Popular Anime Right Now & Most Anticipated (2025)

🔥 Trending Anime Right Now

1. Solo Leveling – Season 2After a spectacular debut, the continuation of Sung Jin-Woo's journey won "Anime of the Year" at the 2025 Crunchyroll Awards. It’s praised for its vibrant animation and intense battle scenes, showing both emotional and physical growth.

2. Gundam GQuuuuuuXThe newest Gundam series, co-produced by creators from Evangelion, launched in April 2025. It mixes classic mecha with modern vision, features a powerful female protagonist, and introduces revolutionary mech designs.

3. Demon Slayer: Infinity CastleThe next film in the Demon Slayer trilogy premieres on July 18, 2025. Following the massive success of "Mugen Train", this installment promises epic battles and heart-touching storylines with ufotable’s iconic animation.

4. Chainsaw Man – Reze Arc (Movie)Hitting theaters on September 19, 2025, this dark and captivating arc is known for stylized violence and breathtaking visuals. The Reze storyline brings emotional complexity and explosive combat.

5. Devil May Cry (Netflix anime)Released on April 3, 2025, this adaptation by Studio Mir follows Dante’s demon-hunting adventures in a gritty, cinematic world. Already renewed for season 2 thanks to its dark style and mythological depth.

👀 Most Anticipated Anime – Summer & Fall 2025

• Gachiakuta – premieres July 6, 2025: a dystopian surprise with a unique power system and legendary voice talent (Toshiyuki Morikawa).

• Digimon Beatbreak – Fall 2025: an emotionally rich reboot of the Digimon legacy, appealing to nostalgic fans.

• Other confirmed returns: Jujutsu Kaisen S3, Spy × Family S3, Kaiju No. 8 S2, Dan-Da-Dan S2 + movie, Sakamoto Days S2.

😲 Surprising Facts

• Solo Leveling is the first manhwa-based anime to win "Anime of the Year".

• Gundam GQuuuuuuX is the first "Universal Century" Gundam series since Victory Gundam and is animated by Studio Khara (Evangelion).

• Demon Slayer’s new trilogy of films is designed to interlink into one epic finale.

💬 Opinions

“Demon Slayer is popular. Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack Titan, Kaiju No 8, Spy Family.” – Reddit user

Critics praise the diversity of genres in 2025: horror, action, fantasy, mecha, and emotional drama.

Even Lazarus by Shinichiro Watanabe, while critiqued for weak plot, is considered a visual and musical masterpiece.

✅ Conclusion

2025 is a record-breaking year for anime. From dazzling sequels (Solo Leveling, Gundam) to bold new titles (Gachiakuta, Lazarus), anime fans have a treasure trove of stories ahead. Whether you love combat, nostalgia, or complex themes – there’s something for everyone.