Spring is finally here, and that means a brand-new wave of anime is ready to take over your watchlist. After a packed winter season with hits like Dandadan, Solo Leveling, and Re:Zero, the Spring 2025 lineup is bringing fresh action, fantasy, sci-fi, and more to your screens.
From long-awaited debuts to returning fan favorites, here are 10 must-watch anime dropping this spring across streaming platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix, Max, and HiDive.
1. Lazarus
📅 Premieres April 5 on Adult Swim / Streams on Max
From Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichirō Watanabe, Lazarus is a futuristic sci-fi thriller set in 2052, where humanity relies on a miracle drug called Hapna. The catch? Everyone who takes it dies three years later. As the world edges toward extinction, a team of elite agents hunts down Hapna’s creator, Dr. Skinner, in a race to save humanity. Expect intense action, philosophical undertones, and stylish animation.
2. The Beginning After the End
📅 Premieres April 2 on Crunchyroll
The Beginning After the End tells the story of Arthur Leywin, a reincarnated king trying to find purpose in a world filled with magic, dragons, and ancient deities. Packed with fantasy adventure and introspection, this highly anticipated adaptation dives deep into Arthur’s past mistakes and his quest to live with meaning in his new life.
3. Devil May Cry
📅 Premieres April 3 on Netflix
Capcom fans, rejoice! The iconic demon-hunting video game Devil May Cry gets the anime treatment. Dante is back in this stylish adaptation featuring familiar characters like White Rabbit, Enzo, and Mary. As the portal between the human and demon worlds weakens, Dante might be humanity’s last hope.
4. Fire Force (Season 3)
📅 Returns April 4 on Crunchyroll and Hulu
Four years later, Fire Force is finally back. Company 8 faces new enemies and internal conflict after being labeled traitors. Season 3 kicks off with high stakes, following the aftermath of Captain Hague’s death and Obi’s capture. Shinra and his crew continue to fight against The Evangelist while uncovering deeper conspiracies.
5. Wind Breaker (Season 2)
📅 Returns April 3 on Crunchyroll
Sakura’s journey continues as he steps into his role as Grade Captain at Furin High. Wind Breaker season 2 brings more street fights, loyalty tests, and a new antagonist. Fans of intense high school brawls and brotherhood won’t want to miss this.
6. Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc
📅 Premieres April 5 on Crunchyroll
Ciel and Sebastian return in a haunting new arc that takes them to Germany’s Werewolves’ Forest. With mysterious deaths and a dark curse hanging over the region, this gothic mystery promises plenty of suspense, supernatural elements, and the sharp wit fans love from Black Butler.
7. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
📅 Premieres April 7 on Crunchyroll
Step into the MHA universe from a different angle. Vigilantes is a prequel following college student Koichi Haimawari and his underground work alongside Knuckleduster. If you’re a fan of gritty hero action and want a deeper look into the My Hero world, this one’s for you.
8. Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary (Season 2)
📅 Returns April 5 on Crunchyroll
Kobato and Osanai’s “ordinary” life is anything but. After a relationship shake-up in season 1, season 2 dives back into their attempts to stay under the radar while solving new everyday mysteries. Romance, intrigue, and introspection await.
9. Mono
📅 Premieres April 12 on Crunchyroll
Looking for something light and feel-good? Mono follows a group of high school girls in their Cinephoto club — a fusion of photography and filmmaking. When they’re unexpectedly cast in a manga, their quirky adventures around the city make for a creative and charming slice-of-life series.
10. Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentoushou
📅 Premieres March 31 on HiDive | Weekly episodes every Monday at 11 a.m. ET
Travel through time with Jinta, a shrine guardian whose life changes after a battle with a demon. Starting in the Edo period and leaping into the Heisei era, Kijin Gentoushou is a historical-fantasy saga filled with sword fights, spirits, and epic storytelling.
Final Thoughts
From supernatural thrillers to heartfelt slice-of-life stories, Spring 2025 is shaping up to be a stacked season for anime fans. Whether you’re into deep lore, emotional journeys, or just wild action, there’s something for every kind of viewer.
So get your subscriptions ready and let us know what you’re most excited to watch in the comments!
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