20 Most Exciting and Popular Anime Recommendations for 2021 - 2022, Can't Be Missed

Kapanlagi.com - For those who are starting to be interested in Japanese animation and manga, of course, you need a lot of anime recommendations for 2021 - 2022. With so many, various titles will actually make you confused.

Well, if you can't choose, here are the most exciting and popular anime recommendations for 2021 - 2022 that you can watch. You don't have to be bored because the titles on this list come from various genres.

There are romance, slice of life, war, comedy, and others. You just have to choose a title according to your preference. Without further ado, let's check out this list of the most exciting and popular anime recommendations for 2021 - 2022.

1. BLUE PERIOD

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BLUE PERIOD is a recommended 2021-2022 anime that is popular and airing on Netflix. You should know that this anime is an adaptation of a popular manga by Tsubasa Yamaguchi. The anime, which has the genres of Coming of Age and Slice of Life, tells the story of a popular high school student named Yatora Yaguchi who is bored with his daily life. However, that changes after he discovers the world of art. Of course, that makes his life amazing.

2. SK8 THE INFINITY

Next, there is a recommended 2021-2022 anime with the themes of sports and comedy. The anime is titled SK8 THE INFINITY. In general, this anime tells the story of Reki Kyan, a high school student who loves skateboarding. Initially, Reki invites Langa, who is a new student at his school, to play skateboarding with him. Langa, who can't do it at all, eventually becomes interested. However, they end up getting trapped in a dangerous underground skateboard race.

3. REMAKE OUR LIFE

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REMAKE OUR LIFE tells the story of a 28-year-old man named Kyouya Hashiba. He has just interned as a video game designer, which has been his dream since long ago. Unfortunately, the company closes down. Clearly, that messes up his plans. However, when he feels down, he suddenly goes back to the time when he was just starting college. That becomes an opportunity to change his future. This story is definitely worthy of being a recommended 2021-2022 anime.

4. JOSEE TO TORA TO SAKANA-TACHI

JOSEE TO TORA TO SAKANA-TACHI is also a must-watch anime recommendation for 2021-2022. This anime film is also known as JOSEE, THE TIGER AND THE FISH. The story revolves around Tsuneo, a college student who enjoys diving. Suddenly, he becomes the caregiver of a young girl named Josee after accidentally meeting her on the way to campus.

Josee is a girl who uses a wheelchair and lives only with her grandmother. As time goes by, romance grows between them.

5. ORIENT

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Another popular anime recommendation for 2021-2022 is ORIENT. This fantasy and action genre anime has been airing since January 2022. The story immediately captures attention. The focus of the story is on two friends named Musashi and Kojirou Kanemaki. They both want to become samurai who will fight against demons.

6. SONO BISQUE DOLL WA KOI O SURU

SONO BISQUE DOLL WA KOI O SURU is an anime recommendation for 2021-2022 based on a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shinichi Fukuda. This romance and slice of life genre anime with a school theme tells the story of Wakana Gojo. She is a first-year high school student who aspires to become a craftsman of hina dolls, a type of traditional Japanese doll commonly found during the Hinamatsuri festival. You can find out more about the story by watching it yourself.

7. AKEBI-CHAN NO SAILOR-FUKU

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The next recommended anime for 2021-2022 is AKEBI-CHAN NO SAILOR-FUKU. This anime tells the story of Akebi Komichi who dreams of becoming a sailor wearing a uniform. Her dream is based on her obsession to enter Roubai Academy.

Since she was a child, Komichi Akebi has always dreamed of a sailor uniform, even asking her mother to sew one if she succeeded in entering her alma mater, Roubai Academy. Was her dream realized? Watch this anime to find out.

8. MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION PART 2

There is another recommended anime for 2021-2022 that should not be missed. The anime titled MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION PART 2 is a continuation of MUSHOKU TENSEI: ISEKAI ITTARA HONKI DASU. This anime still follows the story of Honki Dasu who was often oppressed, mocked, and intimidated during his life. Later, he saved the life of a stranger and died instead. Honki Dasu then reincarnated as a baby named Rudeus Greyrat who was born into a happy and loving family. Because of his unpleasant experiences in his previous life, he tries to become a better person.

9. KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR - ULTRA ROMANTIC

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KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR - ULTRA ROMANTIC is an anime with a romantic comedy story. Entering its third season, the story of this anime still revolves around the characters Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane. For those who have been following it since the beginning, this season of the anime is definitely a recommended one for 2021-2022.

10. SAIYUKI RELOAD: ZEROIN

Actually, there have been several Saiyuki anime series that have aired since 2000. This time, SAIYUKI RELOAD: ZEROIN is the fifth series and is a recommended anime for 2021 - 2022 that must be watched. In general, this anime tells the story of the adventures of Genjo Sanzo, a monk who travels to the West. Do you feel familiar with that story? Yes, because this anime is a parody of the legendary Chinese novel Journey to the West, alias Sun Go Kong.

11. JUJUTSU KAISEN

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JUJUTSU KAISEN is a recommended anime for 2021 - 2022 with genres of Action, Supernatural, Fantasy, and Adventure. This anime premiered in October 2020. In general, this anime tells the story of a schoolboy named Yuji who has superpowers. He tries to save his friend who is attacked by evil spirits by eating cursed objects which turn out to be fingers from Sukuna, the king of curses.

12. ATTACK ON TITAN

If you are looking for a recommended anime for 2021 - 2022 with the genre of fantasy drama, try watching ATTACK ON TITAN. Besides being popular, this anime is also eagerly awaited until the latest season titled ATTACK ON TITAN: THE FINAL SEASON was released.

The character in this anime is named Eren Yeagar who travels to avenge his parents. Since the first season aired, Eren Yeagar has been portrayed as someone who hates Titans very much because they killed his mother in front of his own eyes.

13. RE-MAIN

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Next, there is RE-MAIN which is a recommendation for anime 2021 - 2022. This anime can be said as one of the best and most popular anime during the period of 2021 until early 2022. The story raised in this anime is a story with a water polo sport theme. You will be made to laugh while watching it because there are many interesting scenes wrapped in comedy.

The character in this anime is named Minato Kiyomizu, a water polo star. When he was in 3rd grade of junior high school, he had an accident and was in a coma for 203 days. The accident resulted in him losing his memory in the last 3 years of his life. Practically, he also lost his skill. However, he kept practicing until his ability slowly returned.

14. TOKYO REVENGERS

In addition to being a recommendation for anime 2021 - 2022, TOKYO REVENGERS is also one of the most watched anime. This can happen because this anime indeed has an interesting story. The main character is named Takemichi who suddenly can travel through time and even see the future. He is involved with the Tokyo Manji gang who is told to have killed his ex-girlfriend. As time goes by, you will be presented with various mysteries and reasons of the characters more clearly.

15. TENSAI OUJI NO AKAJI KOKKA SAISEI JUTSU

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TENSAI OUJI NO AKAJI KOKKA SAISEI JUTSU is also a recommendation for anime 2021 - 2022 that must be watched. This anime tells about Prince Wein who is a genius but also lazy. However, he is the hope of King Natra to become his successor. Next, Prince Wein begins to act when he knows about the betrayal. Slowly, he uses his genius to make the people happy.

16. DEMON SLAYER

When talking about anime recommendations for 2021-2022, DEMON SLAYER is definitely not to be missed. Moreover, this anime has been popular since its first season in 2019. Furthermore, in October 2021, season 2 titled DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA was released.

The story in this second season still follows the adventures of Tanjiro and the DEMON SLAYER Corps to eradicate demons. This time, they accompany Rengoku, the Flame Hashira, to eradicate demons on the Mugen Train.

17. OUSAMA RANKING

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OUSAMA RANKING is also a recommendation for anime 2021 - 2022 that you can't miss. This adventure, comedy, and fantasy genre anime tells the story of a prince named Bojji. He is a mute and deaf person who is often belittled by the royal family and even by his people.

Despite his shortcomings, Prince Bojji has a strong and kind heart. Until he meets a shadow creature named Kage who then supports and is on Bojji's side.

18. HAIKYUU!!

HAIKYUU!! is also included in the list of recommended anime for 2021 - 2022 that you can't miss. In 2022, there is the fourth season titled HAIKYUU!!: TO THE TOP. As the title suggests, this anime revolves around the famous sport, HAIKYUU!!.

In the fourth season, the focus of the story is no longer on matches between high school teams, but on the training camp of the characters. Even so, you will still be presented with an exciting story about Shouyou Hinata's struggle to sneak into the training camp because he was not invited.

19. HORIMIYA

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The next recommendation for anime 2021 - 2022 is titled HORIMIYA. This Slice of Life, Comedy, and Romance genre anime tells the story of two high school students named Hori and Miyamura. They have opposite personalities, but also have strange similarities.

Hori is a beautiful and very smart girl, while Miyamura is portrayed as a guy who looks fierce but has a gentle heart. In reality, they become closer and share stories about each other's other side that others don't know.

20. KINGDOM

There are more anime recommendations for 2021 - 2022 that you shouldn't miss. The anime titled KINGDOM with a war theme has an interesting story. Inspired by the wars during the imperial dynasty of China, this anime tells the journey of a warlord and a king who try to unite the plains of China.

Well, KLovers, those are some anime recommendations for 2021 - 2022 from various genres that you can watch when you're bored.

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