If AnimeJapan 2025 taught us anything, this industry knows how to keep fans fed. The event dropped trailer after trailer, renewal after renewal. And for every quiet gem, there were thunderous headline-stealers. Let’s break it down with the first article. Here’s a breakdown of some of our favorite announcements and what’s worth watching.

Top-Tier Announcements & Get Excited

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

MAPPA’s upcoming film isn’t just a continuation. It’s a war cry. The Reze Arc is one of the most beloved and brutal arcs in the manga, and the teaser visuals gave us just enough to go feral. The film is set to premiere in Japan on September 19, 2025 (speculative, based on announcements). If the pacing and polish are tighter than Season 1, this could be MAPPA’s redemption arc.

My Dress-Up Darling Season 2

They heard our pleas. The fan-favorite cosplay romance returns this July 2025 (speculative, based on announcements), and the teaser visuals were soft, sweet, and brimming with promise. Marin’s energy is back—and if Season 2 leans further into character growth, it could cement the series as more than just a cute face.

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2

Crunchyroll locked it in for July 2025 (speculative, based on announcements), and the first trailer is already showcasing tighter animation and bigger Kaiju action. The Defense Force character drops were slick, and it looks like this season is doubling down on world-building.

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AnimeJapan 2025 Just Reinforced Our Whole Watchlist

We always knew 2025 would be one of anime’s busiest years. AnimeJapan confirmed it’s also a year built for the Talk Out Daily rotation. While flashy announcements stole headlines, our lineup of favorites either returned, revealed their next arc or dropped visuals that had us refreshing timelines. Here’s what we’re already locked in on—and why these aren’t just anime. They’re staples.

Sakamoto Days: Second Half Locked and Loaded

AnimeJapan 2025 confirmed it—the second half of Sakamoto Days Season 1 is officially coming. Split-cour anime is nothing new, but this one’s different. The first half already gave us brutal hand-to-hand scenes, fluid choreography, and an assassin-turned-dad who can still fold anyone in sight. If Part 2 leans into the Shishiba arc or deeper Order conflicts, we’re in for a masterclass in balance…between violence and vibe.

One Piece: The Egghead Era Has Arrived

After a short break, One Piece is heating up again as Egghead Island dives headfirst into world-shifting revelations. The anime’s post-Wano energy is fast, futuristic, and more political than ever. If you’re not caught up, you’re behind.

Tokyo Revengers: The Battle of Three Deities

Campagin teams released the teaser visual at AnimeJapan, and it gave us everthing we needed. Tokyo Revengers isn’t backing off its timeline-twisting intensity. The Battle of Three Deities arc promises to become one of the franchise’s most emotionally charged stories yet. Now, we’ll see whether Takemichi can break the cycle…or let it break him.

Black Butler: Public School Arc Incoming

Black Butler brings Ciel and Sebastian back to their gothic best, with the elite boarding school arc as the setting. Mystery, class hierarchy, twisted rules—everything that made the original unforgettable, updated with fresh animation and a darker tone

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Arc Close and Coming

The reboot’s loyalty to source material has been stellar, and if you know the Kyoto Arc, you know what’s coming: Shishio. Fire. Betrayal. Legacy. AnimeJapan didn’t just drop visuals—they reminded us that sometimes, remakes do hit harder the second time around.

Oshi no Ko: Season 3 Teaser Hits Early

The Oshi no Ko team confirmed Season 3 of Oshi no Ko for 2026, and AnimeJapan just dropped a brand-new teaser visual that proves this series isn’t done breaking hearts. Fans drawn to Ai’s legacy or Aqua’s unraveling revenge arc can expect the next season to dive even deeper into the twisted showbiz labyrinth.

Wind Breaker Season 2 Confirmed

Our favorite delinquents are back. After Season 1 proved it wasn’t just a stylish brawler, Wind Breaker now has the pressure to keep the story growing without losing that street honor feel. If Season 2 explores more rival schools and personal growth, it could elevate the series into sleeper-hit territory.

Final Thoughts

AnimeJapan 2025 didn’t just meet expectations. It overwhelmed them. With blockbuster sequels, emotionally charged originals, and more trailers than our watchlists can handle, the event proved anime isn’t slowing down in 2025. Are you Into rom-coms, curses, kaiju, or cosmic battles? It doen’t matter, because the next 12 – 14 months are going to be packed with sequels, new arcs, and game-changing premieres that are about to take over your watchlist.

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