Welcome to the spring anime season. From April, the conveyor belt of new anime releases is crammed with exciting releases, including Devil May Cry, a new season of Fire Force, and an exciting My Hero Academia spin-off.
All told, it's a lot to take in. To help get you ready for one of the most exciting times of the year for anime fans, we've put together a complete guide to all of the new releases and ongoing shows hitting your screens (and cinemas) in 2025. Everything from hidden Netflix gem Moonrise to a new Gundam series is covered below.
Beyond that, there are big-budget affairs such as the Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man movies, while, excitingly, Dan Da Dan season 2, and Spy x Family season 3 have also been announced and are arriving this fall.
As well as the major names, we'll also introduce you to several fresh faces in the hopes that you discover your favorite new anime in 2025. Below, you'll find a calendar of release dates from the ongoing winter 2025 season through to the most anticipated arrivals this fall. Then, we've got a larger and more in-depth entry-by-entry A-Z look at what's coming this year.
Once you’re done, be sure to check out our picks for the best anime and best anime movies, plus all the latest on four major names coming soon: Jujutsu Kaisen season 3, the Chainsaw Man movie, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie trilogy, and One-Punch Man season 3.
New anime in 2025
Just a quick note before we start: anime is traditionally divided into four seasons: winter (January-March), spring (April-June), summer (July-September), and fall (October-December).
To start, let's begin with what has already landed as part of the winter schedule, including the year's first major release, Solo Leveling season 2.
Ongoing and new 2025 anime
- Blue Box cour 2 (Ongoing from January 2, 2025)
- Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga (Ongoing from January 4, 2025)
- Dragon Ball Daima (ongoing)
- Solo Leveling season 2 (Ongoing from January 4, 2025)
- Zenshu (Ongoing from January 5, 2025)
- Dr. Stone season 4 (Ongoing from January 9, 2025)
- The Apothecary Diaries season 2 (Ongoing from January 10, 2025)
- The Colors Within (January 24, 2025) [MOVIE]
- ReZero season 3 (Ongoing from February 5, 2025)
- Pokemon Horizons: The Series Part 2 (February 7, 2025)
- Attack on Titan The Movie: The Last Attack (February 10, 2025)
Winter 2025 anime release dates
- Beastars season 3, part 2 (Early 2025)
Spring 2025 anime release dates
- Devil May Cry (April 3, 2025)
- Wind Breaker season 2 (April 3, 2025)
- Fire Force season 3 (April 4, 2025)
- Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- (April 5, 2025)
- Lazarus (April 5, 2025)
- One Piece: Egghead arc (April 5, 2025)
- Witch Watch (April 6, 2025)
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (April 7, 2025)
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (April 8, 2025)
- Moonrise (April 10, 2025)
- Yu-Gi-Oh GX 20th anniversary remaster (April 2025)
- Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death movie (May 30, 2025) [Japan]
Summer 2025 anime release dates
- Dan Da Dan season 2 (July 2025)
- Kaiju No. 8 season 2 (July 2025)
- Sakamoto Days part 2 (July 2025)
Fall 2025 anime release dates
- Demon Slayer Infinity Castle (September 12)
- Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (September 19) [Japan]
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland (October 2025)
- My Hero Academia season 8 (October 2025)
- One Punch Man season 3 (October 2025)
- Spy x Family season 3 (October 2025)
2025 and 2026 anime release dates (TBA)
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4 (TBC)
- Fate/strange Fake (TBC)
- Fire Force season 3, part 2
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 (TBC)
- Haikyuu VS The Little Giant (TBC)
- Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 (TBC)
- Moonrise (TBC)
- Oshi no Ko season 3 (2026)
- Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans (TBC)
- Witch Hat Atelier (TBC)
Anime shows out in 2025
Below is a look ahead to the major upcoming anime shows coming your way in 2025. It ranges from the likes of Netflix's Devil May Cry, a new season of Dan Da Dan, and sci-fi drama Lazarus.
Beastars season 3, part 2
Release date: Early 2025
Where to watch Beastars season 3: Netflix
2025 marks the year when we say goodbye to Beastars, the anime set in a world of anthropomorphic animals, looking at the rising tensions between carnivores and herbivores. The series focuses on the affable grey wolf Legoshi and his complicated relationship with rabbit Haru at the Cherryton school. The final season has introduced a new villain, Melon, and will finish adapting the remainder of Paru Itakagi's manga
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4
Release date: 2025
Where to watch Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 4: Hulu/Disney Plus
Yes, Bleach is still going, and, yes, it's still amazing. The adaptation of the final arc continues with the fourth and final part of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War as the long-running anime comes to a close in 2025.
For more, check out our guide on how to watch Bleach in order.
Blue Exorcist season 4
Release date: January 5, 2025 (ongoing)
Where to watch Blue Exorcist season 4: Crunchyroll
Blue Exorcist fans sure have been patient. The first season premiered way back in 2011 and the second season arrived in 2017. After another long break, the third season arrived in 2024 and the fourth season continues with an adaptation of the Blue Night Saga from January.
Dan Da Dan season 2
Release date: July 2025
Where to watch Dandadan: Netflix/Crunchyroll
The extraterrestrial adventures of Momo and Okarun - who believe in spirits and UFOs respectively before coming into contact with poltergeists and extraterrestrials amid a budding romance - continues for a second season in July. It's expected to adapt the Cursed House and Evil Eye arcs. Check out our initial verdict with our Dan Da Dan review.
Devil May Cry
Release date: April 3, 2025
Where to watch Devil May Cry: Netflix
It's taken a few years for Dante to come to our screens but we're almost there. Of course, the devil is in the detail but it all sounds promising enough: The adaptation of the iconic hack-and-slash Capcom game is heading our way in April and will feature a younger Dante.
It'll be brought to life by Studio Mir, best known for its work on The Legend of Korra. A new Devil May Cry trailer was even released during Netflix's Geeked Week and, with it, a synopsis on what to expect from the adaptation of the hit series: "Sinister forces are at play at the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon hunter for hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck."
Dr. Stone season 4
Release date: January 9, 2025 (ongoing)
Where to watch Dr. Stone season 4: Crunchyroll
Also known as Science Future, the fourth season of Dr. Stone – one of 2025's first big releases – follows Senku's continuing scientific journey. This season, he reaches for the stars and aims to fulfil a lifelong ambition of making it to the moon. As such, we anticipate Science Future to head into orbit by adapting the Moon Mission arc, with a second and final cour to round out the adventures of Senku in the near future.
Dragon Ball Daima
Release date: Out now (ongoing)
Where to watch Dragon Ball Daima: Crunchyroll
A new Dragon Ball series was announced back in 2023 to commemorate the franchise's 40th anniversary. Before his death, Akira Toriyama revealed that the show will take place in a "new world" after Goku and his friends are "turned small". Expect mini-sized hijinks to continue throughout 2025.
For more, read of guide on how to watch Dragon Ball in order and the Dragon Ball Daima release schedule.
Fate/strange Fake
Release date: 2025
Where to watch Fate/strange Fake: Crunchyroll
The latest instalment in the Fate series, Fate/strange Fake sees a new Holy Grail War kicks off and features more Servants from history brought into the fray. It's set to follow on from the Whispers of Dawn movie, which saw all hell break loose in the town of Snowfield in America.
Fire Force season 3
Release date: April 4, 2025
Where to watch Fire Force season 3: Crunchyroll/Netflix
Fire Force is about to go out in a blaze of glory. The third and final season of the firefighting anime begins this April on Crunchyroll and continues the exploits of Tokyo's Company 8 as they battle raging infernos and discover more about the mysterious 'sigma'. The final season is set to conclude next January, so get ready to mark that down as one of 2026's hottest series
Frieren Beyond Journey's End season 2
Release date: January 2026
Where to watch Frieren Beyond Journey's End season 2: TBA
Given how its first season is one of the highest-rated anime of all time, the hype for Frieren Beyond Journey's End season 2 is through the roof.
Its 2026 release date was confirmed in March alongside key art that shows Frieren, Stark, and Fern resting their feet in water.
The first season revolved around mage Frieren and her journey to say farewell to deceased friend and hero, Himmel. Along the way, she encounters new friends and ruminates on how she will outlive everyone she cares about.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3
Release date: TBA
Where to watch Jujutsu Kaisen season 3: TBA
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 will adapt the Culling Game arc, which sees sorcerers and newly-awakened sorcerers alike pitted against each other in a battle royale-style tournament. Given it's been a no-show throughout 2025, however, we don't expect it to drop until next year.
Kaiju No. 8 season 2
Release date: July 2025
Where to watch Kaiju No. 8 season 2: Crunchyroll
One of the most popular manga of recent years, Kaiju No. 8, received an anime adaptation from Production I.G. (Haikyu, Ghost in the Shell).
In a world devastated by continual kaiju attacks, Kafka Hibino sets about finally making the grade for the Defense Force. Until now, he's only part of Monster Sweeper, the clean-up crew, while his childhood friend Mina Ashiro makes captain. After an incident, Kafka has to hide a monstrous secret from his friends and co-workers. A second season is scheduled for 2025.
Lazarus
Release date: April 5, 2025
Where to watch Lazarus: Adult Swim
Brought to life by Cowboy Bebop director Shinichirō Watanabe, Lazarus is one of the more intriguing new anime shows this year. It centres on a miracle drug that's soon revealed to be a death sentence for those who have taken it. Soon, the hunt is on for the doctor responsible and the life-saving Lazarus vaccine.
Watanabe has already described it as his 'masterpiece', while John Wick director Chad Stahleski is 'heavily involved' in designing the show's action sequences.
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
Release date: April 8, 2025
Where to watch Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Prime Video
If you can overlook its bizarre title, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX has the potential to be one of the spring season's sleeper hits. It's packed with all the mecha thrills you could want from the Gundam series, as well as unburdening itself from its current universe and timeline for a brand new compelling tale, one that sees a young boy on the run with a titular Gundam in tow. Throw in a dream team of talent, including Evangelion's Hideaki Anno, and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX could be on to a winner on Amazon this April.
Moonrise
Release date: April 10, 2025
Where to watch Moonrise: Netflix
This could be the sleeper anime hit of the year - if we actually get it in 2025. Moonrise revolves around Jack, a man who enlists in the army after the loss of his family thanks to rebel fighters based on the moon. However, he soon finds out that his former best friend is now on the opposite side of the war. It's being brought to life by Attack on Titan's WIT Studio. Look out for it later in the year after a surprise 2024 no-show.
My Hero Academia season 8
Release date: October 2025
Where to watch My Hero Academia season 8: Crunchyroll
The long-running superhero anime is finally coming to an end in 2025 with My Hero Academia season 8. While details are scant at the time of writing, we expect it to adapt to the very end of Kohei Horikoshi's manga, which encompasses the fittingly-titled Final War arc and the much briefer Epilogue arc.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
Release date: April 7, 2025
Where to watch My Hero Academia: Vigilantes: Crunchyroll
My Hero Academia may be finishing up this year, but there's plenty of life left in the superhero shonen.
Vigilantes is an adaptation of Hideyuki Furuhashi and Betten Court's manga and revolves around three vigilantes who use their Quirks to fight off evil-doers.
One Piece: Egghead Arc
Release date: April 5, 2025
Where to watch One Piece: Netflix/Crunchyroll
One Piece, the long-running anime featuring wannabe Pirate King Monkey D. Luffy as he searches far and wide for the mythical One Piece alongside his Straw Hat crew, has crossed the 1000-episode mark. It's now adapting the Egghead island arc, and is returning from a months-long hiatus in April.
Netflix's synopsis reads, "A new adventure unfolds on Future Island 'Egghead', home to the lab of genius scientist Dr. Vegapunk. What awaits the Straw Hat Crew there?"
One Piece remake
Release date: TBA
Where to watch the One Piece remake: Netflix
Over 1,000 episodes later, One Piece has become one of the most daunting marathons in television history. Netflix is attempting to get new fans engaged in one of the best anime around as it partners with Studio Wit on a complete remake of the series, which sees Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hats sail the Grand Line in search of the mythical One Piece treasure.
Studio Wit's president has already pointed to modernization as a key driving force behind the remake, and we're excited to see how it all pans out from January.
One-Punch Man season 3
Release date: October 2025
Where to watch One-Punch Man season 3: TBA
It's been a minute but we expect to see more from Saitama and his penchant for knocking out supervillains with, you guessed it, just one punch. The hype surrounding the show had died down a little but an incredible new trailer increased our expectations for the continued adaptation of the Monster Association arc.
Oshi no Ko season 3
Release date: 2026
Where to watch Oshi No Ko season 3: TBC
To spoil Oshi No Ko's premise would do a disservice to what was one of the most mindblowing twists in recent years. Needless to say, we'll keep it brief: the anime focuses on two twins who find themselves embroiled in the world of pop idols, all deliciously wrapped up in a murder mystery. The second season arrived in 2024, but we'll now have to wait until 2026 for a return to the stage.
Pokemon Horizons: The Series Part 2
Release date: Out now
Where to watch Pokemon Horizons: The Series: Netflix/BBC
So long, Ash! The winding road that saw Pallet Town's favorite son finally become a Pokemon Master came to an end last year. Now, Pokemon Horizons kicks off a new era, and sees introverted Liko travel the world with the swashbuckling Mighty Volt Tacklers - and its Captain Pikachu. The second part is titled The Search for Laqua and follows Liko and Roy's journey to track down the remaining Hero 'mon as they travel to Laqua. It's out now on Netflix in the US, and there's even a sequel series (Mega Voltage) in the works.
If you want to know how the new series fits into the story so far, check out our guide on how to watch Pokemon in order.
Ranma 1/2 season 2
Release date: TBC
Where to watch Ranma 1/2: Netflix
The remake of beloved '90s anime Ranma 1/2 was released on Netflix in 2024. As the synopsis suggested, we went for typically madcap ride from one of the medium's zaniest setups: "After training, Ranma acquires a mysterious constitution that allows him to turn back into a woman when poured with water, and a man when poured with hot water."
Confusing matters further, Ranma then falls for a young female martial artist called Akane and the two are betrothed. A second season of the unique romcom was announced, but there's no news yet on when it's dropping.
Re: Zero season 3
Release date: February 5, 2025 (ongoing)
Where to watch Re:Zero season 3: Crunchyroll
Re:Zero returned for the second part of its third season in February. As you can imagine from Subaru's powers to cheat death, it's not going to get any easier for our hero in the kingdom of Lugunica.
"He savors a life of fulfillment while Emilia’s camp stands united for the royal selection—until a fateful letter arrives," the synopsis for the third season reads. "Anastasia, a royal selection candidate, has invited Emilia to the Watergate City of Priestella. But as the party begins its journey, crisis stirs beneath the surface and Subaru meets a cruel fate once again."
For more, check out the Re:Zero season 3 release schedule.
Sakamoto Days
Release date: January 11, 2025 (ongoing)
Where to watch Sakamoto Days: Netflix
Netflix is already laying out its 2025 plans, with Sakamoto Days sitting pretty at the top of its sprinkling of anime releases in January.
Based on a manga from Yuto Suzuki, Sakamoto Days turns the John Wick fantasy on its head. The titular character Sakamoto, after all, was once a for-hire killer. However, he retired, got married, and left the assassin game behind. But with fellow hitmen on his tail, the now-doughy Sakamoto must pick up his weapon once more to protect his family.
For the latest on the show's release plans, check out the Sakamoto Days release schedule.
Solo Leveling season 2
Release date: January 4, 2025 (Ongoing)
Where to watch Solo Leveling season 2: Crunchyroll
Solo Leveling season 2 is finally here. Continuing Jin-Woo's dungeon-dwelling adventures with the System at his side, this shonen feels like it's on the cusp of a breakout year in 2025. But how will he cope with his newfound abilities as the Shadow Monarch and, worse still, S-Rank demons breaking free from their surroundings?
If you're curious as to when the next episode will drop, you'll need our Solo Leveling season 2 release schedule.
Spy x Family season 3
Release date: October 2025
Where to watch Spy x Family season 3: Crunchyroll (TBC)
Announced at Jump Festa 2025, Spy x Family is set to hit our screens for a third season in October.
The upcoming season will continue to follow the trials and spy tribulations of the Forgers, including Loid, Yor, and Anya. It's expected to adapt the manga's Friendship Schemes and Red Circus arcs.
Untitled Cyberpunk anime
Release date: TBA
Where to watch Cyberpunk: Netflix
Welcome back to Night City, chooms. Given the success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, it should come as little surprise to hear that Netflix and CD Projekt Red are teaming up for a new project.
While we know very little about the series just yet, we suspect it won't be a direct sequel to Edgerunners, given how that show ended. Watch this space.
Yu-Gi-Oh GX 20th Anniversary
Release date: April 2025
Where to watch Yu-Gi-Oh GX: TBA
No, you're not seeing things. It's time to duel – again. Set after the iconic adventures – and Shadow Realm games – of Yugi Moto, Yu-Gi-Oh GX sees Duel Academy student Jaden Yuki learning the ropes and making new friends as he aims to beat a new generation of duelists.
The 'new' series is actually a 20th anniversary remaster of the iconic anime and will air on TV Tokyo from April.
Zenshu
Release date: January 5, 2025 (ongoing)
Where to watch Zenshu: Crunchyroll
The first trailer for Zenshu has us very excited. The new undated anime, from Studio MAPPA, follows the plight of Natsuko, a talented young anime artist suddenly thrust into directing her first feature movie.
Despite that being an unbridled success, Natusko's next project isn't so easy. As per the show's synopsis: "Her next project is set to be a romantic comedy movie themed around first love. However, having never been in love herself, Natsuko struggles to understand the concept of first love, and as a result, she’s unable to create the storyboard, causing the movie production to come to a standstill."
Anime movies out in 2025
We're getting several big anime movie releases in 2025, including entries from Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man, and Demon Slayer. All told, there's plenty to be excited about. Here's a rundown of the anime movies scheduled to release in the next 12 months.
Attack on Titan The Movie: The Last Attack
Release date: February 10, 2025 (out now)
Where to watch Attack on Titan The Movie: The Last Attack: Cinemas
Surprise! Attack on Titan is ending. Again. A new movie, which brings together the final two chapters of the worldwide anime phenomenon, is coming to western cinemas throughout February. Promising improved visuals and 5.1 surround sound, this is going to be the definitive way to watch how Eren's story comes to a close. There's even a new post-credits scene to look forward to.
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
Release date: September 19, 2025 (Japan)
Where to watch Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc: Cinemas
In a slight surprise, Chainsaw Man isn't getting a second season - not yet, anyway. The next manga arc (affectionately titled Bomb Girl by readers) will be adapted as a movie. It'll continue the bloody, gruesome travels of Denji, who dies and fuses with the devil dog Pochita to become Chainsaw Man. Naturally. A release date for Japanese cinemas was announced during AnimeJapan 2025, but we're still waiting to hear when it will head west.
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle
Release date: September 12, 2025
Where to watch Demon Slayer Infinity Castle: Cinemas
Demon Slayer is coming to an end with a trilogy of movies adapting the Infinity Castle arc. We can expect showdowns galore as Tanjiro and the remaining Hashira are drawn into Muzan Kibutsuji's titular Infinity Castle in this final act. It's hitting cinemas in September in the US and UK, though it has a seriously convoluted, staggered release plan.
Haikyuu VS The Little Giant
Release date: TBA
Where to watch Haikyuu VS The Little Giant: Cinemas
Hinata's journey 'to the top' continues in the second major feature film from the volleyball anime series.
This time, the pint-sized player's Karasuno team comes face to face with another 'little giant' in the shape of ace Hoshiumi and the rest of the Kamomedai High squad.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death
Release date: May 30 [Japan]
Where to watch Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death: Cinemas
Jujutsu Kaisen is following a recent anime tradition by bundling some of its episodes together in a big-screen outing as a stopgap ahead of a new season.
In this instance, it's Gojo and Geto's Hidden Inventory/Premature Death prequel arcs from Jujutsu Kaisen season 2. A western release date hasn't been confirmed but, given the popularity of the anime, we'd be shocked if it doesn't head over to these shores.
The Colors Within
Release date: January 24, 2025
Where to watch The Colors Within: Cinemas
Directed by Naoko Yamada, who helmed anime classic A Silent Voice, The Colors Within, the coming-of-age tale brings together three music-mad teenagers who find solace and community as their paths eventually cross.
Chief among them is Totsuko, who comes bundled with a colorful talent: she 'sees' people and their emotions represented by a color.
After meeting Kimi, she soon follows her passions and starts a band with fellow misfit Rui. You can watch the first trailer for The Colors Within now.
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep
Release date: February 11, 2025 (out now)
Where to watch The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep: Netflix
Geralt is back! This time, he's voiced by The Witcher game voice actor Doug Cockle for this adventure that takes place during the events of The Witcher season 1.
In Sirens of the Deep, Geralt is caught between two warring kingdoms after investigating a series of attacks. On one side, humans. On the other? The watery merpeople. A new clip was released during 2024's Netflix Geeked week.
For more, check out own interview with Cockle as he talks bringing over his game Geralt into the Netflix universe.
For more, check out all the new TV shows and movie release dates to look forward to in 2025.
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