Winter 2025 Anime Lineup

As someone who has been following the anime scene for over two decades now, I can confidently say that the upcoming Winter 2025 season looks absolutely thrilling! The variety of genres and the return of some fan-favorites are truly exciting.

The world of anime always buzzes with activity. The upcoming Winter 2025 anime schedule promises an exciting start, featuring series that span a broad range of genres, topics, and audience preferences. For those who favor action, consider watching Solo Leveling Season 2: Emerging from Shadows, Sakamoto Days, Fate/strange Fake, Ishura, Ubel Blatt, and Grisaia: Phantom Trigger. For those seeking romance, give a try to My Happy Marriage Season 2, Honey Lemon Soda, Can You Keep a Secret?, and Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. Winter 2025 also offers ample comedy with the return of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 and I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class, while isekai and fantasy enthusiasts will find numerous options available as well.

Each time, the query is about where to watch these anime shows. Following its predecessors, the anime lineup for Winter 2025 has been divided among multiple streaming services. Notably, Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video have each announced exclusive titles from this season. There are also some series yet to disclose their Western streaming destinations, possibly remaining unannounced. To make things easier, let’s discuss the shows scheduled for each primary platform.

Crunchyroll Winter 2025 Anime Lineup

Solo Leveling, Dr. Stone, The Apothecary Diaries, & More

Once again, the Crunchyroll Winter 2025 anime schedule stands out as the most extensive, surpassing other platforms by a significant margin with numerous series. Further announcements may come later, but for now, it appears that Crunchyroll has already unveiled all of its planned shows.

This season, the much-anticipated continuations of “Solo Leveling” and “The Apothecary Diaries” are undeniably some of the most exciting anime series streaming on Crunchyroll. Not to be outshone, “Dr. Stone: Science Future” is also generating a lot of buzz. Additionally, new episodes of “Dragon Ball Super,” “Shangri-La Frontier,” “Re:ZERO,” and “Blue Exorcist” are still gracing our screens.

Anime Japanese Title (Or Original Title) Genre Start Date (& Link If Available)
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 2 Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo 2nd Season Comedy, Harem January 12
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte Mystery January 1
Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. Douse, Koishite Shimaunda. Drama, Romance January 10
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season Mystery, History, Drama January 10
Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Action, Sci-Fi January 9
A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! Youkai Gakkou no Sensei Hajimemashita! Comedy, Fantasy October 8
Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- Ao no Exorcist: Yosuga-hen Action, Supernatural January 2025
Blue Miburo Ao no Miburo Action October 19
Bogus Skill <<Fruitmaster>> ~About that time I became able to eat unlimited numbers of Skill Fruits (that kill you)~ Hazure Skill “Kinomi Master”: Skill no Mi (Tabetara Shinu) wo Mugen ni Taberareru You ni Natta Ken ni Tsuite Fantasy, Action January 7
Case Closed Detective Conan Mystery Link
The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Around 40 Otoko no Isekai Tsuuhan Fantasy, Isekai January 9
Dragon Ball DAIMA Dragon Ball DAIMA Adventure, Action, Fantasy October 11
Dr. Stone: Science Future Dr. Stone: Science Future Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy January 9
Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I’m Actually the Strongest Fuguushoku “Kanteishi” ga Jitsu wa Saikyou Datta Action, Fantasy, Adventure January 9
Fate/strange Fake Fate/strange Fake Action, Fantasy December 31, 2024
Farmagia Farmagia Action, Fantasy, Adventure January 10
Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Action January 1
Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi Isekai January 1
Honey Lemon Soda Honey Lemon Soda Romance January 8
I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! A-Rank Party wo Ridatsu shita Ore wa, Moto Oshiego-tachi to Meikyuu Shinbu wo Mezasu. Action, Adventure, Fantasy January 11
I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita Fantasy January 6
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Guild no Uketsukejou desu ga, Zangyou wa Iya nanode Boss wo Solo Toubatsu Shiyou to Omoimasu Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Comedy January 10
I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class Class no Daikirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni Natta. Romance, Comedy January 3
I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons Kisaki Kyouiku kara Nigetai Watashi Comedy, Romance January 5
Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata Isekai, Fantasy January 8
Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsuujinai Comedy, Romance January 6
Momentary Lily Momentary Lily Action January 2
Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She’s Saying Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hougen Sugite Tsurasugiru Comedy, Romance January 4
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga One Piece: Gyojin Tou-hen Action, Adventure November 23, 2024
Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time Izure Saikyou no Renkinjutsushi? Isekai, Fantasy January 1
Promise of Wizard Mahoutsukai no Yakusoku Fantasy, Isekai January 6
The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru Isekai, Sentai, Action January 12
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 3rd Season Isekai, Action, Fantasy, Suspense February 5 (Continuation)
Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran Action, History, Shonen October 3
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su 2nd Season Action, Fantasy, Adventure October 13
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- Ore dake Level Up na Ken Season 2: Arise from the Shadow Action, Fantasy January 2025
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun 2 Supernatural January 11
Trillion Game Trillion Game Drama October 3
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi Comedy, Harem October 1
UniteUp! -Uni:Birth- UniteUp! Uni:Birth Idol January 11
Unnamed Memory Season 2 Unnamed Memory Season 2 Fantasy, Romance January 7
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! Nihon e Youkoso Elf-san. Reverse Isekai, Slice of Life January 10
Wonderful Precure! Wonderful Precure! Magical Girl February 4
Zenshu Zenshuu Drama January 5

HIDIVE Winter 2025 Anime Lineup

From Bureaucrat to Villainess, Flower and Asura, & More

2024 saw HIDIVE focusing on anime with ecchi elements, thereby establishing a unique space in the market. The upcoming Winter 2025 collection is expected to maintain this trend, featuring series like “Beheneko”, “I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?”, “Flower and Asura”, and an isekai anime titled “From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated!”. The latter seems entertaining, while the former might turn out to be one of the year’s most surprising hits. At present, the HIDIVE Winter 2025 anime lineup is relatively modest but promising.

Anime Japanese Title (Or Original Title) Genre Start Date (& Link If Available)
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl’s Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! S-Rank Monster no “Behemoth” dakedo, Neko to Machigawarete Elf Musume no Pet toshite Kurashitemasu Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy January 4
Flower and Asura Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku Drama January 8
From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated! Akuyaku Reijou Tensei Ojisan Isekai, Comedy January 10
I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? NEET Kunoichi to Nazeka Dousei Hajimemashita Comedy, Romance January 5

Netflix Winter 2025 Anime Lineup

Sakamoto Days, My Happy Marriage, & More

Netflix has shifted its emphasis from releasing anime in bulk at once, to regularly offering a few simulcast seasonal anime. Shows like “Sakamoto Days” have the potential to be sensational if the adaptation stays true to the original’s brilliance. If executed well, this series could become something extraordinary. Similarly, “My Happy Marriage” is set for a return.

This season lacks many titles from the Boys Love genre, but Netflix’s Winter 2025 lineup will feature the anime “Babanba Banban Vampire”. Apart from that, there are several carry-overs from Fall 2024 such as “Blue Box” and “Orb: On the Movements of the Earth”.

Anime Japanese Title Genre Start Date (Or Link)
Babanba Banban Vampire Babanba Banban Vampire Boys Love, Comedy, Supernatural January 11
Blue Box Ao no Hako Sports, Romance October 3
Dragon Ball DAIMA Dragon Ball DAIMA Adventure, Action, Fantasy October 11
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Season 2 Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin-hen Season 2 Action, Sports, Comedy January 12
My Happy Marriage Season 2 Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon 2nd Season Romance, History January 6
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite Drama, Mystery October 5
Ranma ½ Ranma ½ Comedy, Action October 6
Sakamoto Days Sakamoto Days Action, Comedy January 11
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season 2 Nanatsu no Taizai: Mokushiroku no Yonkishi 2nd Season Action, Adventure, Fantasy October 6

Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, & YouTube Winter 2025 Anime Lineup

Ubel Blatt, Medalist, & More

For the upcoming streaming services, their Winter 2025 anime lineups can hardly be called extensive, as they only have a handful of shows. However, Amazon Prime Video has secured a significant title, Ubel Blatt, which promises to deliver an engaging dark fantasy experience. If Medalist from Hulu performs well, it could potentially emerge as the top sports anime for the season, provided we exclude Blue Box from that comparison.

Anime Japanese Title Genre Start Date (Or Link)
Amazon Prime Video
Ubel Blatt Übel Blatt Action, Fantasy January 11
Hulu
Dragon Ball DAIMA Dragon Ball DAIMA Adventure, Action, Fantasy October 11
Medalist Medalist Sports January 5
Tubi
Tasokare Hotel Tasokare Hotel Mystery, Supernatural January 8
YouTube
Himitsu no AiPri Himitsu no AiPri Magical Girl April 25
Tasokare Hotel Tasokare Hotel Mystery, Supernatural January 8
Tono to Inu Tono to Inu Comedy, Slice of Life, History October 10

Winter 2025 Anime With No Western Streaming Platform

Ishura, Sorairo Utility, Yami Shibai, & More

In the upcoming Winter season of 2025, there will be some anime series that might not initially appear on Western streaming platforms. However, popular titles such as “Ishura” and “Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 14,” whose predecessors are already available for streaming, may become accessible eventually. Similarly, it’s likely that “Can You Keep a Secret?” and “Sorairo Utility” will find their way to North America, with the former being more anticipated due to its potential appeal. Whether these predictions come true remains to be determined.

Anime Japanese Title Genre Start Date
0 Years Old Child Starting Dash Story Season 2 0-saiji Start Dash Monogatari Season 2 Isekai January 5
BanG Dream! Ave Mujica (Announced for Crunchyroll, but regions not confirmed) BanG Dream! Ave Mujica Drama January 2
Can You Keep a Secret? Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu Comedy, Romance January 6
Cardfight!! Vanguard: Divinez Deluxe-hen CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD Divinez Deluxe-hen Action, Adventure January 12
Ishura 2nd Season Ishura 2nd Season Action, Fantasy, Isekai January 8
Sorairo Utility Sorairo Utility Sports January 2025
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 14 Yami Shibai 14 Horror January 5
Tohai: Ura Rate Mahjong Touhai Roku Touhai: Ura Rate Mahjong Touhai Roku Psychological, Suspense, Drama October 5

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2024-12-14 18:04