The weekend has arrived! As anime grows bigger by the day, the anime industry is bringing together its biggest stars in Japan this weekend for one of its top events.Anime Japan 2025is now underway, and as usual, the event is packed to the brim. The convention, which spans just two days, is slated to unleash dozens of panels pertaining to the industry’s top shows includingChainsaw Man, My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more.
Here at ScreenRant, we are breaking down all the biggest news from the big event including any sneaky announcements you may have missed. So if you want to see what the anime industry is up to this spring, well -you’re able to find our complete guide to Anime Japan 2025 below:
Kaiju No. 8 Brings Season 2 Trailer To Life At Last
Kaiju No. 8 Is Ready For A Comeback
It has been a long wait, but finally!Kaiju No. 8is ready to give fans a peek at its upcoming season, and A-1 Pictures did not hold back. Thefirst trailer forKaiju No. 8season two is live, and it puts Kafka in the hot seat. Complete with a special peek at its upcoming OVA,Kaiju No. 8focused on season two during Anime Japan 2025 and for good reason. The anime is about to bring Captain Gen Narumi to life, and Kafka isn’t ready for the kind of adventure the soldier will bring.
Lycoris Recoil Makes Awaited Comeback With New Anime Promo
Ready For A Slice-Of-Life Reunion?
It has been too long since we have reconnected with the heroines ofLycoris Recoil, but that will all change soon enough. In April 2025, the hit anime will return with a special slice-of-life miniseries.Lycoris Recoil: Friends Are the Thieves of Timedropped a new trailer at Anime Japan 2025, giving fans a peek at its six shorts all featuring different artists and directors.
The Summer Hikaru Died Comes To Life With Netflix Trailer
Meet Netflix’s Next Big Anime Hit
If you are itching for a dark thrill, look no further thanThe Summer Hikaru Died.The upcoming anime is based on a best-selling manga which tells the story of two boys: Hikaru and Yoshiki. As you can see in the trailer above, Netflix’s new trailer forThe Summer Hikaru Diedis heavy on the creeps as Yoshiki slowly discovers something is off with his friend. Hikaru returns to their hometown changed after a mysterious disappearance, and not even Yoshiki’s worst nightmares could have conjured up the truth of what happened to his friend. Set to debut in 2025,The Summer Hikaru Diedwill stream exclusively on Netflix.
Tokyo Revengers Teases Its New Season With Special Poster
Tokyo Revengers Is Ready To Explore A Major Battle
Tokyo Revengersmay have finished its manga some time ago, but the same cannot be said for its anime. The hit series is gearing up for a sequel titledTokyo Revengers: The Battle of the Three Deities. The anime, which takes its story straight from the manga, promises to explore the mysterious battle between the Kanto Manji Gang, Rokuhara Tanda, and Brahman. You can expect plenty of action whenTokyo Revengersreturns, and the anime’s new key visual proves as much.
Panty & Stocking Shares New Look At Sequel With Studio Trigger
One Of Anime’s Cult Classics Is Returning
The world is not ready for the return ofPanty & Stocking with Garterbelt, but the anime is making a comeback either way. Some years ago, Studio Trigger announced plans to revive the cult classic series, and we are now counting down the days to its release.Panty & Stocking with Garterbeltis slated to debut in July 2025, andAnime Japan 2025 posted a new look at the continuation thanks to a trailer. The footage puts Trigger’s unmistakable art center stage, so fans will be eating good with this big comeback.
Netflix Highlights Moonrise, A New Anime With Fullmetal Alchemist’s Creator
Netflix Is Going All Out With Anime Creators
Netflix is going all in on anime, and one of its upcoming hits is bringing in the big guns courtesy ofFullmetal Alchemist.With artist Hiromu Arakawa overseeing the character designs,Moonriseisset to become an original hit for Netflix in April. A new trailer for the sci-fi anime was released at Anime Japan 2025, giving fans a taste of what Arakawa has been put to. So if you want to know more about the ambitious new series, you can read the synopsis ofMoonrisebelow:
“In a not-too-distant future, humanity has established a loosely organized world government with everything managed by an international AI network called Sapientia. People live peaceful lives by loyally obeying its rational decisions. However, Sapientia’s lunar development project, which sends criminals and pollutants to the Moon to maintain Earth’s peace, creates disparity and poverty on the Moon, sparking a catalyst for war. Jacob “Jack” Shadow gets caught up in this conflict after losing his family to a terrorist bombing by the Moon’s rebel army. Vowing revenge, Jack joins the Earth army as a scout on the Moon, only to discover an unexpected leader among the resistance forces.”
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Returns With A New Anime Update
Our Favorite Magical Girls Are Coming Back
It has been so long since the world was turned upside down byPuella Magi Madoka Magica, but at last - the anime is ready to make its return. This winter, all eyes will return to our favorite traumatized magical girls asPuella Magi Madoka Magic: Walpurgisnacht: Risingwill go live. Anime Japan 2025 brought a brand-new poster to life ahead of the movie’s debut. So if you have not seen the film’s first part, we suggest you check outWalpurgisnacht: RebellionASAP.
Oshi No Ko Season 3 Is On The Horizons Thanks To A Special Teaser
Aqua Stars In New Oshi No Ko Season 3 Teaser Trailer
When you mix idols and murder, you most often get tragedy, but sometimesyou are left with compelling hits likeOshi no Ko.Sentai Filmworks brought Asa Akasaka’s hit idol manga to television some years ago, andOshi no Kois now gearing up for season three. To celebrate the anime’s 2026 comeback,Oshi no Kotook to Anime Japan 2025 with a special teaser trailer starring Aqua. In the wake of season two, Aqua’s future is more unclear than ever as he and his sister search for justice in the wake of their mother’s murder. But as the twins have learned, the seedy underbelly of Japan’s idol industry leaves much in the shadows.
My Hero Academia Is Preparing For The End
The Final Season Of My Hero Academia Drops A Special Teaser
My Hero Academiais a staple in the anime industry, and it has earned quite a reputation. Known as one ofShōnen Jump’s greatest series, theMy Hero Academiahelped usher in the ongoing anime renaissance. This year, the show will bring Deku’s story to a close, andAnime Japan 2025 hyped the final season with a special teaser trailer.My Hero Academiaseason eight will debut in October 2025, so fans will not want to miss out.
One Piece Is Ready To Make Its Return
On April 5, the world will reunite withOne Piece, and the moment will be sweet for fans. It has been months since the show went on break, leaving fans to wonder how the Egghead Island arc will make its return. Next month, the show will bring the Straw Hat crew back to the small screen,and it will do so with a two-part premiere. On April 5,One Pieceepisode 1123 will go live before April 6 ushers in episode 1124. And of course, fans will be able to watch the comeback on Crunchyroll as well as Netflix.
