Winter 2025 Anime Season Preview

With the start of 2025, the anime season brings an exciting mix of long-awaited sequels, new adaptations, and original series. Here is a detailed overview of the upcoming offerings, including release dates, episode counts, and genres.

Returning Favorites

[]Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow

- Release Date: January 4, 2025

- Episodes: 12

- Genre: Action, Fantasy

Sung Jin-Woo returns stronger than ever, facing new challenges in a world full of hunters battling dangerous monsters from alternate dimensions.

[]Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Season 2 (The Apothecary Diaries)

- Release Date: January 10, 2025

- Episodes: Two cours

- Genre: Drama

Mao Mao continues to use her knowledge and medical skills to solve mysteries in the imperial court and uncover more about her own past.

[]Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE

- Release Date: January 9, 2025

- Episodes: 12 (Split Cour)

- Genre: Sci-Fi

Senku's final challenge: constructing a rocket for a manned moon mission to uncover the secrets behind Earth's petrification.

[]Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun 2 (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun)

- Release Date: January 12, 2025

- Episodes: 12

- Genre: Supernatural

Hanako-kun and Yashiro Nene continue to explore the mysteries of Kamome Academy, delving deeper into the Seven Wonders.

New Highlights

[]Übel Blatt

- Release Date: January 10, 2025

- Episodes: ?

- Genre: Fantasy, Thriller

Köinzell, a betrayed hero, embarks on a dark quest for revenge in a gripping tale of loyalty, betrayal, and retribution.

[]Medalist

- Release Date: January 4, 2025

- Episodes: 13

- Genre: Sports

A touching story about a young girl's journey to becoming a figure skating champion under the guidance of her determined coach.

[]Sakamoto Days

- Release Date: January 11, 2025

- Episodes: Two cours

- Genre: Action, Thriller

A former hitman who dedicates himself to family life is pulled back into the underworld—packed with action and humor.

Hidden Gems and Original Series

[]ZENSHU

- Release Date: January 5, 2025

- Episodes: ?

- Genre: Fantasy

A young animator is transported into the world of her favorite anime and must face new challenges.

[]Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte (Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective)

- Release Date: January 1, 2025

- Episodes: 12

- Genre: Mystery, Drama

Dr. Ameku solves rare medical mysteries in a thrilling blend of medicine and detective stories.

[]Honey Lemon Soda

- Release Date: January 9, 2025

- Episodes: 12

- Genre: Romance, School Life

A shy student gains confidence and finds love with the support of a lively and kind-hearted boy.

Comedies and Light Entertainment

[]Akuyaku Reijou Tensei Ojisan (From Bureaucrat to Villainess)

- Release Date: January 9, 2025

- Episodes: 12

- Genre: Fantasy, Comedy

A middle-aged office worker is reborn as a villainess in an otome game—filled with humor and unexpected twists.

[]Babanba Banban Vampire

- Release Date: January 11, 2025

- Episodes: 12

- Genre: Comedy

A 450-year-old vampire hilariously tries to control the love life of his target.

[]Class no Daikirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni Natta.

- Release Date: January 3, 2025

- Episodes: 12

- Genre: Comedy, Romance

Two classroom rivals find themselves married due to family circumstances, leading to an unconventional love story.

Genre-Specific Highlights

[]Fantasy: Farmagia, Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World, Fuguushoku “Kanteishi”.

[]Romance: Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo, Douse, Koishite Shimaunda., Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon Season 2.

[]Sci-Fi: Momentary Lily, Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions.


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