Anime fans, brace yourselves! Fall 2025 is shaping up to be a historic season. With long-awaited sequels, brand-new adaptations, and special OVA episodes, this lineup is stacked with titles that will dominate watchlists and online discussions. Whether you’ve been waiting for your favorite shonen hero to return, are curious about fresh fantasy worlds, or are excited for bonus side stories, the Fall 2025 anime releases deliver on all fronts.
In this guide, we’ll break down the most anticipated shows of the season, separating them into sequels, new series, and special OVAs.
Fall 2025 Anime Sequels
Some of the most anticipated anime for fall 2025 are sequels, and here is the list.
1. My Hero Academia Final Season (Oct 4, 2025)
The journey of Izuku Midoriya and Class 1-A is finally reaching its grand conclusion. Studio Bones has confirmed that the Final Season will adapt the climactic “Final War Arc” from Kōhei Horikoshi’s manga, bringing together years of storytelling into one massive showdown.
The emotional weight is heavy: Deku’s growth as a hero, Bakugo’s redemption arc, and the League of Villains’ last stand all converge in what promises to be an unforgettable run. Animation previews hint at breathtaking battles, but what’s most exciting is the promise of heartfelt closure.
After nearly a decade on air, My Hero Academia has defined a generation of shonen anime fans, and this finale is the end of a cultural phenomenon. Expect raw emotion, explosive fights, and countless moments that will trend worldwide.
2. SPY × FAMILY Season 3 (Oct 4, 2025)
The Forgers are back, and their secret double lives are about to get even messier. Season 3 of SPY × FAMILY picks up with Twilight juggling his spy missions, Yor trying to balance assassin duties with motherhood, and Anya… just being Anya. While the first two seasons focused heavily on comedy and the found-family charm, this new chapter promises deeper dives into Twilight’s past and more espionage intrigue.
The blend of heartfelt family dynamics and high-stakes action continues to make this series a global hit, and the upcoming season looks to double down on both. Expect laugh-out-loud moments in Anya’s school life alongside nail-biting missions that test the Forgers’ bond. With Wit Studio and CloverWorks collaborating again, fans can count on crisp animation and warm storytelling. Season 3 feels like the moment the Forgers truly cement their place as one of anime’s most beloved families.
One-Punch Man Season 3 (Oct 5, 2025)
After years of anticipation, One-Punch Man is finally returning with its long-awaited third season. Adapted from ONE and Yusuke Murata’s smash-hit manga, Season 3 dives into the Monster Association Arc, one of the series’ most action-packed storylines. Saitama’s unbeatable strength remains the comedic centerpiece, but this arc shifts focus to other heroes of the Hero Association as they face off against terrifying villains. This broader spotlight adds stakes and variety, making the fights more intense than ever.
Fans are eager to see how the anime handles the complex battles and layered character arcs that define this storyline. The biggest question, though, is whether the animation will deliver the same punch as Season 1. Early trailers suggest a strong return to form. If executed well, Season 3 could restore One-Punch Man’s place at the top of the shonen conversation.
To Your Eternity Season 3 (Oct 4, 2025)
Quietly one of the most emotionally powerful anime in recent years, To Your Eternity returns with its third season. The story continues to follow Fushi, the immortal being who takes on forms of those he bonds with, as he endures the endless cycle of love, loss, and growth. This new season adapts arcs that push Fushi into even more challenging moral dilemmas, exploring the weight of immortality and the cost of connections.
Unlike action-heavy shonen sequels, To Your Eternity stands out for its meditative pace and its ability to make audiences cry through small, human moments. The combination of supernatural world-building and deeply human themes ensures every episode feels both grand and intimate. For fans who appreciate emotional storytelling, this season promises another bittersweet journey that lingers long after the credits roll.
Kingdom Season 6 (Oct 4-5, 2025)
“Kingdom” returns with Season 6 this October, and it’s gearing up to be one of the biggest war anime of the season. After the shorter “Bureaucrats’ Job” arc, this new season dives into the Western Zhao Invasion Arc, one of the longest, most brutal arcs in the manga.
Expect sweeping battlefield sequences, strategic warfare, and emotional stakes as Shin and the Hi Shin Unit face overwhelming odds. The visual reveal showing Shin wielding Ou Ki’s glaive already sets a tone of intensity, legacy, and clash. Studio Pierrot and Signpost are back, so the production quality is expected to be solid, with familiar voices returning.
If you love tactical military dramas, historical epics, or seeing large-scale fights rendered beautifully, this is the sequel that delivers.
Ranma ½ Season 2 (Oct 4, 2025, Netflix)
For many, Ranma ½ is a source of childhood nostalgia. The arrival of this second season feels like a warm, chaotic hug. MAPPA’s remake is back with returning characters and several new cast additions (Happosai, Cologne, Ukyo, Gosunkugi) after the fresh, updated first season. The dynamic between Ranma and Akane continues to fuel tension, comedy, and romantic misfires — all in a world where martial arts meets unexpected transformations.
Updated animation, new staff, but a lot of the original spirit remains: slapstick, memorable fights, weird curses, and romance that doesn’t stay polite. Netflix’s weekly release rhythm should also make the wait between episodes feel more exciting. For those who grew up with Rumiko Takahashi’s work, or just love a good rom-com with martial arts, this sequel balances comfort, nostalgia, and fresh tweaks well.
Anticipated New Anime of Fall 2025
While the sequels for Fall 2025 are exciting, some of the new anime are really interesting and worth looking forward to.
Dusk Beyond the End of the World
This is a sci-fi drama original by P.A. Works, and it launches Fall 2025 as part of HIDIVE’s simulcast lineup. The setup is emotional and futuristic: Akira, after being in cold sleep, wakes up 200 years later to find the world transformed under a powerful organization called Owel.
Meanwhile, he believed Towasa Ōmaki (his love) was lost forever, until he meets an android, Yūgure, who proposes marriage. Now he’s torn between finding Towasa and building something new. What makes it interesting is not just the sci-fi setting but the personal conflict with love, memory, identity, and what it means to be human (or android).
The animation team, staff, and P.A. Works’ pedigree (“scenic world”, good emotional beats) all suggest this won’t just look beautiful; it’ll hit hard.
This Monster Wants to Eat Me
Dark, weird, and quietly intense. It’s listed as a yuri fantasy with horror undertones. From trailers, there’s a creep factor: maybe some body horror, maybe some haunt-style psychological beats. But also romance between female characters and a mythic monster angle, a mix that rarely stays shallow.
If you like tension with romance, horror with feeling, this could become one of the more unique entries of Fall. Not everyone will stay past the first few episodes (the horror side might be rough), but for those drawn in by style, tone, and risk, it could become a season standout. It’s the kind of show people will talk about, for art, mood, and how it handles its themes.
SANDA
SANDA is a mystery-action series with a Santa Claus twist, by Science SARU, premiering on October 3, 2025. The premise starts off unusual: in a near future with declining birth rates, a boy named Kazushige Sanda discovers his classmate plans to kill him because of a “curse” he carries.
Also, Santa Claus is involved — voiced by Hiroki Tochi — so folklore + societal breakdown + thriller vibes combine. What makes SANDA worth watching is how Science SARU tends to elevate art style and pacing, making even bizarre premises feel grounded. The casting (voice actor from Haikyu!!) also lends credibility. You expect mystery, moral stakes, maybe commentary about society, family, fear. It looks like it’ll be tense, visually interesting, and emotionally layered rather than just “monster-of-the-week”.
Digimon Beatbreak
Digimon Beatbreak is the next TV series in the Digimon franchise, debuting October 5, 2025. It’s the first new series since Digimon Ghost Game ended. The teaser suggests a darker, more mysterious tone: “emotion-consuming lifeforms,” a partner Digimon meeting from an AI support device called Sapotama, visuals hinting at atmospheric mystery.
What’s exciting is that Digimon has always balanced nostalgia + reinvention, and this looks like it leans more into reinvention: new tech, new monsters, possibly more serialized storytelling. For long-time Digimon fans, there’s curiosity (“how will they update the world?”), and for new viewers this may be one of the more approachable entries (if you like creature-companions, mystery). The production by Toei Animation also means expected polish.
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider
Starting October 5, 2025, this anime adapts the manga about a 40-year-old man, Tanzaburō Tojima, who has never let go of his childhood dream of becoming a Kamen Rider.
The story starts when Tojima gets involved in a robbery by people pretending to be the Shocker gang — a classic enemy in Kamen Rider lore — pulling him into action despite his age and life situation. What makes this feel fresh and surprisingly emotional is the focus on adult dreams, age, and the intersection of fantasy hero-stories with real life.
Many Kamen Rider stories are about heroes, but usually younger ones; here, Tojima’s persistence, nostalgia, and self-belief are more central than flashy fights (though those will probably show up). If you ever wondered about heroism after youth, this might be the most heartfelt “superhero” story this fall.
Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation — Episode of Heartslabyul
Based on the Disney mobile game Twisted-Wonderland, this anime adaptation launches October 29 on Disney+. The game is set in a magical academy whose dorms are all inspired by classic Disney villains. The first season focuses on the Heartslabyul Dorm; other dorms/episodes will come later.
What gives Twisted-Wonderland its pull is that hybrid world: magic school tropes + character drama + visuals heavily stylized (from the game) + Disney influence. There’s nostalgia (Disney villains reimagined), there’s fantasy worldbuilding, and there’s the fanbase built from the game already.
Also, the production and staff suggest it’ll embrace both spectacle and story. If you like Harry Potter meets Villains, or magical academies with personality (and good art direction), this looks likely to be both crowd-pleasing and visually striking.