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The year 2024 has been a banger of a year for anime fans. Amazing new series like DAN DA DAN and Solo Leveling debuted this year, and there are also sequels of beloved franchises like Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc and Oshi no Ko Season 2. Even though we haven’t entered the new year yet, there are already many confirmed 2025 anime series to look forward to.
Naturally, this won’t be an exhaustive list. It will only include anime series that are officially announced to air in 2025. That said, here are ten noteworthy shows to look forward to next year!
Image via @SAKAMOTODAYS_PRSakamoto Days
What’s the best way to start the list if not the one featured in the thumbnail? Sakamoto Days is the upcoming anime adaptation of the manga of the same name, which is being published on Weekly Shonen Jump. It’s a whacky mixture of John Wick-esque action and Mashle-esque comedy.
The story follows Taro Sakamoto, the former top hitman. After finding true love and settling down, he has completely withdrawn from any dirty business. He has even promised not to murder anyone ever again. One day, however, his peace gets broken as active assassins start targeting him.
Sakamoto Days will air its first cour on January 11, while its second cour will start sometime in July.
Fire Force Season 3
Fire Force was quick to catch fire and earn itself a fandom when it debuted in 2019. Its popularity continued to rise when Season 2 was released in 2020. However, the anime series suddenly went silent. Fortunately, the anime adaptation is far from getting extinguished as Season 3 is finally set to come out in April next year.
For the uninitiated, Fire Force is set in a world wherein spontaneous human combustion commonly occurs. Human combustion in Fire Force, however, isn’t just about setting people ablaze. It turns them into malevolent fire elementals called Infernals, which unsurprisingly pose a lot of danger. It’s the titular department’s job to snuff out these tragedies, and each member is trained to combat these powerful Infernals.
Image via @opm_animeOne-Punch Man Season 3
When it comes to long-awaited continuations, One-Punch Man can’t be ignored. Fans have been clamoring for the anime’s next installation since the second season finale mid-2019. As such, fans of the series have been waiting longer than Fire Force fans. But finally, the long wait is over as Season 3 is finally scheduled to air next year.
One-Punch Man is an action-comedy anime that exemplifies itself for parodying superhero narratives. It follows Saitama, who became overpowered after following a certain workout routine. He became so powerful that every opponent he faced was defeated with a single punch, hence the title. Despite the simple premise, the plot easily rivals most shonen anime. In addition, the action sequences are simply superb. Hopefully, though, the animation quality is more reminiscent of Season 1 than Season 2.
Image via @saikyo2dome on XThe Beginning After the End
2025 isn’t just a year of continuations. Yes, there’s Sakamoto Days at the very top of the list, but another one won’t hurt, right? By that, I’m talking about the anime adaptation of the webcomic The Beginning After the End. The webcomic, which can be read on Tapas, has received A warm reception from fans, recording millions of readers. The question, however, is whether it will receive the same reception from anime fans. Personally, I think it will, especially for fans of the isekai genre.
This anime follows the story of King Grey, who found himself in the body of the newborn Arthur Leywin after meeting his end. With the knowledge of his past life, he explores his new world and gets into some twisted conspiracies. If that premise sounds familiar, it’s likely because a lot of isekai shows follow a similar storyline. But what separates The Beginning After the End from the others, is its lack of fanservice and heavy focus on its narrative and character development.
The Beginning After the End anime is slated to air in April 2025, though there is still no specific release date just yet.
Image via ©ZENSHU/MAPPAZENSHU
Another noteworthy new series is MAPPA’s ZENSHU. It’s an original series from the renowned studio. Given that the studio is behind beloved franchises like Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, and Chainsaw Man, it’s intriguing to see what they can come up with when left to their own devices.
The story will follow Natsuko Hirose, a genius animator. She began her career right after graduating high school and immediately climbed the ladder to become a director. With her first project becoming an instant hit, she was immediately dubbed as an up-and-coming genius director. However, her next project wasn’t going as smoothly as she wanted due to two reasons. It was a romantic comedy, and she had absolutely no experience with love.
ZENSHU will start airing on January 5.
Image via ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production CommitteeDAN DA DAN Season 2
2024 was a great year for anime fans. We saw many hit anime series released this year, and fortunately, we will be seeing more in 2025. A great example of that would be this season’s top-ranking series, DAN DA DAN.
This whacky new anime immediately established itself as one of the best shonen anime to ever exist. It not only has cool superpowers that involve supernatural creatures, but it also has a lovable cast of characters with their own unique quirks. With Season 1 ending in an abysmal cliffhanger, it’s only natural to crave more. Fortunately, the second season will come out July next year.
Image via ©Solo Leveling Animation PartnersSolo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
Solo Leveling is yet another hit series that debuted this year. Much like The Beginning After the End, this also started in a web novel that was later adapted into a webcomic. But even before the anime adaptation, Solo Leveling was already huge, already having tens of millions of views. Certainly, the anime did not disappoint.
Solo Leveling‘s premise is simple. The Earth as we know it has been invaded by monsters through mysterious portals connecting to different dungeons. In order to defend the planet, some humans have begun to awaken supernatural abilities. They are then referred to as Hunters. The main character, Sung Jinwoo, is known to be the weakest Hunter there is. But during a mishap in a double dungeon, he awakens a unique ability — leveling up without limits.
More of Jinwoo’s exploits will air starting January 4.
Image via VIZ MediaMy Hero Academia Final Season
Now, it’s time for the big hitters. Coming next year is the animated conclusion of the My Hero Academia saga. The manga already ended in August this year, but Season 8 of the anime is slated to come out in Fall 2025.
Deku debuted on the small screen in April 2016, and he and his classmates in Class 1-A have consistently delivered action-packed entertainment to us fans. While the manga ending received mixed reception, it is still exciting to witness the finale of Deku and Co.’s battle against evil in animated form.
Image via UfotableDemon Slayer Infinity Castle movie trilogy
Another beloved anime franchise to start its finale in 2025 is Demon Slayer. But unlike other series, Demon Slayer won’t be ending its saga in the typical seasonal format. Instead, it will conclude via a movie trilogy. The first of these movies will be in cinemas sometime next year.
The first season of Demon Slayer came out in 2019, and releasing in movie form isn’t new to the franchise. Every season, the anime will either premiere its first few episodes or the entire season in a compilation film format. A prime example of that would be the movie Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.
Image via IMDBResumption of One Piece’s regular programming
The One Piece anime went on a surprise hiatus starting October this year, citing a much-needed break for the whole team as the reason. Fortunately, fans weren’t necessarily left hanging. One Piece Fan Letter, which is an undeniable masterpiece of a special, and a revamped version of the Fish-Man Island Saga is airing in its place. While that does help fill the void a little bit, we still can’t wait to see Luffy and Co. continue their journey.
Unfortunately, we can only indulge in the manga and the crisper animation of the edited Fish-Man Island Saga as we wait for the resumption of One Piece anime’s regular programming in April.
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