Funimation: Winter 2022 Anime Lineup

We’re almost done with the Fall 2021 anime season, and Funimation has revealed their lineup for Winter 2022. From some interesting new shows to exciting sequels, let’s take a look at everything coming to the platform:

Funimation: New Shows Beginning in Winter 2022

Tokyo 24th Ward

Enter the 24th Ward, a man-made island inside Tokyo Bay. Three of its inhabitants: Shuta, Ran, and Koki, have been best friends since childhood, but after a deadly incident, everything changed. A year later, reunited for the first time, they receive a mysterious phone call. On the other line is a familiar voice—from a friend who’s supposed to be dead. Together, they’ll have to save their home.

Studio: CloverWorks
Release date: January 5

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My Dress-Up Darling

High schooler Wakana Gojo cares about one thing: making Hina dolls. With nobody to share his obsession, he has trouble finding friends—or even holding conversation. But after the school’s most popular girl, Marin Kitagawa, reveals a secret of her own, he discovers a new purpose for his sewing skills. Together, they’ll make her cosplay dreams come true!

Studio: CloverWorks
Release date: January 8

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Akebi’s Sailor Uniform

It’s Komichi Akebi’s first year of junior high and she has her heart set on one thing: Robai Private Academy’s sailor uniform. As the next chapter of her life gets closer, she dreams of all the exciting new experiences she’ll get to have—school lunches, classes, club activities, and of course, making lots of friends! With her favorite outfit on, Komichi feels ready for anything.

Studio: CloverWorks
Release date: January 8

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Sasaki and Miyano (Funimation exclusive)

It all started like a typical old-school boys’ love plotline—bad-boy senior meets adorably awkward underclassman, one of them falls in love, and so on and so forth. But although Miyano is a self-proclaimed boys’ love expert, he hasn’t quite realized…he’s in one himself. Which means it’s up to Sasaki to make sure their story has a happily ever after…!

Studio: Studio Deen
Release date: January 9

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Fantasia Sango – Realm of Legends (Funimation exclusive)

When the Three Kingdoms are ravaged by demons and monsters, four heroes with little in common must unite to fight the realm’s most vicious enemies. Together the heroes unveil an insidious conspiracy while sharing the joys and sorrows of battling a mysterious organization intent on tearing them and the kingdoms apart.

Studio: GEEK TOYS
Release date: January 10

Tribe Nine (Funimation exclusive)

In Neo Tokyo, disillusioned youth form tribes that battle each other in an intense sport called Extreme Baseball. One night, two kids – Haru Shirogane and Taiga – meet the strongest man in the world, Shun Kamiya. Together the three join forces to play this cutthroat game against a mysterious man who has begun taking control of all the tribes. Can they defeat him before it’s too late?

Studio: LIDENFILMS
Release date: January 10

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Sabikui Bisco

Japan’s post-apocalyptic wasteland replete with dust can only be saved by one thing—fungus. Bisco Akaboshi, a wanted criminal and skilled archer, searches for a legendary mushroom, known as Sabikui, said to devour any and all rust. Joining him on this epic saga to save the country is a giant crab and a young doctor. Can this unlikely trio find the fabled fungi and save the land?

Studio: OZ
Release date: January 10

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The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt (Funimation exclusive)

Once upon a time in a far away land there lived a prince, a genius prince. The genius prince fought alongside his people and led them to a great many triumphs. However, truth be told, he just wants to let everything go and live in tranquility.

Studio: Yokohama Animation Lab
Release date: January 11

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She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man (Funimation exclusive)

Kagami Sakimori plays as the great mage Danblf in his favorite MMO. He falls asleep after a night of testing new character appearances, but instead of waking up to a suspended game, he’s inside of Arch Earth Online—as a girl! Now named Mira, he must convince the game’s people that Mira is a pupil of Danblf, who vanished without a trace 30 years ago…and figure out how he got here.

Studio: Studio A-CAT
Release date: January 11

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Tales of Luminaria the Fateful Crossroad (ONA Episode)

Special episode coming to Funimation in Winter 2022. Story:

Long ago, this land was home to beasts the size of mountains. People came to revere these mana-producing creatures, which they named “Primordial Beasts.” Time flowed ever onward, to the present day… War erupts between the Jerle Federation, an alliance of countries who worship the Primordial Beasts, and the Gildllan Empire, which has enjoyed explosive development thanks to advanced technology. The fires of war are stoked with each passing day.

Studio: Kamikaze Douga
Release date: January 20

Funimation: Sequels and Continuing Winter 2022 Shows

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Part 2

Suddenly summoned to a fantasy world and betrothed to the princess, Kazuya Souma is crowned the new king after providing the royal family with impressive advice. To rule the kingdom, he’s taking the nontraditional (and very human) route of administrative reform. In a realm of dragons and elves, will this revolutionary’s unique path prove effective?

Studio: J.C. Staff
Release date: January 8

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Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 2

The war for Paradis zeroes in on Shiganshina just as Jaegerists have seized control. After taking a huge blow from a surprise attack led by Eren, Marley swiftly acts to return the favor. With Zeke’s true plan revealed and a military forced under new rule, this battle might be fought on two fronts. Does Eren intend on fulfilling his half-brother’s wishes or does he have a plan of his own?

Studio: MAPPA
Release date: January 9

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Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest Season 2

Transported to another world and left behind by his former friends, Hajime had to make his rise from literal rock bottom. It was in the labyrinth where he strengthened his weak magic and found several beautiful allies. Now after saving his classmates, he ventures for Erisen to escort Myu and her mother. He’ll fight and defeat anyone he has to in order to find a way home—including a god!

Studio: Studio MOTHER x asread.
Release date: January 13

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The Case Study of Vanitas Part 2

It’s 19th-century Paris, and young vampire Noé hunts for the Book of Vanitas. Attacked by a vampire driven insane, a human doctor called Vanitas tempts Noé with a mad crusade to “cure” the entire vampire race. While allying with him may be dangerous, news reaches Vanitas that the Beast of Gévaudan has returned, and Noé is being brought along to investigate this phantom from the past.

Studio: Bones
Release date: January 14

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Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon–The Second Act

Long-lost twins Towa and Setsuna reunite after ten years to discover that they are the half-demon daughters of the great demon Sesshomaru.

Studio: Sunrise
Release date: January 8 (Episode 14)

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Platinum End

“I will give you the hope to live.” Kakehashi Mirai lost his parents in an accident and lived in misery with the relatives who took him in. Having lost hope in everything, he jumped off the roof of a building on the day of his middle school graduation. But then he met an angel…

Studio: Signal.M
Release date: December 6 (Episode 13)

Ranking of Kings

Unable to hear, speak, or wield a sword, Prince Bojji doesn’t seem like a typical heir to the throne—and his kingdom agrees. But his fateful encounter with Kage, a shadow on the ground, gives him his first true friend. The two set off on a grand adventure and, together, form a bond that can overcome any obstacle… even being king.

Studio: WIT Studio
Release date: January 6 (Episode 12)

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc

After visiting the Rengoku residence, Tanjiro and his comrades volunteer for a mission within the Entertainment District, a place where desires are sold and demons dwell. They journey alongside the flashy Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui, in search of a monstrous foe terrorizing the town. Sworn to slay creatures of the night, the hunt continues.

Studio: Ufotable
Release date: December 5, 2021

One Piece

Monkey D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line, this is one captain who’ll never drop anchor until he’s claimed the greatest treasure on Earth—the Legendary One Piece!

Studio: Toei Animation
Release date: January 9 (Episode 1005)

With the Winter 2022 anime season practically at our doorstep, how many of these Funimation titles will you be watching?

Source: Press Release, Funimation Blog