Let’s get real here: if your anime backlog was already a problem, it’s about to get beautifully worse. The Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 anime seasons are packed, and with streamers such as Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and even Disney+ vying for your attention, things are getting bonkers. Regardless of whether you’re a sucker for sequels, starved for reboots, or looking for your next new favorite show, this season has something for every kind of viewer. So what is actually worth viewing? Here’s our countdown of the top 10 most hyped-up, buzzed-about, and flat-out not-to-be-missed anime on their way—and where to watch them.
10. Beastars Final Season Part 1
Legoshi, Haru, and friends at Cherryton Academy return—and it’s all leading to a finale. The highly anticipated first half of Beastars’ final season is set to take on the raw emotional tension, complex relationships, and carnivore-vs-herbivore drama that made the series a sensation in the first place. Animated again by Studio Orange (yes, the same team that produced Trigun: Stampede), expect nothing short of A-list looks and a finale that’s not sheepish at all. Netflix is where it happens.
9. Ranma ½ Remake
That’s right, Ranma½ is being overhauled in 2024. One of the all-time greatest gender-bending martial arts anime comedies is being rebooted by none other than MAPPA—the studio behind Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen. Classic characters, zany romance, and ludicrously fantastic fight scenes are all back but now with modern polish and slick animation that whips the hell out of you. For fans and curious newcomers alike, this is a must-see on Netflix.
8. Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
Yakuza love drama and arranged marriage? Sign us up. Yakuza Fiancé sweeps us up in the complicated life of Somei, whose “normal” affair is balancing mob politics and boundaries. Animated by Studio Deen (KonoSuba fans will recognize the energy), this one’s full of humor, cringey romance, and just enough danger to get things sizzling. Streaming now on Crunchyroll.
7. Blue Box
Blue Box combines the warmth of slice-of-life with the emotional impact of a good sports anime. Taiki Inomata, a badminton star, finds himself unexpectedly stuck under the same roof with his crush, Kano, a rising basketball star. Teen angst, swoony moments, and awkward silences ensue. Brought to us by Telecom Animation Film (Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro), this show is perfect for fans who want something sentimental without the high-intensity chaos. Watch it now on Netflix.
6. Re: ZERO – Season 3
Subaru’s back—and things are as twisted, tragic, and time-looped as ever. Re: ZERO’s third season picks up with even darker stakes and gut-punch reveals. Studio White Fox returns, and if the first two seasons were any indication, we’re in for a wild ride through suffering, sacrifice, and maybe (just maybe) redemption. If you’ve been holding out for this, wait no longer—Crunchyroll has it ready to go.
5. Blue Lock Season 2
Think soccer, but make it life-or-death. Blue Lock turns the beautiful game into a battlefield, and season 2 cranks everything up. The underdog strikers face new rivals, brutal training arcs, and elite competition. If you’re into psychological sports drama with ridiculous stakes and killer animation from Studio 8bit, this is your show. Stream it on Crunchyroll.
4. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 – The Conflict
The battle for the Soul Society shows no signs of slowing down. Bleach’s explosive narrative continues with Part 3, featuring next-gen animation, long-desired showdowns, and characters finally owning their abilities (we’re looking at you, Squad Zero). The Quincy danger is no joke—and this saga does not hold back. Get into the chaos on both Hulu and Disney+.
3. Dan Da Dan
Aliens, ghosts, and adolescent bets gone wrong—Dan Da Dan is the offbeat paranormal gem that’s quickly climbing the hype charts. With Science SARU (Devilman Crybaby, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!) handling the visuals, it’s stylish, chaotic, and refreshingly weird. Momo and Ken’s supernatural adventures are fast becoming must-watch material across all major platforms. You’ll find it on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu.
2. Dragon Ball DAIMA
Dragon Ball is back—and this time, Goku and crew are pint-sized. DAIMA throws our favorite characters into a new magical adventure after a curse reduces them to kids. It’s a throwback in spirit, but with polished animation and a modern storytelling style that pays tribute to Akira Toriyama’s legacy. Whether you’re deep in Dragon Ball lore or just want something fun and familiar, this is a no-brainer. It’s streaming across Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu.
1. Uzumaki
Horror geeks, it’s finally arrived. Uzumaki, the much-hyped adaptation of Junji Ito’s terrifying manga, is slithering onto screens—and it’s straight-up nightmare fuel. Spirals, town insanity, and that creeping sense of horror come to life with chilling precision by Production I.G. (Attack on Titan). It’s creepy, atmospheric, and the kind of show you watch with lights on. Catch it on Adult Swim and MAX.
And that’s just the beginning. With all the sequels, new adaptations, and wild originals, Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 are shaping up to be some mythical seasons. With One Piece and Rurouni Kenshin still going strong, new faces like Sakamoto Days and Honey Lemon Soda joining the scene, anime fans have their work cut out for them. Time to begin scrubbing out that watchlist. This anime wave isn’t letting up anytime soon.