Shadows, Slayers, and Shy Superheroes!: Fall Anime to Watch Out For!

The wait is over—fall anime are here for you to binge! The school year is rolling in and the leaves are turning orange. From a long-awaited season two of Goblin Slayer to a surprise adaptation of After-school Hanako-kun, which explores all the gaps from the manga the first season didn’t cover, this fall season’s anime roster is absolutely stacked! Find out which of your favorite series are getting an adaptation and where to watch. 

SHY 

Earth was on the brink of a third World War when superpowered individuals came forth from each country around the globe, ending the conflict and ushering in a new era of relative peace. Among those heroes, Japan’s representative is a timid young girl known as Shy. She may spend more time worrying about her own shortcomings than she does battling villains, but she’ll show the world that despite it all, she still has the heart of a hero!

Volumes 1–4 of the manga are available in print and digital with the anime available for streaming on Crunchyroll. 
 

Goblin Slayer Season 2 

A young priestess joins her first adventuring party but almost immediately encounters the most unspeakable horrors. Rescued by an enigmatic warrior called Goblin Slayer, she partners with her savior on his mission to exterminate all goblins—by any means necessary. When rumors of Goblin Slayer’s feats begin circulating, there’s no telling who might come calling next…

Volumes 1–15 of the light novel and volumes 1–12 of the manga are available in print and digital with the anime available for streaming on Crunchyroll.

The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 

Even in his past life, Cid’s dream wasn’t to become a protagonist or a final boss. He’d rather lie low as a minor character until it’s prime time to reveal he’s a mastermind…or at least, do the next best thing—pretend to be one! And now that he’s been reborn into another world, he’s ready to set the perfect conditions to live out his dreams to the fullest. Armed with his overactive imagination, Cid jokingly recruits members to his organization and makes up a whole backstory about an evil cult that they need to take down. Well, as luck would have it, these imaginary adversaries turn out to be the real deal—and everyone knows the truth but him!

Volumes 1–4 of the light novel and volumes 1–7 of the manga are available in print and digital with the anime available for streaming on HIDIVE.

A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special

Shadow Realms have ravaged the earth and decimated almost everyone in their way. The survival of humanity hinges upon the success of just six mages, including analytic fighter Desir Herrman. The remaining heroes make one final stand to end the bloodshed…but to no avail. Desir closes his eyes on what should be the end of his life—only to open them and see the beginning of his school days?! Desir has returned thirteen years back to the past, where he’s been given another chance. A chance to see the loved ones he lost, a chance to meet his fellow warriors again, and a chance to save the world…!

Volumes 1–2 of the comic are available in print and digital with the anime available for streaming on Crunchyroll. 

After-school Hanako-kun

The ghostly Hanako-kun and his mortal assistant, Nene Yashiro, usually have their hands full resolving various supernatural incidents in Kamome Academy, but how do they spend their time when they get a break from all that? Come and watch the characters of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun play games, get sick, change genders, and discover world-shaking secrets during their laid-back after-school hours!

The manga After-school Hanako-kun is available in print and digital with the anime available for streaming on Crunchyroll. 

The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy 

One thousand years ago, Leonis Death Magnus, undead sorcerer and the greatest of the Dark Lords, entered magical stasis during a climactic battle. When he awakens, he finds a beautiful silver-haired young woman named Riselia standing before him. More shockingly, Leonis has been transformed into a ten-year-old boy! Now he’ll have to adapt to this strange era and deal with the twisted monsters called Voids—all while keeping his true powers a secret from his lovely new guardian.

Volumes 1–9 of the light novel and volumes 1–3 of the manga are available in print and digital with the anime available for streaming on Crunchyroll. 

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess 

Three years into her life as a shut-in, vampire Terakomari Gandesblood (Komari for short) awakens to find she’s been appointed as a Commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army! The thing is, her new unit consists solely of belligerent ruffians who revolt against their superiors at the slightest hint of weakness.

Volumes 1–5 of the light novel are available in print and digital with the anime available for streaming on Crunchyroll. 

Dead Mount Death Play Part 2 

It’s a showdown for the ages as the legendary hero takes on the necromancer Corpse God. But when the dust settles, something isn’t quite right… In the final moments of their epic confrontation, the Corpse God’s last move was wholly unexpected—reincarnation magic! Across space and time, a boy named Polka Shinoyama awakens feeling…not quite himself… Who could’ve anticipated that the climactic battle between good and evil would turn out like this?!

Volumes 1–9 are available in print and digital with the anime available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
 

Did you see a series you love? If so, grab your pumpkin spice latte and get to reading. The fall season isn’t complete without manga, manhwa, and light novel anime adaptations, and we are so excited to see our favorite characters in motion!