Disney+ Locks Down Major Anime Exclusives for 2025

Disney+ Locks Down Major Anime Exclusives for 2025

As a seasoned anime enthusiast with decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that Disney+ has been making some seriously impressive moves when it comes to their anime offerings. With titles like Summer Time Rendering and Go! Go! Loser Ranger! already under their belt, they’ve proven themselves more than capable of delivering high-quality content to the masses.


Over time, Disney+ has been developing itself as a prime spot for watching anime online. Although some complaints have been directed at their service, this hasn’t deterred them from securing licenses and debuting some of the top seasonal anime in recent years. This trend appears to be carrying over into 2025, as Disney+ revealed they’ve obtained the streaming rights for several eagerly awaited series, along with a few unexpected treats for long-time anime enthusiasts.

Disney’s collection of anime shows has significantly expanded and is now highly commendable as the streaming platform delves deeper into this medium. Among the top-notch series they’ve unveiled are:

Disney+ Locks Down Major Anime Exclusives for 2025

Disney+ Is Bringing Some of the Biggest Anime Adaptations Of 2025 To the West

As per the official account of X (previously known as Twitter), associated with the anime adaptation of the manga “Wandance” by Coffee, it has been announced that the anime will premiere exclusively on Disney+. The production of this anime is being handled by Madhouse and Cyclone Graphics for the series. The narrative revolves around Kaboku Kotani, a high school student who prefers to maintain a low profile and stick with his usual circle of friends, given his struggle with stuttering. However, in an unexpected turn, Kaboku encounters a mysterious young girl at school named Hikari Wanda, a dancer who challenges his perspectives on self-expression and liberty.

To have another chance with Wanda and immerse himself in dance, Kabouku enrolls in his school’s dance club. Through this move, he expands his horizons and embraces performance art as a means to communicate feelings he hadn’t been able to before. Although the exact launch date of the anime remains undisclosed, it is confirmed that it will be released sometime in 2025.

Disney+ Locks Down Major Anime Exclusives for 2025

Disney+ Picks up Figure Skating Series Medalist From Kodansha

Beginning January 4, 2025, it has been confirmed that Disney+ will air the sports manga “The Medalist,” based on the work of Tsurumaikada. This manga revolves around ice skating and follows an 11-year-old girl named Inori Yuitsuka who aspires to be a globally recognized figure skater. Due to her mother’s apprehensions after her sister’s struggles in the same sport, Inori practices secretly.

Despite initial circumstances, Inori eventually encounters a skilled figure skater named Tsukasa Akeuraji who consents to guide and train her with the goal of earning an Olympic gold medal. This anime will be developed by ENGI, known for their work on shows like “Uzaki-Chan Wants To Hang Out!” and “The Detective Is Already Dead”. For sports anime enthusiasts, particularly those who appreciate unique angles, “Medalist” is the ideal coming-of-age tale to engage with.

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2024-11-28 03:41