00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today, we're counting down our picks for the must-watch anime of
00:09the coming year.
00:1410.
00:16Dr. Stone – Science Future
00:18Who would have guessed that an out-of-this-world fourth season is exactly what the Doctor ordered?
00:24No one can say Senku's crew lacks ambition, that's for sure.
00:32After three seasons tracking down the cure for the world's petrification plight, the
00:37ragtag team of scientists is now setting their sights on something even more difficult – landing
00:42on the moon.
00:48It'll take a lot of preparation to get there, but spread across three parts, Dr. Stone is
00:53sure to give this meaty storyline all the care it deserves.
00:58Not that we'd expect anything different from one of the most consistently entertaining
01:01shounen still around.
01:089.
01:12From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
01:19All it took was one look at this trailer, and we were instantly sold.
01:23After all, it's not often you get a series where the main character is a crestfallen
01:27old geezer.
01:28One day, his student, who has since become world-renowned, turns up to his humble village
01:33and appoints him as a teacher to the capital's elite guard.
01:46Now he'll have to contend with life in the big city, as well as some people who might
01:50not take kindly to a country bumpkin gaining such a prestigious position.
01:55We're curious to see how Beryl Gardinant handles his new tumultuous life.
02:028.
02:05My Hero Academia – Final Season
02:08After almost a decade, it's finally here.
02:11The end of perhaps the greatest superhero anime.
02:20If this upcoming season continues the high-octane action and jaw-dropping revelations we saw
02:25in 2024's episodes, then sign us up for more.
02:29It's the stars of hero society facing off against the drags of humanity in the paranormal
02:35liberation front.
02:36And there can be only one winner.
02:44Will we see Deku and company finally take down Shigaraki and all for one, once and for
02:49all?
02:50Let's believe we'll be tuning in to find out.
02:577.
02:59The Apothecary Diaries – Season 2
03:02In its freshman outing, The Apothecary Diaries blended mystery, political intrigue and quirky
03:08characters into a distinctly potent concoction.
03:12And just like fine wine, it'll only get better with age in Season 2.
03:20Maomao's fraught relationship with Jinshi is the least of her problems as the cases
03:28start piling up, each puzzle more complex than the last.
03:31That's saying something considering the crimes in Season 1 were already pretty wild.
03:42Manga fans know that this arc is sure to pack a punch, and if you don't want to miss out,
03:47you're going to want to be there day one.
03:536.
03:57Sakamoto Days
03:58The hitman profession has a pretty high turnover rate, so it's rare to see one make it all
04:04the way to retirement, let alone with a big, happy family.
04:13Unfortunately for Taro Sakamoto, a lot of people have a bone to pick with him.
04:18And I don't care if he's turned in the gun or not, that's all you need to know
04:21about Sakamoto Days.
04:23An action-comedy manga that's been charming readers for years now, it's finally getting
04:28the anime treatment, and to say hopes are high would be putting it lightly.
04:32The thought of a plump old man busting heads while making it home in time for dinner is
04:37just too hilarious to pass up.
04:425.
04:44Solo Leveling – Season 2
04:52One of the best anime of 2024 is already back for another round.
04:56Hey, you won't hear us complaining.
04:59In case you somehow hadn't heard, Jin'ou's story leveled up to appointment viewing at
05:03the end of Season 1.
05:05And now that he's fully embracing his status as a shadow monarch, there's no reason to
05:10believe Season 2 will be any different, especially now that S-rank monsters are evolving into
05:16even bigger threats.
05:19With the promise of crazier action, more powerful characters to fight, and even denser mysteries
05:24to uncover, you'd best be prepared for 12 more weeks of Solo Leveling breaking the
05:29whole damn internet.
05:354.
05:37Witch Hat Atelier
05:38No matter what they say, there's always room for one more magical anime, especially one
05:43with Coco, who is a frontrunner for Heart-Stealing Anime Lead of 2025.
05:48Her desire to learn magic is as endearing as it is relatable.
05:52It's a shame for her that there's a mischievous brimmed-hat coven laying waste across the
05:57realm, but it sure does make for good entertainment.
06:00Add in Coco's stern but lovable mentor, Kifure, and you have all the runes you need for a
06:06downright spellbinding anime.
06:08It's really no wonder fans have been waiting for this one for a very, very long time.
06:163.
06:19Fire Force – Season 3
06:21It's been four long years, but things are finally heating up again in the Fire Brigades.
06:27And this time, they're burning it all down for good.
06:32After two seasons fighting fires, and the occasional devil, this acclaimed anime is
06:36returning at last for its third and final season.
06:40Last we saw of Shinra and the others, the Knights of the Ashen Flame were knocking on
06:44the Tokyo Empire's door.
06:56Since we know this is the end too, there's no telling how insane things are about to
07:00get.
07:01But when it comes to Fire Force, you can always count on one thing – it'll be hot as hell.
07:082.
07:10Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle
07:13We'll admit, we sighed when we heard that Demon Slayer would be concluding with a series
07:17of movies.
07:19Anime fans don't really know how to keep quiet in the cinema, and we usually have to
07:23wait a long time to get each instalment.
07:27However, we didn't realise we'd be getting the first one so soon.
07:34Beginning the epic final arc of the series, Tanjiro and the other core members must tackle
07:39those at the absolute pinnacle of the demonic ranks, including the likes of Akasa and Muzan.
07:51If you've read the manga, you know we're in for one hell of a ride.
08:161.
08:17Mobile Suit Gundam – G-Quacks
08:19Anytime we hear whispers of a new Gundam series, we're instantly hyped.
08:23But this time, it's something special, and that's why we're ranking it so highly on
08:27this list.
08:28In this shock announcement, we were told of a new Gundam series, which would be a collaboration
08:34between Sunrise and Kara, the studio run by none other than Hideaki Anno of Neon Genesis
08:40Evangelion fame.
08:42To say this is a huge deal for mecha fans would be an understatement.
08:46With this incredible team behind it, and a gorgeous trailer that put any concerns
08:50to rest, it's safe to say that G-Quacks is going to be a must-see anime.
09:02What 2025 anime are you adding to your watchlist?
09:06Let us know in those comments below.
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