6 High-Rated Anime Recommendations for 2023, Winter - Summer Seasons Edition

Kapanlagi.com - Half of the year 2023 has finally passed. From January to August, or from Winter to Summer, several anime have been released that caught attention. Some of them are included in the list of high-rated anime recommendations for 2023 that would be a shame to miss.

Yes, consciously or not, ratings often become a benchmark when wanting to watch anime, both series and movies. Well, this list of 2023 anime series managed to achieve high ratings above 8 on myanimelist website. So, it's clear that their story quality and popularity are beyond doubt. 

Curious about high-rated anime recommendations for 2023? To find out, let's directly check the list and brief reviews below. 

1. VINDLAND SAGA 2

Successfully achieving a rating of 8.83 makes VINDLAND SAGA 2 one of the most popular anime in 2023. This anime, released on January 10, 2023, is a continuation of the first season. The second season of VINDLAND SAGA continues the previous story, where Einar feels his life is ruined after the death of his father and the destruction of his village by English raiders.

Einar can only dream, imagining a peaceful life with his family on the farm. Unfortunately, not long after, Danish raiders come and destroy his village again, slaughtering Einar's family.

Not stopping there, Einar is also captured and taken to Denmark to be enslaved. Einar is then bought by Ketil, who promises to give him freedom in exchange for working in the fields. Through his encounter with Ketil, Einar finds a glimmer of hope in his shattered life.

2. BUNGOU STRAY DOG Season 4

BUNGOU STRAY DOG Season 4 (credit: imdb)

Another successful anime that has achieved high ratings is BUNGOU STRAY DOG Season 4. In this fourth season, the story focuses on the events after Fyodor Dostoevsky is finally captured. The Armed Detective Agency is accused of kidnapping and murder. These accusations put the Armed Detective Agency in a complicated situation.

Furthermore, one of their members, Dazai Osamu, has been imprisoned and placed in the same prison as Fyodor. Finally, Yukichi Fukuzawa has to make a decision. As the leader of the Armed Detective Agency, Yukichi Fukuzawa decides to face their new enemy called Decay of Angel with the help of the Port Mafia.

3. OSHI NO KO

OSHI NO KO is one of the latest anime that has achieved high ratings in 2023. OSHI NO KO, which was released on April 12, 2023, received a rating of 8.81 on myanimelist. This anime is known for its unique story with a very interesting plot. OSHI NO KO tells the story of an idol named Ai Hoshino who achieves great success at the age of 16.

Unfortunately, Ai's life suddenly changes when she becomes pregnant. As a result, Ai has to be secluded in a remote hospital. Ai is then taken care of by a obstetrician named Gorou Amemiya, who turns out to be a fan of Ai. However, Gorou is eventually killed by a fanatic fan of Ai. Unexpectedly, Gorou is reincarnated as one of Ai's twin children, named Aquamarine.

Meanwhile, her twin sister named Ruby is also the reincarnation of Serena Tendoji, who is another fan of Ai with her own story. Both of them then embark on their new lives as the children of an idol with their own goals.

4. DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA

DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA (credit: imdb)

DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA becomes a highly recommended anime with a high rating in 2023, ranking fourth. The anime successfully achieved a rating of 8.34 on myanimelist. In its latest season, Tanjiro and his friends embark on more exciting and thrilling adventures.

DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA tells the story of the hidden location of the Swordsmen Village. This village provides the best weapons for Demon Slayers. The swords from this village are believed to be able to effectively eliminate demons. Meanwhile, Tanjiro's sword has lost its power. Tanjiro and Nezuko then set out on a journey to find the village in order to obtain the strongest sword.

5. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2

JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 is also one of the popular anime series in recent years. The second season of JUJUTSU KAISEN is still ongoing. However, JUJUTSU KAISEN season 2 has achieved a rating of 8.80 on myanimelist.

JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 focuses on the past story of Gojo and the Shibuya Incident Arc. 11 years before Yuji Itadori entered Tokyo Jujutsu High School, it turns out that Gojo Satoru was friends with Suguru Geto. Both of them were students at Tokyo Jujutsu High School and were given a mission by Master Tengen to escort Riko Amanai.

It is later revealed that Riko Amanai is actually a Star Plasma, which requires her to change bodies every 500 years. Although she appears young, Gojo and Suguro's task is not easy. They have to fight against Toji Fushiguro and face various obstacles.

6. MUSHOKU TENSEI II: JOBLESS REINCARNATION

MUSHOKU TENSEI II: JOBLESS REINCARNATION (credit: imdb)

MUSHOKU TENSEI II: JOBLESS REINCARNATION is a highly rated anime recommendation for 2023 with a rating of 8.60. Similar to JUJUTSU KAISEN, the anime is still ongoing.

As known, MUSHOKU TENSEI tells the story of an anonymous man who feels his life is meaningless, until he decides to sacrifice himself by colliding with a truck to save others. After that incident, he is reborn as a baby named Rudeus Greyrat and starts his new life by learning magic.

In this second season, the story still focuses on Rudeus Dreyrat or Rudy, who is growing into a teenager. In his teenage years, Rudy begins to experience major changes in his life. Rudy embarks on more colorful, exciting, and thrilling adventures.

Those are some of the highly rated anime recommendations for 2023. Enjoy watching!

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