The Top 5 Anime Of 2025 Have Officially Been Revealed

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The influence of Anime has expanded globally, transcending Japan’s borders. Yet, what is beloved in Japan may not resonate universally, and the converse is also true, despite some notable series like Naruto or One Piece having international appeal. Nevertheless, Japanese anime enthusiasts have shared their top-ranked anime of 2025 so far, and these rankings could surprise fans.

In my observations, it’s Black Butler, not Solo Leveling, that reigns supreme among the most beloved series in the anime world. And joining it in the top 5 are Uma Musume Cinderella Gray, Lycoris Recoil: Friends Are Thieves of Time, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and The Apothecary Diaries Season 2. While these titles might be unfamiliar to overseas fans, I’d encourage them to give these a watch as they offer a glimpse into the buzz surrounding Japan’s anime scene.

Japan’s Top 5 Animes Have Been Revealed

Apothecary Diaries

  • Black Butler, Uma Musume Cinderella Gray, and Lycoris Recoil: Friends Are Thieves of Time Are the Top 3
  • Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Take the Number 4 and 5 Spots

The contrast between what’s trendy in Japan and worldwide can sometimes be astonishing. Shows that are highly popular in the West might hold little significance in Japan. To illustrate this point, the top 5 most beloved anime, according to Filmarks – a prominent Japanese anime review service – clearly demonstrate this discrepancy. Currently, the most favored anime in Japan is Black Butler: The Green Witch Arc. Interestingly, although Black Butler enjoyed immense global popularity in the past, it has now been surpassed by other anime in terms of popularity. However, in Japan’s cultural landscape, things operate differently. In Japan, Black Butler received a score of 4.46 out of 948 marks.

These could be rephrased as:

1. “Uma Musume Cinderella Gray” is a series that might be unfamiliar to many international viewers, but it enjoys significant popularity in Japan, with a score of 4.38 out of 1,024 ratings.

2. “Lycoris Recoil: Friends Are Thieves of Time” is another series that may not be known to international fans, yet it holds a strong following in Japan, earning a score of 4.33 out of 1,755 ratings.

The original sentences might seem slightly formal or technical due to the inclusion of the ratings and marks, but the rephrased versions aim to make them more accessible and easy to understand for a broader audience.

Among the listed series, two are particularly popular. One of them is an adaptation of Spider-Man in anime form, garnering a score of 4.32 out of 1,472 ratings. The other one, widely recognized as a top global anime, is titled “The Apothecary Diaries,” which boasts an impressive score of 4.27 out of 6,623 ratings. Notably, “The Apothecary Diaries” outperforms the other series with over twice as many marks, underscoring its significant popularity in the anime community.

The Rest of the Top 10 Have Also Been Revealed

Fans Might Recognize Series like Fire Force or Re:Zero

It appears that the most thrilling anime series in Japan currently include “The Medalist”, “The Petty Man Series Season 2”, and “Apocalypse Hotel”. However, these shows are particularly popular in Japan, whereas they may not have the same level of recognition in the global anime market. On the other hand, fans worldwide might be familiar with “Fire Force” and “Re:Zero”, both of which also made it to the top 10 best-rated anime series in Japan.

Fire Force

The second season of “The Apothecary Diaries” recently came to an end, and the story has been improving with each episode. Excitingly, a third season has been announced, giving those who haven’t watched yet a chance to catch up on the first two seasons, consisting of 48 episodes in total. You can find and stream all these episodes on Crunchyroll, the leading anime streaming platform.

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2025-09-02 14:34