This year is about to see the return of beloved anime and the release of new exciting ones, and while there is plenty to look forward to, there will be even more anime to choose from once the Anime Japan 2025 event ends. After Jump Festa treated fans to great news, this event, which will be held only a few months later, will bless them even more.
Anime Japan is an annual convention where people from all over the anime industry, such as voice actors, executives, studios, and more, meet to announce news to fans of many different franchises. Last year had many great announcements, such as Oshi No Ko's season 2 release date, Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World season 3 trailer and release date, and many more. However, this year promises even bigger and more explosive news, and with only 2 months left until Anime Japan 2025 kicks off, fans should watch out for certain booths and exhibitions.
Hunter x Hunter Could Make Its Glorious Return
The Legendary Hit Has Good Chances of a Revival
While it is a long shot, there is a very real possibility that the Hunter x Hunter anime will return, as the t exhibition between VAP and Nippon Television, the two producers of the anime, promise to release new information on future works, and it just so happens that Hunter x Hunter is one of the anime listed in this booth. If it does end up becoming a reality, it will easily be the biggest anime news of this year, seeing one of the best and most beloved series finally come back after more than a decade of hiatus.
Studio Pierrot Promises New Projects
Many Anime Could Come off a Hiatus Soon
One of the biggest anime studios, the company behind Naruto, Bleach, and Yu Yu Hakusho, is gearing up to announce their future works. Fans should keep an eye out for Pierrot's booth as the studio has undergone a massive change and is doing things differently now. With them focusing on Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War for the past year and a half, it seems the time has finally come for them to produce more anime under their new system. Fans should especially look out for news on Naruto's 4 anniversary episodes, Boruto's second part, Tokyo Ghoul, Akatsuki No Yona, and Black Clover.
Jujutsu Kaisen's Third Season Will Get Even More News
While fans were treated to a gorgeous key visual for Jujutsu Kaisen season 3, this previous Jump Festa, there is more to come, and hopefully, there is more exciting news in this event. A trailer or release window or date is likely, given it has been more than a year since the end of the successful second season, and the staff and cast for the new characters introduced in this season are also things that could be announced.
Studio Bones Will Share New Works and Trailers
Any anime by Studio Bones is worth giving a look, and as they plan to announce new future projects as well as share promotional videos, fans should expect big news from this booth. Possibly the most exciting one is more info on Gachiakuta, one of the most exciting battle shonen manga in recent years that Bones picked up. There is also news about My Hero Academia's final season that will be released this year, as well as the Vigilantes spin-off. While these series are the ones to look out for, their new project could be the most exciting one if it is for a popular manga.
One-Punch Man Season 3's Trailer Is Highly Likely
The Anticipated Monsters Association Arc Is Coming This Year
With One-Punch Man season 3 being one of 2025's biggest anime, there is no better time than now to reveal the trailer for the series as well as the staff and cast. The year has begun and thus the time to begin the marketing campaign, and there is no better way to kick it off than with the first sneak peek. This season is highly anticipated, not just because of the long hiatus fans had to endure, but also because it is adapting the Monster Association arc, which is widely regarded as the best storyline.
Anime Japan has way more exciting news than just these, such as Apothecary Diaries, Classroom of the Elite season 4, Haikyu!!, and many more. However, the main ones to look out for promise to take this year by storm and could change the trajectory of how good this year's anime scene will be. With new merchandise, announcements, and more, Anime Japan 2025 promises a lot for anime fans.