Get ready for an exciting year in anime! We're counting down the most anticipated series coming in 2025. From returning favorites to fresh new stories, these shows are set to captivate audiences worldwide. Whether you're into action, mystery, or magical adventures, there's something for everyone on this list. Join us as we explore the anime that will define 2025!
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today, we're counting down our picks for the must-watch anime of
00:09the coming year.
00:1410.
00:16Dr. Stone – Science Future
00:18Who would have guessed that an out-of-this-world fourth season is exactly what the Doctor ordered?
00:24No one can say Senku's crew lacks ambition, that's for sure.
00:32After three seasons tracking down the cure for the world's petrification plight, the
00:37ragtag team of scientists is now setting their sights on something even more difficult – landing
00:42on the moon.
00:48It'll take a lot of preparation to get there, but spread across three parts, Dr. Stone is
00:53sure to give this meaty storyline all the care it deserves.
00:58Not that we'd expect anything different from one of the most consistently entertaining
01:01shounen still around.
01:089.
01:12From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
01:19All it took was one look at this trailer, and we were instantly sold.
01:23After all, it's not often you get a series where the main character is a crestfallen
01:27old geezer.
01:28One day, his student, who has since become world-renowned, turns up to his humble village
01:33and appoints him as a teacher to the capital's elite guard.
01:46Now he'll have to contend with life in the big city, as well as some people who might
01:50not take kindly to a country bumpkin gaining such a prestigious position.
01:55We're curious to see how Beryl Gardinant handles his new tumultuous life.
02:028.
02:05My Hero Academia – Final Season
02:08After almost a decade, it's finally here.
02:11The end of perhaps the greatest superhero anime.
02:20If this upcoming season continues the high-octane action and jaw-dropping revelations we saw
02:25in 2024's episodes, then sign us up for more.
02:29It's the stars of hero society facing off against the drags of humanity in the paranormal
02:35liberation front.
02:36And there can be only one winner.
02:44Will we see Deku and company finally take down Shigaraki and all for one, once and for
02:49all?
02:50Let's believe we'll be tuning in to find out.
02:577.
02:59The Apothecary Diaries – Season 2
03:02In its freshman outing, The Apothecary Diaries blended mystery, political intrigue and quirky
03:08characters into a distinctly potent concoction.
03:12And just like fine wine, it'll only get better with age in Season 2.
03:20Maomao's fraught relationship with Jinshi is the least of her problems as the cases
03:28start piling up, each puzzle more complex than the last.
03:31That's saying something considering the crimes in Season 1 were already pretty wild.
03:42Manga fans know that this arc is sure to pack a punch, and if you don't want to miss out,
03:47you're going to want to be there day one.
03:536.
03:57Sakamoto Days
03:58The hitman profession has a pretty high turnover rate, so it's rare to see one make it all
04:04the way to retirement, let alone with a big, happy family.
04:13Unfortunately for Taro Sakamoto, a lot of people have a bone to pick with him.
04:18And I don't care if he's turned in the gun or not, that's all you need to know
04:21about Sakamoto Days.
04:23An action-comedy manga that's been charming readers for years now, it's finally getting
04:28the anime treatment, and to say hopes are high would be putting it lightly.
04:32The thought of a plump old man busting heads while making it home in time for dinner is
04:37just too hilarious to pass up.
04:425.
04:44Solo Leveling – Season 2
04:52One of the best anime of 2024 is already back for another round.
04:56Hey, you won't hear us complaining.
04:59In case you somehow hadn't heard, Jin'ou's story leveled up to appointment viewing at
05:03the end of Season 1.
05:05And now that he's fully embracing his status as a shadow monarch, there's no reason to
05:10believe Season 2 will be any different, especially now that S-rank monsters are evolving into
05:16even bigger threats.
05:19With the promise of crazier action, more powerful characters to fight, and even denser mysteries
05:24to uncover, you'd best be prepared for 12 more weeks of Solo Leveling breaking the
05:29whole damn internet.
05:354.
05:37Witch Hat Atelier
05:38No matter what they say, there's always room for one more magical anime, especially one
05:43with Coco, who is a frontrunner for Heart-Stealing Anime Lead of 2025.
05:48Her desire to learn magic is as endearing as it is relatable.
05:52It's a shame for her that there's a mischievous brimmed-hat coven laying waste across the
05:57realm, but it sure does make for good entertainment.
06:00Add in Coco's stern but lovable mentor, Kifure, and you have all the runes you need for a
06:06downright spellbinding anime.
06:08It's really no wonder fans have been waiting for this one for a very, very long time.
06:163.
06:19Fire Force – Season 3
06:21It's been four long years, but things are finally heating up again in the Fire Brigades.
06:27And this time, they're burning it all down for good.
06:32After two seasons fighting fires, and the occasional devil, this acclaimed anime is
06:36returning at last for its third and final season.
06:40Last we saw of Shinra and the others, the Knights of the Ashen Flame were knocking on
06:44the Tokyo Empire's door.
06:56Since we know this is the end too, there's no telling how insane things are about to
07:00get.
07:01But when it comes to Fire Force, you can always count on one thing – it'll be hot as hell.
07:082.
07:10Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle
07:13We'll admit, we sighed when we heard that Demon Slayer would be concluding with a series
07:17of movies.
07:19Anime fans don't really know how to keep quiet in the cinema, and we usually have to
07:23wait a long time to get each instalment.
07:27However, we didn't realise we'd be getting the first one so soon.
07:34Beginning the epic final arc of the series, Tanjiro and the other core members must tackle
07:39those at the absolute pinnacle of the demonic ranks, including the likes of Akasa and Muzan.
07:51If you've read the manga, you know we're in for one hell of a ride.
08:161.
08:17Mobile Suit Gundam – G-Quacks
08:19Anytime we hear whispers of a new Gundam series, we're instantly hyped.
08:23But this time, it's something special, and that's why we're ranking it so highly on
08:27this list.
08:28In this shock announcement, we were told of a new Gundam series, which would be a collaboration
08:34between Sunrise and Kara, the studio run by none other than Hideaki Anno of Neon Genesis
08:40Evangelion fame.
08:42To say this is a huge deal for mecha fans would be an understatement.
08:46With this incredible team behind it, and a gorgeous trailer that put any concerns
08:50to rest, it's safe to say that G-Quacks is going to be a must-see anime.
09:02What 2025 anime are you adding to your watchlist?
09:06Let us know in those comments below.