey to be the very best (like no one ever was).
Gamera Rebirth – Thursday, September 7, 2023 (Netflix)
One of Godzilla's original rivals finally has its own animated series. Netflix hosts the production, courtesy of modern studio ENGI, which depicts the gigantic, fire-breathing turtle handling kaiju in Tokyo in the late '80s. Giant monsters bashing each other in a massive city, exactly what it says on the tin.
Phoenix: Eden17 – Wednesday, September 13, 2023 (Disney Plus)
Osamu Tezuka's gorgeous, seminal manga becomes an ambitious show about life and death. The original story involves people living across many points in history, each lifetime contributing to a thematic tapestry in some way.
Only parts have been brought to the screen before, so we'll see what gets adapted this time around.
FLCL: Grunge – Saturday, September 9, 2023 (Adult Swim)
Over 20 years since FLCL debuted, the oddity continues to get new chapters. A group of teens come together to save their families from being caught up in the destruction of Earth. As usual, the animation stands out as among the most colorful and action-packed going.
Kengan Ashura season 2 – Thursday, September 21, 2023 (Netflix)
Ohma Tokita tackles another round of combatants in the gladiatorial anime series. Since the first season in 2019, Kengan Ashura has made quite an impression on Netflix's audience, becoming one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Now season 2 is finally here, let's see who survives.
That's all the new anime coming for September 2023. Check back for more on what you can expect in the coming year. In the meantime, take a look at our guides to what's new on Netflix, our lists of the best romance anime and best anime movies, as well as our looks at the Pokémon movies, the Studio Ghibli movies, and the best horror anime. We've also got the Chainsaw Man season 2 release date to look forward to.