Best Anime of 2025: Anime in 2025 didn’t just entertain me; it challenged me, surprised me, and in a few cases, straight-up punched me in the gut emotionally. This list is personal. Bias is real. Arguments are welcome.
If you disagree, drop your list. We can fight politely in the comments. Let’s count it down Of Top 10 Best Anime of 2025.
10. Dr. Stone: Science Future (Season 4)
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll
IMDb: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
I almost didn’t put this in the Top 10 Best Anime of 2025. Almost. Then I realized something: people really don’t talk enough about how consistently good Dr. Stone is. Season 4 wraps up massive ideas with clarity and heart. The chess-match-style mind games? Still satisfying. The science gimmicks? Still fun.
It may not scream for attention, but it earns respect.
9. My Dress-Up Darling (Season 2)
Genre: Romance, Slice of Life
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll
IMDb: 8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
This season is pure animation flex.
Not flashy effects. Not glowing explosions. Just beautiful, hand-drawn character animation that feels alive. Every movement breathes personality. It’s soft, sincere, and quietly one of the best-animated shows of the year.
8. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Movie Part 1
Genre: Action, Dark Fantasy
Where to Watch: Theaters / Crunchyroll (upcoming)
IMDb: 8.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Yes, it’s lower than some fans expected. No, that doesn’t mean it’s bad.
Some moments are straight-up peak cinema, especially Zenitsu’s fight and the Akaza confrontation. In IMAX, it hits different. The pacing isn’t perfect, but the highs are really high. It’s Demon Slayer doing what Demon Slayer does best.
7. Takopi’s Original Sin
Genre: Psychological Drama
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb: 8.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Only six episodes. That’s all it needed.
This show doesn’t just hit, it lands. Every episode feels like an emotional uppercut. Cute visuals hide some brutally honest storytelling about trauma, guilt, and consequences. Short. Devastating. Unforgettable.
6. 100 Meters (Movie)
Genre: Sports, Drama
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
I watched this because people wouldn’t shut up about it. Fair enough, they were right.
This isn’t just about running. It’s about obsession. Sacrifice. Why we chase victory and what it costs. The tension of the final race is real, and the emotional payoff sticks. One of the best sports anime movies I’ve seen in years.
5. Grand Blue Dreaming (Season 2)
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll
IMDb: 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Personal bias? Absolutely. Zero regrets.
Grand Blue Season 2 is chaos in its purest form. Loud, stupid, absurd, and somehow still smart. Comedy like this doesn’t try to be deep. It just commits. If laughter is your metric, this season delivered.
4. The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2)
Genre: Mystery, Historical Drama
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll
IMDb: 8.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
This season surprised me.
The stakes rise quietly, then suddenly everything is political, dangerous, and layered. The storytelling matures without losing charm. MaoMao remains one of the most compelling protagonists in anime right now. Smart, elegant, and incredibly rewarding.
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3. My Hero Academia (Final Season)
Genre: Action, Superhero
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll
IMDb: 8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
I stayed when many left.
And honestly? I’m glad I did. The opening episodes of the final season deliver pure adrenaline. Emotional callbacks, character payoffs, and battles that feel earned. This was closure done right.
2. Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
Genre: Historical, Philosophical Drama
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb: 8.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
This anime runs deep. Really deep.
It’s about ideas. Belief. Progress. The price of truth. The final episodes, including the ending, hit with rare emotional weight. If all 25 episodes had aired in 2025, this might’ve taken the top spot.
1. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
Genre: Action, Horror, Psychological
Where to Watch: Theaters / Crunchyroll
IMDb: 9.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
No debate. No hesitation.
This is pure cinema. Bold direction. Emotional violence. Silence is used better than dialogue. Watching it on opening night felt special, like being part of something that matters. Chainsaw Man didn’t just win Best Anime of 2025. It owned it.
Final Thoughts
2025 proved one thing: anime doesn’t need to play it safe anymore. It can be weird, emotional, quiet, loud, philosophical, stupid, sometimes all at once. If you watched even half of these Best Anime of 2025, you had a great year.
If you disagree with my ranking, good. Drop your Best Anime of 2025 list. Let’s argue like adults who love anime. See you at the next one.
