Beginning of spring marks multiple new animes

Brynn MacDougall, Op-ed Editor

With the arrival of spring comes a new batch of anime, each series hopefully bringing something new to the table.

Based on the manga of the same name, “My Hero Academia” anime is set to have 13 episodes and will be featured on Funimation’s website. The story is centered on Izuku, who lives in a in a world where 80 percent of the people have some sort of superpower or otherwise abnormal quirk. Izuku, however, is one of the 20 percent without powers. Despite the obvious setback, he still dreams of becoming a superhero. The series is set to air on April 3.

The upcoming mystery anime, “Joker Game” will be available for streaming on the Crunchyroll website and app as of April 5 and is being produced by Production I.G.

Set in the autumn of 1937, the series will follow Lieutenant Colonel Yuuki, a member of the Imperial Army, who has established a secret spy program, named the “D Agency”. The group’s goal is not made clear in the summary provided by Crunchyroll. The number of episodes “Joker Game” will have is unknown.

The manga “Twinstar Exorcists” has also received an anime adaptation from Studio Pierrot. The anime will follow Rokuro Enmadou, a young boy who has the makings of a fine exorcist but wants nothing to do with the world of monsters. But when Benio Adashino shows up, Enmadou may not have any other choice but to fight. “Twinstar Exorcists” will premiere on April 6 and be available on Cruchyroll.

On April 9 the first episode of Studio Trigger’s “Kiznaiver” will be aired. Also available on Cruchyroll. “Kiznaiver” is centered around teenager Katsuhira, who is one day approached by his classmate Sonosaki. Sonosaki tells Katsuhira “you have been selected to be a Kiznaiver.”

Being a Kiznaiver allows Katsuhira to connect with his other classmates on a whole new level, even allowing his to share physical injuries with them.

With a variety of shows, there is sure to be something for everyone.