#10 upcoming anime to look ahead to in 2025 – Destructoid

The 12 months 2024 has been a banger of a 12 months for anime followers. Superb new sequence like DAN DA DAN and Solo Leveling debuted this 12 months, and there are additionally sequels of beloved franchises like Demon Slayer Hashira Coaching Arc and Oshi no Ko Season 2. Though we haven’t entered the brand new 12 months but, there are already many confirmed 2025 anime sequence to look ahead to.

Naturally, this received’t be an exhaustive checklist. It should solely embrace anime sequence which are formally introduced to air in 2025. That stated, listed below are ten noteworthy reveals to look ahead to subsequent 12 months!

Sakamoto Days

What’s one of the simplest ways to begin the checklist if not the one featured within the thumbnail? Sakamoto Days is the upcoming anime adaptation of the manga of the identical title, which is being printed on Weekly Shonen Bounce. It’s a whacky combination of John Wick-esque motion and Mashle-esque comedy.

The story follows Taro Sakamoto, the previous high hitman. After discovering real love and settling down, he has fully withdrawn from any soiled enterprise. He has even promised to not homicide anybody ever once more. Sooner or later, nonetheless, his peace will get damaged as lively assassins begin focusing on him.

Sakamoto Days will air its first cour on January 11, whereas its second cour will begin someday in July.

Fireplace Pressure Season 3

Fireplace Pressure was fast to catch fireplace and earn itself a fandom when it debuted in 2019. Its recognition continued to rise when Season 2 was launched in 2020. Nonetheless, the anime sequence instantly went silent. Happily, the anime adaptation is way from getting extinguished as Season 3 is lastly set to come back out in April subsequent 12 months.

For the uninitiated, Fireplace Pressure is about in a world whereby spontaneous human combustion generally happens. Human combustion in Fireplace Pressure, nonetheless, isn’t nearly setting individuals ablaze. It turns them into malevolent fireplace elementals referred to as Infernals, which unsurprisingly pose loads of hazard. It’s the titular division’s job to snuff out these tragedies, and every member is educated to fight these highly effective Infernals.

One-Punch Man Season 3

On the subject of long-awaited continuations, One-Punch Man can’t be ignored. Followers have been clamoring for the anime’s subsequent set up because the second season finale mid-2019. As such, followers of the sequence have been ready longer than Fireplace Pressure followers. However lastly, the lengthy wait is over as Season 3 is lastly scheduled to air subsequent 12 months.

One-Punch Man is an action-comedy anime that exemplifies itself for parodying superhero narratives. It follows Saitama, who grew to become overpowered after following a sure exercise routine. He grew to become so highly effective that each opponent he confronted was defeated with a single punch, therefore the title. Regardless of the easy premise, the plot simply rivals most shonen anime. As well as, the motion sequences are merely very good. Hopefully, although, the animation high quality is extra paying homage to Season 1 than Season 2.

The Starting After the Finish

2025 isn’t only a 12 months of continuations. Sure, there’s Sakamoto Days on the very high of the checklist, however one other one received’t harm, proper? By that, I’m speaking in regards to the anime adaptation of the webcomic The Starting After the Finish. The webcomic, which could be learn on Tapas, has obtained A heat reception from followers, recording tens of millions of readers. The query, nonetheless, is whether or not it should obtain the identical reception from anime followers. Personally, I believe it should, particularly for followers of the isekai style.

This anime follows the story of King Gray, who discovered himself within the physique of the new child Arthur Leywin after assembly his finish. With the data of his previous life, he explores his new world and will get into some twisted conspiracies. If that premise sounds acquainted, it’s possible as a result of loads of isekai reveals observe an identical storyline. However what separates The Starting After the Finish from the others, is its lack of fanservice and heavy give attention to its narrative and character improvement.

The Starting After the Finish anime is slated to air in April 2025, although there may be nonetheless no particular launch date simply but.

ZENSHU

One other noteworthy new sequence is MAPPA’s ZENSHU. It’s an unique sequence from the famend studio. On condition that the studio is behind beloved franchises like Jujutsu Kaisen, Assault on Titan, and Chainsaw Man, it’s intriguing to see what they will provide you with when left to their very own gadgets.

The story will observe Natsuko Hirose, a genius animator. She started her profession proper after graduating highschool and instantly climbed the ladder to turn into a director. Along with her first challenge changing into an immediate hit, she was instantly dubbed as an up-and-coming genius director. Nonetheless, her subsequent challenge wasn’t going as easily as she wished as a consequence of two causes. It was a romantic comedy, and he or she had completely no expertise with love.

ZENSHU will begin airing on January 5.

DAN DA DAN Season 2

2024 was a fantastic 12 months for anime followers. We noticed many hit anime sequence launched this 12 months, and happily, we will likely be seeing extra in 2025. An ideal instance of that will be this season’s top-ranking sequence, DAN DA DAN.

This whacky new anime instantly established itself as the most effective shonen anime to ever exist. It not solely has cool superpowers that contain supernatural creatures, nevertheless it additionally has a lovable forged of characters with their very own distinctive quirks. With Season 1 ending in an abysmal cliffhanger, it’s solely pure to crave extra. Happily, the second season will come out July subsequent 12 months.

Solo Leveling Season 2 -Come up from the Shadow-

Solo Leveling is one more hit sequence that debuted this 12 months. Very like The Starting After the Finish, this additionally began in an internet novel that was later tailored right into a webcomic. However even earlier than the anime adaptation, Solo Leveling was already large, already having tens of tens of millions of views. Definitely, the anime didn’t disappoint.

Solo Leveling‘s premise is easy. The Earth as we all know it has been invaded by monsters by way of mysterious portals connecting to totally different dungeons. As a way to defend the planet, some people have begun to awaken supernatural talents. They’re then known as Hunters. The primary character, Sung Jinwoo, is thought to be the weakest Hunter there may be. However throughout a mishap in a double dungeon, he awakens a singular capacity — leveling up with out limits.

Extra of Jinwoo’s exploits will air beginning January 4.

My Hero Academia Closing Season

Now, it’s time for the large hitters. Coming subsequent 12 months is the animated conclusion of the My Hero Academia saga. The manga already resulted in August this 12 months, however Season 8 of the anime is slated to come out in Fall 2025.

Deku debuted on the small display in April 2016, and he and his classmates in Class 1-A have persistently delivered action-packed leisure to us followers. Whereas the manga ending obtained combined reception, it’s nonetheless thrilling to witness the finale of Deku and Co.’s battle towards evil in animated kind.

Demon Slayer Infinity Citadel film trilogy

One other beloved anime franchise to begin its finale in 2025 is Demon Slayer. However not like different sequence, Demon Slayer received’t be ending its saga within the typical seasonal format. As a substitute, it should conclude through a film trilogy. The primary of those motion pictures will likely be in cinemas someday subsequent 12 months.

The primary season of Demon Slayer got here out in 2019, and releasing in film kind isn’t new to the franchise. Each season, the anime will both premiere its first few episodes or all the season in a compilation movie format. A primary instance of that will be the film Demon Slayer: Mugen Practice.

Resumption of One Piece’s common programming

The One Piece anime went on a shock hiatus beginning October this 12 months, citing a much-needed break for the entire crew as the rationale. Happily, followers weren’t essentially left hanging. One Piece Fan Letter, which is an plain masterpiece of a particular, and a revamped model of the Fish-Man Island Saga is airing instead. Whereas that does assist fill the void somewhat bit, we nonetheless can’t wait to see Luffy and Co. proceed their journey.

Sadly, we are able to solely indulge within the manga and the crisper animation of the edited Fish-Man Island Saga as we look ahead to the resumption of One Piece anime’s common programming in April.