The Winter 2025 Anime Season is almost upon us, and a whole roster of new anime is ready to be streamed. But among the plethora of anime series coming in 2025, which ones should you watch? The romantic comedies? The action fests? The comedy kings? Here is our list of the top 5 most anticipated upcoming winter 2025 anime.
From action, comedy, science fiction, and mystery to romance, this versatile list of series is bound to have something that will pique your interest.
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1. Solo Leveling Season 2 – January 2025
Season 1 of Solo Leveling showed Sung Jin-Woo’s journey from being the weakest to a formidable hunter. Season 2 will bring fiercer opponents on the icy tundra and Jin Woo will get multiple opportunities to show his OP abilities. The upcoming season will adapt the Red Gate arc which consists of chapters 46-55.
Then the series will swiftly move forward to the much anticipated Demon Castle arc. The protagonist will head into an S-Rank dungeon with more challenges awaiting him.
2. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 – January 10, 2025
Season 1 of the anime explored Maomao’s eccentric personality and her fondness for the weirdest of herbs. She is a skilled apothecary with a keen eye for detail which is quick to catch inconsistencies. She unofficially became the mystery solver in the inner court, and the sequel has even bigger plans for her.
The previous season wrapped up its story in chapter 39 of the manga, featuring additional content from chapters 50-51. The upcoming season will feature Maomao as a poison taster for a concubine who has become pregnant. The dangers in the palace are rising as there will be an attempt at Jinshi’s life.
3. Sakamoto Days – January 11, 2025
Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hitman with a stellar track record. He was feared and revered by his enemies. But that life is over since he decided to get married and have children. The assassin lived a good few years of unsullied life, gaining quite a bit of weight. But trouble is brewing again, and his past life is not ready to let go of him yet.
4. Dr. Stone Science Future (Season 4) – January 9, 2025
The battle on Treasure Island is over and Senku and his team can finally return to the Kingdom of Science. But they have a grand new goal – to reach the moon. But before that, they must voyage to America to harvest to required materials for the development of a rocket.
However, the land in America is ruled by another crazy scientist who might not favor Senku’s plan after all. It will be a battle between two kingdoms that are reliant on science but for different purposes.
5. My Happy Marriage Season 2- January 6, 2025
In the first season of My Happy Marriage, Miyo Saimori was able to escape the servitude forced on her by her stepmother and her family. She gets married to Kiyoka Kudou who is said to be cold and cruel but turns out to be a gentle man who loves Miyo with all his heart.
In the second season, Miyo will discover the meaning of her dreams as well as her unique ability that is trying to manifest itself. In a twist of fate, she will also encounter a man, who claims to be her real father.
Upcoming 2025 Anime
There are quite a few anime shows to look forward to in 2025. Other honorary mentions include Blue Exorcist – The Blue Night Saga and the next season of Dandadan. Let us know on X which upcoming 2025 anime you are hyped about!
