Upcoming Anime Releases in 2025: Movies & Series You Must Watch
🎬 Upcoming Anime Releases in 2025: Movies & Series You Must Watch
Get ready, anime fans—2025 is packed with incredible new series and theatrical releases! From the grand finale of Demon Slayer to blockbuster films like Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, here’s the ultimate guide to what’s coming this year.
⚡ Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Trilogy
The final Demon Slayer story arc will be released as a three-part movie trilogy. The first installment hits Japanese theaters on July 18, 2025, followed by an international release on September 12, 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. Studio Ufotable promises spectacular animation and emotional gravity to close out Tanjiro’s journey.
🍿 Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
MAPPA returns with Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, premiering in Japan on September 19, 2025, followed by a global rollout starting September 24 and a U.S. debut on October 29 :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}. Fans eagerly await more devil-hunting chaos, dark humor, and emotional highs.
📺 Spy × Family Season 3
The beloved series returns in October 2025 on Crunchyroll, covering the “Friendship Schemes” and “Red Circus” arcs :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. Expect more adorable espionage missions, comedic chaos, and family drama.
✨ Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 & Fire Force Season 3
Two high-energy shonen series are set to return in 2025. Jujutsu Kaisen’s Season 3 will pick up after the Shibuya arc, and Fire Force Season 3 begins in April with the Great Cataclysm arc :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
🌑 Dan Da Dan Season 2 & Evil Eye Movie
Season 2 premieres in **July 2025**, blending horror, comedy, and supernatural thrills in signature Science SARU style. Meanwhile, the first three episodes are also releasing theatrically as a compilation film titled Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye, which debuted in Asia on May 30 and North America on June 6, 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
🌌 Lazarus – Shinichirō Watanabe’s New Sci‑Fi Thriller
From the creator of Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus launches in 2025 with a gripping sci-fi thriller involving a mysterious global painkiller and a globe-trotting mission to find its inventor. The series blends action, jazz-influenced soundtrack, and noir aesthetics :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
⚔️ Devil May Cry – Netflix Anime Series
Studio Mir adapts Capcom’s iconic demon hunter in this gritty anime series, which premiered April 3, 2025, on Netflix. The show delivers stylized action, urban fantasy, and cameo appearances—including Sopranos-level combat flair :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
🚀 Other Hot Picks: New & Returning Titles
- **One Punch Man Season 3** – covering the Monster Association arc, expected by October 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- **My Hero Academia Season 8** – the final season drops October 2025 on Crunchyroll :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- **Solo Leveling Season 2** – ongoing since January 4, 2025, on Crunchyroll :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- **Lazarus**, **Kaiju No. 8 Season 2**, **Bleach TYBW Part 4**, and more exciting returns :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
✅ Why 2025 Is a Landmark Year for Anime Fans
This year blends closure and new beginnings—from Demon Slayer’s epic finale to fresh adventures in Chainsaw Man, all wrapped in high-stakes storytelling and top-tier animation. Streaming platforms and theatrical releases converge to bring global anime fandom closer than ever before.
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