As Fall 2024 anime wraps up, excitement grows for Winter 2024-2025. This new season will blend fresh stories with popular sequels, hooking fans in the process. Here are the top 10 best upcoming anime series and films to watch for in the coming months:

1. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2

Release Date: January 10, 2025

Maomao’s story unfolds as she adapts to palace life. Sold as a servant, her intellect and medical skills attract Jinshi, a mysterious eunuch. This season, expect more secrets and mysteries to keep viewers eager.

2. Sakamoto Days

Release Window: January 2025

Sakamoto Days, from Weekly Shonen Jump, follows Taro Sakamoto, a retired hitman now living peacefully with his family. However, his quiet life shatters when a bounty is put on him, forcing him to return to action and team up with new allies. The story blends humor and action as Taro faces his past.

3. My Happy Marriage Season 2

Release Window: January 2025

This historical romance features Miyo Saimori, who is suddenly married to the tough military captain, Kiyoka Kudou. As they get to know each other, the story explores love and the strength to stand up to societal expectations.

4. Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow

Release Window: January 2025

The second season of Solo Leveling adapts the manhwa from Chapter 46, focusing on Jinwoo, who gains control over an army of the dead. Now, he faces new challenges in a world full of dangerous monsters.

5. Dr. Stone: Science Future

Release Window: January 2025

In the last season of Dr. Stone, Senku works to rebuild civilization after a long petrification. Now, he’s aiming for space, highlighting scientific creativity and human resolve.

6. Blue Exorcist Season 5

Release Window: January 2025

Blue Exorcist continues with Rin Okumura facing his identity as Satan’s son and fighting demons. This season will further develop characters and delve into the good versus evil debate.

7. Honey Lemon Soda

Release Window: January 2025

This shoujo romance tells the story of Uka Ishimori, who, after being bullied in middle school, wants a fresh start. She meets the charming Kai Miura, leading her on a path of self-discovery and budding romance. Many viewers will relate to her journey.

8. The Rose of Versailles (Movie)

Release Date: January 31, 2025

This film, based on Riyoko Ikeda’s classic shoujo manga, explores gender identity and love during the French Revolution, told through Oscar Francois de Jarjayes, a noblewoman raised as a man.

9. Zenshuu

Release Window: January 2025

Zenshuu, by Studio MAPPA, centers on Natsuko Hirose, an animator aiming to become a director. Meanwhile, she grapples with understanding love for her romantic comedy, blending humor with insight.

10. Can You Keep a Secret?

Release Window: January 2025

This office romance features Yui Mitsuya and Masugu Tateshi, whose secret relationship adds tension and comedy to the workplace, lightly exploring love and professionalism.

Winter 2024-2025 promises to be an exciting season for anime fans, featuring a mix of heartfelt romances and thrilling adventures. These new series are set to captivate fans worldwide.