Spring 2025 Anime: Complete Season Preview & What to Watch

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Spring 2025 Anime: Complete Season Preview & What to Watch

Spring 2025 Anime Season Preview

Fresh beginnings, epic returns - Your definitive guide to the most anticipated anime of Spring 2025, from blockbuster sequels to exciting new adventures.

45+ New & Returning Series Studio MAPPA & Wit Highlights Genre Variety Breakdown Weekly Schedule Guide

Season at a Glance

Spring 2025 emerges as a landmark season with major franchise returns and highly-anticipated new adaptations. The lineup showcases exceptional diversity across genres and studios.

22
Returning Favorites
23
New Series
8
Studio Debuts
11
Genre Spread

Spotlight: Most Anticipated

Bleach: TYBW Final Arc

Must Watch
Action Supernatural Pierrot
The epic conclusion to Ichigo's journey as the final battle against Yhwach reaches its breathtaking climax.

Blue Lock Season 2

Must Watch
Sports Psychological Eight Bit
Isagi and rivals continue their battle to become Japan's ultimate striker in the intense Blue Lock project.

To Your Eternity Season 3

Highly Recommended
Fantasy Drama Drive
Fushi's eternal journey continues as he faces new challenges and deeper philosophical questions about existence.

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2

Highly Recommended
Action Monster Production I.G
Kafka's secret as Kaiju No. 8 faces greater threats as new powerful kaiju emerge and the Defense Force adapts.

Exciting New Series

Sakamoto Days

Must Watch
Action Comedy TMS
Legendary hitman turned convenience store owner Taro Sakamoto must protect his new life when old enemies return.

Elden Ring

Highly Recommended
Fantasy Adventure Production I.G
FromSoftware's epic game comes to life in this dark fantasy adventure through the Lands Between.

Dandadan

Highly Recommended
Supernatural Romance Science SARU
A psychic girl and alien believer team up to battle supernatural threats in this wildly creative series.

Wind Breaker Season 2

Niche Appeal
Action School CloverWorks
The delinquents of Furin High School return for more intense turf wars and character development.
Featured Matchup
Kaiju No. 8 vs Kaiju No. 9 — Who wins?
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Kaiju No. 8 roaring with blue energy
Kaiju No. 8
Kaiju No. 9 in a dark urban backdrop
Kaiju No. 9
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Quick Picks by Taste

Action Lovers

Bleach: TYBW Final - Epic supernatural battles
Sakamoto Days - Assassin comedy action
Kaiju No. 8 S2 - Monster-fighting action

Sports Fans

Blue Lock S2 - Intense soccer drama
Haikyuu!! Final Movie - Volleyball conclusion
Ao Ashi S2 - Soccer strategy & growth

Fantasy Seekers

Elden Ring - Dark fantasy epic
To Your Eternity S3 - Philosophical journey
Dandadan - Supernatural adventure

Romance/Drama

A Sign of Affection S2 - Heartwarming romance
My Love Story with Yamada S2 - College romance
Insomniacs After School S2 - Night photography romance

Comedy Fans

Spy × Family S3 - Family spy comedy
The Dangers in My Heart S3 - Rom-com growth
Kaguya-sama OVA - New romantic comedy

Hidden Gems

Medalist - Ice skating drama
Oshi no Ko S2 - Entertainment industry
Delico's Nursery - Unique fantasy comedy

Weekly Broadcast Schedule

DayHighlights
Monday Blue Lock S2 • A Sign of Affection S2 • Medalist
Tuesday Bleach: TYBW Final • Oshi no Ko S2 • Elden Ring
Wednesday Sakamoto Days • To Your Eternity S3 • Insomniacs S2
Thursday Kaiju No. 8 S2 • Spy × Family S3 • Delico's Nursery
Friday Dandadan • My Love Story S2 • Haikyuu!! Final Movie
Saturday Wind Breaker S2 • The Dangers in My Heart S3 • Ao Ashi S2
Sunday Kaguya-sama OVA • Various New Debuts • Continuing Series

Schedule subject to change. International streaming may vary by region and platform. Times are JST.

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll

Primary home for most simulcasts including Bleach, Blue Lock, and Spy × Family. Extensive library with same-day English subs.

Netflix

Exclusive streaming for Elden Ring, Kaiju No. 8 S2, and various originals. Some batch releases expected.

HIDIVE

Niche picks including Oshi no Ko S2 and select romance titles. Good for alternative genre offerings.

Season Strategy

Spring 2025 delivers exceptional quality - prioritize based on your preferences. Action fans have Bleach's finale and Sakamoto Days, while sports enthusiasts get Blue Lock S2. Don't overlook newcomers like Dandadan and Elden Ring.

Pro tip: Create separate watchlists for "day-one viewing" and "weekend binge" categories to manage the season's impressive density.

Must Watch - Don't miss these Highly Recommended - Quality viewing Niche Appeal - Genre-specific gems Skip/Wait - Lower priority
Join the conversation: Which Spring 2025 anime are you most excited about? Share your watchlist in the comments and compare with fellow fans!

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