Netflix unveils additional anime it hopes you'll enjoy this year

Netflix reveals new anime, including Devil May Cry and Sakamoto Days, premiering this year.

: Netflix has announced several new anime titles for spring and summer 2025. The lineup includes the adaptation of Devil May Cry, premiering on April 3, and Sakamoto Days returning for its second half in July. Moonrise will debut on April 10 by WIT Studio with unique designs and storytelling. Additionally, The Summer Hikaru Died and the continuation of One Piece's Egghead arc will release in the summer.

Netflix is expanding its anime offerings for 2025, bringing a mix of adaptations and original works to its platform. Highlighting the lineup is the much-anticipated Devil May Cry series from Studio Mir, which adapts Capcom's popular video game franchise. The show will premiere on April 3 and feature the original voice actors, including Toshiyuki Morikawa as Dante. Fans of the action-packed series can also look forward to music from the rock band Evanescence.

Sakamoto Days, which began airing in January 2025, will resume with its second part in July. The series introduces a new character, Gaku, who will be voiced by Koki Uchiyama in the Japanese version. Viewers are waiting to see if the series will receive a renewal for a subsequent season. Alongside Sakamoto Days, Moonrise will premiere on April 10. Developed by WIT Studio, known for their work on Spy x Family, this anime introduces a world where Earth's criminals are exiled to the Moon due to an AI program called Sapienta.

The Summer Hikaru Died is another promising title set to debut this summer. Based on Mokumokuren’s manga, it centers around high schooler Yoshiki and the enigmatic transformation of his friend Hikaru after a mysterious disappearance. Supernatural elements begin to unfold, propelling Yoshiki into a chilling narrative of change and intrigue.

One Piece fans can continue following the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates, as the Egghead arc resumes with Part 2 starting April 12. For those using Crunchyroll, the viewing schedule is similar, with episodes releasing weekly on this popular streaming platform. Part 2 of the arc promises to keep the excitement going for fans eagerly following the series.

The expansion of Netflix's anime roster demonstrates the streaming giant's commitment to catering to anime enthusiasts and tapping into the genre's growing audience. With a robust lineup for 2025, from established titles to fresh stories, Netflix aims to capture the attention of viewers worldwide, continuously updating its library with diverse animated content.

Sources: io9, AnimeNewsNetwork, Crunchyroll

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