Public Vote! TOP 10 Most Anticipated Winter 2025 Anime Rankings, Which One Is Your Favorite?
ANIHK 編輯部1st place: 6,305 votes / "The Apothecary Diaries Season 2"
The January 2025 new anime lineup is here with a strong impact! Japan's largest streaming platform "d Anime Store" recently held a 10,000-person voting event, attracting over 60,000 fans to vote for the most anticipated works among this season's 61 anime. The results are in—"The Apothecary Diaries Season 2" took the top spot with an overwhelming number of votes, while other popular sequels and new works also made the list. Below are the top 10 anime from this poll—see which one is your favorite!
1st place: 6,305 votes / "The Apothecary Diaries Season 2"
Palace suspense and reasoning strike again, Maomao's detective journey is highly anticipated!
Thanks to the exquisite plot and delicate visuals of the first season, "The Apothecary Diaries" has built an extremely high reputation among fans. The second season will continue to tell the story of Maomao uncovering poison plots and conspiracies in the palace, with the suspense and reasoning elements fully upgraded—no wonder it secured the top spot with over 6,000 votes.
2nd place: 3,566 votes / "Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World Season 3"
Subaru Natsuki's isekai adventure sets off once again!
The third season of this popular isekai work has finally returned, and fans are full of anticipation for Subaru Natsuki and Emilia's new journey. As the plot delves deeper, more mysteries will be revealed, and the relationships between characters will undergo major turning points.
3rd place: 3,554 votes / "Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow"
Sung Jin-Woo's path of evolution is getting more and more intense!
As one of the most anticipated hot-blooded battle anime of 2025, "Solo Leveling Season 2" secured third place in the voting. Fans are looking forward to seeing how the protagonist Sung Jin-Woo breaks through himself in new challenges and uncovers deeper conspiracies.
4th place: 3,039 votes / "My Happy Marriage Season 2"
Warm pure love is upgraded once again, the emotional progress between Yoshi Mori Miyo and Kyudo Kiyoka is drawing attention!
The sequel to this pure love anime continues the touching story from the first season, with its warm, healing atmosphere and delicate emotional portrayal making it extremely popular among pure love fans. The second season will further explore the growth and romance of the main characters, making it highly anticipated.
5th place: 2,263 votes / "As a Guild Receptionist, I'll Slay the Dungeon Boss Alone to Avoid Overtime"
Combining comedy and adventure, even an office worker can become a dungeon hero!
This new work humorously tells the story of a receptionist who demonstrates extraordinary strength in a dungeon. Its unique题材 and character setting make it stand out among many anime, becoming a dark horse this January.
6th place: 2,082 votes / "The Quintessential Quintuplets＊"
The quintuplets' love story迎来 a new chapter!
As a popular romantic comedy, "The Quintessential Quintuplets" has always had a stable fan base. The new work will bring more sweet interactions and emotional twists, keeping viewers captivated by the quintuplets' destinies.
7th place: 2,067 votes / "Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE"
The final chapter of science and adventure, Senku's civilization reconstruction plan is about to be completed!
This science-themed anime迎来 its final season. Protagonist Senku and his伙伴 will complete the final step in rebuilding civilization and unveil the world's ultimate secret. As a highly creative work, fans are full of anticipation for its conclusion.
8th place: 1,789 votes / "SAKAMOTO DAYS"
The hilarious daily life of a retired hitman, both轻松 and热血!
The daily life of the legendary hitman Sakamoto Taro is full of laughs and surprises. When former enemies and partners appear one after another, his peaceful life is disrupted. This manga adaptation excels in humor and action scenes, making it a must-watch masterpiece this season.
9th place: 1,710 votes / "After Leaving the A-Rank Party, I Head Deeper into the Dungeon with My Former Disciple"
Combining adventure and growth, the new isekai anime draws attention!
This isekai adventure anime tells the story of a retired A-rank adventurer teaming up with his former disciple to explore a dungeon. The plot, filled with adventurous spirit and character bonds, has attracted the attention of many isekai enthusiasts.
10th place: 1,671 votes / "Although I'm a Noble Destined for Ruin, I'll Master Magic Just to Kill Time"
A new challenge of magic and strategy, the fallen noble's counterattack!
This new work tells the story of a noble destined for decline who uses his wisdom and magical abilities to change his fate. The plot is full of twists and surprises, allowing it to successfully break into the top ten in the fiercely competitive voting.
Which January 2025 new anime are you most looking forward to?
From popular sequels to creative new works, this season's anime lineup is spectacular. Whether you're a mystery and推理 fan, a pure romance enthusiast, or a热血 battle lover, you can find your favorite. Does this anticipation list match your watchlist too?
