The Spring 2025 anime season has arrived, bringing forth a plethora of fresh and returning names that will attempt to keep viewers hooked for roughly three months. While perhaps not as stacked with established heavy hitters as Fall 2024 or Winter 2025, the current quarter still has an impressive selection of sequels, with Fire Force, Black Butler, and Wind Breaker all airing new episodes. The season even has two notable spin-offs/prequels in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray.
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My Hero Academia, Fire Force, and Wind Breaker are a few Spring 2025 anime airing on Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Netflix, or other streaming services.
Spring 2025 is not lacking in exciting new anime either, and they cover a fairly wide spectrum of genres, themes, and tones. With roughly 40 shows airing more than 400 episodes during the season, keeping up with everything can be extremely difficult. Consequently, let’s highlight the best anime of Spring 2025 to provide some guidance.
Updated on June 4, 2025, by Mark Sammut: Another one of the best Spring 2025 anime has been added, and this series is for people craving comedy and music.
Here are a few important details and criteria:
- The current cut-off date for episodes is June 3, 2025.
- This article will be revised weekly with new Spring 2025 anime and updated rankings to reflect how each show is developing.
- Only anime that debuted in Spring 2025 are in contention, be it new shows or sequel seasons. Therefore, Winter 2025 leftovers like The Apothecary Diaries will not be considered, and the same goes for long-running shows like Case Closed.
- One Piece is not included since it is a long-running anime that just happened to take a break for a few months. Also, at this point, nobody needs to be encouraged to watch One Piece.
- No OVAs.
- MyAnimeList Scores are included, but they are not the definitive factor.
- Click the anime's title to see a preview (if the article exists).
15 Rock Is a Lady's Modesty (NEW)
The Reign of Girl Bands Continues (MyAnimeList: 7.66)
Rock Is a Lady's Modesty
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- 2025 - 2025-00-00
- Network
- TBS
- Japanese Title
- Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite
- Studio
- Bandai Namco Pictures
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator(s)
- Hiroshi Fukuda
- Streaming Service(s)
- HIDIVE
Over the last few years, anime about girl bands have become surprisingly commonplace, with seemingly every other season producing a new story. For the most part, they have been great. Bocchi the Rock is this theme's biggest recent success story, but Girls Band Cry and BanG Dream! Ave Mujica are also fantastic. While not quite reaching the same level as those shows, Rock Is a Lady's Modesty is nevertheless entertaining. Due to prioritizing humor above everything else, this Spring 2025 anime is a better alternative for Bocchi fans than the other two series, and it also has awesome rock music.
To avoid embarrassing her mother, Lilisa puts on a persona at her new elite school, all in an attempt to seem like a highbrow and perfect student. Towards this end, she has decided to turn her back on the guitar and rock music in general, a resolve that is tested when she meets Otoha. Despite being the school's idol, Otoha does not conform to standard protocol, and she spends her free time rocking out on a set of drums. Long story short, they form a band and, gradually, welcome a few new members.
Although a bit repetitive since a few characters rely on one or two jokes, Rock Is a Lady's Modesty offers a fine mix of comedy, sincerity, and music. Otoha is the star of the show, while Lilisa works well as a reaction machine.
14 A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof (+/- 0)
Shaft's Darkly Funny Spring 2025 Anime (MyAnimeList: 7.35)
A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof
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- April 10, 2025
- Japanese Title
- Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi
- Studio
- Shaft
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator(s)
- HundredBurger
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
A rare modern seasonal show by Shaft that has nothing to do with Monogatari, A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof is a wildly different beast from the studio’s famous work. As the title suggests, the story revolves around a ninja and an assassin who end up living together, creating an odd couple scenario that just screams “anime.” While the ninja, Satoko, is optimistic and easily influenced by other people, the assassin, Konoha, is stoic, cynical, and manipulative.
Although unsurprisingly comedic, A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof works well as a slice of life, albeit one revolving around two people with unorthodox daily routines. While plenty of absurd things happen throughout the episode, they are largely presented as ordinary situations, at least by the characters’ standards. A lot of the humor derives from Konoha and Satoko’s indifference to death.
13 Lazarus (-3)
Shinichirou Watanabe's Latest Anime (MyAnimeList: 7.33)
Lazarus
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- April 5, 2025
- Network
- Adult Swim
- Directors
- Shinichirô Watanabe
- Studio
- MAPPA, Sola Entertainment
- Creator(s)
- Shinichirô Watanabe
- Streaming Service(s)
- Adult Swim, MAX
Due to being directed by Shinichirou Watanabe, the mind behind Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, Lazarus came pre-installed with extremely high expectations, especially since it marks a return to sci-fi action for the filmmaker. The premise is also intriguing. Set in the semi-distant future, Lazarus refers to a special squad tasked with finding Doctor Skinner, who went into hiding after announcing that his super-popular legal drug has a built-in mutation that will kill all of its users three years following its ingestion. With only a month left before bodies start to drop, the task force has absolutely no time to waste.
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Right out of the gate, Lazarus showcases the director’s trademarks through its crisp animation, jazz-infused soundtrack, and slippery protagonist, Axel, who has a fighting style that is fairly similar to Cowboy Bebop’s Spike. While primarily impressive from a technical perspective, the Spring 2025 anime did a good job of setting up the story’s hook and introducing the team’s areas of expertise early on, only to lose quite a bit of momentum as the season progressed. Lazarus is, for the most part, fine, but it has not amounted to anything more than just that by this point.
12 Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX (+1)
An Alternate Reality Gundam With A Fun Cast (MyAnimeList: 7.45)
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX
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- April 9, 2025
- Japanese Title
- Kidou Senshi Gundam: GQuuuuuuX
- Studio
- Sunrise, Khara
- Creator(s)
- Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Streaming Service(s)
- Amazon Prime Video
Gundam is one of the most recognizable names in anime history, but it is also pretty niche. If someone is not into mecha, they are unlikely to give one of these releases a try, especially since it can be intimidating to jump into a new show in a franchise that has been around for decades. The thing is, most Gundam series are just about standalone enough to be watchable without any other context, even if some stuff might be lost in the process.
GQuuuuuuX is not, on paper, the most accessible entry. Set in an alternate reality based on the original 1979 anime, this story wonders what would have happened if Zeon won the war. GQuuuuuuX mainly focuses on a group of teenagers who end up with mechas, and they take part in competitive battles and interact with something akin to a rebel group. The world-building and narrative backdrop are quite complicated and fairly overwhelming, at least if somebody is not familiar with Mobile Suit Gundam; however, the core story is relatively straightforward, as it mostly just focuses on three characters.
The animation and action are arguably the best part of GQuuuuuuX. While the writing is decent, it has yet to achieve greatness.
11 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (+1)
A Pretty Good MHA Spin-off Anime (MyAnimeList: 7.55)
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
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- April 7, 2025
- Japanese Title
- Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals
- Studio
- Bones Film
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator(s)
- Hideyuki Furuhashi
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
My Hero Academia is slowly approaching its end, with season 8 expected to launch in October 2025. However, the franchise still has plenty of stories to tell, now that the Vigilantes spin-off is finally receiving an adaptation. Set a few years before the main manga/anime, this series follows a trio of characters who have the drive to make a difference but not the Quirks to become traditional Pro Heroes. Consequently, they stick to the shadows, alleys, and underground.
The anime has only gotten started so far, but it has done a decent job of introducing the core Vigilantes characters: Koichi, Kazuho, and Iwao. While nothing too special, the protagonists are likable and have pretty instant chemistry, with each one fulfilling a natural role in the team.
10 Yaiba: Samurai Legend (+1)
One Of Spring 2025's Best Action Anime (MyAnimeList: 7.44)
YAIBA: Samurai Legend
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- April 5, 2025
WHERE TO WATCH
- Japanese Title
- Shin Samurai-den Yaiba
- Studio
- Wit Studio
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator(s)
- Gosho Aoyama
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
A modern adaptation of Gosho Aoyama's classic shonen manga, Yaiba: Samurai Legend has arguably the best animation of Spring 2025's action offerings, especially if ONAs like To Be Hero X are not taken into account. Wit Studio has outdone itself, crafting lively visuals that are picture-perfect for both smooth action sequences and slapstick comedy.
The story is not half-bad either, and it very much has that Saturday Morning cartoon feel that defined so many shows during the '90s and early 2000s. Growing up in the jungle and trained relentlessly by his father, Yaiba is not well-equipped to handle urban life, which makes him a real handful for pretty much everyone he meets in the city. Admittedly, the eponymous character can be a bit exhausting at times, but his chaotic energy is fun.
9 Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho (+2)
Spring 2025's Demon Hunting Anime (MyAnimeList: 7.54)
Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho
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- March 31, 2025
- Network
- Tokyo MX
- Japanese Title
- Kijin Gentoushou
- Studio
- Yokohama Animation Laboratory
- Based On
- Novel
- Creator(s)
- Moto'o Nakanishi
- Streaming Service(s)
- HIDIVE
An unexpectedly awesome debut, Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho could prove to be Spring 2025's stealth hit, assuming it remains consistent moving forward. Wisely starting with a long episode, Yokohama Animation Laboratory's anime takes viewers back to Japan's Edo period, albeit one that includes demons.
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The story primarily revolves around Jinta, a human, and Suzune, a demon. These two have been together since they were children, and the latter is very clearly in love with the former. Even when Jinta fell for Shirayuki, Suzune did her best to stay out of their way, hurting herself for their happiness. Unfortunately, she is manipulated by a demon into killing Shirayuki, turning herself into a full-blown villain who wants to destroy the world and Jinta into a revenge-obsessed warrior who wants to destroy her.
While not showcasing production value comparable to the best action anime, Sword of the Demon Hunter's fight sequences have been captivating largely thanks to emphasizing swift and vicious moments. Crucially, Jinta's actions, reactions, and motivations are very easy to understand and believe.
8 Witch Watch (+/- 0)
Perhaps Spring 2025's Best Comedy Anime (MyAnimeList: 7.48)
WITCH WATCH
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- April 6, 2025
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- Studio
- Bibury Animation Studios
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator(s)
- Kenta Shinohara
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu
The current season is not lacking in comedies, but Witch Watch is shaping up to be comfortably Spring 2025's funniest show. From the same mind responsible for Sket Dance, this series revolves around Nico, a witch, and Morihito, her ogre familiar. As her bodyguard, the latter's purpose is to keep Nico safe, which is easier said than done due to her habit of acting on impulse. Nico also has a very obvious crush on Morihito, and she hopes to use their present situation to catch the eye of her childhood friend.
Although sprinkling in some romantic elements, Witch Watch focuses almost exclusively on comedy. The episodes are divided into short sketches, most of which find Nico using some type of spell to try and impress Morihito. The premise is pretty simple but effortlessly effective, and the two leads are delightful and equally hilarious. The show has only started to introduce important secondary characters, but they have left a decent first impression.
7 Kowloon Generic Romance (-1)
A Mature Romance Anime (MyAnimeList: 7.60)
Kowloon Generic Romance
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- 2025 - 2025-00-00
Cast
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Tomokazu SugitaHajime Kudō (voice) -
Haruka ShiraishiReiko Kujirai (voice)
- Studio
- Arvo Animation
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator(s)
- Jun Mayuzuki
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
Spring 2025 has quite a few romances, and most of them are set in high school. However, there are a couple of exceptions that shake things up. The Too-Perfect Saint is a decent fantasy option, but the season's best romance anime so far has been Kowloon Generic Romance. Do not be fooled by the title, as this show is shaping up to be anything but generic.
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While set in the distant future, the anime takes place in Kowloon, a city designed around Hong Kong of old and fueled by nostalgia. Reiko and Hajime work together, and they have a cute but still professional dynamic. However, Reiko discovers an image that suggests they were a couple, which she has no memories of. In fact, she has no memories at all.
Kowloon Generic Romance blends romance, mystery, and slice of life pretty well, at least so far. The main duo has an interesting rapport, with their interactions being often playful and occasionally sad.
6 Anne Shirley (+1)
A Literary Classic Turned Into An Anime Delight (MyAnimeList: 7.80)
Anne Shirley
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- 2025 - 2025-00-00
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- NHK Educational TV
- Studio
- The Answer Studio
- Based On
- Novel
- Creator(s)
- Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
Anne of Green Gables is an all-time beloved novel series that has quite a strong connection to anime. The source material was adapted into a highly-regarded 1979 series (and a manga), and a prequel was even created in 2009. Therefore, Anne Shirley is both an adaptation of the novel AND a remake/reboot of the original anime. For the uninitiated, the story revolves around Anne, an imaginative, energetic, and slightly hard-headed girl who is adopted by the Cuthberts. She sees the world differently from most other people, especially in the small town of Avonlea.
Anne Shirley has arguably the most impressive visual presentation of any Spring 2025 series. The Answer Studio pulled off all the stops to bring this story to life using a vibrant aesthetic that pops off the screen. Along with being extremely pleasant on the eye, the anime delivers a timeless tale spearheaded by an endearing character who, in lesser hands, could have been annoying.