19 Recommendations for New and Exciting Shounen Anime 2023

Kapanlagi.com - Well, for those of you who are anime lovers, you must be familiar with the term shounen. There are many recommendations for shounen anime with good and interesting stories to watch.

The word shounen itself in Japanese means young boy or youth. Thus, this anime category is intended for boys aged 10-18 years old.

So, what are the recommendations for new and exciting shounen anime in 2023? Let's check it out, KLovers.

 

1. TRIGUN STAMPEDE

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Alternate Title	Trigun Stampede
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll, Vidio

First recommendation for the 2023 shounen anime is TRIGUN STAMPEDE. The anime is set on a planet called Noman's Land, where there are two reporters named Meryl Stryfe and Roberto De Niro who are crossing the desert in search of a famous criminal named Vash the Stampede.

However, the man they find near this remote town is far from terrifying. In fact, Vash is a passive and cheerful drifter, a lover of peace and beloved by the townspeople.

But there are many bounty hunters looking for Vash's head, which has a high price. Of course, their ruthless pursuit poses a great danger to the town where Vash resides. However, thanks to his shooting skills, Vash is able to fight against most of these evil forces.

 

2. ONIICHAN WA OSHIMAI!

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Alternate Title	Onimai: I'm Now Your Sister!
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll, Vidio

Next up on the list of recommended shounen anime for 2023 is ONIICHAN WA OSHIMAI!. This anime tells the story of Mahiro Oyama, a man who has never left his house for years. He isolates himself in his room while reading erotic visual novels. This depraved lifestyle causes his sister, Mihari, to worry about Mahiro.

To solve this problem, Mihari concocts a medicine that transforms her brother biologically into an elegant woman, much to Mahiro's disappointment. Trapped in this predicament, Mahiro has no choice but to live his life as a cute girl, who can revert back to his original form at any time.

 

3. AYAKASHI TRIANGLE

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Alternate Title	Ayakashi Triangle
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

It tells the story of Ayakashi, strange supernatural creatures that are invisible to most people. Although most of them are harmless, some Ayakashi attack humans to devour their life force. Until the formation of Demon Exorcist Ninjas tasked with protecting people from these evil spirits.

One of them is Matsuri Kazamaki, a young Demon Exorcist Ninja born into a prestigious clan. He has a childhood friend named Suzu Kanade. Matsuri sees all Ayakashi as threats and wants to keep Suzu as far away from them as possible. Matsuri must adapt to his new and strange lifestyle while fighting against hostile Ayakashi.

 

4. NOKEMONO-TACHI NO YORU

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Alternate Title	The Tale of Outcasts
Episode	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

Anime NOKEMONO-TACHI NO YORU tells the story of Wisteria, an orphan girl who lives in a corner of the Kingdom of England in the late 19th century. Her life is lonely and bleak, until she meets Marbas, a powerful immortal creature who is also lonely and hunted by hunters. Together, Wisteria and Marbas explore an Empire inhabited by humans and human-like animals in search of a place where they can live together peacefully.

 

5. MOU IPPON!

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Alternate Title	"Ippon" again!
Episode	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	HIDIVE

Michi Sonoda tells her teammate, Sanae Takigawa, that she will quit judo forever after her final high school tournament. However, Michi's plan to end her judo career is disrupted after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of the talented Towa Hiura.

Later on, her plan becomes even more chaotic when she learns that Towa has enrolled in the same high school as her and Sanae. With the sudden appearance of her past enemy, Michi soon realizes that she still has a strong attachment to the sport of judo and wants to fight once again.

 

6. BOKU TO ROBOKO

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Alternate Title	Boku to Roboko
Episodes	28 episodes
Duration	3 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll, Vidio

Anime recommendation for shounen 2023, this story is about the emergence of Robotic OrderMaids in every house. 10-year-old Bondo Taira discovers that his two closest friends, Motsuo and Gachi Gorilla, also have OrderMaids. Motsuo has a beautiful robot that gives incredible massages and serves drinks with a smile.

Jealous of his friends, Bondo convinces his mother to give him a similar robot. However, to Bondo's surprise, the maid that arrives is very muscular and quite clumsy, causing chaos in the house. Named Roboko, this new robot has more than they expected.

 

7. JIGOKURAKU

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Alternate Title	Hell's Paradise
Episodes	13 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll, Netflix

Recommendation for this shounen anime in 2023 tells the story of the end of the Edo era, the former strongest Shinobi in Iwagakure, nicknamed Gabimaru the Hollow, is captured as a deadly criminal due to a betrayal.

Gabimaru is told that he can be free if he can retrieve an elixir of immortality from an island called Pure Land Paradise. In order to meet his beloved wife, Gabimaru embarks on a journey to the island. He is not alone, he goes with Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, a bandit king.

 

8. MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLE

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Alternate Title	Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Episode	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 have magic because he was born without a special mark that indicates he is a magic user. As a result, Mash is 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 at Easton Magic Academy and strive in that magic academy.

 

9. BOKU NO KOKORO NO YABAI YATSU

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

It is told, a schoolboy named Kyoutarou Ichikawa who may seem like 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 writhing in pain before he ends her life.

But this fantasy may never come true, as Ichikawa begins to see a completely different side of Yamada. During this encounter, 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.

 

10. MEGAMI NO CAFE TERRACE

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Alternate Title	The Cafe Terrace and Its Goddesses
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

It is told that after his grandmother Sachiko passed away, Hayato Kasukabe returns from Tokyo and inherits his grandmother's cafe called Teras Kafe Familia. However, Hayato aims to destroy the cafe and turn it into a parking lot.

However, the grandmother has 5 adopted daughters. The children are Ouka Makuzawa, Akane Hououji, Riho Tsukishima, Shiragiku Ono, and Ami Tsuruga. And of course, the adopted children refuse to give up the place they call home.

They convince Hayato to change his mind. Through this meeting, Hayato finally remembers his past with his grandmother. Eventually, Hayato is determined to continue his grandmother's legacy, and he asks the girls to help him take care of the cafe.

 

11. JIJOU WO SHIRANAI TENKOUSEI GA GUIGUI KURU

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Alternate Title	My Clueless First Friend
Episode	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired On	Crunchyroll

Akane Nishimura's quiet nature makes her classmates see 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 the much-needed change for Akane.

 

12. EDOMAE ELF

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Alternate Title	Otaku Elf
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Aired	HIDIVE

Then there is an anime titled EDOMAE ELF, which is also a recommendation for the next shounen anime in 2023. It is told that there is a magical elf figure summoned from another world. This eternal fairy has been served for 15 generations by a family who summoned her in the Edo era. Now, after Koito Koganei turns 16, he becomes the next generation to serve the fairy.

Koito must balance his responsibilities with his daily school life. This task is very difficult for Koito because Elda is a social recluse who loves video games, collects toys, and eats snacks. Koito divides his time between indulging Elda's various hobbies and interacting with other humans.

Along the way, Koito learns more about the history of the area and what makes the goddess so beloved and spoiled by the locals. And it becomes one of the shounen anime recommendations in 2023 that is worth not missing for KLovers.

 

13. ROKUDOU NO ONNA-TACHI

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Other Titles	Rokudo's Bad Girls
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Streaming	Crunchyroll

Tousuke Rokudou, a first-year student at Aomori High School, attends a school full of delinquents. He is often bullied by his classmates for not fitting 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 create a fun and peaceful school life.

However, Tousuke's life drastically changes when he receives a package from his late grandfather containing their family heirloom, a scroll that has the power to protect him from danger. When he holds the scroll, he gains extraordinary powers.

 

14. KAWAISUGI CRISIS

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Alternate Title	Too Cute Crisis
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	HIDIVE

Head Investigator Liza Luna discovers that human civilization has evolved at an extraordinary rate compared to other living beings. Liza walks onto the planet's surface to examine and understand the lives of its inhabitants.

Still convinced that there is nothing useful to be found, the investigator enters a cat cafe, where she encounters creatures far sweeter than anything in the galaxy. Motivated by this new discovery, Liza decides to investigate many of Earth's adorable residents.

 

15. MASAMUNE-KUN NO REVENGE R

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

Then, the anime MASAMUNE-KUN NO REVENGE R is also included in one of the upcoming shounen anime recommendations for 2023. 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. The school excursion activities in Paris are so much fun. Of course, this anime will also provide light and enjoyable romantic comedy.

 

16. THE GIRL I LIKE FORGOT HER GLASSES

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

Tells the story of Kaede Komura, who is interested in the charm of the cute and adorable Ai. Kaede realizes that she really likes Ai when she squints her eyes because she forgot to wear her glasses. Unexpectedly, Ai tends to forget her glasses.

Having poor eyesight, she struggles to get through her days at school. Fortunately, Kaede is more than willing to help her. As Ai begins to rely on her, Kaede's feelings for her grow. Slowly, Ai wants to make Kaede the person she always sees.

 

17. DARK GATHERING

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Alternate Title	Dark Gathering
Episodes	25 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	HIDIVE

Tells the story of Keitarou Gentouga, a new student who hates ghosts. Unfortunately for him, he has a talent for attracting spirits. Keitarou takes on a part-time job as a private tutor, and his first student is none other than his cousin Eiko, Yayoi Houzuki.

In addition to being a prodigy, there is another peculiarity about Yayoi who has a spiritual constitution, just like Keitarou. However, unlike Keitarou, she is very eager to meet spirits, hoping to find the ghost that took her mother away.

Eventually, Keitarou is dragged by Yayoi and Eiko to haunted places, and his part-time job seems to deviate more and more from its original purpose. And they do various terrifying and exciting things that were never imagined.

 

18. SAINT CECILIA AND PASTOR LAWRENCE

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Alternate Title	Shiro Seijo to Kuro Bokushi
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Living in a peaceful small town, Lawrence works as a local pastor for the townspeople. When needed, he is responsible for guiding people to the church to visit the "Saints". One of them is Cecilia, a kind-hearted young girl, she is assigned to fulfill her role, but this job makes Cecilia easily tired.

Because they often spend time together, slowly but surely, they begin to develop a comfortable friendship and trust each other. However, Cecilia's feelings towards the overly protective pastor make them have feelings that are more than just friends.

 

19. AI NO IDENSHI

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Other Titles	The Gene of AI
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

Tells the story of a doctor named Dr. Sudo Hikaru, who goes by the alias Moggadeet and secretly performs illegal medical procedures. He performs many illegal procedures where humans and computer data are merged. And it is one of the recommended shounen anime for 2023 that you should not miss.

 

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