Crunchyroll is gearing up to deliver an action-packed start to 2025 with an exciting lineup of anime series for the first quarter of the year. From Season 2 of Solo Leveling to Season 4 of Dr Stone, the first quarter of the new year promises to be a treat for anime enthusiasts. Here’s a glimpse at what’s in store.
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
Jinwoo is set to return with his army of Shadows after transforming into a formidable Necromancer at the end of Season 1. In a bid to save his ailing mother, he has to race against time and master his newfound abilities while hiding his true potential from other hunters. As he encounters his greatest enemies till date, the true nature of his new powers will be revealed.
Release date yet to be announced
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective
At Ten’ikai General Hospital, the diagnostic pathology team tackles cases which are too complex for others—from mysterious illnesses to unsolvable murders. Leading the charge is Dr. Takao Ameku, a brilliant mind uncovering shocking truths.
Release date: January 1
Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time
Iruma Takumi is accidentally summoned to the fantasy world of Mildgard, where he hopes for a peaceful life. However, the goddess Nolyn grants him a powerful alchemy skill, enabling him to create anything from holy swords to flying ships. Reluctantly, he embarks on a thrilling adventure.
Release date: January 1
Zenshu
Animated by MAPPA, Zenshu is an upcoming original anime series that explores the struggles of creating animated films in the highly competitive anime industry of Japan. It revolves around young director Natsuko Hirose who grapples with a creative block as she embarks on her new project. Since the project is a romantic comedy and she has never been in love before, she struggles to grasp the concept, leading to a production standstill.
Release date: January 5
Dr. Stone Science Future
The fourth and final season of Dr. Stone will continue with The Truth of the Petrification Saga, following which Senku and his team will return to the Kingdom of Science. With their next destination being the Moon, they must first travel to America in order to gather the necessary supplies. They are also expected to face off against Why-man, the mysterious figure responsible for petrifying the world. Expected to answer the anime’s biggest questions, the sequel will show the characters fighting to save humanity one last time through their teamwork and their love for science.
Release date: January 9
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Season 1 of The Apothecary Diaries followed Maomao, a young woman kidnapped and sold as a slave at the emperor’s palace where she solves mysteries using her sharp intellect. In Season 2, she must protect a pregnant concubine, thwart an assassination plot against Jinshi, and handle a foreign envoy's impossible demands.
Release date: January 10
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2
The second season of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun will continue the story of Nene Yashiro and Hanako-kun, a mischievous ghost who lives in the girls' bathroom at Kamome Academy. Nene and her classmate, Kou Minamoto, are set to team up with Hanako-san to expose a traitor among the ranks of the Seven Wonders after a rumour starts going around in their school.
Release date: January 11
Other upcoming anime:
I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class (January 3)
I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic (January 6)
Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms (January 6)
Unnamed Memory Season 2 (January 7)
Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World (January 8)
Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. (January 9)
The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World (January 9)
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time (January 10)
I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! (January 11)
The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World (January 12)
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 2 (January 12)
