Many anime fans are looking forward to the spring anime season of 2025, because many intriguing announcements of new products have been made for this period and continuations of a number of popular series have been promised. Of course, the main news was the screen adaptation of the visual novel from the living legend of the Key industry, the opening of which is already online, and the return of the brilliant director Shinichiro Watanabe with a completely original project. An important event is also the release of the fifth season of "Black Butler", the release of the first half of the finale of "Fire Brigade of Flames" and the adaptation of the work of a classic modern Japanese detective.
This article contains a list of the twenty most intriguing and promising anime of the spring season of 2025, which are definitely worth paying attention to, according to the editors of the wotpack website. Our top does not include all the titles of the spring and is based on our subjective opinion, so be sure to write in the comments which projects you personally are waiting for and why.
Best anime premieres in spring 2025
Among the new releases of the coming spring, there are many interesting announcements. Two classic works will be adapted into anime format: a detective story by a well-known Japanese author and a Canadian writer whose novels have become classics of world literature. The premiere of a sci-fi detective, a touching story about travel, and a highly anticipated rom-com have also been announced.
Pockets of Summer
- Release date: April 7, 2025
- Genres: everyday life, romance, drama, supernatural
- Studio: feel
- Director: Tomoki Kobayashi
Hairi Takahara arrives on the secluded island of Torishirajima to sort out the inheritance left to him by his late grandmother, a local resident. Upon arrival, he meets four young girls, each with their own secret and goal. The emotional Ao Sorakado is interested in the island's legends, the refined lady Kamome Kushima is trying to find a pirate ship, the sweet Tsumugi Wenders wants to understand herself, and Shiroha Naruse, whom the protagonist met at the pool, does not her summer vacation.
Summer Pockets is a long-awaited adaptation of one of the most recent novels from Key, a legendary company that has given anime and visual fans many masterpieces in the genres of romance, mysticism and drama. The project was announced back in 2022, after which there was a long lull, until finally in 2024 feel presented the trailer, posters and opening to the public and revealed that 20+ episodes were planned without a break in the show. After this announcement, the Japanese audience noted the peculiar symbolism in the fact that the second half of the series, where the main route, full of emotional and dramatic events, is being screened, will be broadcast in the summer season, and this will certainly create a special atmosphere.
It's a journey
- Release date: April 7, 2025
- Genres: Seinen, Adventure, Slice of Life
- Studio: Makaria
- Director: Masaharu Watanabe
Chika Suzugamori, a college student, is a former Manga Rookie Award winner who has hit a rough patch in her career. Publishers have rejected all of her manga ideas, and it seems like she's lost her chance in the industry and her aspirations are over, when she makes an unexpected decision: to travel around Japan, with her social media followers choosing her destination. The whim quickly turns into a hobby and begins to bring Chika real pleasure.
Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey promises to be a pleasant and relaxed series about traveling around Japan with a fascinating display of its prefectures and their attractions. The original source of the title is almost unknown in Russia, and there are currently only two volumes in Russian, so the anime will certainly raise interest in this manga, and the Russian translation will be released more briskly. In any case, fans of everyday life with a cute main character should definitely pay attention to this announcement.
Your form
- Release date: April 2, 2025
- Genres: detective, fantasy
- Studio: Geno Studio
- Director: Takaharu Ozaki
In an alternate 2023, investigations are conducted using a "smart thread" technology called "Your Form." This invention records every sight, sound, and emotion of its and was originally used for medical purposes during a viral outbreak, after which it became a common occurrence in people's daily lives. Investigator Etika Hieda has perfected the use of "Your Form" and for a long time could not find a partner who could handle her level without harming her own health. At one point, her superiors assign her an android, Harold Loucraft, a daring guy who can match her skills and provide the help they need in their difficult work.
Your Forma has an interesting concept and great potential, promising viewers a detective series in a high-tech future setting with elements of cyberpunk. Such stories are not released very often in the modern industry, and the idea itself has attracted the attention of the community. Also, in connection with the imminent premiere, the translation of the original novel into Russian has been revived, which allows you to get acquainted with the beginning of the plot and build certain expectations.
Lazarus
- Release date: April 5, 2025
- Genres: fantasy
- Studio: MAPPA
- Director: Shinichiro Watanabe
Nobel Prize-winning neurologist Dr. Skinner invented a miracle drug called "Khapuna", capable of curing a person of any ailment, which immediately spread throughout the Earth and became widely used. After the publication of his miracle drug, Skinner mysteriously disappears and emerges from the shadows three years later, horrifying humanity with the shocking truth. "Khapuna" turns out to be not salvation, but destruction, and everyone who took this drug will die within three years. To prevent a catastrophe, the governments of different countries assemble a task force of five people, whose goal is to create a vaccine and find the evil scientist, and this task must be completed as soon as possible.
The director, scriptwriter and author of the title idea is an iconic figure, Shinichiro Watanabe, the man who created such cult projects for both the anime industry and the entire world cinema as Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo. The creator has already established himself as a talent capable of working in a variety of genres and consistently producing good series. Lazarus has every chance of becoming, if not a cult, then at least a notable anime that may well enter the golden fund of Japanese animation and leave its mark on history.
Mononoke Magazine by Chuzenji
- Release date: April 7, 2025
- Genres: shonen, supernatural, thriller, historical, psychological, school.
- Studio: 100studio
- Director: Chihiro Kumano
The story takes place in post-war Tokyo in 1948 and serves as a prequel to Akihiko Chuzenji, the protagonist of Natsuhiko Kyogoku's classic Japanese detective fiction series. The focus of the supernatural and mysterious cases is second-year high school student Kanna Kusakabe, who, in her search for answers and clues, invariably turns to her school teacher Chuzenji, a sullen man gifted with incredible deductive powers, for help.
Natsuhiko Kyogoku is one of the most famous authors of modern Japan, and his novels about the owner of a used bookstore Akihiko, who has remarkable detective skills, are already classics of Japanese literature. Chuuzenji-sensei Mononoke Kougiroku expands this book universe in a unique way and reveals the backstory of its main character in more depth. The first novel, Summer of Ubume's Evil Spirits, has already been officially published in Russian, and another book, Box of Evil Spirits, was fully adapted into anime format in the 2000s. Fans of the detective genre should definitely pay attention to this announcement, because there is every chance to make a pleasant discovery for yourself and immerse yourself in a universe unique in its atmosphere and characters.
An Ordinary Romance in Kowloon
- Release date: April 5, 2025
- Genres: Seinen, Romance, Fantasy
- Studio: Arvo Animation
- Director: Yoshiaki Iwasaki
The people of Kowloon do not like innovations, its streets are lined with old houses, all new establishments usually close quickly. The "Original Land" project is at the forefront for most of humanity, which leads to serious contradictions between different groups of people. And against the backdrop of the struggle between the old and the new, a touching love story unfolds between two office clerks: Reiko Kujirai, who does not reject innovations, and Hajime Kudo, who does not tolerate change.
Even from the poster, you can notice the old-school drawing style, somewhat reminiscent of TV series from the 80s or 90s of the last century. Readers of the original comic especially highly appreciated the image of the main character, both in of chardiz and in character and actions. At the same time, many of them noted the inexpressive and rather weak plot and at the same time pleasant and addictive atmosphere. Experts often recommend getting acquainted with this title solely for the sake of the protagonist and atmospheric setting, which compensate for all the shortcomings and give unforgettable impressions.
Anne Shirley
- Release date: April 5, 2025
- Genres: drama, historical
- Studio: The Answer Studio
- Director: Hiroshi Kawamata
Elderly brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt a boy to help them work on the farm, but by mistake, an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, ends up in their house. Anne has a rich imagination, a cheerful disposition, and a unique view of the world around her. The daily life of this unusual girl is always filled with bright events and emotions that directly affect both herself and her surroundings.
This series adapts the work of Canadian writer Lucy Maud Montgomery, whose works have become classics of world literature. Previously, "Anne of Green Gables" was transferred to anime format in 1979 by The Answer Studio, and now, more than forty years later, the story will return to the small screen with updated graphics and music and will certainly give pleasant nostalgia and bright emotions to both fans of the original and new viewers.
Can friendship exist between a man and a woman? (No, it doesn't!)
- Release date: April 4, 2025
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, School
- Studio: JCStaff
- Director: Yohei Suzuki
Himari Inuzuka and Yu Natsume have been friends since childhood, and swore an eternal friendship many years ago. Years ed, and the two entered high school, entering their second year together and becoming the only of the gardening club. Himari herself did not notice how feelings for Yu blossomed in her heart, but Yu suddenly reunited with his first love. Now Inuzuka is part of a love triangle, and it will be difficult for her to shake off the "best friend" label and make Natsume see her as a girl.
Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!) is one of the most anticipated releases of the season, and the first volume of the light novel by Nana Nanana, on which the series is being filmed, is already available online in Russian. Many connoisseurs of the original source speak of it as a good romantic comedy with attractive characters, funny jokes, touching situations and skillful use of genre clichés.
Until the witch dies
- Release date: April 1, 2025
- Genres: adventure, drama, fantasy
- Studio: EMT Squared
- Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa
Meg Rasberry is trained by a witch and one not so wonderful day learns that she is destined to die in a year because of a curse. The only thing that can save the girl from imminent death and extend her lifespan is the seed of life, for the creation of which it is necessary to collect a thousand tears of joy. In an attempt to get them, Meg meets a variety of people, communicates with them, learns their sorrows and joys and better understands the purpose of witches and herself.
Aru Majo ga Shinu Made is a short but incredibly soulful light novel, filled with light sadness and raising quite important topics. The story is simple, but at the same time it breaks through emotions and makes you look at many everyday things in a new way. EMT Squared and director Atsushi Nigorikawa, who have experience in a wide variety of genres, are responsible for the production. The portfolio of both the studio and the creator includes both very good projects and just ing ones, so it will be doubly interesting to evaluate the final result.
Chronicles of humans and demons
- Release Date: March 31 2025
- Genres: action, fantasy, historical
- Studio: Yokohama Animation Laboratory
- Director: Kazuya Aiura
During the Edo period, Jinta, a young man who guards the maiden of the Itsukihime shrine in the village of Kadono, faithfully fulfills his duty, but an encounter with a mysterious demon divides his life into "before" and "after". They tell the guard a secret of the distant future, after which they begin to wander through time and space, from era to era, and throughout the long history, Jinta carries a heart-wrenching question for him: what does it mean to wield a sword?
The film adaptation of Kijin Gentoushou was announced back in 2021, but then there was a long lull of two years, and then endless postponements of the premiere due to production and other problems. The release is eagerly awaited by many anime fans, and their expectations are incredibly high, so Yokohama Animation Laboratory will have to try very hard not to disappoint the audience. The trailers that have already been presented show the highest level of graphics and rather painstaking work on the soundtrack, and there is a chance that viewers will be treated to a genuine masterpiece.
There is a separate article on our website that contains all the relevant information on the first season of the anime Chronicles of Humans and Demons.
New seasons of already released anime
A number of sequels to anime from previous years have already been announced, including the finales of several series at once, an OVA addition to the popular comedy isekai, a spin-off of MGA, and much more.
Killing slimes for three hundred years, without noticing it, I reached the maximum level season 2
- Release date: April 5, 2025
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Isekai
- Studio: Teddy
- Director: Kunihisa Sugishima
Azusa Aizawa was an ordinary office worker and gave her all in her work, but eventually died suddenly from overwork. After her death, she gets a chance to start all over again, but now in an alternative world and in the body of a seventeen-year-old immortal witch living in a small house in the mountains. In her new life, her only source of income is killing slimes, which she has been doing for three hundred years. This long-term occupation raises the girl's level to the maximum, after which a variety of personalities begin to appear on her doorstep, wanting to get the title of the strongest by defeating Azusa.
The community has left mostly warm reviews about the first season that has already been released. Particular praise was given to the female characters, many cute moments and the relaxing atmosphere of the title. Many called this anime the cutest of all the fantasy series released to date and greeted the announcement of the second part with joy. This time, Kunihisa Sugishima is in the director's chair, not Nobukage Kimura, and the studio has also changed, which is likely to change the graphics and the general approach to the adaptation, which makes fans worry and build all sorts of theories.
More information on the second season of the anime Killing slugs for three hundred years, without noticing it, I reached the maximum level.
Firefighter's Flame Brigade: Chapter Three
- Release date: April 4, 2025
- Genres: shonen, action, fantasy, sci-fi
- Studio: David Production
- Director: Tatsuma Minamikawa
In the world of the title, a Great Disaster occurred, as a result of which most of the world perished in a fire, and the last stronghold of survivors was the Tokyo Empire. However, people could still die from spontaneous combustion and after death turn into dangerous infernals. The reasons for this phenomenon remained a mystery, and special fire brigades were organized to combat its consequences. Shinra Kusakabe was accused of the death of his relatives in the past and received a sad "fame", but he still managed to get into the Eighth Flame Squad and subsequently get on the trail of a mysterious cult, which, apparently, seeks to repeat that fiery hell.
The third part of the anime will be the final one and will be divided into two chapters, the last one will be released in 2026. The ending of the manga received mixed reviews from fans, but most were still more satisfied with it than not. Fire Force was created by the well-known Atsushi Okubo, the author of the legendary "Soul Eater", from whom the Fire Brigade of Firefighters took many features and elements. The end of this shonen epic in anime format is near, and let's hope that David Production will cope with this task with a bang.
There is a separate article on our website dedicated to the third season of the anime Fire Brigade.
Windbreaker Season 2
- Release date: April 3, 2025
- Genres: action, school
- Studio: CloverWorks
- Director: Toshifumi Akai
Haruka Sakura has been bullied and insulted all his life because of his unusual appearance, and has lost faith in people. This attitude led him to enroll in Furin Academy, where students are said to solve all problems solely through violence. Initially seeking to reach the top of the school hierarchy through brute force, Sakura is surprised to learn that the rumors were false, and that the students of this institution actually help and protect the townspeople. Thus, Haruka finds real friends for the first time and gets a chance to prove that he is not such a bad person as others always considered him.
Wind Breaker has shot straight into the top anime charts thanks in large part to its charismatic characters, well-done action, and heartfelt storytelling. Future episodes promise the full appearance of characters such as Shizuka Narita, Shuhei Suzuri, Shingo Natori, and Tasuku Tsubakino, as well as more detailed development and further personal development of the characters already introduced.
Read the information to all characters of the anime and manga Windbreaker.
Battle Squad "Full Failure" Season 2
- Release date: April 13, 2025
- Genres: shonen, action, fantasy, sci-fi
- Studio: Yostar Pictures
- Director: Keiichi Sato
Thirteen years before the main events, a ship with alien invaders arrived on Earth, wanting to enslave humanity. Brave heroes, the Dragon Keepers, stood up to protect people, and in a year they dealt with the entire top of the enemy, leaving alive only the weak and, to their misfortune, practically immortal pawn-combatants, and won an unconditional victory.
Live broadcasts of the battles brought in good money, so the organizers and defenders-rangers hid the real state of affairs from the public and turned the beating of the combatants into a real show and supposedly battles for the defense of the Earth. However, among the combatants there was a brave man, Dee, who was ready to change the state of affairs and for this purpose infiltrated the ranks of the enemy.
Sentai Daishikkaku is a new manga series by Negi Haruba, the author of the famous harem series "Five Brides". The creator completely changed the genre and presented the public with an excellent comedy shonen with funny characters and good battle scenes. The end of the first season radically changed the balance of power in the anime world, revealed D's past better and gave a powerful introduction to future episodes. The continuation promises to be full of dynamic and spectacular scenes and interesting plot twists.
Black Butler: Green Witch
- Release date: April 5, 2025
- Genres: Shounen, Action, Detective, Supernatural, Historical
- Studio: CloverWorks
- Director: Kenjiro Okada
In the new season, the "queen's watchdog" Ciel Phantomhive and his loyal butler Sebastian Michaelis will travel to the south of to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. After visiting the mysterious Werewolf Forest, local residents fell ill with a certain illness, which caused their faces to swell and their skin to melt, which led to death. During the investigation, the protagonists will find the village of Wolf's Gulch, full of mysteries, and perhaps it is there that the answers to all the questions are found.
The Kuroshitsuji manga has been popular for over fifteen years, and its adaptation is slowly moving towards its conclusion. The Green Witch arc has been praised by many readers of the original source material, and fans are eagerly awaiting the premiere of its adaptation. CloverWorks, who replaced A-1 Pictures, is responsible for the production, and now this studio is burdened with high expectations from the fan base, so the director and his team will have to try very hard.
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Bye Bye Earth Season 2
- Release date: April 4, 2025
- Genres: action, adventure, fantasy
- Studio: LIDENFILMS
- Director: Yasuto Nishikata
The main character of the story, Belle LaBlach, was born an ordinary human in a world where anthropomorphic animals live. Because of this, the girl was lonely and rejected by society. On the advice of her mentor, Sian, Belle decides to take the test to become a Nomad, and then go on a journey around the world to find others like her and find a place to call home.
Given the volume of the original light novel, the second season should complete the plot and adapt the emotional ending of the novel. The first season has proven itself as a high-quality fantasy with an interesting and well-developed setting, and its final episodes completely turned upside down both the community's opinion of this project and the fates of the title's heroes, introducing dark colors and difficult personal choices into the narrative.
On our website you can read up-to-date information on the second season of the anime Bye-bye Earth.
Little Citizen Season 2
- Release date: April 5, 2025
- Genres: school, detective
- Studio: unknown yet
- Director: not yet revealed
Jogoro Kobato and Yuki Osanai are different from ordinary schoolchildren, but in high school they decide to lead an ordinary school life and not stand out, which, however, they never manage to do. Jogoro has exceptional deductive abilities and is constantly drawn into some kind of investigation, and Yuki, under the mask of a sweet lover, hides a complex personality, capable of very cruel and ambiguous actions.
The last episodes of the first part of the anime radically changed the viewer's perception of Osanai, and the events that happened to the heroes radically changed their relationship. The sequel promises a powerful development of the protagonists' relationship and their romantic interests. Also, readers of the light novel assure that viewers will see a number of tense events both in the personal lives of the heroes and in of investigations, the results of which will be very unexpected in every sense.
My Hero Academia: Outlaws
- Release date: April 7, 2025
- Genres: Shounen, Action, Superpower
- Studio: Bones Film
- Director: Kenichi Suzuki
A spin-off of the original series, set five years before the main events. The main character, Koichi Haimawari, has the Quirk "Slip" and spends his free time helping people by cleaning up trash and returning lost items. One day, he and internet idol Kazuho Haneyama are attacked by thugs, but are saved by illegal hero Oguro Iwao, nicknamed Knuckles, who recruits the boys to his team of avengers who fight villains without having a hero license.
Readers of the original manga note a number of positive aspects of this title, which sometimes sur the main series by a head. Fans promise a more detailed disclosure of the world structure and a number of lore moments, as well as more details about the past of teachers and other central characters of MGA. Many also call Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals a more mature and dark story, with a good ending that breaks through a sea of emotions.
You can find full information on the website about all the characters of the anime My Hero Academia.
This Wonderful World! 3 OVA
- Release date: April 25, 2025
- Genres: adventure, comedy, fantasy, isekai, parody
- Studio: unknown yet
- Director: not disclosed at this time
Additional episodes of the third season of the humorous isekai, which has gathered an impressive fan base. Previous episodes of the anime adapted the sixth and seventh books of the original light novel by Natsume Akatsuki, which first introduced Princess Iris, who gained the favor and sympathy of the public, as well as a number of hilarious events with sometimes very unexpected results, and many different locations.
KonoSuba is one of the highest rated, most famous and successful isekai of all time, and given the size of the source novel, audiences are clearly in for more than one season of this good parody comedy. In addition to the four protagonists, the trailers also show Luna, Wiz and Yunyun, and the episode synopses promise the heroes confronting a typhoon and a strange story about Kazuma that will happen to him in the winter.
The Incomprehensible Aharen Season 2
- Release date: April 7, 2025
- Genres: Shounen, Comedy, Romance, School
- Studio: Felix Film
- Director: Tomoe Makino and Yasutaka Yamamoto
Sweet little Reina Aharen is completely unable to keep her distance and soon after meeting someone new, she acts as if they have been friends for years, which often alienates those around her. Due to an accidentally dropped eraser, she becomes close to her classmate Raido Matsuboshi, a big, sullen guy who unexpectedly accepts all her eccentricities and offers a helping hand in learning to set boundaries.
The romantic comedy Aharen-san wa Hakarenai has won the love of viewers and was quickly extended for another season. The title was loved by the audience due to the pleasant and healthy relationships between the main characters, good humor and an incredibly kawaii protagonist, whose cuteness will touch even the most callous heart. The original comic by Asato Mizu has already been completed, but it is impossible to say for sure whether the touching ending of the story will be filmed this season or not. In any case, fans of good romcoms should pay attention to this release, because there is a big chance to discover a new favorite anime that will give a sea of positive emotions.
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