Here’s the hottest list of the most popular anime already out or coming soon this year. This lineup is based on the trusted MyAnimeList rankings as of Октябрь 2025.

The anime world has exploded with genres lately — shonen, seinen, shojo, and more. Every season drops tons of fresh titles, making it tough even for die-hard fans to keep up. So how do you spot the next big hit? We’ve done the hard work and rounded up the best new anime of 2025 just for you!

These shows could turn into the next legends. Who knows, the next One Piece might be hiding here. Get ready for premieres that will have the fandom buzzing all year long!

1

Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow – January 2025

• Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
• MyAnimeList: ⭐⭐⭐ 8.88

Without a doubt, the hottest anime of 2025 by ratings, views, and buzz. The weakest hunter, Sung Jin-Woo, grows stronger every day. His new power is beyond belief, but hiding it gets harder and harder. Meanwhile, dungeon incidents keep spiking, and all eyes are on him.

A raid turns deadly, leaving only a few hunters alive — including Jin-Woo. Now, guilds can’t ignore his talents. As he rises fast, a mysterious hunter who vanished ten years ago returns, carrying a grim warning of disaster ahead.

Time is running out. Jin-Woo must keep climbing, not just for himself but to save his mother.

2

The Apothecary Diaries – January 2025

• Genres: Drama, Mystery
• MyAnimeList: ⭐⭐⭐ 8.81

Maomao isn’t just a servant in the imperial palace. With her sharp mind and deep knowledge of poisons and medicines, she’s uncovered plots threatening the royal court more than once. After learning the truth about her parents, she returns to her quiet life — helping the emperor’s concubines and even teaching the ladies to read.

But peace is short-lived. A merchant caravan arrives, and strange puzzles start popping up. Suspicious links between guests and their goods make Maomao uneasy. Something’s off.

As mysteries weave through the palace, threatening its delicate balance, Maomao jumps back into investigation mode. Her wit, knowledge, and grit stand between deadly schemes and innocent lives.

3

Medalist – January 2025

• Genres: Drama, Sports
• MyAnimeList: ⭐⭐⭐ 8.37

Tsukasa Akeuraji dreamed of being a figure skater but failed because he started too late. Now, he takes odd jobs, accepting that skating is behind him. Then he meets Inori Yuitsuku, a fifth grader secretly training on the ice despite her fear and her mother’s ban. No one believed in her — except Tsukasa.

He offers to coach her, and from here, it’s tough training and fierce rivals. Inori’s eyes are set on the Olympics, dreaming of standing on the podium.

4

Dr. Stone: Science Future (Season 4) – January 2025

• Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
• MyAnimeList: ⭐⭐⭐ 8.27

After conquering the crisis in the Stone Kingdom, Senku and his team gear up to face the force behind the disaster — mysterious powers hiding on the Moon. To build a spaceship, they must gather resources from around the world. Their journey kicks off in America, where locals wield technology that outmatches their own. Now, Senku and the crew need more than brains — they must get creative to unlock the secrets of petrification.

5

Hooray for Dreams! – January 2025

• Genres: Drama
• MyAnimeList: ⭐⭐⭐ 8.15

After her comfortable life shatters, Sakiko Togawa leaves the band CRYCHIC and everything she holds dear behind. Her days turn into a fight for survival until one painful memory flips her world upside down.

Chasing her dream, Sakiko forms Ave Mujica — a sympho-metal band whose members hide behind masks. United by broken hopes, they create a dark musical tale about loss and rebirth. But beneath the stage magic lie inner demons and clashing tensions. Their fragile world begins to crack, and the question is who will break first.

6

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (Season 2) – January 2025

• Genres: Comedy, Romance
• MyAnimeList: ⭐⭐⭐ 8.01

Rentaro Aijo is back! The second season picks up where the love keeps growing — and so do the wild, hilarious, and heartwarming moments. Fresh faces bring new energy, cranking up the chaos and laughs.

But it’s not all fun and games: an ancient curse threatens his happiness. Rentaro must juggle his many relationships while figuring out how to dodge disaster. Packed with laughs, romance, and total madness, this season is a must-watch for fans of the first.

7

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 – January 2025

• Genre: Supernatural
• MyAnimeList: ⭐⭐⭐ 8.00

Season two of Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun dives deeper into magic, mystery, and humor, unlocking fresh secrets at Kamome Academy. Hanako leads Nene Yashiro and her friends into a supernatural world full of new threats and challenges. This season digs into the characters’ personalities and relationships, showing sides we haven’t seen before. Hiroshi Takaki’s music boosts the eerie vibe, while the opening theme by L’oN adds a layer of intrigue. Every episode keeps you hooked, leaving you eager for what’s next.

8

Sakamoto Days – January 2025

• Genres: Action, Comedy
• MyAnimeList: ⭐⭐ 7.62

Taro Sakamoto used to be a legend among hitmen. Five years ago, he swapped that life for family, running a small shop as a husband and dad. But old habits die hard. When his old partner Shin Asakura shows up pushing for a reunion, Sakamoto realizes his peaceful days are over. There’s a bounty on his head, but even without weapons or extra weight, he’s still a deadly fighter. Fast, clever, and skilled, Sakamoto won’t hesitate if anyone threatens his family. Packed with intense fights, laughs, and nonstop action, Sakamoto Days is shaping up to be one of the year’s standout shows.

9

Fire Force Season 3 – April 2025

• Genres: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Fire Force is back with a fiery third season! This time, the story plunges into the Great Cataclysm arc, uncovering the secrets behind Adolla and Shinra Kusakabe’s mysterious past. The plot thickens with religious conspiracies and supernatural twists.
David Production returns with stunning animation, delivering epic battle scenes loaded with dazzling effects. Season three focuses not just on action but also on character growth, especially Shinra’s journey as the Savior. Tensions rise in the 8th Brigade, setting the stage for shocking turns and epic clashes.

10

Wind Breaker Season 2 – April 2025

• Genre: Action

Wind Breaker’s second season picks up Cho Ja-Hyun’s story as he faces fresh challenges in the sports world. This time, it’s not just about physical skill but emotional battles with teammates and rivals. Yuna and Minu step into the spotlight, sharing their own stories.
CloverWorks brings sleek, energetic animation that captures the original webtoon’s vibe perfectly. Expect more adrenaline, emotions, and intense moments in this exciting continuation.

11

Gachiakuta – July 2025

• Genres: Action, Fantasy

Rudo and his foster father Regto live in the slums that hug a wealthy city. Against warnings, Rudo digs through trash, rescuing useful items before they vanish into the Abyss — a pit where not only garbage but people are thrown away. One day, Regto is accused of murder and cast into the Bottomless Abyss.

When Rudo returns home, he finds Regto dying. Before he can explain, the guards blame Rudo for the crime and throw him into the Abyss. Instead of death, he lands in a hell full of monsters born from the trash. The Cleaner Enjin saves him, wielding Life Tools to fight the creatures. Determined to get revenge and return to the surface, Rudo joins the ranks of the Cleaners.

12

Witch Hat Atelier – Coming 2025

• Genre: Fantasy

Koko, the tailor’s daughter, dreams of magic. In this world, witches keep their secrets tight, and ordinary people can’t learn spells. But when Koko spies on Master Kiffry, she discovers her beloved picture book is actually a real spellbook. One spell goes wrong, turning her life upside down.

Kiffry saves her and takes her under his wing — not just to teach magic but to track down the Pointed Hats, a dangerous group practicing forbidden magic. Koko must learn spells and find her place among Kiffry’s students before facing this threatening order.

13

Omniscient Reader – Coming 2025

• Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Kim Dokcha has always been a loner, living for web novels — especially Three Ways to Survive in an Apocalypse (TWSA). He followed Yu Junhyuk, who battled deadly scenarios crafted by powerful “Constellations.”

After finishing all 3,149 chapters, Dokcha accepted the ending. Then the author announces the story will be monetized. Suddenly, Dokcha is thrown into the world of TWSA. His knowledge could save him, but nothing is guaranteed. Can he survive a role he was never meant to play?

14

Lord of the Mysteries — July 2025

• Genres: Action, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense

Step into an alternate Victorian world where magic and secrets lurk in every shadow. Lord of the Mysteries brings to life a gripping tale of Klein Moretti, an ordinary man suddenly thrown into a realm ruled by gods and supernatural forces. With newfound magical powers, he must uncover the mysteries of his strange new existence.

What sets this story apart is its unique magic system built around the Callers — people who drink potions that grant powers and unlock new “Sequences.” Each potion is a gamble, a dangerous step that can twist fate itself. The studio behind this adaptation, B.CMAY PICTURES, known for Avatar of the King, promises intense magical rituals and thrilling battles. If they capture the mood right, Lord of the Mysteries could become a true masterpiece.