Top 20 Must-Watch Animes of 2025
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Anime fans are in for a treat in 2025, as the year brings an exceptional mix of brand-new series, anticipated sequels, and show-stopping adaptations. Below are the top 20 must-watch animes dominating screens and fandoms in 2025, with standout highlights, genre variety, and global hype.
1. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Voted Anime of the Year and topping multiple popularity charts, this beautifully animated fantasy follows Frieren, an elven mage exploring life after defeating evil, dealing with time, loss, and rediscovery. Its deep storytelling and emotional impact make it an unmissable title.
2. Dan Da Dan
Packed with supernatural thrills and vibrant visuals, Dan Da Dan captures viewers with quirky characters and energetic storytelling. The series is making waves with its unique take on occult and extraterrestrial mysteries.
3. Solo Leveling Season 2
Continuing the saga of Jinwoo Sung, this series builds off last year’s smash hit with more dungeon-crawling action and breathtaking battles. Its animation and story progression are keeping fans eagerly engaged.
4. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc
Ufotable’s masterpiece returns with new arcs and more of Tanjiro and Nezuko's gripping fight against the Demon Moon clan. Spectacular fights and emotional depth ensure Demon Slayer’s critical and fan acclaim endures.
5. Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game
The dark, supernatural battle anime raises its stakes with intense confrontations and evolving character drama. Jujutsu Kaisen's blend of horror, humor, and action solidifies its must-watch status for shonen fans.
6. Spy x Family Season 3
With its fresh comedy and heartwarming family dynamics, Spy x Family continues to deliver espionage thrills and charming slice-of-life moments in its highly anticipated third season.
7. Gachiakuta
A standout newcomer, Gachiakuta draws viewers into a brutal world of moral dilemmas and electrifying battles. Its dark setting and gripping plot have cemented it as one of the year’s breakout anime.
8. Witch Watch
From the creator of Sket Dance, Witch Watch’s blend of teen humor, magic, and absurd adventures have made it one of the funniest and most creative new releases this year.
9. Sakamoto Days
This stylish adaptation of a best-selling manga surprises with explosive action and clever humor, rapidly gaining a massive following.
10. Oshi No Ko Season 2
Back with more drama and intrigue, Oshi No Ko exposes the dark side of showbiz with unforgettable twists, compelling characters, and powerful storytelling.
11. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Following the ingenious Maomao, this mystery-driven historical drama has captivated fans with its fresh plots and atmospheric visuals.
12. Wind Breaker Season 2
Sports anime fans are excited for intense cycling races and dramatic rivalries as Wind Breaker returns for its second adrenaline–filled season.
13. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
This legendary fantasy adventure continues its celebrated run, drawing new fans and offering old ones a chance to revisit one of anime’s greatest stories.
14. Ranma ½ Season 2
The classic returns with new episodes, blending nostalgic slapstick, romance, and martial arts in a modern production.
15. To Your Eternity Season 3
Exploring immortality, loss, and humanity, To Your Eternity pushes the boundaries of emotional storytelling in anime.
16. Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga
Dark fantasy and demonology combine in this iconic series’ latest season, featuring fresh threats and deeper lore.
17. One Piece: Egghead Arc
The legendary pirate crew embarks on their latest adventure. Even after a thousand-plus episodes, One Piece continues to innovate, thrilling both veteran and new fans.
18. Digimon Beatbreak
Technology, monsters, and nostalgia collide as Digimon returns with a fresh story and compelling new characters, drawing in new generations and old fans alike.
19. Re: Zero – Starting Life in Another World Season 3
The time–twisting isekai classic delivers new layers of suspense and emotional weight in its latest season.
20. Takopi’s Original Sin
This gut–wrenching short series presents unforgettable storytelling and emotional impact, quickly becoming one of the year’s strongest contenders for best anime. Viewer discretion is advised for poignant and heavy themes.
Honorable Mentions
City the Animation
Moonrise
Black Butler - Emerald Witch Arc
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
2025 offers an incredible slate of anime, from passionate fantasy journeys and groundbreaking supernatural battles to side-splitting comedies and thought-provoking drama. Whether you’re a returning fan or exploring anime for the first time, these titles promise memorable experiences, stunning animation, and stories that linger long after the credits roll.