12 Recommendations for the Latest Shounen School Anime from 2022 - 2023, Have Exciting Stories and Worth Watching

Kapanlagi.com - The word 'shounen' itself in Japanese means boy or youth. Thus, this anime category is intended for boys aged 10-18 years old. For those of you who like this category, the following recommendations for the latest shounen school anime can be an option.

These shounen school anime recommendations have diverse stories. There are anime with exciting action stories for you to follow. However, there are also recommendations for shounen school anime with sweet romance stories that are certainly entertaining and worth watching.

So, what are the recommendations for the latest shounen anime school? Here is the list of recommendations for the latest shounen school anime that you must watch. Come on, let's check it out KLovers.

1. AHAREN-SAN WA HAKARENAI

Anime AHAREN-SAN WA HAKARENAI (credit: imdb.com)

Other Title	Aharen-san wa Hakarenai
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

The first recommendation for the latest shounen school anime is AHAREN-SAN WA HAKARENAI. This anime starts in his first year of high school, making friends is not an easy thing for Raido Matsuboshi. One day in class, Raido tries to talk to his classmate sitting next to him and thinks that he is ignoring Raido.

But Raido then realizes that his next-door friend is being avoided by his previous classmates because he is always clingy, awkward, and shy. Raido decides to help his next-door friend, Reina Aharen, make friends with him. And it's a must-watch recommendation for you shounen school anime fans.

2. VERMEIL IN GOLD

Anime VERMEIL IN GOLD (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Kinsou no Vermeil: Gakeppuchi Majutsushi wa Saikyou no Yakusai to Mahou Sekai wo Tsukisusumu
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	HIDIVE

The second recommendation for the latest shounen school anime is VERMEIL IN GOLD. This anime tells the story of Alto Goldfilled, a diligent student at Ortigia Magic Academy. He aspires to become a powerful wizard. However, he fails in his summoning class despite having perfect grades.

Feeling threatened to repeat a year, Alto tries to follow an old and worn-out grimoire in an attempt to resolve his situation. And surprisingly, he succeeds and summons a powerful demon named Vermeil. As a token of gratitude for releasing him, Vermeil agrees to become Alto's familiar.

3. WHEN WILL AYUMU MAKE HIS MOVE?

Anime WHEN WILL AYUMU MAKE HIS MOVE? (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Airing	HIDIVE

The latest recommendation for a school shounen comedy anime is titled WHEN WILL AYUMU MAKE HIS MOVE?. It tells the story of Ayumu Tanakan, a first-year student who decides to quit the kendo club and join the unofficial Shogi club.

Urushi Yaotome, the president and Shogi expert, is thrilled to have a playing partner. As Ayumu's senior, Urushi tries to become a mentor in Shogi and a role model for the members. However, due to this habit, she often feels embarrassed and blushes.

With his clumsy and awkward nature, Ayumu only makes Urushi even cuter. Although Ayumu has feelings for her, he tries to restrain himself from confessing and promises himself to defeat her in a Shogi game first.

4. THE PRINCE OF TENNIS II: U-17 WORLD CUP

Anime THE PRINCE OF TENNIS II: U-17 WORLD CUP (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Shin Tennis no Oujisama: U-17 World Cup
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

With the arrival of the U-17 World Cup, young tennis teams from around the world gather in Melbourne, Australia. With nine-time champions Germany fighting to defend their title once again, strong countries like Switzerland, France, and the United States are determined to make things interesting.

Despite Japan being ranked at the bottom, the addition of the strongest high school players in the nation has revived their chances of winning. Captain Houou Byoudouin, appointed by the country to win the U-17 World Cup, leads an exciting journey for you to follow.

5. 4-NIN WA SOREZORE USO WO TSUKU

Anime 4-NIN WA SOREZORE USO WO TSUKU (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	The Little Lies We All Tell
Episodes	11 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Kashihara Girls Academy has a class filled with peculiar creatures. They hide their true identities from the world. They are Rikka, Chiyo, Sekine, and Tsubasa, who appear to be good friends, but each of them harbors a big secret that they cannot reveal, no matter what happens.

To continue disguising themselves as ordinary high school girls, each of them must find a unique way to hide their true selves. But it's not easy to do so, as these four students end up getting involved in many crimes along their journey of living like normal people.

6. MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLE

Anime MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLE (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

This anime tells the story of Mashle in a world where magic is everything. However, Mash Burnedead does not possess any magic because since birth he did not receive any special mark indicating him as a magic user. Therefore, Mash was abandoned by his family.

He is taken in by Regro Burnedead, a man who later teaches Mash martial arts. If Mash wants to provide a better life for himself and his adoptive father, he must achieve the highest score in the Easton Magic Academy and strive in that magical academy.

7. BOKU NO KOKORO NO YABAI YATSU

Anime BOKU NO KOKORO NO YABAI YATSU (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	The Dangers in My Heart
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	HIDIVE

Other recommended shounen school anime include BOKU NO KOKORO NO YABAI YATSU. It tells the story of a schoolboy named Kyoutarou Ichikawa who may appear to be a shy and quiet high school student, but deep down he is a bloodthirsty killer.

His main desire is to see the beautiful face of his classmate Anna Yamada in pain before he ends her life. But this fantasy may never come true, as Ichikawa starts to see a completely different side of Yamada.

During their encounters, Ichikawa realizes that his classmate is actually a clueless person who can never read the moment. As they spend more time together, he can't help but feel affection for the girl he wants to kill.

8. JIJOU WO SHIRANAI TENKOUSEI GA GUIGUI KURU

Anime JIJOU WO SHIRANAI TENKOUSEI GA GUIGUI KURU (credit: imdb.com)

Other Title	My Clueless First Friend
Episode	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

Akane Nishimura's quiet nature makes her classmates perceive her as a gloomy and disliked person. Coupled with her intimidating gaze, Akane is given the nickname Grim Reaper.

However, there is a transfer student named Taiyou Takada who tries to befriend Akane. As someone who discovers supernatural wonders, Taiyou approaches Akane without hesitation. His bright and optimistic personality brings much-needed change to Akane.

9. ROKUDOU NO ONNA-TACHI

Anime ROKUDOU NO ONNA-TACHI (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Rokudo's Bad Girls
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired On	Crunchyroll

Tousuke Rokudou, a first-year student at Aomori High School, is surrounded by delinquents. He is often bullied by his classmates because he doesn't fit in with their behavior.

However, Tousuke has two good friends who are also social outcasts. Frustrated with the way they are treated, the three of them hope to stand up and have a fun and peaceful school life.

But Tousuke's life takes a drastic turn when he receives a package from his late grandfather containing their family heirloom, a scroll that has the power to save him from danger. When he holds the scroll, he gains incredible powers.

10. HORIMIYA: THE MISSING PIECES

Anime HORIMIYA: THE MISSING PIECES (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Horimiya: Piece
Episode	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Popular shounen school anime recommendation for 2023, there is another anime titled HORIMIYA: THE MISSING PIECES which tells the romantic story of school children, Izumi Miyamura and Kyouko Hori. Their relationship starts from their encounter outside of school. They agree to keep each other's secrets and start building a relationship that they never expected before.

11. MASAMUNE-KUN NO REVENGE R

Anime MASAMUNE-KUN NO REVENGE R (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Masamune-kun no Revenge R
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Then, the anime MASAMUNE-KUN NO REVENGE R is also included in one of the recommendations for shounen school anime. This romcom genre anime tells the story of Aki and Masamune who are on a trip to Paris.

When they arrive there, they encounter a French otaku. They agree to help the otaku with the manga he creates. But Aki and Masamune soon realize that they are in an uncontrollable situation.

They suddenly become models, receive threats from the mafia, and participate in fake dates. Thus, the school excursion activities in Paris are so much fun. Of course, this anime will also provide light and exciting romantic comedy to watch.

12. THE GIRL I LIKE FORGOT HER GLASSES

Anime THE GIRL I LIKE FORGOT HER GLASSES (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
Episode	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

And the latest recommendation for shounen school anime is THE GIRL I LIKE FORGOT HER GLASSES. It tells the story of Kaede Komura who is attracted to the charm of the cute and adorable Ai. Kaede Komura realizes that she really likes Ai when she squints her eyes because she forgets to wear her glasses. Surprisingly, Ai tends to forget her glasses.

Having poor eyesight, she struggles to get through her days at school. Luckily, Kaede is willing to help her. As Ai starts relying on her, Kaede's feelings for her grow stronger. Slowly, Ai wants to make Kaede the person she always sees. And it becomes a must-watch recommendation for shounen school anime.

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