2025 promises to be a year packed with major releases in the world of Asian animation, with Japanese (anime), Chinese (donghua), and Korean (aeni) series that have generated enormous anticipation, from adaptations of manga, manhwa, and light novels to new seasons of iconic franchises. These productions stand out both for their captivating plots and their high visual and narrative quality.
Below, we present a list of the most anticipated releases of the year, including the platforms where they will be available in Spain.
1. Solo Leveling: Season 2
· Origin: South Korea
· Genre: Action, Fantasy
· Description: The long-awaited sequel to the hit animated manhwa follows Sung Jin-Woo's evolution as a hunter, who faces even greater challenges in a world filled with magic and monsters.
· Premiere: It premiered this January 4th
· Where to watch: Crunchyroll
2. One Piece: Egghead Arc
· Origin: Japan
· Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
· Description: After a hiatus, the epic saga of Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates returns with the exciting Egghead Arc.
· Premiere : April 6
· Where to watch: Crunchyroll
3. Jujutsu Kaisen: Season 3
· Origin: Japan
· Genre: Action, Supernatural
· Description: Following the shocking events of the previous season, the story will delve deeper into the confrontation between sorcerers and curses, with even more spectacular battles.
· Premiere: Second semester
· Where to watch: Crunchyroll
4. Spy x Family: Season 3
· Origin: Japan
· Genre: Comedy, Spy
· Description: The Forger family returns with more adventures filled with humor, action and heartwarming touches, as they continue their covert mission.
· Premiere: October
· Where to watch: Crunchyroll
5. Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Blacksmith Village Arc
· Origin: Japan
· Genre: Action, Fantasy
· Description: The long-awaited sequel follows Tanjiro's group as they face new enemies while uncovering secrets of the nichirin.
· Premiere: Spring
· Where to watch: Crunchyroll and Netflix
6. My Hero Academia: Season 8
· Origin: Japan
· Genre: Action, superheroes
· Description: This season corresponds to the final arc and promises to delve deeper into Deku's evolution as the next great hero, as he faces darker challenges and more formidable enemies.
· Premiere: July
· Where to watch: Crunchyroll
7. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
· Origin: Japan
· Genre: Action, Superheroes
· Description: This prequel to the original series focuses on Koichi, an unregistered hero who fights for justice from the shadows.
· Premiere: April
· Where to watch: Crunchyroll
8. Kaiju No.8: Season 2
· Origin: Japan
· Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Horror, Supernatural
· Description: The story of Hibino Kafka continues as he joins the human defense against the kaiju, facing ever-increasing threats.
· Premiere: July
· Where to watch: Crunchyroll
9. The Apothecary's Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto): Season 2
· Origin: Japan
· Genre: Intrigue, Drama.
· Description: Based on a light novel, it follows Maomao, a smart and curious pharmacist who ends up solving mysteries within the imperial palace in ancient China.
· Premiere: It premiered this January 10th
· Where to watch: Crunchyroll
10. Sakamoto Days
· Origin: Japan
· Genre: Action, Comedy
· Description: Former assassin Sakamoto's life takes an unexpected turn when he decides to abandon his violent past to start a family, but old enemies hunt him down, forcing him back into action.
· Premiere: It premiered this January 11th
· Where to watch it: Netflix
11. Dandadan: Season 2
· Origin: Japan
· Genre: Comedy, Supernatural
· Description: The adventures of Momo and Okarun continue, exploring the paranormal and facing new challenges in their quest.
· Premiere: July
· Where to watch: Crunchyroll
12. Dr. Stone: Season 4
· Origin: Japan
· Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Apocalyptic.
· Description: Senku and his team's scientific adventures continue as they work to rebuild civilization using their knowledge.
· Premiere: It premiered this January 9th
· Where to watch: Crunchyroll
13. Lazarus
· Origin: Japan
· Genre: Science Fiction, Action
· Description: A collaboration between Shinichiro Watanabe, Chad Stahelski (director of "John Wick"), and studio MAPPA. It chronicles an elite group's fight against a mysterious substance that threatens humanity.
· Premiere: Summer
· Where to watch it: To be confirmed
14. Blazing Armor
· Origin: China
· Genre: Action, Investigation, Mystery, Danmei (Bromance)
· Description: Based on the novel Houyan Rongzhuang, this film delves into the intense and dangerous world of firefighting, where two protagonists with opposing personalities not only risk their lives in rescues but also seek to solve the mystery behind a series of arson attacks, testing both their skills and their bond. Combining action and intrigue, it offers an exciting and chemistry-filled experience.
· Premiere: January 17
· Where to watch: Tencent Video (pending confirmation for Spain)
15. Lord of the Mysteries
· Origin: China
· Genre: Fantasy, Mystery
· Description: Based on the bestselling novel of the same name, it promises a dark world filled with secrets, arcane powers, and conspiracies. The protagonist, Klein Moretti, finds himself caught in a game of intrigue as he explores a fascinating universe filled with gods and mysterious artifacts.
· Premiere: Spring
· Where to watch it: Bilibili
A year for fans of oriental animation
This will be a year full of excitement for fans of Asian animation, with titles covering genres as varied as action, fantasy, science fiction, comedy, and drama. Not only from Japan, but also from China and Korea, whose productions have been gaining strength and popularity throughout the world recently, these series offer something for everyone. So get ready for an unforgettable year full of adventures!
And are you also waiting for them?
Some titles, like Jujutsu Kaisen or Kimetsu no Yaiba, and even Attack on Titan, have been around for a while and are very popular, but others might be new to you. If you haven't seen them yet, it's never too late to start watching them.
Note: The list is presented enumeratively, without a specific order of priority or popularity.
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