Culture news DNA, Crunchyroll, Netflix, Wakanim: anime not to be missed in January 2022
Looking for which anime to follow this winter? Discover our selection of series to be discovered in January on the simulcast platforms, with the last part of Attack on Titan, but also Dota Dragon’s Blood, Les Mémoires de Vanitas and Orient.
News for January 2022
East
We start with the adaptation of the shōnen East, signed by manga artist Shinobu Ohtaka (Magi – The Labyrinth of Magic) and published in France by Pika editions since 2020. The story takes place in the 15th century in a mystical Japan under the influence of the Oni, evil demons yet worshiped as gods by the people … who know nothing of their true nature.. Only the Bushi, warriors, know the truth, but the latter are treated as outcasts. We follow the adventure of Musashi and Kojirô, his childhood friend and descendant of Bushi, both determined to overthrow the established order.
- Available from January 5 on Crunchyroll
In the Land of Leadale
In the Land of Leadale announces itself as one of the flagship isekai of this winter. In addition to the anime, you will also be able to discover its adaptation in manga, the first two volumes of which will be published respectively on February 2 and March 2 in France. Basically, it is a light novel series presented as a refreshing and poignant isekai. Victim of a terrible accident and bedridden, the heroine Keina Kagami will live the last moments of her life playing “Leadale”, a virtual reality MMORPG. When she dies, she will find herself reincarnated in her favorite game, but 200 years in the future. Her first objective is therefore to understand what has happened during all these years and to find other players in the same situation as her.
- Available from January 5 on Crunchyroll
Ranking of Kings (Season 1, Part 2)
This is one of the beautiful surprises of the end of the year 2021. Behind his childish air,Ranking of Kings hides a gripping plot, an original universe and characters much more complex than they appear. The story takes place in a world where kings are ranked among themselves. The protagonist, Bojji, is King Bosse’s oldest son, ranked 7th. But the little prince, naive, deaf-mute and frail, is the target of all mockery so that he starts at the bottom of the ladder. His meeting with Shadow, the last survivor of an assassin clan, will change his life and mark the beginning of his rise. Eleven episodes are already available, and twelve more will complete season 1 this winter. If you are VF lovers, note that a dubbed version is offered at the same time as the original version with Brigitte Lecordier (French voice of Son Goku) who lends her voice to Bojji. Finally, know that volume 1 of the manga will be released on April 7 at Ki-oon editions.
- Available from January 6 on Wakanim
Attack on Titan (Season 4, Part 2)
Finally ! After the manga a few months ago, anime’s turn The attack of the Titans to find its conclusion with the second part of its fourth and final season. To say that it is expected is an understatement as the work of Hajime Isayama has marked the world of manga with its intense story and rich in twists. If you’ve never dived into it, know that the first seasons are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Wakanim or even DNA. Season 4 is to be followed only on Wakanim. As for the manga, it has been compiled in 34 volumes.
- Available from January 9 on Wakanim
Princess Connect! Re: Dive (Season 2)
You may know Princess Connect! Re: Dive through the eponymous free-to-play mobile RPG developed by Cygames, a Japanese studio behind Granblue Fantasy. An anime adaptation produced by its subsidiary Cygames Pictures saw the light of day in 2020 at Crunchyroll, and it continues this winter with a second season. The opportunity to find the Guild of Gourmets in the fantastic world of Astraea for new quests and new dishes to taste. A light anime with a good dose of humor and quality animation.
- Available from December 10 on Crunchyroll
Shaman King (New episodes)
Shaman king, one of the iconic Shōnen of the early 2000s, made a comeback this year with a new anime adaptation produced by studio Bridge (Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens, Fairy Tail …). This will adapt the 35 volumes of the new edition of the manga published by Kōdansha, for a total of 52 episodes to discover. The first 13 episodes landed on Netflix last August, followed by 12 more in December. The platform goes on and will offer a new round of episodes on January 13. Recall that the work features Yoh Asakura, a shaman capable of seeing ghosts and of merging with them to use their skills. His goal: to win the Shaman Fight tournament in order to become Shaman King.
- Available from January 13 on Netflix
The Memoirs of Vanitas (Season 1, Part 2)
After airing its first episodes last summer, The Memoirs of Vanitas is back this winter. As a reminder, it was originally a manga written and drawn by Jun Mochizuki, known for Pandora Hearts. It is the animation studio Bones (My Hero Academia, Mob Psycho 100 …) which is responsible for adapting this shōnen taking place in Paris at the end of the 19th century, when the inhabitants of the capital suffered from vampire attacks visibly plagued by a mysterious disease. In this troubled time, young Noah sets out in search of the grimoire of Vanitas, a legendary artefact feared by all vampires, before meeting a man posing as Vanitas himself. The latter has one goal: to save the vampires from the curse that hangs over them.
- Available from January 14 on Wakanim
Dota Dragon’s Blood (Season 2)
Visibly satisfied with the reception received by season 1 of Dota Dragon’s Blood, released last March and composed of eight episodes, Netflix invites us to dive back into the world of Valve’s MOBA. Hosted by Studio MIR, a Korean team behind The Legend of Korra, Voltron the legendary defender and the future The Witcher Nightmare of the Wolf, the series features several iconic heroes such as the dragon knight Davion and the princess of the moon Mirana. As showrunner and producer, we find Ashley Edward Miller, co-writer of X-Men: The Beginning and Thor.
- Available from January 18 on Netflix
Other novelties to follow this winter
- Tokyo 24th Ward – Available from January 5 on Wakanim
- World’s End Harem – Available from January 7 on Crunchyroll
- AKEBI’s Sailor Uniform – Available from January 8 on Wakanim
- How A Realist Hero Rebuilt The Kingdom (Season 1, Part 2) – Available from January 8 on DNA
- The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest – Available from January 8 on Crunchyroll
- Miss KUROITSU From The Monster Development Department – Available from January 8 on Crunchyroll
- TRIBE NINE – Available from January 10 on Wakanim
- SABIKUI BISCO – Available from January 10 on Wakanim
- Love of kill – Available from January 12 on Crunchyroll
- Arifureta (Season 2) – Available from January 13 on Wakanim
Animes still running
- 86 Eighty-Six – Available on Crunchyroll
- Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Available on Crunchyroll
- BUILD-DIVIDE – # 000000- CODE BLACK – Available on Wakanim and Crunchyroll
- Boruto – Next Generations – Available on DNA
- Demon slayer – Available on Crunchyroll and Wakanim
- Detective Conan – Available on DNA
- Digimon Adventure: – Available on DNA and Crunchyroll
- Digimon Ghost Game – Available on Crunchyroll
- Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai – Available on DNA and Crunchyroll
- One piece – Available on DNA and Crunchyroll
- Platinum End – Available on Crunchyroll
- Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (Season 2) – Available on Crunchyroll
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