It’s a new year for anime, with global streaming services like Crunchyroll, HiDive, and Netflix offering a variety of exciting series to hit the airwaves in 2025. Netflix, in particular, has a diverse selection in the action-adventure, drama, comedy, and romance genres.
The announcement of Wit Studio’s remake of One Piece that will air on Netflix this year is very exciting. In addition, anime fans are also looking forward to the return of favorite anime seasons and exciting new projects.
Renowned studios like Powerhouse and Science Saru will be involved and add to the anime collection on Netflix making 2025 full of amazing entertainment.
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List of Netflix Anime Airing 2025
Below, there are ten anime titles that will air on Netflix in 2025. There may be some titles that you are already familiar with.
10. The Summer Hikaru Died
First, The Summer Hikaru Died is an award-winning horror mystery manga by Mokumokuren that tells the story of the close friendship between two boys, Hikaru Indou and Yoshiki Tsujinaka. The two have an almost perfect and inseparable relationship.i.
After one summer, Yoshiki notices an alarming change in Hikaru, which is followed by a series of strange events in their village, changing Yoshiki’s peaceful life.
Animation studio Cygames Pictures will animate the web manga Mokumokuren, which won the 2022 Chinese Traditional Global Special Award and was nominated for various other awards. Shuuichirou Umeda voices the mysterious character Hikaru, while Chiaki Kobayashi plays the main protagonist, Yoshiki.
9. Baban Baban Ban Vampire
Baban Baban Ban Vampire is a manga by Hiromasa Okujima that tells the story of Ranmaru Mori, a 450-year-old vampire who works part-time at a public bathhouse.
Mori goes to great lengths to protect the virginity of Rihito Tatsuno, his boss’s son, because he wants to taste the blood of an 18-year-old virgin. However, when Rihito falls for a girl in his class, Mori becomes increasingly desperate to preserve Rihito’s chastity.
This controversial supernatural romance comedy will be the talk of the town when it premieres. Produced by Studio Gaina and directed by Itsuro Kawasaki, the movie is also known for previous works such as The Yakuza’s Guide to Baby Sitting. Rihito is voiced by Yuusuke Kobayashi, while Ranmaru is voiced by Daisuke Namikawa.
8. My Happy Marriage Season 2
Furthermore, My Happy Marriage is a romance anime that tells the story of true love between Kiyoka Kudo and Miyo Saimori. Miyo, who is abused by her family, feels that her life is about to get worse when she gets engaged to Kudo, the mysterious head of an elite family. However, she is surprised when Kiyoka becomes the first person to show her the meaning of appreciation.
Studio Kinema Citrus returns to Netflix with an emotional adaptation of Akumi Agitogi’s supernatural light novel. The story follows Miyo and Kiyoka as they fight against an enemy that wants to tear them apart, while facing various dangers. You can also enjoy the Japanese version with subtitles and the translated English version.
7. Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Season 2
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc is an action comedy anime adapted from the classic superhero parody Yudetamago. The story follows Suguru Kinniku (Kinnikuman) who collaborates with Seigi Choujin’s leader Terryman to save world peace after Japan is attacked by enemies.
The first season of the Kinnikuman: Arc Perfect Origin ended with Nemesis announcing the second stage of the Choujin faction’s battle at the Djoser Cascading Pyramid. Seigi Choujin and the challengers are back on Netflix for season 2, continuing the exciting tournament at every level of the pyramid.
6. Blood of Zeus Season 3
Blood of Zeus is a Netflix original animation inspired by Greek mythology. The story follows Heron, the secret son of Zeus, who becomes a demi-god after his legacy is revealed. In the first season, his father dies, and in the second season, Heron gets involved in a power struggle among the gods, which culminates in Hades stabbing him and seizing the Eleusinian Stone.
Gaia is enraged and frees Typhon, the father of monsters. Season 3 of Blood of Zeus produced by Powerhouse Animation Studios will present an epic battle of the Olympic gods against the new Titan. Hopefully, this season will also reveal the fate of the mysterious Heron.
5. Leviathan
Furthermore, Leviathan is a novel by Scott Westerfeld with illustrations by Keith Thompson. The story follows fugitive prince Aleksandar Ferdinand and Deryn Sharp, a Scottish girl, who are from opposite sides in World War I. They also meet on a whale airship named Leviathan and together have the potential to change the course of world conflict. They also meet on a whale airship named Leviathan and together potentially change the course of the world conflict.
Leviathan, animated by studio Orange who also adapted Beastars, Land of the Lustrous, and Trigun Stampede will be an exciting CG version of Westerfeld’s steampunk tale. The movie is directed by Christophe Ferreira, who has experience in the production of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Lupin III: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine.
4. Devil May Cry
Capcom’s new anime of the Devil May Cry video game will premiere on Netflix this April. Consisting of 8 episodes, the series follows the adventures of Dante, a demon slayer, in his quest to save the world from destruction.
Studio Mir, who also animated Lookism for Netflix, is now taking over the Devil May Cry remake project. They will bring a more modern and refined animation.
It is expected to provide a better experience than the first Devil May Cry anime from Madhouse in 2007. The latest teaser shows high intensity, adding to fans’ expectations of better quality.
3. Sakamoto Days
Next up, Yuto Suzuki’s popular manga Sakamoto Days, which tells the story of a retired hitman, will air on Netflix. The story follows Taro Sakamoto who leaves the world of crime after finding his true love.
Sakamoto tries to live a peaceful life, but his past continues to haunt him. Forbidden to kill, he must find a way to deal with enemies who want revenge without resorting to violence.
Sakamoto Days is a series that first appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump in November 2020. Backed by TMS Entertainment and directed by Masaki Watanabe, the anime is highly anticipated for winter 2025. Suitable for Way of the House Husband fans looking for more action.
2. Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2
Netflix’s Castlevania series has been one of the most popular animated Westerns of the decade. With great writing, detailed art, and brutal action, its success also prompted the creation of Nocturne to continue Belmont’s legacy of protecting humans from the vampire threat.
Sam and Adam Deats return to direct Richter Belmont’s chapter in the vampire quest that incorporates elements from the Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games. After waiting over a year, Castlevania fans will finally see Alucard join Richter, Maria, and Annette to take on Erzsebet Bathory.
1. Dandadan Season 2
Finally, the most anticipated after the first season of the anime Dandadan, by Yukinobu Tatsu, will air in the fall of 2024. The anime tells the story of two teenagers, Momo and Okarun, who fight against alien and ghost attacks. The premiere episode has already stolen the show with its engaging humor and unique premise. Their adventures will continue later this year.
Animation studio Science Saru has wrapped up the first season of Dandadan with a suspenseful ending. The second season will pick up the story from the manga “Cursed House” and “Evil Eye,” which will highlight a new character, Jiji, as well as introduce the much-anticipated human-yokai hybrid.
