The spring 2025 anime season is set to be a thrilling one for fans, with a diverse lineup of new and returning series available on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Among the highlights is the much-anticipated debut of ***The Apothecary Diaries*** Season 1 on Netflix, while its second season will be available on Crunchyroll. Fans can also look forward to the return of beloved series like ***My Hero Academia*** with its spinoff *Vigilantes*, and the continuation of the epic ***One Piece*** saga with the 'Egghead Island' arc following a refreshed 'Fishman Island' arc.
Below is a comprehensive schedule of anime releases slated for both Crunchyroll and Netflix from late March through May 2025. Key titles are highlighted in bold, and we've included some top recommendations at the end to help you navigate through the exciting offerings.
All New Anime Coming to Crunchyroll & Netflix, Spring 2025
Mar. 28
- The Apothecary Diaries, Season 2 (Crunchyroll); Season 1 (Netflix)
Mar. 30
- The Unaware Atelier Meister (Crunchyroll)
Apr. 1
- Once Upon A Witch’s Death (Crunchyroll)
- Catch Me At The Ballpark! (Crunchyroll)
Apr. 2
- The Beginning After The End (Crunchyroll)
- Please Put Them On, Takamine-san (Crunchyroll)
- The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside By My Fiancé And Sold To Another Kingdom (Crunchyroll)
Apr. 3
- WIND BREAKER, Season 2 (Crunchyroll)
- Devil May Cry (Netflix)
- The Brilliant Healer’s New Life In The Shadows (Crunchyroll)
Apr. 4
- Fire Force, Season 3 (Crunchyroll)
- Bye Bye, Earth, Season 2 (Crunchyroll)
- Can A Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? (Crunchyroll)
Apr. 5
- Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- (Crunchyroll)
- I’ve Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level, Season 2 (Crunchyroll)
- To Be Hero X (Crunchyroll)
- Anne Shirley (Crunchyroll)
- Classic Stars (Crunchyroll)
- Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers (Crunchyroll)
- SHOSHIMIN: How To Become Ordinary, Season 2 (Crunchyroll)
Apr. 6
- *One Piece: Egghead Island Arc**, Part 2* (Crunchyroll)
- WITCH WATCH (Crunchyroll); (Netflix release date TBA)
- The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl (Crunchyroll)
- I’m The Evil Lord Of An Intergalactic Empire!; subbed Episodes 1 & 2 are available now for Premium Crunchyroll subscribers (Crunchyroll)
Apr. 7
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (Crunchyroll)
- COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT (Crunchyroll)
- Summer Pockets (Crunchyroll)
- ZatsuTabi-That’s Journey- (Crunchyroll)
Apr. 8
- The Shiunji Family Children (Crunchyroll)
Apr. 10
- Moonrise (Netflix)
- A Ninja And An Assassin Under One Roof (Crunchyroll)
- Tegonia (Crunchyroll)
Apr. 12
- *One Piece: Egghead Island Arc**, Part 2* (Netflix)
- Food For The Soul (Crunchyroll)
- mono (Crunchyroll)
Apr. 25
- Pokemon Horizons: The Search For Laqua, Part 2 (Netflix)
April (exact date TBA)
- YAIBA: Samurai Legends (Netflix)
May (exact date TBA)
- Blood Of Zeus, Season 3 (Netflix)
Continuing Anime On Crunchyroll & Netflix, Spring 2025
Mar. 29
- I Left My A-Rank Party To Help My Former Students Reach The Dungeon Depths! (Crunchyroll)
Apr. 10
- Our Last Crusade Or The Rise Of The New World, Season 2 (Crunchyroll)
Top Spring 2025 Anime Recommendations
For those looking to dive into the best of the season, here are some standout recommendations:
- The Apothecary Diaries: A captivating blend of mystery and historical intrigue, this series promises to enchant viewers with its detailed world and compelling characters.
- Once Upon A Witch’s Death: A unique take on the fantasy genre, this anime explores themes of life, death, and redemption through a magical narrative.
- The Beginning After The End: A story of rebirth and second chances, this series offers a deep dive into a fantastical world with complex character development.
- To Be Hero X: Known for its humor and quirky style, this series is perfect for those who enjoy light-hearted and unconventional storytelling.
- WITCH WATCH: A delightful mix of supernatural elements and comedy, this show is sure to entertain with its whimsical plot and engaging characters.
Additionally, ***Devil May Cry*** on Netflix is a must-watch for fans of video game adaptations. With a soundtrack featuring Limp Bizkit and Evanescence, it captures the edgy spirit of the original game. Creator Adi Shankar, known for *Castlevania*, and Studio Mir, behind *Avatar: The Last Airbender*, promise a high-quality production that should appeal to anime fans and gamers alike.
***Moonrise***, another Netflix original, is generating buzz with its ambitious premise of lunar independence. With WIT Studio's animation and Hiromu Arakawa's character designs, this series is poised to be a visually stunning and narratively rich experience.
Lastly, ***YAIBA: Samurai Legends*** brings back the beloved samurai comedy from the late '80s, now with direct involvement from creator Gosho Aoyama. This series promises to blend humor, action, and historical elements in a way that's sure to delight fans of classic anime.