2025 and 2026 are shaping up to be another insane two year for anime. Between returning favorites, fresh hits, and sequels that might actually break the internet, here’s a list of ten anime you need on your watchlist.

10. Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc

The continuation we’ve been waiting for — the Hashira are stepping up, and Tanjiro’s about to go through hell (again).
Why watch: Top-tier animation, emotional storytelling, and a finale that’s going to destroy us all emotionally — guaranteed.

9. Solo Leveling: Season 2 – Arise

Jinwoo’s back, stronger, darker, and way cooler. The first season set a new standard for game-based anime, and this one’s about to level it up even more.
Why watch: Power fantasy done right. Every episode looks like a movie trailer.

8. Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters (Part 2… of Part 2… maybe?)

Yeah, we’ve said “final” a lot, but this time it might actually end.
Why watch: Because you’ve come this far. You deserve closure. Even if that closure is trauma.

7. Jujutsu Kaisen: Season 3 – Shibuya Aftermath

After the madness of the Shibuya Arc, things are about to hit even harder. Expect character deaths, power-ups, and MAPPA working overtime again.
Why watch: Because JJK is peak dark shonen right now. It’s fast, emotional, and hits like a cursed brick.

6. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Part 2

Peaceful, melancholy, and heartbreakingly beautiful. This show makes silence feel louder than explosions.
Why watch: It’s not about fighting — it’s about feeling. Easily one of the most mature fantasy anime of the decade.

5. My Hero Academia: Season 7

The heroes vs. villains war is finally peaking. Deku’s done being nice, and Shigaraki’s chaos is out of control.
Why watch: Long-term payoff for years of buildup. You’ll cheer, cry, and probably yell at your screen.

4. Oshi no Ko: Season 2

The idol industry never looked so bright — or so dark. Aqua’s revenge plot continues, and every episode feels like a gut punch wrapped in glitter.
Why watch: It’s brutal, emotional, and surprisingly real about fame and identity.

3. Blue Lock: Season 2

Soccer, ego, and more screaming than a rock concert. This show turns teamwork into a mental warzone.
Why watch: It’s shonen adrenaline injected straight into your veins.

2. The Apothecary Diaries – Season 2

Maomao’s back to solve palace mysteries and outsmart everyone in sight.
Why watch: It’s clever, funny, and unlike anything else airing. Maomao’s brain > everyone else combined.

1. Chainsaw Man: Season 2

Denji. Power. Blood. Trauma. Repeat.
Why watch: Because this is Chainsaw Man. It’s chaos, art, and emotional carnage all at once — and it’s finally returning in 2025. Expect Twitter to explode.

Honorable Mentions:

  • Spy x Family: Season 3 – wholesome chaos continues
  • Mashle: Magic and Muscles – the dumbest, funniest magic parody ever
  • Kaiju No. 8 – literally big monster energy
  • Medalist – emotional underdog sports anime that deserves more love

Final Thoughts:

2025 and 2026’s lineup looks wild — every season’s going to have something worth watching. Whether you’re into emotional fantasy like Freiren or violent absurdity like Chainsaw Man, there’s no wrong pick here.

🎬 Pro tip: Make a seasonal watchlist now, or you’ll blink and suddenly have 17 shows to catch up on.