8 Popular Shounen Action Anime Recommendations for 2023 with Cool Stories

Kapanlagi.com - Shounen anime itself is a quite popular anime genre. The word 'shounen' in Japanese means boy or youth. Therefore, this anime category is intended for boys aged 10-18 years old. Like the following shounen action anime recommendations.

Actually, shounen anime is not always focused on action, KLovers. There are also love and fantasy stories made for this type of anime. However, for shounen action anime itself, it has many fans because it also has an exciting storyline.

Now, for those of you who want to watch this anime, here are popular and exciting shounen action anime recommendations for 2023. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. TOKYO REVENGERS: SEIYA KESSEN-HEN

Anime Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown
Episode	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Disney+ Hotstar, HULU

Recommendation for an action shounen anime in 2023, the first one is TOKYO REVENGERS: SEIYA KESSEN-HEN. Yes, this anime that has a time travel genre immediately gained attention from the beginning of its airing. This anime itself tells the story of Takemichi who goes back to the time when he was still in school to save his girlfriend.

Takemichi Hanagaki continuously fails to prevent the death of his teenage love, Hinata Tachibana. He even struggles with the sadness and consequences of the Tokyo Manji gang. Feeling desperate, Takemichi travels back in time once again to investigate the Black Dragon, a rival motorcycle gang whose actions led to Hinata's death.

On this journey, Takemichi will not fight alone, but he will be bound with Chifuyu Matsuno. They will form a close friendship. With Chifuyu by his side, Takemichi works to uncover the fate of the Black Dragon members, fighting to create a happy future for the person he loves.

2. KIMETSU NO YAIBA: KATANAKAJI NO SATO-HEN

Anime Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Episode	11 episodes
Duration	28 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll, Netflix

Then the second recommendation for the 2023 shounen action anime is about centuries, where the Demon Slayer Corps has sacredly kept the location of the Swordsmith Village. As the greatest counterfeit village, this village provides the best weapons for Demon Slayers, enabling them to fight demons.

However, when Kamado Tanjirou, along with his sister Nezuko and their friends, arrives, the existence of the sword village is known by the upper-class demons. This KIMETSU NO YAIBA: KATANAKAJI NO SATO-HEN anime becomes the third season of KIMETSU NO YAIBA that should not be missed.

3. TRIGUN STAMPEDE

Anime Trigun Stampede (credit: imdb.com)

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

Next recommended shounen action anime in 2023 is titled TRIGUN STAMPEDE. The anime tells the story on a planet called Noman's Land, where there are two reporters named Meryl Stryfe and Roberto De Niro who are crossing the desert to find a notorious criminal named Vash the Stampede.

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

However, there are many bounty hunters who are after 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.

4. JUJUTSU KAISEN SEASON 2

Anime Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Jujutsu Kaisen season 2
Episode	23 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll, iQIYI, Vidio

Next, we recommend the shounen action anime in 2023, JUJUTSU KAISEN. This anime broadly tells the story of a curse born from human negative emotions and the struggle to exorcise that curse. The first season of this anime received an incredible reception from fans worldwide.

The second season of JUJUTSU KAISEN will depict the past story of Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru, who have a complicated relationship in Kaigyoku Gyokusetsu. One day in late October, Gojo goes alone to clean up the area around Shibuya Station. However, it turns out to be a trap deliberately set by Geto.

5. BLEACH: THOUSAND-YEAR BLOOD WAR ARC - THE SEPARATION

Anime Bleach (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc - The Separation
Episodes	13 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Airing	Disney+ Hotstar

This anime is a continuation of the first story. It focuses on the story of Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki, who spends his days fighting against Hollows, dangerous evil spirits that threaten Karakura Town. Ichigo embarks on his search with his closest allies, Orihime Inoue, his childhood friend with healing abilities.

There is also Yasutora Sado, his high school classmate with superhuman power, and Uryuu Ishida, Ichigo's Quincy rival. Until the sudden appearance of Asguiaro Ebern, a dangerous Arrancar who announces the return of Yhwach, the ancient Quincy king. Yhwach attempts to reignite the historic blood feud between Soul Reapers and Quincy.

In retaliation, Ichigo and his friends must fight alongside old allies and enemies to end Yhwach's massacre before the world itself comes to an end. And it becomes a recommended shounen action anime for 2023 that you shouldn't miss.

6. NOKEMONO-TACHI NO YORU

Anime Nokemono - Tachi no Yoru (credit: imdb.com)

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

Anime NOKEMONO-TACHI NO YORU tells the story of Wisteria, an orphan girl who lives in the corner of the Kingdom of England in the late 19th century. Her life is lonely and gloomy. Until she meets Marbas, a powerful immortal creature who is also lonely and hunted by hunters.

Together, Wisteria and Marbas explore the Empire inhabited by humans and human-like animals to find a place where they can live together peacefully. And it is one of the recommended shounen action anime that should not be missed.

7. JIGOKURAKU

Anime Jigokuraku (credit: imdb.com)

Judul Lain	Hell's Paradise
Episode	13 episode
Durasi	24 minutes
Tayang	Crunchyroll, Netflix

Rekomendasi anime shounen action 2023 lainnya ada anime JIGOKURAKU. Anime ini bercerita pada akhir zaman Edo, mantan Shinobi terkuat di Iwagakure yang dijuluki Garan no Gabimaru bernama Gabimaru ditawan sebagai seorang penjahat yang mematikan akibat sebuah pengkhianatan.

Gabimaru diberitahu bahwa ia dapat bebas jika bisa membawa kembali sebuah ramuan keabadian dari suatu pulau bernama Surga Tanah Murni. Demi dapat bisa bertemu dengan istri tercinta, Gabimaru pun melakukan perjalanan menuju pulau. Tidak sendiri, ia pergi bersama dengan Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, seorang raja bandit.

8. MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLE

Anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	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 indicating him as 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 in the Easton Magic Academy and strive in that magical academy.

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