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Spring Anime 2025: Fresh Titles and Returning Favorites to Stream Now
As winter anime series like Dandadan, Solo Leveling, and Re:Zero conclude their runs, a brand-new season of anime is upon us. This spring 2025, fans can anticipate a diverse selection of genres, including action-packed adventures, captivating fantasy worlds, lighthearted comedies, and the return of classic anime titles. While eagerly awaiting Netflix’s The Summer Hikaru Died, viewers can immediately delve into highly anticipated shows such as Lazarus, Fire Force, and One Piece, available for streaming this season.
Prepare your subscriptions to Crunchyroll, Hulu, Max, Netflix, and other streaming platforms as these exciting anime series are launching now and throughout April.
Lazarus
The sci-fi action anime, Lazarus, is set to premiere on Adult Swim on Saturday, April 5th. From the acclaimed Shinichirō Watanabe, known for Cowboy Bebop, this series unfolds in 2052 where a miracle drug named Hapna has eradicated human pain. However, a devastating revelation surfaces: Hapna has a fatal side effect manifesting after three years, condemning all users to death. As humanity faces potential extinction, an elite group of agents embarks on a mission to locate Dr. Skinner, Hapna’s creator, and develop a life-saving vaccine. The quest to find Dr. Skinner and uncover his true motives forms the core of this thrilling narrative. Catch Lazarus on Adult Swim at midnight, with streaming availability on Max starting the following day.
Featured Anime Series This Spring
The Beginning After the End
The Beginning After the End, an eagerly awaited anime adaptation, brings its tale of a reincarnated monarch to Crunchyroll. Arthur Leywin, formerly King Grey in his previous life, retains his vast knowledge and experience upon rebirth as a young prodigy skilled in magic and adventure. This former king seeks purpose in his new existence, grappling with past mistakes and injustices while navigating a realm populated by dragons, elves, and ancient deities. These powerful beings impart invaluable lessons on themes of war, compassion, and the true meaning of purpose. The premiere is scheduled for April 2nd.
Wind Breaker Season 2
Wind Breaker makes a return with its second season, continuing the anime adaptation of Satoru Nii’s popular manga. Follow Haruka Sakura’s evolution from an outsider to a respected street fighter at Furin High School. In this new season, Sakura has risen to the rank of Grade Captain. He and his dedicated crew are committed to safeguarding their town and their comrades as they confront a new adversary entering their world. Stream season 2 on Crunchyroll from April 3rd.
Fire Force Season 3
After a four-year hiatus since season 2, Fire Force is back for its highly anticipated season 3, available on Crunchyroll and Hulu starting April 4th. Shinra’s Special Fire Force Company 8 is in turmoil after the tragic loss of Captain Hague of Company 4. Season 3 follows Company 8 as they strive to rescue Obi while confronting The Evangelist and battling a tarnished reputation as alleged traitors.
Devil May Cry
From the renowned video game franchise comes Devil May Cry, an anime adaptation centered on Dante, the mercenary demon hunter, who might be humanity’s last hope. As demonic forces threaten to breach the human realm through an impending portal, someone must rise to oppose them. After being in development since 2018, this series finally debuts on Netflix on April 3rd. Join Dante, White Rabbit, Enzo, and Mary in this action-packed spectacle.
One Piece: Egghead Arc
The Egghead Arc of One Piece continues with new episodes this April, following a brief intermission. Upon arrival at Egghead Island, the Straw Hat pirates encounter the brilliant Dr. Vegapunk and his advanced technology. However, the presence of CP0, tasked with investigating Dr. Vegapunk and his enigmatic schemes, creates complications for Luffy and his crew. Tune in to Crunchyroll on Saturday, April 5th, for the next installment. New episodes of One Piece will also become available on Netflix starting April 12th.
Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc
In Black Butler: Emerald Witch arc, the young Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his formidable demon butler, Sebastian, journey to Germany to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. Their investigation leads them to the ominous Werewolves’ Forest, where a chilling curse allegedly looms large. Despite the supernatural threat, the determined pair are resolved to unravel the truth behind the unsettling events. Stream it on Crunchyroll from April 5th.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
Enter the world of My Hero Academia from a different perspective in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. Koichi Haimawari, an ordinary college student living in a society where superpowers known as Quirks are commonplace, finds his life unexpectedly altered when he is recruited by the underground hero Knuckleduster to operate as a vigilante. This prequel series premieres on Crunchyroll on April 7th.
Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary Season 2
Season 2 of Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary picks up after a breakup at the conclusion of season 1, leaving viewers pondering the romantic fates of Kobato and Osanai amidst new potential partners. However, the series delves deeper than just romance. Prepare for more captivating mysteries as this duo continues their quest to “remain ordinary” while diligently investigating intriguing cases. Season 2 arrives on Crunchyroll on April 5th.
Mono
For viewers seeking a more lighthearted experience, Mono offers a delightful option. This anime is adapted from Afro’s manga and centers on a group of high school girls establishing a unique club. Their Cinephoto club ingeniously merges the passions of photography and videography. Club members Satsuki, An, and Sakurako enthusiastically explore their city to gather footage when they are surprisingly chosen to be characters in a manga. Stream Mono on Crunchyroll beginning April 12th.
Sword of the Demon Hunter
Sword of the Demon Hunter, adapted from Motoo Nakanishi’s manga, transports viewers across time, from the Edo period to the Heisei era. The narrative centers on Jinta, an orphaned boy who assumes the mantle of a sword-wielding shrine guardian after he and his sister find refuge in a spiritually protected village. A fateful encounter with a demon delivers a chilling prophecy about a future Demon God, setting Jinta on an epic, time-spanning journey as a demon hunter. Stream it on HiDive starting Monday, March 31st at 8:30 a.m. ET. New episodes will be released weekly each Monday at 11 a.m. ET.