Anime from 2022
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 2022, ranked by viewership and ratings.
2022 marked another notable year for anime, with new series joining established franchises and fresh original productions launching across major Japanese networks. This page collects the most popular 2022 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
40 titles
Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness
SPY x FAMILY
Chiikawa
The Eminence in Shadow
Aoashi
BLUE LOCK
Chainsaw Man
Ninjala the Animation
Reincarnated as a Sword
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
Call of the Night
Sasaki and Miyano
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai
A Couple of Cuckoos
BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Arknights
Summer Time Rendering
Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!!
Lycoris Recoil
Raven of the Inner Palace
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie
Play It Cool, Guys
Engage Kiss
Dance Dance Danseur
Tokyo Mew Mew New
Fuuto PI
Uncle from Another World
The Prince of Tennis II U-17 WORLD CUP
The Heike Story
In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki
The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
Akebi's Sailor Uniform
Shenmue the Animation
Akiba Maid War
Ya Boy Kongming!
Slow Loop
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer
Do It Yourself!!
Bibliophile Princess
Nights with a Cat
Overview of 2022 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 40 anime titles that premiered in 2022, ranked by popularity and community ratings. Each entry links to a full detail page with synopsis, cast, themes, and licensed watch options for your region. Notable releases include: Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness, SPY x FAMILY, Chiikawa, The Eminence in Shadow, Aoashi.
Highest-rated 2022 anime
Chainsaw Man, SPY x FAMILY, Sasaki and Miyano, BOCCHI THE ROCK! earned the highest community scores among 2022 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 2022 anime sits at 7.6 out of 10 — a strong indicator of consistent quality across most productions that year. Every detail page surfaces premiere date, season and episode counts, the producing studio, voice cast, and official streaming partners.
How we curate 2022 anime
Titles on this page are ranked using TMDB's continuously-updated popularity metric, with brand-safety filtering applied so the catalog stays clean. Otakira hosts no episodes or copyrighted content of any kind — it is an information-only encyclopedia that points you to licensed streaming partners. Every entry has a bilingual (Arabic + English) detail page with long-form summary, FAQ, and per-season breakdown.
Why 2022 anime are worth watching
2022 marks a meaningful step in anime industry evolution, with several titles graduating from seasonal releases into global phenomena. These shows continue to dominate watchlists across the Arab anime community, and many remain highly active in conversation today. Explore the catalog to discover the underrated picks that complement the year's tentpole hits.
Frequently asked questions
What were the most popular anime of 2022?
Among the most popular 2022 anime are Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness, SPY x FAMILY, Chiikawa, The Eminence in Shadow, Aoashi, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 2022?
Our database currently lists 40 popular anime series that premiered in 2022; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 2022 anime?
Otakira is an information-only database — we don't host or link to streaming. Each detail page lists the original broadcast networks; check your regional licensed providers for legal streaming options.