Spring 2025: A Season Packed With Returning Giants and Exciting Debuts
Spring is historically one of the strongest anime seasons of the year, and 2025 is no exception. With major sequel announcements confirmed and a handful of new originals generating genuine buzz, this is the season where the year really gets going for anime fans.
Here's your complete preview of what to watch — broken down by category so you can build your watchlist efficiently.
Most Anticipated Sequels
Re:Zero — Starting Life in Another World Season 3
After one of the most agonizing waits in recent anime history, Re:Zero is back. Season 3 picks up where the brutal Season 2 finale left off, diving deeper into the mysteries surrounding Subaru, Emilia, and the world of Lugnica. For fans of psychological isekai with genuine consequences, this is the big one.
- Studio: White Fox
- Hype level: Extremely high among the existing fanbase
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Part 3
Studio Bind's adaptation of the isekai series that many credit with sparking the modern isekai boom continues. The animation quality remains outstanding, and the story enters one of its most compelling arcs. Even people skeptical of isekai anime generally acknowledge Mushoku Tensei's craft.
New Series to Watch
Lazarus (Original Series)
An original anime from a celebrated director, Lazarus is a near-future action thriller generating significant pre-season buzz. Original anime are always a risk — no source material means no safety net — but the creative pedigree here is encouraging. One to watch closely from episode one.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
One of the most well-reviewed anime of recent years, The Apothecary Diaries returns with Maomao and the imperial court mysteries that made Season 1 such a joy. If you missed Season 1, fix that immediately — it's one of the best-written anime of the last two years, period.
Under the Radar Picks
Every season has a show that flies under the radar in the pre-season and surprises everyone. Based on early buzz from source material readers, these are the Spring 2025 sleepers worth keeping an eye on:
- A new romantic comedy adaptation from a weekly magazine that's been quietly building a passionate following
- A short-form comedy series from a first-time director with a distinctive visual style
Spring 2025 Watchlist Builder
| Show | Type | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Re:Zero Season 3 | Sequel | 🔴 Must Watch |
| The Apothecary Diaries S2 | Sequel | 🔴 Must Watch |
| Mushoku Tensei Part 3 | Sequel | 🟡 High Priority |
| Lazarus | Original | 🟡 Watch First Episode |
How to Manage a Packed Season
When a season is this full, it's easy to overcommit and burn out. A practical approach: identify your top three must-watches, keep up with those weekly, and treat everything else as a binge candidate after the season ends. You'll enjoy the experience more, and nothing will feel like homework.
We'll be covering Spring 2025 episode by episode right here on Weekly Anime. Stay tuned for our weekly roundups.