Greatest New Anime on Netflix in 2025 (So Far)

To this point, it’s been a profitable yr for anime on Netflix, and probably the very best one but. New episodes of One Piece, Dan Da Dan, Sakamoto Days, and extra, Netflix continues to take a position closely into its lineup of anime content material. However what have been our favorite anime on Netflix this yr? These are our picks for the yr’s greatest new anime on Netflix!

2025 will proceed to be a busy yr for anime, with loads of thrilling titles on the horizon, alongside the continuation of widespread weekly exhibits like One Piece. Every month, we’ll additionally proceed to replace you with the newest anime titles coming, so be sure to don’t miss out.

Let’s get to it, listed below are the very best new anime added to Netflix in 2025 (to this point):

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Satan Might Cry (Season 1)

Maybe a controversial addition to this listing, as long-time followers of DMC had loads of criticisms for Adi Shankar’s adaptation of the beloved Capcom online game. For us, the music decisions had been incredible, the animation was nice, and it left us on a cliffhanger, with an ode to the video video games that each DMC ought to have been capable of get pleasure from. To not point out, with the sequence renewed for a second season, we are able to’t wait to see the place the story goes subsequent.

The sequence follows the demon hunter Dante, who faces off towards the White Rabbit, a strong demon hellbent on unleashing the forces of hell on Earth. 

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9

Castlevania Nocturne (Season 2)

After the success of the primary Castlevania sequence, we had been so excited for the following adaptation of Konami’s beloved video-game horror franchise, and it didn’t fail to disappoint. Surprisingly, the sequence did not retain the viewers anticipated from the primary Castlevania sequence, which is a large disappointment, as it’s arguably probably the most slept-on anime at present obtainable on Netflix. Though it has solely two seasons, it concludes satisfactorily and needs to be added to your watchlist as quickly as attainable.

In the course of the peak of the French Revolution, the French aristocracy allied themselves with the terrifying vampire messiah, Erzsebet Bathory, who promised to forged the world into an everlasting night time and, together with her undead military, enslave humanity. Nonetheless, Richter, one of many final descendants of a household of vampire hunters, is sought out by Annette, a sorceress from the Caribbean despatched to cease the vampire messiah.

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8

Frieren Past Journey’s Finish

Arguably, Frieren has change into probably the most widespread slice-of-life tales set in a fantasy world. A lot slower than your conventional fantasy anime, however that’s the purpose of the story and the character’s journey to take a extra grounded method as an immortal Elf lastly begins to be taught what a life price dwelling is in spite of everything, taking the time to understand and nurture the issues vital to you. To not point out, when the motion within the sequence does occur, it feels way more impactful. 

The elven mage Frieren is presented with an extremely lengthy life, however her blessing can be a curse as she watches the lives of these round her go by within the blink of an eye fixed. After spending a decade together with her hero social gathering, which leads to the defeat of the demon king, she returns to her former lifestyle of exploring the continent for spells and components methods together with her pals. Nonetheless, due to her notion of time, when she returns, her previous pals have died of previous age, main Frieren to remorse taking their presence with no consideration. Together with her outlook on life modified, she vows to be taught and perceive extra about people and create private connections with them.

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7

The Seven Lethal Sins: 4 Knights of the Apocalypse (Season 2)

After the terrible animation followers of The Seven Lethal Sins had been subjected to within the latter half of the anime, 4 Knights of the Apocalypse is a wonderful return to kind for the franchise, and the usual and high quality are maintained in a superb second season. We’re tremendous excited to see the second half of the second season, which ought to arrive on Netflix later this yr.

The story of 4 Knights of the Apocalypse takes place a number of years after the occasions of The Seven Lethal Sins. It follows Percival, a easy boy who secretly longs for journey. After discovering he’s destined to affix a gaggle of holy knights prophesied to destroy the world, Percival is pressured into an journey and searches for the opposite three prophesied knights.

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6

The Summer season Hikaru Died (Season 1)

Not your conventional horror anime, The Summer season Hikaru Died takes a slower method to the story, however don’t let that idiot you; there’s nonetheless loads of unsettling moments to get pleasure from. Nonetheless, what’s nice concerning the anime is that, whereas sluggish, it provides the characters respiratory room to be fleshed out, permitting the viewers to develop extra connected and to raised be taught and perceive the likes of Yoshiki and Hikaru. To not point out, Cygame has carried out a superb job with animating the sequence. Not one to be slept on, positively contemplate including it to your watchlist immediately.

Two greatest pals dwelling in a rural Japanese village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. Rising up collectively, they had been inseparable… till the day Hikaru got here again from the mountains, and was now not himself. “One thing” has taken over Hikaru’s physique, recollections, emotions… and all the pieces they know begins to unravel.

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5

Sakamoto Days (Season 2)

With Netflix stepping its toes into simulcasting anime, Sakamoto Days is an extremely vital anime to the streaming service, and its success on the platform will contribute to future Netflix anime. TMS Leisure has carried out a beautiful job with their adaptation to this point, staying true to the supply materials, with followers of the manga lastly seeing a few of their favorite panels animated and delivered to life.

The sequence is centered on Taro Sakamoto, the world’s former deadliest murderer, who stop out of the blue to cool down within the title of affection. However when his patch catches up with him, Sakamoto should struggle to guard his household and his beloved comfort retailer. 

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4

Blood of Zeus (Season 3)

This yr, we stated goodbye to Blood of Zeus with an epic last season that noticed Heron and Seraphim tackle the may of the Titans as Cronos was launched from his jail and unleashed on Greece. An unimaginable finish to a incredible adaptation of Greek Mythology; we’re solely unhappy that there received’t be any extra new episodes of Blood of Zeus to look at within the close to future.

The story takes place in Historic Greece, the place the commoner Heron discovers his true heritage because the son of Zeus, and his future to avoid wasting the world from Seraphim, a demon with a vendetta towards the gods.

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3

The Apothecary Diaries

Visually talking, The Apothecary Diaries is arguably essentially the most spectacular sequence on this listing. From the animation, the music, the story, the voice appearing, it’s no surprise the recognition of the franchise exploded as soon as the anime sequence dropped. We’ve our fingers crossed that the second season will land on Netflix within the close to future.

Maomao, a pharmacist from the Purple Mild District, is kidnapped and offered to the Imperial Palace to work as a servant. When she hears that the emperor’s kids are critically unwell, she makes use of her expertise as a pharmacist to remedy them, which catches the eye of an influential eunuch. She then finds herself on the coronary heart of a number of mysteries contained in the palace.

 

 

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Dan Da Dan (Season 2)

Selecting again up proper the place it left off, Dan Da Dan continues to be among the finest new anime to be launched not solely on Netflix, however on all platforms. The animators over at Science Saru are arguably among the most gifted within the business, with every new episode persevering with to impress anime followers worldwide. Our favourite second from the second season to this point is taking one panel from the manga and turning it into an epic, almost four-minute efficiency from The Hayashi’s for his or her exorcism track.

The sequence is centered on two highschool college students, Momo and Okarun. Momo, who believes in ghosts, and Okarun, who believes in aliens, every denies the existence of the opposite, that’s, till one fateful night time on a dare, when Okarun has a run-in with a malicious spirit and Momo with over-inquisitive aliens, the pair discover themselves moving into the world of the paranormal and supernatural. 

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One Piece: Half 2 Egghead Island Arc (Half 2)

TOEI Animation is on a scorching streak with One Piece. Followers had been already having fun with the animation from Half 1 of the Egghead Island Arc, however the six-month break the studio took from releasing model new episodes as a way to refine and excellent the episodes for Half 2 has labored a deal with. Half 2 has been nothing in need of phenomenal to this point, and what’s even crazier is that in the event you’ve learn forward within the manga, you recognize there are all types of epic moments nonetheless to come back from Luffy and the Straw Hat Crew.

It’s unclear if the TOEI employees shall be taking one other break anytime quickly. For now, we’ll proceed to benefit from the exhilarating animation and mind-blowing moments coming your manner quickly.

After their journey on the island of Wano, the Straw Hats have set sail as soon as extra, arriving on the Egghead, an island designed to be “500 years sooner or later” led by the eccentric Dr. Vegapunk. 

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