6 Popular Anime Recommendations 2022 Action Genre, Including DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA

Kapanlagi.com - 2022 was a fun year for anime lovers, especially fans of the action genre. Because in 2022, many of the best and most popular action anime emerged. Therefore, even though it is now 2023, popular anime recommendations in 2022 action genre still must be on the watchlist.

Yes, amidst the emergence of new anime titles, action anime in 2022 can still be an equally exciting watch. Because the list of popular anime recommendations in 2022 action genre is filled with hits like DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA to SPY X FAMILY. Besides those two titles, there are still other exciting action anime releases in 2022. Curious, what are those anime?

Instead of being curious, let's directly check out the list of recommendations and their brief reviews below.

1. DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA

DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA becomes the opening of the list of popular anime recommendations in 2022 in the action genre. This anime, released in Winter 2022, received a high rating of 8.79 on myanimelist. The story presented in this season is even more exciting.

The Mugen Train Incident makes the work of the Demon Slayer Corps members feel heavier. Demons are terrorizing women in the Yoshiwara Entertainment District. Tengen Uzui, who is affected by the terror, becomes worried and asks for help from Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira. They infiltrate the most mysterious houses to find and eliminate the ferocious demons.

2. OVERLORD IV

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In the summer of 2022, OVERLORD IV was finally released. This anime has been eagerly awaited by fans for 4 years. After airing, this anime successfully obtained a high rating of 8.09 on myanimelist.

The story of this anime continues in the next seasons. The newly established capital city of E-Rantel is facing a crisis. The people are plagued by various fears and worries. To improve the situation, King Ainz sends Albedo to the city as a diplomatic envoy. On the other hand, the cardinals of the Slane Theocracy are contemplating revenge against Ainz after their attack was defeated by the forces of the Re-Estize Kingdom. An attack on the Baharuth Empire is planned to take over the Sorcerer Kingdom.

In the midst of various pressures, can Ainz restore prosperity to the region he leads? Watch to find out the answer.

3. SPY X FAMILY

Who doesn't know SPY X FAMILY? This anime has become one of the most popular titles since its first season was released in the spring of 2022. The anime is highly regarded for its unique and interesting story.

SPY X FAMILY anime tells the story of a man who works as a spy and is currently on a secret mission. To complete the mission, he disguises himself by creating a fake family.

He then makes a girl his fake wife. However, unbeknownst to him, the girl is actually an assassin. In addition, to complete their disguise, they also adopt a child who turns out to have telepathic abilities.

The popularity of SPY X FAMILY in 2022 has increased even more when its second season was released in the same year, in the fall season. Interestingly, both seasons achieved high ratings above 8 on the myanimelist website. That's why SPY X FAMILY is a must-watch anime recommendation in the popular action genre of 2022.

4. CHAINSAW MAN

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Popular 2022 action genre anime recommendation titled CHAINSAW MAN. The anime, released in the Fall 2022 period, received a rating of 8.57 on myanimelist. CHAINSAW MAN tells the story of Denji, whose happy life during his youth was taken away. Denji lives his days heavily burdened, without having anything except his father's enormous debt.

The only friend he has is his pet, Pochita, who turns out to be a devil chainsaw. Together with Pochita, Denji finally kills devils for money. Denji does all of this just for a normal and happy life. But what Denji does ends up involving him with the yakuza.

Dealing with the yakuza eventually costs Denji his life. Fortunately, Denji still has an old contract with Pochita. Therefore, Pochita and Denji unite to transform him into the chainsaw man.

5. BLEACH: SENNEN KESSEN-HEN

BLEACH: SENNEN KESSEN-HEN is also one of the most popular anime with high ratings in 2022. This anime has achieved a rating of 9.06 on the myanimelist website. The story of this anime, which was released in the fall of 2022, revolves around the substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki spending his days fighting against Hollows, dangerous evil spirits that threaten Karakura Town.

Ichigo begins to gather his closest friends as allies to defeat these evil spirits. They are Orihime Inoue, his childhood friend with healing abilities, Yasutora Sado, his high school classmate with super strength, and Uryuu Ishida, who is none other than Ichigo's Quincy rival.

On the other hand, a dangerous Arrancar suddenly announces the return of Yhwach, the ancient Quincy king. Yhwach tries to reignite the historic blood feud between the Soul Reapers and the Quincy. Yhwach also invades the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo, the home of Hollows and Arrancar. As a result, Ichigo and his friends must now fight against Yhwach.

6. MOB PSYCHO 100 III

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Popular anime recommendations for 2022 in the action genre, the sixth and final one is MOB PSYCHO 100 III. This anime, released in the fall, has received a high rating of 8.72 on myanimelist. MOB PSYCHO 100 III tells the story of Shigeo or "Mob" Kageyama, who is once again focusing on living his daily life. His life now feels more exhausting.

At that time, he has to help his mentor Arataka Reigen and Katsuya Serizawa solve paranormal cases for their clients. In addition, Mob also strives to gain more independence in his life as an esper and an ordinary human. However, supernatural challenges and worldly life continue to test Mob's emotional stability. At that point, Mob realizes that his emotional stability has become a problem in his life.

Those are some of the popular anime recommendations in the action genre for 2022. Enjoy watching!

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