Anime lovers, get ready—Netflix is going all in on its anime strategy in a big way. With a slate that marries fan favorite franchises, high-energy originals, and some genuinely unhinged adaptations, 2025 is looking like a banner year for anime on the platform. From dark video game realms to reimagined legends, here are ten of the upcoming titles that are making us count down the minutes until release, ranked from curious thrills to can’t-miss spectacles.
10. Far Cry
Ubisoft’s Far Cry is receiving the anime treatment, and although details of its plot are still thin, the possibilities are endless. The games have been popular for their crazy villains and lush environments—from remote islands to lawless regimes—and those could easily become a beautiful and unpredictable anime series. Netflix’s partnership with Ubisoft has officially begun, and as we wait to hear which era of Far Cry it’ll be adapting, fans can’t help but speculate who will get the spotlight.
9. BRZRKR
Keanu Reeves is adapting his hyper-violent comic BRZRKR into animation, and it’s already looking to become one of Netflix’s goriest anime offerings to date. Trailing an immortal warrior condemned to perpetual combat and violence, the series guarantees non-stop action and mythic consequences. Produced by Netflix and based on the hit BOOM! Studio’s comic book, BRZR, KR, will be a heavy hitter with dark, kinetic fans in mind.
8. Lady Napoleon
Original anime with global flair? Count us in. Lady Napoleon, from writer Shin Kibayashi, centers on Sophie—a descendant of Napoleon Bonaparte—who leads a secret organization across the globe to claim three legendary artifacts. Joined by a battle-savvy butler and a martial artist ally, Sophie’s journey promises espionage, historical intrigue, and over-the-top action. Netflix has spotlighted this project in its anime roadmap, and it’s shaping up to be a wild ride.
7. Beat & Motion
Brought into being by a Shonen Jump+ contest, Beat & Motion is the type of David vs. Goliath tale that has the potential to spread like wildfire. Naoki Fujita’s manga is already gaining momentum, and now it’s being adapted into an anime series with Netflix’s support. Not much is known about the plot as yet, but its origin in a creative contest and backing by Shueisha make it a watch-out for those who enjoy realistic, human-interest anime on art and striving.
6. One Piece – WIT Studio Remake
Following two decades of the Toei iteration, One Piece is once again setting sail—this time, a remake courtesy of WIT Studio. The sequel aims to retell Luffy’s classic pirate adventure with tighter pacing, improved animation, and a new visual identity. This isn’t a reboot—it’s a reimagined version designed to set new people adrift while paying respect to the lore of one of anime’s greatest sagas. Netflix confirmed that it’s in development, and hopes are high.
5. BEASTARS (Final Season – Volume 2)
The final chapter of BEASTARS is on the horizon, and emotions are running high. Studio Orange’s visually striking tale of predator and prey has been praised for its noir atmosphere, social allegory, and complex characters. The concluding episodes will tie up storylines involving Legoshi, Louis, and the enigmatic Melon, while finally unveiling secrets tied to Legoshi’s past. The second half of the final season lands in 2026, and fans are bracing for a bittersweet goodbye.
4. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Season 2)
After all the surprise mass appeal, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is set to return with a neon-soaked vengeance. With a new storyline, new characters, and the same stylish visuals, Season 2 will be back in the gritty, hyper-violent world of Night City. Directed by Kai Ikarashi and featuring concept art by Kanno Ichigo, the show delivers more heart-wrenching gut-punches and stunning action. Netflix and CD Projekt Red are doing everything they can to grow this universe.
3. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell
Sam Fisher is officially getting the anime treatment. Netflix is partnering with Powerhouse Animation to bring Splinter Cell to the small screen, with Liev Schreiber providing the voice of the stealthy operative. The first glimpses, unveiled at Geeked Week 2024, suggest a gritty, stylized spy thriller that combines espionage, tech, and high-stakes showdowns. Die-hard fans of the games or simply fans of a good spy story, this one’s worth watching.
2. Leviathan
From the makers of BEASTARS comes Leviathan, a visually ambitious take on Scott Westerfeld’s steampunk novel. Based on an alternate-history World War I, the film follows a runaway prince and a female soldier impersonator as they travel aboard the biologically engineered airship HMS Leviathan. With a blend of fantasy and high-stakes action, Leviathan soars on July 10, 2025, and will be one of Netflix’s most visually breathtaking anime to date.
1. The Summer Hikaru Died
Few shows in the works are creating as much excitement as The Summer Hikaru Died. Based on Mokumokuren’s eerie manga, this dark-horror story centers around Yoshiki and his best friend Hikaru, until Hikaru comes back from the forest. Transformedd. The following is a spooky tale of loss, companionship, and self, in which something sinister starts to fray their country lives. Having been made by CygamesPictures and debuting on Netflix (worldwide excluding Japan) on July 5, 2025, this one’s already got the anime world abuzz—and shivering in anticipation.