2025 was a fantastic year for anime, particularly when it came to anime movies. Several new hits were released, with *Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1* standing out as the biggest success – it broke long-standing box office records! The film’s popularity will likely encourage more anime series to be adapted into movies in the future. However, *Infinity Castle* wasn’t the only anime movie that captivated audiences this year.
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train
Main Villains: Enmu, Akaza
For five years, *Demon Slayer: Mugen Train* held the title of the highest-grossing anime film ever. Released in 2020, it was a huge success in theaters, but its record was eventually surpassed by another film in the *Demon Slayer* series.
The Mugen Train movie was a huge hit, largely thanks to its memorable villains, Enmu and Akaza. It significantly boosted the popularity of *Demon Slayer* around the world and set a new standard for anime films. Demon Slayer truly stands out when it comes to anime movies.
One Piece: Film Red
Main Villain: Uta
One Piece Film Red is the most successful film in the entire One Piece series. Released in 2022, it achieved massive box office success, becoming the first One Piece movie to reach the top 10 highest-grossing films – it even briefly climbed into the top 5 before being overtaken by newer releases.
Because this story isn’t part of the official canon, the movie’s success is even more remarkable. Shanks and Uta were key characters and played a huge role in making it as memorable as it is.
One Piece: Stampede
Main Villain: Bullet
While *One Piece* has released several movies, *One Piece: Stampede* is particularly popular with fans. It was released just before the more recent hit, *Film Red*, and continues to be one of the franchise’s biggest successes.
The film brings back a lot of beloved characters, which fans were thrilled to see. It also introduces Bullet, a remarkably powerful villain. Similar to the success of Film Red, this movie’s popularity in Japan and its status as a non-canon story demonstrate just how impactful the One Piece franchise is.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Main Villain: Geto Suguru
The anime series *Jujutsu Kaisen* has become incredibly popular, and its movies have also been a hit with audiences. *Jujutsu Kaisen 0* is the first film in the series that isn’t just a collection of previous episodes, and it’s proven to be very successful.
The movie *JJK 0* is based on a story that takes place before the main *Jujutsu Kaisen* series, and it was incredibly popular. Fans were excited to see Geto Suguru as the villain and meet Yuta, a new central character.
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc
Main Villain: Reze
One of the year’s most popular anime movies is undoubtedly *Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc*. Released recently in both Japan and around the world, the film is a big-screen version of the ‘Bomb Girl’ story from the original manga, and fans are loving it.
This movie is not only the top-rated anime film of the year, but it also ranks as the second-highest-rated anime movie ever made. Whether you’re already a Chainsaw Man enthusiast or new to the series, this is a film you won’t want to miss.
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Main Villain: Broly
When *Dragon Ball Super: Broly* was released in 2019, it quickly became incredibly popular. Many fans believe it’s the best *Dragon Ball* movie ever made, and some even consider it one of the greatest anime films of all time.
I was really blown away by this movie! The story itself is fantastic, but what *really* grabbed me was the direction and animation – Toei Animation clearly gave their animators a lot of freedom to be creative. It’s packed with fast-paced, exciting action, and features a fusion that fans have been wanting to see for ages.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 – Akaza’s Return
Main Villains: Akaza, Doma, Kaigaku
Anime fans won’t want to miss Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 – Akaza’s Return, which is still playing in theaters. While success was expected, the film surprisingly became the number one movie in Japan. This movie is the first part of an exciting three-part series, focusing on the story of Akaza and offering a new perspective on his character.
The latest *Demon Slayer* content, *Infinity Castle*, is now playing in cinemas. If you can’t wait for the theatrical release, the story is also available in manga form on Manga Plus. The anime currently has four completed seasons, all of which you can stream on Crunchyroll. Future storylines will be released as movies, so fans will need to see them in theaters when they become available in their region.
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