The 9 Best Anime of 2025

We’re wrapping up the year by naming some of the best of the best anime to come out this year.

Japanese animation has quickly become the genre to prioritize for studios and streamers, with American platforms like Netflix and Prime Video casually but strategically placing their bets on the niche genre. It’s no wonder 2025 was such a great year for anime. Shows like “My Hero Academia” closed its curtains with its final season, and the gritty shonen series “Gachiakuta” made its debut.

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