The 2025 anime season is off to an incredible start, with a wave of new series and highly anticipated sequels keeping fans hooked and counting down the days until each new episode drops. While there’s no shortage of great anime to watch, a few stand out above the rest—shows that are bound to leave a lasting impact.
Today, we’re diving into those must-watch titles and ranking them!
6- Dr. Stone: Science Future
Dr. Stone is a science-fiction adventure anime that revolves around science, survival, and civilization rebuilding in a post-apocalyptic world.
One day, a mysterious green light sweeps across the world, petrifying humanity and turning everyone to stone. Thousands of years later, teenage prodigy Senku Ishigami awakens in a world where civilization has crumbled, and nature has taken over. Armed with his deep knowledge of science, he embarks on a mission to restore humanity and rebuild civilization from the ground up, beginning with fundamental survival skills and advancing toward cutting-edge technology.
5- Ave Mujica: The Die is Cast
Ave Mujica: The Die is Cast is a sequel to the BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!! anime, focusing more on Ave Mujica rather than MyGO!!!!!. It tells the story of the dysfunctional girl band, already teetering on the edge of collapse despite its recent debut. Ave Mujica: The Die is Cast is more centered around the characters of the show rather than the music, giving us the perspective and struggles of the band members.
Each episode delves into the personal struggles of its members, tackling themes like alcoholism, abandonment, and anxiety, the series doesn’t shy away from raw, emotional storytelling, exploring what draws these girls together and onto the stage.
4- Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World
Re:Zero (Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu) is a hit isekai series spanning light novels, anime, and manga, written by Tappei Nagatsuki. It follows Subaru Natsuki, an ordinary high schooler who suddenly finds himself in a fantasy world. But unlike most isekai protagonists, he doesn’t have any overpowered abilities—just one chilling power: Return by Death. Every time he dies, time resets to an earlier point, forcing him to relive events and try to change his fate.
The show has been a massive success and Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World is the newest season, continuing the storyline as Subaru protects Emilia and supports her on her quest to become the queen.
3- The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
The story follows Maomao, a sharp-witted and knowledgeable young woman who was raised by her apothecary father in the pleasure district. She has extensive knowledge of herbal medicine, poisons, and remedies. However, she is kidnapped and forced to work as a lowly servant in the imperial palace.
Despite trying to keep a low profile, Maomao’s keen intellect and medical expertise soon draw the attention of Jinshi, a high-ranking eunuch with a mysterious air. After solving a case involving the emperor’s concubines and their sick children, she is promoted to work directly in the Inner Court, where concubines vie for power, and political intrigue abounds.
2- Sakamoto Days
Sakamoto Days is an action-comedy series following a legendary hitman who gives up his deadly profession after falling in love. Now, he leads a quiet life running a convenience store, cherishing time with his devoted wife and adorable child.
Unfortunately, Sakamoto can’t easily escape his past, and it comes back to haunt him, with hitmen assigned to take him out. Sakamoto is forced to hide the threats he’s facing from his family while he protects them with the help of Shin Asakura and Lu Shaotang.
If you’re a fan of action pact series with lots of comedy that’ll leave you laughing, this is the show to pick up in 2025!
1- Solo Leveling Season 2
Solo Leveling is a popular action-fantasy series set in a world where hunters battle monsters emerging from mysterious gates. It follows Jinwoo Sung, a weak E-rank hunter who gains a unique ability to level up infinitely after surviving a deadly dungeon. As he grows stronger, he uncovers hidden secrets about the world and his newfound power.
Season 2 continues the storyline, now with Igris and the shadow army on his side, Jinwoo Sung is one of the top hunters, capable of taking on S rankers. Jinwoo Sung continues to level up, getting, stronger, as he works to find the items he needs to cure his mother from her deadly illness.
