Top 10 Spring 2025 Anime You Need to Watch

As we bid farewell to the Winter 2025 anime series that have concluded, it’s now exciting to peek forward to the bustling Spring 2025 anime season ahead! Known for its strong lineup, the Spring season consistently delivers some of the most anticipated anime releases in a given year. This trend is particularly noticeable in 2025 as several highly-anticipated series are finally premiering after fans have eagerly waited for them. These long-awaited shows have been in development for quite some time, and their arrival is imminent, making it challenging to contain our enthusiasm.

As we anticipate the upcoming Spring 2025 anime season, a fresh wave of entertainment awaits! Familiar faces return in series such as Fire Force and Black Butler, with additional episodes on the horizon. In addition, spinoffs from established franchises like My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuuX are set to debut. Fresh originals and adaptations like Devil May Cry, Lazarus, and Moonrise also grace our screens, with an assortment of intriguing newcomers yet to be revealed!

The Beginning After the End

Release Date: April 2nd (Crunchyroll)

Following the triumph of “Solo Leveling” and other anime adaptations from popular webcomics, it’s become common for each new season to feature a significant new webcomic making its anime debut. One worth noting this time is “The Beginning After the End,” which offers a fresh perspective compared to other similar titles. Originally created with the North American market in mind, this series presents an intriguing twist on the Isekai genre by depicting a king who is reincarnated after his demise.

With decades of experience governing a realm, he now applies that wisdom to adapt to a mystical universe in an upcoming anime series. If it manages to successfully translate its enchanting elements onto the screen, it could prove to be one of the most significant anime premieres of the year.

Devil May Cry

Release Date: April 3rd (Netflix)

Talking about kings, there’s a lot to look forward to regarding the upcoming “Devil May Cry” anime on Netflix. Despite some previous attempts at anime adaptations within the franchise, this latest one seems promising due to its creative team. Adi Shankar, who has proven success in adapting “Castlevania” and “Far Cry” into animation, is overseeing the project. Additionally, Studio Mir, known for their work on “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “My Adventures with Superman,” will be handling the animation production.

Combining a 2000s rock atmosphere that permeates every on-screen action so far, with Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante’s voice, this series appears to be an outstanding choice for Spring viewing. All we need now is for it to successfully conclude its run.

Fire Force Season 3

Release Date: April 4th (Crunchyroll, Hulu, & Netflix in Select Regions)

Among the popular series making a comeback with new episodes, Fire Force is gearing up to launch its third and concluding season. Since the original manga concluded previously, it’s now the turn of the anime to wrap things up by delivering an action-packed finale of its own.

Ever since the finale of Season 2, fans have been impatiently waiting for more updates about Shinra and Fire Force Company 8’s mission to prevent the world from being consumed by flames. If you haven’t started watching this gripping series yet, now is the perfect time to catch up!

Lazarus

Release Date: April 5th (Adult Swim, Max)

Whenever Shinichiro Watanabe takes charge of a fresh anime project, it’s essential to settle down and focus carefully. This renowned director has significantly contributed to the creation of some of the most iconic anime series ever made, including “Cowboy Bebop,” “Samurai Champloo,” “Carole & Tuesday,” among others. Therefore, when news broke that Watanabe was collaborating on a new original series with Adult Swim, fans quickly took notice of “Lazarus.” After years in development, it’s now time to discover the story behind this upcoming anime.

The story unfolds in a future where a groundbreaking drug is discovered to harbor a lethal secret, causing an imminent threat to humanity. A diverse group of agents from various nations join forces to counteract this crisis. The production team behind it is exceptional, with Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick series, contributing significantly to its action sequences. If successful, this series could be a strong contender for anime of the year.

Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc-

Release Date: April 5th (Crunchyroll)

Black Butler is gearing up for its next big appearance too! The anime made a shocking comeback last year, launching Season 4 of the TV series after a decade since the conclusion of the third season. And it looks like we’re in for more with another season following another story arc set to premiere this year.

In Yana Toboso’s original manga series, the Emerald Witch Arc was the eighth story arc and offers some significant advancements compared to the Public School Arc of the previous year. Fingers crossed, this implies that it will result in a more smoothly unfolding season for us this Spring.

Witch Watch

Release Date: April 6th (Netflix, Crunchyroll)

The upcoming anime “Witch Watch” is set to be one of the most enjoyable shows this Spring season in Shonen Jump’s annual lineup. Kenta Shinohara’s original manga series is perfect for readers who appreciate a break from the intense sagas found in other series, offering a fun and engaging week-to-week adventure that you won’t want to miss. With likeable characters and an easygoing atmosphere, “Witch Watch” promises to be a show you’ll look forward to unwinding with each week, so be sure to make time for it when it airs.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

Release Date: April 7th (Crunchyroll)

The popular anime “My Hero Academia” will be back with its final season later this year, but if you’re eager for more action before then, consider checking out the prequel series titled “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes“. This spin-off is set five years prior to when Izuku Midoriya and his fellow Class 1-A students start their school lives. At this point in time, the hero world of Japan is still under construction, which means that heroes aren’t as prevalent as they are in the main series. Instead, a group of three vigilantes step up to safeguard their small town, and the storyline progressively expands from there.

This series is perfect for both newcomers to “My Hero Academia” and seasoned fans alike. It offers valuable insights that complement the main storyline, including a complete flashback arc for a significant character who was previously just hinted at. If you’ve got even a modest curiosity about “My Hero Academia”, this series is definitely worth watching.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuuX

Release Date: April 8th (Prime Video)

Title “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuuX” marks a fresh chapter in the enduring saga of this franchise, taking an unconventional route to reach its current state. In collaboration with Sunrise and Studio Khara (the studio renowned for the “Neon Genesis Evangelion” series), Hideaki Anno, the mastermind behind “Evangelion,” played a part in writing the script. The series initially premiered in cinemas earlier this year, offering a sneak peek at its upcoming episodes. Now, finally, the complete series will be available this Spring.

Excitedly diving into another lead character’s journey, much like the captivating female protagonist in “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury,” I can’t wait to explore what GQuuuuuuuX has in store for us! As a die-hard Gundam fan, I mark my calendar for every new series, and this one is no exception. Keep your eyes peeled, fellow enthusiasts, because when it drops, you won’t want to miss out on this fresh take on the mecha action franchise!

Moonrise

Release Date: April 10th (Netflix)

The upcoming anime series titled “Moonrise” is impressively shaping up with each sneak peek, and here’s why: Directed by Masashi Koizuka for Wit Studio (the same studio working on the reboot of One Piece) and written by Tow Ubukata, this science fiction series boasts character designs from Hiromu Arakawa, creator of Fullmetal Alchemist. The collective talent behind it all makes a compelling case for its quality.

In a coming era where Earth exiles criminals to the Moon for planetary cleanup, a fellow named Jack unwillingly becomes entangled in a colossal conflict between Earth and the Moon, as his parents are slain by the Moon’s rebellious forces. Brace yourself for an action-packed, suspenseful tale; it’s set to hit shelves this Spring!

Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Season 2

Release Date: April 13th (Disney+, Hulu in the United States)

For the first time last year, “Go! Go! Loser Ranger” burst onto the scene, creating quite a stir among Power Rangers enthusiasts due to its unique, gritty interpretation of the Tokusatsu genre. Created by the same mind behind “The Quintessential Quintuplets”, this series envisions a world where a Super Sentai team swiftly vanquished their primary adversary, only to maintain a deception for a decade that the enemy was still a threat. Their goal was to solidify their position at the pinnacle of the food chain. Eventually, one of the enemy’s foot soldiers decides to take matters into his own hands and bring down the entire team.

Initially, the first season seemed to require a bit of patience to fully grasp its essence, with several episodes set in a seemingly monotonous setting. However, as the season drew to a close, things took an unexpected turn and became quite thrilling. Some significant deaths occurred, and the established order underwent substantial changes, signaling that the upcoming Spring episodes will undoubtedly intensify the drama.

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