For anime fans, 2025 is shaping up to be an extraordinary year. With powerhouse studios delivering long-awaited sequels, groundbreaking adaptations, and stunning original stories, navigating the avalanche of new content can feel overwhelming. We’ve analyzed trailers, studio pedigrees, manga source material, and fan buzz to bring you the definitive ranking of the top 10 anime of 2025—your essential guide to the year’s unmissable spectacles.
10. My Happy Marriage Season 2 – Anime of 2025
Premiere: January 2025
Platform: Netflix
This exquisite blend of historical romance and supernatural drama returns! Miyo Saimori’s journey from abused stepdaughter to empowered bride continues as she navigates the complexities of her relationship with Kiyoka Kudo and confronts her mysterious family heritage. Expect breathtaking animation, emotional depth, and Cinderella-esque storytelling that made Season 1 a global phenomenon.
9. Leviathan
Premiere: July 2025
Platform: Netflix
From Studio Orange (Trigun Stampede, Beastars) comes this visually stunning adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s novel. Set in an alternate WWI-era Europe, Leviathan follows a fugitive prince and a disguised girl aboard a bio-engineered warship. With original music by Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli) and a unique diesel-punk aesthetic, this is 2025’s boldest original anime.
8. Kaiju No. 8 Season 2
Premiere: July 2025
Platform: Crunchyroll
Kafka Hibino’s struggle as a human-kaiju hybrid escalates in Season 2! After the explosive finale of Season 1, the Defense Force faces monstrous new threats while Kafka battles his own identity. Celebrated for its mature protagonist (32-year-old underdog!) and cinematic action, this season promises higher stakes and deeper character arcs see season 1 review from here
7. Gachiakuta
Premiere: 2025 (TBA)
Platform: Crunchyroll
Studio Bones (My Hero Academia) adapts Kei Urana’s dark fantasy manga about Rudo, a boy exiled to a trash wasteland called the Abyss. Using weapons forged from sentient garbage, he fights to survive and expose the corrupt society that discarded him. With its gritty world-building and social commentary, Gachiakuta is 2025’s sleeper hit.
6. Fire Force Season 3
Premiere: April 2025 ( streaming )
Platform: Crunchyroll
The Great Cataclysm Arc begins! Shinra Kusakabe and Company 8 uncover the truth behind the Infernals and the Holy Sol Temple’s conspiracy. Directed by David Production (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure), Season 3 delivers pyrokinetic battles, lore revelations, and a long-teased connection to Soul Eater .
5. Witch Hat Atelier
Premiere: 2025 (TBA)
Platform: TBA
This gorgeous adaptation of Kamome Shirahama’s manga follows Coco, a girl who discovers that magic is accessible through runes—not birthright. Studio BUG FILMS (Skip and Loafer) crafts a lush, painterly world where magic is an art form. A frontrunner for Anime of the Year due to its heartfelt themes and innovative visual design.
4. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Premiere: January 2025
Platform: Crunchyroll/Netflix
Maomao, the palace’s brilliant poison expert, returns! Season 2 dives deeper into imperial intrigue, complex mysteries, and the slow-burn romance between Maomao and Jinshi. Praised for its Sherlock Holmes-style storytelling and Tang Dynasty-inspired setting, this is a must-watch for mystery lovers.
3. Dan Da Dan Season 2
Premiere: July 2025 (Theatrical Preview: June 6)
Platform: Netflix/Crunchyroll
Studio Science Saru’s chaotic masterpiece returns! After Season 1’s blend of aliens, ghosts, and teenage awkwardness, Season 2 (“Evil Eye Arc”) promises even more psychedelic animation and heartfelt comedy. Catch the first three episodes in theaters—this is 2025’s wildest ride 219.
2. Sakamoto Days
Premiere: Part 1 (January 2025), Part 2 (July 2025)
Platform: Netflix
Topping our list is the electrifying adaptation of Yuto Suzuki’s manga. Taro Sakamoto—a legendary hitman turned jovial convenience store owner—fights assassins while protecting his family. With Studio CloverWorks (Spy x Family) delivering jaw-dropping action choreography and deadpan humor, Sakamoto Days redefines the shōnen genre. Its manga sales (3M+ copies) hint at anime supremacy 25.
1. Solo Leveling Season 2
Premiere: January 2025
Platform: Crunchyroll
Sung Jin-Woo’s ascent from the “weakest hunter” to an S-rank powerhouse continues! Adapted from the record-breaking manhwa, Season 2 escalates with the Jeju Island Arc, featuring god-tier battles, dungeon raids, and the introduction of fan-favorite characters like Cha Hae-In. A-1 Pictures elevates the animation to blockbuster levels 25.
💎 Honorable Mentions
- Dr. Stone: Science Future (Final Season, Part 2 – July 2025): Senku’s scientific revolution concludes (see my anime list).
- Wind Breaker Season 2 (April 2025): Street-gang turned community guardians return.
- One Piece: Egghead Arc Part 2 (April 2025): Luffy’s saga nears its climax.
Why 2025 Is Anime’s Golden Year
2025 blends established franchises (Fire Force, Solo Leveling) with innovative originals (Leviathan, Witch Hat Atelier). Themes of redemption (Sakamoto Days), societal critique (Gachiakuta), and magical discovery (Witch Hat Atelier) dominate, reflecting anime’s evolving maturity. Streaming wars intensify, with Netflix and Crunchyroll securing exclusives that’ll dominate social media.
Which anime are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! For deeper dives, check our reviews as these titles release. Don’t forget to bookmark this page—we’ll update it with trailers and premiere updates!