Anime’s Summer 2025 season was one for the books. With a host of new shows like Takopi’s Origin Sin (2025) and returning fan favorites like Kaiju No. 8 (2024), it was an embarrassment of riches. By comparison’s sake, you would probably think that the Fall 2025 season of anime may be a barren wasteland. After all, if summer was so stacked, then surely there can’t be much left, right? Of course, that isn’t true. While the upcoming Fall season may not have as many titles releasing, there are still plenty of interesting new shows, returning sequels, and even a handful of projects that are sure to be cult classics in the making.
Since there are well over 50 titles coming out this season, with most of them spread between Crunchyroll, Prime Video, and even Disney+, I will limit this list to the 10 most interesting and most exciting shows. Also, unlike last season, we’ll be looking at both new and returning shows, mostly because it would be a shame not to discuss the final season of My Hero Academia (2016) in some form. With that out of the way, here’s JustWatch’s most anticipated anime of the Fall 2025 season, ranked in order of how excited we are to watch them.
10. This Monster Wants To Eat Me (2025-Present)
For those of you who got a taste of some horror-themed LGBTQ+ romance last season with The Summer Hikaru Died (2025), you may be sad that you have to wait some time for its second season. If you’re going through withdrawal and need your monster love itch scratched, then consider This Monster Wants To Eat Me. While The Summer Hikaru Died focuses a lot on the budding romance between two young boys, This Monster Wants To Eat Me flips the script and instead spotlights two teenage girls. Or rather, one teenage girl and a mermaid who wants to eat her.
The Summer Hikaru Died tends to delve into grief and people’s inability to let go following a person’s death. In contrast, This Monster Wants To Eat Me seems primed to capitalize on much darker topics, similar to those discussed in Takopi’s Original Sin (2025). Suicide, survivor’s guilt, and free will are all topics set to be explored in the series, and at the very least, they seem to be presented in ways that aren’t quite as soul-crushing as Takopi. Granted, This Monster Wants To Eat Me could also flub these topics in not-so-sensitive ways. So out of caution, I’m placing it at the bottom of this list as more of a precaution instead of an indicator of its potential quality.
The Monsters Wants To Eat Me release October 2, 2025.
9. A Wild Last Boss Appeared! (2025-Present)
Whether you like it or not, the isekai genre is still going strong this fall. Like always, there’s hardly a drought of titles to watch, but out of all of the isekai offerings this season, A Wild Last Boss Appeared! has the most going for it. Like a fusion of Overlord (2015) and My Next Life As A Villainess: All Roads Lead To Doom(2023), A Wild Last Boss Appeared! comes across like a light-hearted power fantasy. There’s a video game world where our protagonist is reincarnated as his incredibly overpowered playable character, with goofy humor and a colorful cast of characters that all seem to have their own unique comedic gimmick.
A Wild Last Boss Appeared! Has the potential to be an isekai that examines some of the thematic cores of the genre, mostly with how its protagonist frequently deals with the consequences of their actions. It makes the series worth watching for people who have grown sick of the genre and are looking for a new take on it. Even if that doesn’t end up being the case, at least it looks to be a fun adventure with some cool powers and pretty character designs!
A Wild Last Boss Appeared! Releases October 4, 2025.
8. Gnosia (2025-Present)
Gnosia is a tough egg to crack. It’s an adaptation of a visual novel from 2018 that gained a strong cult following. The game is randomized each playthrough and plays like a cross between Among Us and The Thing (1982). So, seeing an anime adaptation of such an out-there game is ambitious to say the least. What will determine whether Gnosia lives or dies is how its story is told. It’s a wonderful murder mystery, and any fan of the genre should, at least, give the first episode a shot.
There’s a sense of unease with each character interaction, not knowing which of the eccentrically designed characters is a flesh-eating alien or not. Of course, seeing an adaptation of a hefty visual novel may be a double-edged sword, much like how Danganronpa: The Animation (2013) truncated an absurd amount of information from its source material to fit into a 13-episode anime. If Gnosia can successfully find a way to blend its branching storylines into a weekly anime, and that’s a big IF, then this cult-classic video game may become a cult-classic anime as well.
Gnosia releases October 11, 2025.
7. Disney’s Twisted Wonderland (2025-Present)
Disney has been somewhat late hopping onto the anime train. While streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max have been producing hit shows, Disney has been hesitant to dip its toes into the medium until now. Disney’s Twisted Wonderland is for lovers of Disney and anime. The series, based on a smartphone game, follows several Disney villains, who, here, are teenage anime heartthrobs, as they attend a magical university.
The game and manga have multiple arcs already under their belt. Animated by the same studios responsible for The Record of Ragnarok (2021) series, fans of those over-the-top and exaggerated character designs will find a lot to appreciate in the world of Night Raven College. The somewhat high placement on this list has mostly to do with the confidence Disney has displayed in the series. After all, it’s already confirmed for three seasons and is set to air on Disney+ as opposed to being punted over to Hulu. If you’ve been pining for Disney to show its villains the love they deserve, then you need to make Twisted Wonderland a must-watch.
Disney’s Twisted Wonderland releases October 29, 2025.
6. One Punch Man Season 3 (2015-Present)
Back in 2015, One Punch Man exploded in popularity thanks to its gorgeously animated action and its absolutely hilarious protagonist. Now, after much delay and a somewhat underwhelming second season, One Punch Man is back and set to adapt one of the series’ best arcs.
If you’ve never heard of One Punch Man in the decade since its release, then all you need to know is that it’s the kind of comedy that’s all about ridiculing series like Dragon Ball Z (1996) and Solo Leveling (2024). If you’re into that, then you’ll click with One Punch Man. Titanic threats to mankind appear, and while plenty of heroes struggle in vain to save the day, all it takes for Saitama to win is literally one punch. Even though it’s only one joke, it never gets old. Season 2 slowed things down by focusing on the supporting cast a bit too much, but with all the set-up out of the way, Season 3 should hopefully right the ship and deliver stellar action on par with the first season.
One Punch Man Season 3 releases October 5, 2025.
5. Sanda (2025-Present)
Paru Itagaki made a name for herself with Beastars (2019). That series offered a complex look at human nature through the lens of an animal metropolis that would put Zootopia (2016) to shame. With the manga having finished years ago, and the anime’s final season set to air in 2026, fans looking for more of Itagaki’s work will get that and then some with Sanda.
While it would be easy to recommend Sanda solely because Science Saru is producing it almost immediately after concluding Dan Da Dan’s (2024) excellent second season, there’s so much more going on with Sanda worth talking about. For example, not only is it a Christmas anime, but it also features a buff, naked Santa Claus beating up his enemies. That alone should make it a must-watch, especially if you’re a fan of action-filled Christmas stories like Violent Night (2022) and Die Hard (1988). The anime also sports Itagaki’s expressive art style more faithfully than Beastars, and with the help of animation that’s reminiscent of some of the best sequences in One Piece (1999), Sanda is set to storm the scene and become a modern Christmas classic.
Sanda releases October 3, 2025.
4. Digimon Beatbreak (2025-Present)
The Digimon franchise gets an unfair wrap as being a Pokémon knock-off. While it came out after Nintendo’s worldwide phenomenon, Digimon isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of kids’ anime and delve into more mature territory. Now, Digimon Beatbreak is keen to return to those areas, although with a new cyberpunk flair.
While not much is really known about Digimon Beatbreak and where it can/will go, from the early teasers, it appears to be targeting a more mature audience. It still has bright and cartoonish Digimon teaming up with humans, but the humans are older kids and even teenagers. The series is still set to have plenty of giant monster battles that kids will love, but it's probably going to take cues from Digimon Tamers (2001) or Digimon Ghost Game (2021), as opposed to the lighter exploits of Digimon Adventure (1999). There’s excitement about this series, both in and out of Japan, which hasn’t happened since the Adventure Tri films. If you’re a longtime Digimon fan, or want a more mature take on Pokémon that actually wants to tell a cohesive story, Digimon Beatbreak should hopefully live up to your expectations.
Digimon Beatbreak releases October 5, 2025.
3. Spy x Family Season 3 (2022-Present)
With two seasons and a feature film under its belt, it’s safe to say that Spy x Family’s third season will continue the comedic escapades of the Forger family with zero issues. Our cast is established, the stakes are present, and all that’s left is to let the series do what it does best. If you were somewhat tired of the overexposure of Anya in Season 2, then Season 3 should hopefully rectify that. There’s much more of a focus on going into the origins of Twilight and seeing what made him into the spy he is, which should satisfy those looking for a more traditional spy thriller.
That being said, Spy x Family’s bread and butter is its comedy, and that’s going to be on display in full force. If you liked the blend of action and comedy of Buddy Daddies (2023) or loved the humor of Bocchi the Rock (2022), then you’ll be in good hands with Spy x Family. It’s one of the best definitions of an anime sitcom, and compared to most other shows this season, it’s one of the safest bets, thanks to both Wit and Madhouse returning to produce the series.
Spy x Family Season 3 releases October 4, 2025.
2. Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 (2025-Present)
Tatsuki Fujimoto exploded onto the scene in 2018 with Chainsaw Man. Since then, it’s become one of the most prolific manga of our time, and the anime is gearing up to see a new resurgence thanks to the upcoming movie, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc (2025). But what was his career like before that? Well, here’s Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 to answer that question.
Comprising eight standalone episodes, Tatuski Fujimoto 17-26 will be an exhibition of sorts for the creator’s one-shots. Each episode is animated and produced by a different company, creating an anthology series that’s not dissimilar from Star Wars Visions (2021) or Memories (1995). This is an experimental anime, the likes of which aren’t really seen nowadays. If you found yourself loving the low-key emotional devastation of Fujimoto’s last adaptation, Look Back (2024), most of the one-shots will appeal to you. It’s not quite as bombastic or thrilling as Chainsaw Man, but if you’re an anime fan who is craving something unconventional, risky, and artistic, then you need to catch Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 when it comes out in November.
Tatsuki Fujimoto releases November 7, 2025.
1. My Hero Academia Final Season (2016-Present)
While there are plenty of anime that can get people excited this season, only one show was ever going to take the top spot, and that’s My Hero Academia. After nine years, the story of Deku, All Might, and the rest of Class 1-A is finally coming to an end. My Here Academia’s premise is simple, yet extremely effective. Take the iconography of American superheroes and superhero movies like Superman (2025), X-Men (2000), and Spider-Man (2002), and make an anime about it. Give a cast of characters superhero powers and then have them get involved in a war over the fate of the superhero world.
My Hero Academia’s optimism is infectious, and seeing Deku go from being a Quirkless teenager to one of the most inspiring heroes of his generation is a great reminder that anything is possible with enough determination and perseverance. While the ending of the manga is divisive, the lead-up to that finale is extremely satisfying, and Bones has gone all out to make sure that the final season gets the justice that it deserves. If you’ve ever been a fan of My Hero Academia, or if you’re a newcomer who’s looking for a superhero-themed anime, this final season should hopefully end this adaptation on a high note.
My Hero Academia’s final season releases October 4, 2025.
