Anime lovers prepare yourselves! April 2025 is shaping up to be an absolutely amazing month for new releases . If you have been feeling like something is missing in your watchlist get ready to be thrilled. From highly anticipated adaptations of webtoons and manhwa to the return of some modern classics April is bringing the anime heat. Let's jump into some of the hottest series coming your way!
The Beginning After the End (TBATE): Is This the Next Solo Leveling Sensation?
Everyone is still talking about Solo Leveling and if you are looking for another anime with that level of impact keep an eye on The Beginning After the End or TBATE for short. This is based on a super popular web novel by TurtleMe with over 150 million readers! People are calling it one of the best isekai stories ever.
While Studio A-Cat might not be as well-known as some of the animation giants if they nail this adaptation we could have a real phenomenon on our hands. The story follows King Grey who gets reborn as a baby named Arthur Leywin in a world full of magic and mythical creatures. Imagine being a baby but with the mind of a 30-year-old! Arthur has to navigate this new mystical world face tough challenges and uncover secrets he never imagined. The Beginning After the End starts streaming on Crunchyroll on April 2 2025. Mark your calendars!
Wind Breaker Season 2: Brawls Bikes and Brotherhood Are Back!
Wind Breaker was a breakout hit manga-to-anime adaptation this year so a second season was a no-brainer and it is coming soon! Based on Satoru Nii's manga the anime is set at Furin High a school known for its brawling students. But these students the group called Bofurin are also protecting their town from trouble.
Season 2 will follow Haruka Sakura a first-year student who is a street fighting natural. Watch as Haruka rises through the ranks of Bofurin and becomes a leader. If you loved the first season get ready for more action and intense school rivalries when Wind Breaker Season 2 returns to Crunchyroll on April 4 2025.
Fire Force Season 3: After a Five-Year Wait Company 8 Returns to Face the White Clads!
Fire Force is known for its amazing animation thanks to David Production Studios and after a long five-year wait Season 3 is finally arriving! Seasons 1 and 2 were a hit and Season 3 promises to be even more exciting. Season 2 ended with Company 8 and Company 2 teaming up to explore the Nether but they ran into serious trouble with the White-Clad organization.
Season 3 will adapt the Obi's Rescue Arc from the manga. Company 8 will be on a mission to save Obi from the White Clads who are not backing down. Shinra is also getting closer to the truth about The Evangelist and the mysterious Adolla Link. Season 3 might be setting the stage for the grand finale of Fire Force. Don't miss Fire Force Season 3 on Crunchyroll starting April 5 2025.
Lazarus: From MAPPA and John Wick Director Chad Stahelski A Thriller Anime Like No Other
Lazarus has been on anime fans' radars for a while now because of its incredible team. Studio MAPPA is animating it and get this John Wick director Chad Stahelski is helping with the action scenes! Shinichiro Watanabe of Cowboy Bebop fame is writing and directing this original 13-episode anime. It's set to debut on Adult Swim on April 6 2025.
The story is set in 2052 in a peaceful and prosperous world thanks to a miracle drug called Hapuna created by Dr. Skinner. But three years later Skinner returns with bad news: Hapuna has a short half-life and everyone who has taken it will die in three years! To save humanity a special task force of five agents called "Lazarus" is formed to find Skinner and develop a vaccine before time runs out. Expect intense action and a race against time in Lazarus!
Hidden Gem Anime Series to Watch Out for in Spring 2025
Beyond the big names April 2025 also has some exciting "hidden gem" anime series to discover :
- Anne of Green Gables Anime Adaptation: A Ghibli-esque take on the classic novel about orphan Anne Shirley. A heartwarming coming-of-age story.
- Food Culture Research Club Anime: A cute and delicious slice-of-life about university girls bonding over food. Perfect if you love shows about cute girls doing cute things!
- Galaxy Tower Hotel Robot Anime: A post-apocalyptic story with a hopeful robot hotelier maintaining an empty hotel. Get ready for a unique blend of post-apocalyptic setting and heartwarming hope.
- Club One Host Anime: A comedy about a former insurance salesman becoming a host in Shinjuku. Expect laughs and relatable work-life humor.
- Maebashi Witches Anime: Magical girl idols in a flower shop? Yes please! Magical girls pop idols and a cute frog mascot what is not to love?
- The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: A mystery prequel to the Hyakki Yako novel series set in 1948 Tokyo. Supernatural mysteries and historical setting combine for intrigue.
- Zatsu Tabi: That’s Journey: An inspiring story about a college student mangaka finding herself on a journey. Relatable struggles and self-discovery await.
- Mūmū Alien Cat Comedy Anime: A quirky comedy about a girl and a cat-like alien obsessed with home appliances. Prepare for appliance-related chaos and laughs.
- From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: A medieval fantasy action series about a middle-aged swordsmanship instructor. Action and a fresh perspective from a non-teen protagonist.
- Unnamed Rock Star All-Girls School Anime (Lilisa Suzunomiya Anime): A music-filled story about girls rebelling against expectations at an elite school through rock music. Rock music and girl power!
April 2025 Anime: A Spring Season You Won't Want to Miss
So there you have it! April 2025 is packed with must-watch anime series. Whether you are into action fantasy slice-of-life or something totally unique there is something for everyone. Get your streaming services ready and prepare for an amazing spring anime season. Which series are you most excited to watch? Let us know in the comments!