The year 2024 brought us countless reasons to celebrate, especially with the remarkable growth in quality and popularity within the anime world. It couldn’t have been better.
That said, 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year, boasting an exciting lineup of upcoming releases. At Anime Cultivated, we’re dedicated to helping you save time and energy by bringing you anime you really need.
Here’s a list of 5 must-watch anime you should look out for in 2025.
5. Lord of Mysteries
Look at the artistry!
Release Date: July 2025
“Just another Isekai”, well hold your horses mate. This isn’t your average MC reincarnates in another world type of anime, people who have read this web novel can attest to this fact.
After watching the trailer, you’ll see exactly what we mean, especially regarding the stunning animation—it’s truly top-notch.
This Chinese web novel follows the protagonist, Klein Moretti, who, armed with modern knowledge, finds himself in a mystical, historical world. In this realm, individuals can acquire supernatural abilities by consuming special potions—these individuals are known as Beyonders.
To become a Beyonder, one must choose from 22 distinct paths, each based on the Major Arcana tarot cards. Once a pathway is selected, the first step is to figure out how to craft the initial potion, which allows you to ascend to Sequence Nine within that pathway.
We’ll stop here with the details, but trust us—you don’t want to miss out on this story!
4. SOLO LEVELING SEASON 2 – Arise from the Shadow
Release Date: January 2025
At last, the wait is over! Solo Leveling: Arise from the Shadows, Season 2, is set to premiere in January 2025. But before that, mark your calendars for December—Solo Leveling: Reawakening, the movie, will hit the screens. This film will recap the highlights of Season 1 and include the first two episodes of the new season.
Let’s be honest—Season 2 promises to be even more thrilling than the first. While Season 1 focused on Sung Jinwoo’s rise in power and a few intense battles, the real action is just beginning. This time, we’ll see Sung Jinwoo fully embrace his S-Rank Hunter status, wielding the immense powers of the Shadow Monarch.
One of the most anticipated moments? A clash between Jinwoo and Hwang Dongsoo, who’s out for revenge for his older brother, Hwang Dongsuk. The stakes are higher than ever, and there’s plenty of epic action in store. Don’t miss it!
3. The Apothecary Diaries season 2
Release Date: 10th January 2025
If you’re not familiar, The Apothecary Diaries tells the story of Maomao, a young woman with extensive knowledge of medicines and herbs who is sold into the imperial palace as a servant. Her skills quickly prove invaluable. She catches the attention of Jinshi, a charming and enigmatic eunuch who oversees palace affairs. Using her expertise, Maomao becomes deeply involved in palace intrigues, uncovering secrets and solving mysteries.
Season 2 is expected to delve further into the lives of the main characters, Maomao and Jinshi. We might explore Jinshi’s mysterious past and uncover the many secrets surrounding him. Additionally, the evolving relationship between Jinshi and Maomao could also be explored—let’s see where it leads.
This is one of those series where words can’t quite capture its charm, but those who’ve watched it know exactly how special it is.
Mark your calendars—it’s set to grace your screens on January 10, 2025.
2. FIRE FORCE SEASON 3
Release Date: April 2025
This feels like an eternity. I binge-watched the first two seasons of Fire Force during the COVID era, only to be left disappointed by the lack of updates on a third season.
But the wait is finally over! The Fire gods have answered, and the highly anticipated third season of this anime is set to hit our screens in April 2025.
Given that the first two seasons closely followed the manga and covered roughly two-thirds of the story, this upcoming season might be the grand finale. It’s expected to pick up right where it left off, diving into the climax of the Stigma arc, Captain Obi’s rescue, and a showdown between Squad 8, other fire squads, and the White-Clad leaders.
I won’t spoil too much but trust me—this is going to be epic. Check out the trailer to see what’s in store!
1. SAKAMOTO DAYS
Release Date: January 2025
Sakamoto Days is undeniably the most anticipated anime of 2025. The story follows Taro Sakamoto, a legendary hitman who has retired to live a peaceful, ordinary life. However, as you might expect from such a setup, his past comes back to haunt him when old enemies resurface, disrupting his newfound tranquility.
Now, Sakamoto must navigate relentless challenges to protect his family—all while keeping up the appearance of a normal life, so they remain unaware of the danger. The manga’s immense popularity speaks for itself, with over 5.5 million copies sold as of August 2024.
Don’t miss the Official Trailer!
This is it, 5 Anime you should look out for in 2025. See you soon folks!
