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People try to set new resolutions for themselves during the New Year. Likewise, 2025 will not be any different. Unlike others, anime fans will most likely choose to complete all the upcoming anime. It might sound like a tough resolution since the start of 2025 will see the release of several popular anime. Many will have animated for the first time, while others will return after a long hiatus. With a great lineup waiting for the fans, here is the list of the anime to get the fans started right away.
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Winter Anime 2025 Schedule
Fate/strange Fake
- Release Date: December 31, 2024
- Broadcast: Crunchyroll
Fate/strange Fake manga was serialized almost a decade ago, and the anime was announced in July 2023 through a television special. The anime will be produced by A-1 Pictures and is licensed by Crunchyroll. Daisuke Ohigashi’s magnum opus follows the events of a Mage Association. There are several characters, and their life revolves around the development of the Holy Grail War. Releasing on New Year’s Eve, Fate/strange Fake will surely stir up the pot for anime lovers.
Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow
- Release Date: January 5, 2024
- Broadcast: Crunchyroll
Solo Leveling was one of the most anticipated anime of 2024. The manhwa was at the peak of popularity when the anime was announced. After a massively successful season one, A-1 Pictures returns with Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow. Sung Jin-Woo is just getting started after his newfound powers. The trailer revealed that it will be more action-packed, and the protagonist will go up against multiple strong foes. Both the Hunter Association and the anime watchers will be in for a treat.
Zenshu
- Release Date: January 5, 2025
- Broadcast: Crunchyroll
Premiering on the same day as Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow is another highly regarded anime, Zenshu. It is produced by MAPPA and licensed by Crunchyroll. The plot revolves around Natsuko Hirose, a professional animator and director. His debut anime became a massive hit; however, things came to a standstill when he started working on a rom-com movie. It is because Natsuko Hirose has never been in love! If people get tired of Solo Leveling’s fantasy and action-packed world, Zenshu is the perfect anime for them to watch.
Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga
- Release Date: January 5, 2025
- Broadcast: Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video
Fans have been waiting a long time for Blue Exorcist to return. They are overjoyed to see Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga finally getting animated. The story is about twin brothers Rin Okumura and Yukio Okumura. Upon learning who their real father is, Rin sets out to become an exorcist like his foster father. On his journey, he finds help from his brother and friends; however, things do not go as smoothly as they imagined. Studio VOLN produces the Blue Night Saga.
Dr. Stone: Science Future
- Release Date: January 9, 2025
- Broadcast: Crunchyroll
Dr. Stone: Science Future is the fourth season of the series. Like the previous seasons, the anime will be produced by TMS Entertainment. After the world had been petrified for 3700 years, Senku Ishigami was suddenly revived in April 5738 AD. Soon, he sets out to find out how he got unpetrified and sets out to rescue other people. However, one of the people he saved does not agree with the protagonist’s views and ends up being the main antagonist. Riichiro Inagaki’s masterpiece is a classic story about strength vs. intellect.
Honey Lemon Soda
- Release Date: January 9, 2025
- Broadcast: Crunchyroll
Mayu Murata created Honey Lemon Soda, which is produced by J.C. Staff and TMS Entertainment. The plot revolves around Uka Ishimori, who freezes upon talking with others. Hoping to leave her past behind, she joins high school. She meets Kai Miura, who is everything she wants to be. It is a rom-com anime that can provide a much-needed break from the typical Shonen plots.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
- Release Date: January 10, 2025
- Broadcast: Netflix, Crunchyroll
Natsu Hyuga’s The Apothecary Diaries became one of the most popular anime after debuting in October 2023. The unique plot caught several eyes, and people were praised for it. After little more than a year, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 is scheduled to release in January 2025. Toho Animation Studio and OLM are the anime producers, and Crunchyroll and Netflix license it. The story revolves around Maomao, a medical professional who saves the emperor from a dire situation. Even though she wanted to stay away from the limelight, her heroics saw her solving mysteries for the emperor.
Sakamoto Days
- Release Date: January 11, 2025
- Broadcast: Crunchyroll
Sakamoto Days is probably the most anticipated anime of 2025. People have a lot of expectations from the ‘Greatest Hitman of all time.’ The manga was critically acclaimed, and after releasing the trailer on July 31, 2024, the anime is set to premiere in January 2025. Sakamoto Days is about a retired hitman, Taro Sakamoto, who left his action-packed days behind and now is a convenience store owner. Even though he left the criminal world, the criminal world is not ready to leave him. Now, he must use his knowledge and experience to save his wife and daughter. The anime is produced by TMS Entertainment and licensed by Crunchyroll.
Ubel Blatt
- Release Date: January 11, 2025
- Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video
Etorouji Shiono’s Ubel Blatt is a classic revenge story. The protagonist, Koinzell, and ten others go on a mission. However, seven of them abandon the mission, and the other four complete it. While returning, the seven traitors ambush and kill them and take all the glory. Koinzell somehow survives and walks down the path of revenge. The anime is produced by Satelight and Staple Entertainment and licensed by Amazon Prime Video.
Re: Zero – Starting Life in Another World Season 3
- Release Date: February 5, 2025
- Broadcast: Crunchyroll
Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World aired in April 2016. Since then, it has garnered a massive fandom. On November 20, 2024, season three, part one, concluded. Soon, it was announced that the anime would return with season three, part two, on February 5, 2025. The story is about Subaru Natsuki, who gets teleported to a fantasy world where he befriends a half-elf, Emilia. However, he is soon killed, only to be revived in the past. Learning that he is reincarnated in the past after each death, he uses his knowledge and power to help his friend with different problems. The anime is licensed by Crunchyroll and produced by White Fox.
Ongoing Anime Series
Apart from the upcoming releases, there are several ongoing anime which will be continuing in 2025. Here is a list of anime that will be making its presence known amidst the upcoming releases.
Dragon Ball DAIMA
- Broadcast: Hulu, Crunchyroll, Netflix
Dragon Ball DAIMA is the last work of the late great Akira Toriyama. The anime began airing on October 11, 2024. Till now, 12 episodes have been released, and the 13th episode is scheduled to release on January 10, 2024. It will air at 11:40 PM JST. The anime is licensed by Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Netflix and is produced by Toei Animation.
Rurouni Kenshin – Kyoto Disturbance
- Broadcast: Aniplex of America
Rurouni Kenshin is a classic anime. The anime returned in 2023 with a new anime and has been continuing since then. Hideyuki Kurata’s magnum opus takes place during the Meiji Era in Japan. Currently, season 2 is ongoing, and it has aired 12 episodes. The 13th episode is scheduled to be released on January 10, 2025, at 12:55 AM JST. It is licensed by Aniplex of America and produced by Liden Films.
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2
- Broadcast: Crunchyroll
Shangri-La Frontier is a popular anime, and currently, season two is ongoing. Till season 2, episode 12 has been released. The release date of episode 13 is yet to be announced. Following its past schedule, it might be released on January 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM JST. The anime is licensed by Crunchyroll and produced by C2C. The manga was created by Katarina.
The Blue Wolves of Mibu
- Broadcast: Crunchyroll
The Blue Wolves of Mibu was created by Tsuyoshi Yasuda and is licensed by Crunchyroll. Currently, season two is ongoing and eleven episodes have been released until now. However, there has been no news about episode 12.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
- Broadcast: Netflix
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is created by Uoto. It is licensed by Netflix and produced by Madhouse. The anime premiered on October 5, 2024, and has been released since episode 14 until now. The anime will have 25 episodes. As per the schedule, the anime is estimated to be released on January 4, 2025, at 11:45 PM JST.
Other Upcoming Winter Anime 2025 Series
- My Happy Marriage – January 6, 2025 (Netflix)
- Farmagia – January 10, 2025 (Crunchyroll)
- Ishura Season 2 – January 8, 2025 (Disney Platform Distribution)
For more news on upcoming anime of Winter Anime 2025, visit MyAnimeList.
Priyanko is currently pursuing his Master’s in Economics. He loves to read manga or watch anime in his spare time. He is a massive fan of One Piece, Naruto, and Haikyu. Amidst the Great Pirating Era, he wishes to become the greatest Hokage, even though he is short.
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