Top 5 Anime Comebacks Fans Waited Years For

Comebacks are always exciting, however they are even more exciting if there was a break so long that the fans stopped expecting the comeback. Whether due to production issues or manga delays or sometimes just because the studio took a long break, several anime have disappeared for years just to return stronger than ever. Here are five anime comebacks that fans have waited years for:

1. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

Fans of Bleach thought that the anime would not return for nearly a decade. The original series ended in 2012 without adapting to the manga’s final arc which had left fans feeling disappointed. However, in 2022 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War came and exceeded the expectation of fans.

It was animated by studio Pierrot and included cinematic visuals, improved pacing and had intense battles which helped a lot in reviving the franchise globally.

2. Attack on Titan Final Season

While Attack on Titans never disappeared, the long gap between season 1 and season 2 became legendary among fans of the show. After its explosive debut in 2013, fans had to wait for nearly 4 years for the story to continue.

The comeback had completely changed the anime landscape. The mystery heavy series turned into a political and emotional war drama that turned the series into a global phenomenon.

3. Blue Exorcist

Blue exorcist had returned after seven years and had surprised many fans who had thought that the series ended quietly. The series aired in 2011 but because it diverged from the manga and had an anime original ending, continuation seemed unlikely.

However, Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga finally released in 2017 and brought the story back to its manga roots. Fans praised the improved storytelling and emotional character development, while the franchise slowly regained popularity among newer anime audiences.

4. Devil is a Part-Timer

There are very few anime returns that have shocked fans more than the return of the devil is a part timer with its second season. The first season became a cult classic back in 2013 thanks to its hilarious reverse isekai concept. Yet despite being very popular, no sequel was announced for the anime for years.

The anime returned in 2022 after nearly 9 years. While the animation style changes divided few fans, viewers were still excited to see their favourite anime back on screen.

5. Hunter x Hunter

Although Hunter x Hunter technically hasn’t fully returned as a weekly anime, the manga’s periodic comebacks always create massive excitement online. Yoshihiro Togashi’s health issues led to multiple long hiatuses, leaving fans uncertain about the series’ future.

Social media is flooded with anime fans worldwide whenever a new chapter is announced and the franchise remains one of the most beloved anime of all time.

Anime comebacks are often very exciting and carry huge emotional weight as they reunite fans with the stories they grew up watching. We have seen in many cases that these anime returns also help in attracting younger audiences through streaming platforms and social media trends.