Summer is about to be over, but for anime fans, it means looking ahead to the fall. Previous fall seasons have unveiled heavy hitters such as Psycho-Pass, Yuri!!! on Ice, and Jujutsu Kaisen. This fall, a slew of series will take over the airwaves, and there’s something for all kinds of anime fans. These five anime series are certainly worth checking out when they drop.

Chainsaw Man
Directed by: Ryū Nakayama, Makoto Nakazono
Written by: Hiroshi Seko
Music by: Kensuke Ushio
Studio: MAPPA

Chainsaw Man has been one of 2022's most anticipated anime series. Based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga series, Chainsaw Man follows Denji, who gains the ability to transform body parts into chainsaws thanks to a devil known as Pochita. With this new power, Denji has to protect the world from devils as part of the Public Safety Devil Hunters. Known for its violent content, Chainsaw Man's trailers have shown off some pretty gnarly moments. Chainsaw Man will be released on Crunchyroll.

Bocchi the Rock!
Directed by: Keiichirō Saitō
Written by: Erika Yoshida
Studio: CloverWorks

Based on Aki Hamaji's manga series, Bocchi the Rock! follows high schooler/guitarist Hitori Gotou, who has aspirations of being In a rock band. After a meeting with drummer Nijika Ijichi, that dream could become a reality. Bocchi the Rock! originally launched as part of Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Max magazine in 2017.

Eternal Boys
Directed by: migmi
Written by: Kimiko Ueno
Music by: Yukari Hashimoto
Studio: Liden Films

Original anime series Eternal Boys proves you're never too old to reach your dreams. The series follows a group of men around the age of 40 who aspire to be the next big idols in town. While you wait for the anime to arrive, an accompanying manga adaptation in Monthly Comic Gene and an audio drama are available right now.

Blue Lock
Directed by: Tetsuaki Watanabe, Shunsuke Ishikawa
Written by: Taku Kishimoto
Music by: Jun Murayama
Studio: Eight Bit

Kodansha Manga Award-winning series Blue Lock will be getting the anime treatment thanks to Eight Bit. The series follows soccer player Yoichi Isagi and their journey to lead Japan to a win at the FIFA World Cup. Blue Lock has sold over 10 million copies since its debut back in 2018. Earlier this month, the manga series gained a Harvey Award nomination for Best Manga alongside Chainsaw Man. Blue Lock will air on Crunchyroll.

Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta Beast Tamer, Saikyoushu no Nekomimi Shoujo to Deau (Beast Tamer)
Directed by: Atsushi Nigorikawa
Written by: Takashi Aoshima
Music by: Yuki Hayashi, Alisa Okehazama, and Naoyuki Chikatani
Studio: EMT Squared

In Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta Beast Tamer, Saikyoushu no Nekomimi Shoujo to Deau (Beast Tamer), beast tamer Rein gets kicked out of their group due to their lack of fighting abilities. Along the way, they run into a cat girl named Kanade, who aids them in a journey to befriend like-minded allies. Beginning as a light novel, Beast Tamer joined Square Enix's Manga UP! website in 2019. Beast Tamer will arrive on Crunchyroll.