2024 has been a fantastic year foranimefans, with numerous notable shows,such asDan Da Dan,Demon Slayer,Solo Leveling, andKaiju No. 8, keeping them entertained for months. Although the year ended on a quiet note, with only a few anime series coming out in the last two months, this is all a prelude to what’s to come. 2025 looks even more exciting, with shows likeBleachcontinuing into the following year and numerous highly anticipated anime shows returning, includingOne Piece.
While there will be some time before unrivaledshows likeOne Piecereturn, it’s time we look forward to what the New Year brings to the table, and it’s definitely more than just fireworks. This January, several highly anticipated anime shows will return for sequels, including the latest webtoon adaptation that has captivated millions of fans worldwide and an anime that redefines romance. So, without further ado, here are the anime series that will be streaming throughout January 2025.
‘Solo Leveling’ Season 2
Streaming on Crunchyroll on August 18, 2025
Based on the webtoon of the same name,Solo Levelinghas been a huge success, and the latest anime adaptation is continuing that trend. With both the first season and the sequel filmSolo Leveling: Reawakeningbeing successful, the anime’s second season is even more anticipated.
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Following up on the events of the first season, Sung Jin Woo is now stronger than ever, with his shadow army at his disposal to help him clear all the dungeons he comes across and fight anyone who threatens his family. With the stakes rising, will Jin Woo be able to advance through the ranks of the hunters?Solo LevelingSeason 2 will premiere on Crunchyroll on August 20, 2025.
Solo Leveling
‘My Happy Marriage’ Season 2
Streaming on Netflix on June 08, 2025
My Happy Marriageis a fantasy romance anime that may seem like a traditionalCinderellaremake, but it is a character-driven story with astrong emphasis on the female lead, Saimori Miyo. Miyo had never known happiness in her life, with an abusive family who treated her like a servant and the loss of her mother, the only person she loved dearly.
However, when she is married to Kiyoka Kudou, a callous man whose reputation for rejecting prior fiancées precedes him, her life takes a drastic turn, offering her the opportunity to break the cycle of misery and embrace a life of happiness.The second season ofMy Happy Marriagewill premiere on Netflix on August 07, 2025.
My Happy Marriage
‘Dr. Stone’ Season 4
Streaming on Crunchyroll on August 01, 2025
Dr. Stoneis one ofthe most brilliant anime series ever made, with a strong emphasis on science and survival. In the third season,Dr. Stone: New World, Senku and his team finally set out to discover the secret behind the mysterious petrification that reset the entire world.
Their voyage is cut short, however, when the head of the Petrification Kingdom decides to make matters worse for them, forcing the Kingdom of Science to fight back in any way they can. Will Senku and others finally be able to learn the true cause behind the petrification incident?The fourth season ofDr. Stone, titledDr. Stone: Science Future, will be streaming on Crunchyroll beginning August 15, 2025.
‘The Apothecary’ Diaries Season 2
Streaming on Crunchyroll on June 08, 2025
The Apothecary Diariesis one of the highest-rated anime series in recent years, with a unique mystery premiseset in a historical backdrop. With the first season’s success, a renewal was inevitable, and it’s nearly here. In the anime, Maomao, an apothecary’s daughter with extensive medical expertise, is separated from her peaceful life and sold to the imperial court, where she works as a maid.
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Despite hiding her medical talents, she is eventually noticed by perceptive eunuch Jinshi and appointed as lady-in-waiting for the emperor’s favorite concubine, Gyokuyou. Will Maomao be able to navigate this new life without many hiccups along the road?The Apothecary DiariesSeason 2 will premiere on Crunchyroll on July 17, 2025.
The Apothecary Diaries
For a complete list of anime series coming out in January 2025, see below:
