Fall 2025 anime season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet, with a mix of long-awaited sequels and fresh new titles. From the final battles in My Hero Academia to the return of fan-favorites like One Punch Man and Spy x Family, there’s something for every anime fan!
1. One Punch Man Season 3
One Punch Man Season 3 is finally arriving in Fall 2025, after a six-year wait since Season 2 dropped in Spring 2019. The series continues to follow Saitama, the hero who defeats any opponent with a single punch, blending epic action with hilarious satire.
Season 3 promises fresh villains and more jaw-dropping fights. The first two seasons scored high on IMDb (8.8 and 8.6), and the show won Comedy Anime of the Year in 2016 and multiple 2015 seasonal awards for Favorite Action and Favorite Comedy.
2. Spy x Family Season 3
Season 3 of Spy × Family drops in October 2025, and the hype is huge. The series mixes spy action, comedy, and family feels, making it a standout. The anime follows a skilled spy who creates a fake family as part of a secret mission. His new wife is an assassin, and their adopted daughter has telepathic abilities. Together, they try to keep their true identities hidden while navigating everyday family life.
The manga has sold over 38 million copies worldwide as of late 2024, while Season 2 snagged “Slice of Life Anime of the Year” at Anime Trending Awards, and Anya Forger, the adorable little telepath, won “Must Protect at All Costs” at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Its IMDb rating stays comfortably above 8, proving it’s both a fan and critic favorite.
3. My Hero Academia: Final Season
My Hero Academia‘s final season is confirmed to air in Fall 2025, specifically premiering on October 4, 2025. This eighth and final season will adapt the climactic Final War and Epilogue arcs from Kohei Horikoshi’s manga, bringing the long-running superhero saga to a close. The anime will continue to be produced by Studio BONES, with key staff returning from previous seasons.
The anime is set in a world where almost everyone has superpowers called “Quirks.” The story centers on Izuku Midoriya, a Quirkless boy who dreams of becoming the greatest hero. He enrolls in U.A. High School to train with other aspiring heroes and face fierce villains.
To celebrate the upcoming premiere, a fan voting campaign has been launched to determine the anime’s best scene from seasons 1 through 7, with results to be revealed on the premiere date.
4. To Your Eternity Season 3
To Your Eternity Season 3 premieres in October 2025, diving into the “Present World” arc where Fushi faces a modern society and new challenges. The anime is produced by Studio Drive, known for Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song—an acclaimed sci-fi anime praised for its animation quality—and STUDIO MASSKET, a rising studio gaining attention.
The series tells the touching story of an immortal being named Fushi, who begins as a mysterious orb and gradually learns what it means to be human. Proving just how special it is, it won Best Drama at the 2022 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and took home Best Fantasy at Anime Trending Awards.
5. My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me
My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me is another rom-com anime set to release in October 2025. It follows the hilarious and awkward encounters between a guy and his best friend’s mischievous little sister, who clearly has a crush on him.
The series is getting hype for its mix of comedy and sweet moments that keep fans hooked. Produced by Studio Silver Link, known for Non Non Biyori and Kokoro Connect, the show promises charming animation and relatable teen drama. Thus, it’s perfect for fans of lighthearted romantic stories.
6. Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2
Set to premiere in October 2025, Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 continues the story of Tsuyoshi Mukouda, a salaryman transported to a fantasy world who uses his unique skill to summon modern ingredients and cook extraordinary meals. This season introduces Dora-chan, a pixie dragon who quickly becomes one of Mukouda’s familiars.
Produced by MAPPA, the studio behind hits like Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on Titan, the first season aired in 2023 and gained praise for its cozy blend of fantasy and culinary adventure. We can expect Season 2 to build on that charm with even more creative recipes, deeper world-building, and new characters that add fresh dynamics.
7. May I Ask for One Final Thing?
May I Ask for One Final Thing? follows Scarlet El Vandimion, a noblewoman whose engagement is abruptly broken off during a ball. Subsequently, she is falsely accused of being a bully and villainess, leading to her social ostracization. In response, Scarlet embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged her.
The anime adaptation is produced by LIDEN FILMS Kyoto Studio, known for their work on Tokyo Revengers and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh.
As of October 2024, the light novel series had over 1.23 million copies in circulation, indicating a strong following and anticipation for the anime adaptation.
8. Zombieland Saga Movie: Yumeginga Paradise
Zombieland Saga, the original anime series, gained a cult following for blending zombie horror with idol culture in a way that’s both hilarious and heartwarming. The movie brings back the same main cast and staff.
This upcoming anime film is set to premiere in Japanese theaters on October 24, 2025. The film centers around the idol group Franchouchou, consisting of seven resurrected girls from different eras, as they prepare for their biggest performance yet at the 2025 Saga Expo. However, their plans are disrupted when a mysterious threat looms over humanity.
9. Ranma ½ (2024) 2nd Season
The second season of the 2024 Ranma ½ anime is set to premiere in October 2025, continuing the romantic comedy saga of Ranma Saotome, a martial artist cursed to transform into a girl upon contact with cold water. Studio MAPPA returns to animate this season, maintaining the series’ signature blend of slapstick humor, martial arts action, and romantic entanglements.
The 2024 season has been hyped since its debut and even won the 2024 Anime Trending Award for Favorite Romance.
10. 3-Z Ginpachi Sensei
For fans of the original Gintama series, this spin-off promises to deliver the same blend of humor and heart, albeit in a new setting. Scheduled to premiere in October 2025 on TV Tokyo, the series is part of the Gintama franchise’s 20th-anniversary project.
The story reimagines the Gintama universe by placing its characters in a high school setting. Gintoki Sakata, known as Ginpachi Sakata in this spin-off, serves as the homeroom teacher of Class 3-Z, a class filled with eccentric students.
