Top Upcoming Summer Anime 2020
Here’s a look at some upcoming Summer 2020 anime.
10. Senyoku no Sigrdrifa (Warlords of Sigrdrifa)
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Source: Original
Studio: TBA
Director: TBA
Summary
The Pillars suddenly appeared above Earth, threatening all life. A god who called himself Odin came to the aid of humanity as it was driven to near complete defeat. To counter the Pillars, Odin declared a counterattack by bequeathing humanity with the battle maidens Walküres and the “herocraft” as their wings. Several years later, the battle between humanity and Pillars rages on, with men supporting the Walküres as they soar through the treacherous skies to save the world. Japan is no exception. Three Walküres confront the giant Pillar looming over sacred Mt. Fuji. Each Walküre is skilled, but each also has issues. And now, an ace pilot has arrived from Europe. “Now is the time to fight back, humanity. The day of reckoning has arrived. The time of Ragnarok draws nears.
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9. Gibiate
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Martial Arts, Samurai
Source: Original
Studio: TBA
Director: TBA
Summary
In 2030, Japan. A virus has infected humans throughout the world. Infected people turn into different forms of monsters based on their ages, sexes, and races. The virus is named “Gibia”—after being rich in variety like gibia.
Just then, a pair of samurai and ninja appeared in such a blighted wasteland of Japan. They both traveled from the early Edo period, fighting together with help from a doctor who tries to find cure for Gibia. Facing ceaseless attacks from Gibias and outlaws that attack travelers for food, they start the dangerous journey with enemies all around.
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8. Ex-Arm
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Ecchi, Seinen
Source: Manga
Studio: TBA
Director: TBA
Summary
2014: Akira Natsume seems to almost have a phobia of electrical devices while also being very good at diagnosing them. He resolves to change himself for the better and get a girlfriend like his older brother did. …But then Akira suddenly dies in an accident. 16 years later a special policewoman and her android partner retrieve and activate a highly advanced AI and superweapon called EX-ARM and put it into full control of their ship as a last resort. Turns out the AI is actually just Akira’s brain!
via MyAnimeList
7. Assault Lily: Bouquet
Genre: Action, Magic, Fantasy
Source: Mixed-Media Project
Studio: Shaft
Director: Saeki Shouji (Medaka Box)
Summary
In the near future, humanity faces imminent destruction from mysterious creatures known as “Huge.” The world wages war against the Huge, and develops the anti-weapon “CHARM” (Counter Huge Arms) by combining science and magic. CHARM works more effectively when used by teenage girls, and those who use the weapons are revered as “Lilies.” The Lilies are trained at military academies called “Gardens,” which also serve as bases to protect and advise people. This is a story about girls who aim to become Lilies so they can protect Earth.
via MyAnimeList
6. Deca-Dence
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Source: Original
Studio: NUT
Director: Tachikawa Yuzuru (Mob Psycho 100)
Summary
An impactful science fiction action epic, the story of Deca-Dence takes place in a technologically advanced future, with giant city-like structures that dominate a ravaged landscape.
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5. Akudama Drive
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Source: Original
Studio: Studio Pierrot
Director: Ibata Yoshihide (Fruits Basket 1st Season)
Summary
Long ago, a war broke out in Japan that pitted Kantou against Kansai and divided the country. Kansai became dependent on Kantou, but slowly the police and government began losing control of Kansai to criminals known as Akudama.
via MyAnimeList
4. The God of High School
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural, Martial Arts, Fantasy
Source: Digital Manhwa
Studio: MAPPA
Director: Park Seong-hu (Garo: Vanishing Line)
Summary
It all began as a fighting tournament to seek out for the best fighter among all high school students in Korea. Mori Jin, a Taekwondo specialist and a high school student, soon learns that there is something much greater beneath the stage of the tournament.
via MyAnimeList
3. Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of the Underworld 2
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance
Source: Light Novel
Studio: A1-Pictures
Director: Ono Manabu (Mahouka Koukou No Rettousei)
Summary
Second part of Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld.
via MyAnimeList
2. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season
Genre: Psychological, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy
Source: Light Novel
Studio: White Fox
Director: Watanabe Masaharu (Re:Zero)
Summary
Second season of Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu.
via MyAnimeList
1. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (2020)
Genre: Mystery, Dementia, Horror, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller
Source: Visual Novel
Studio: Passione
Director: Kawaguchi Keiichirou
Summary
New Higurashi no Naku Koro ni anime project.
via MyAnimeList
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Top Upcoming Spring Anime 2020