The best anime shows and movies of 2025, ranked

2025 delivered the goods, both in terms of new series and of continuations of previous hits. It looks like China is beginning to shake up the market, too, with To Be Hero X and The Lord of Mysteries dazzling fans worldwide. Meanwhile, the Japanese-Korean production of Solo Leveling confirmed the success of the first season with a follow-up that solidified the franchise as one of the leaders in the industry. Japan seems to finally have some competition, but don’t worry, the old masters haven’t lost their craft.