Updated on January 6, 1:30 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy.
A brand new year is on the horizon and after a long Christmas break, it’s finally time to go back to your daily routine of waking up early and going to work. In that case, what’s better than coming back home after a tiring day, sitting in front of the fireplace and watching your favorite anime series.
However, if you don’t have anything in mind, we have got you covered with a list of the 6 best anime series to watch in January 2025.
Note: The following list of the top anime is presented in no particular order.
Top 6 best anime series in January 2025
Blue Exorcist
Blue Exorcist will be entering its season 4 part 2 with The Blue Night Saga on January 4 and its main trailer was showcased during Jump Festa 2025. Fans will go back to the past with Rin to learn everything about The Blue Night—the event that broke the barrier between the human and demon world.
The trailer also introduced brand-new opening and ending theme songs—Sense of Pain by Amazarashi and Overlap by Shiyui. This is one of the most important seasons of Blue Exorcist, filled with intense emotions as it will unveil all the mysterious about the tragic Blue Night.
Solo Leveling
After a wait of around six months, Solo Leveling is finally coming back with its second season, featuring Red Gate Arc and there is no reason to miss it. The anime showcases the story of Sung Jinwoo, the weakest hunter who suddenly becomes powerful with the help of a System after surviving a double dungeon.
As he levels up by defeating tough enemies, he finally gains the Shadow Monarch and now after almost a decade, he wants to use it to search for Holy Water of Life materials in the hope of curing his sick mother. You will be able to watch Solo Leveling season 2 on January 4, which is also the launch date for Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga.
The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries was not quite popular when it first got released in October 2023, but it turned out to be one of the best anime of the year, winning multiple awards for its compelling storytelling, well-crafted characters and eye-catching world.
Its season 2 will further explore the journey of Maomao and Jinshi in the imperial palace and court, as they face new challenges and mysteries.
Not only this, but we might finally see the beginning of a romantic relationship between the two. The Apothecary Diaries season 2 will release on January 10 and you can check out its main trailer below.
Dr. Stone
Dr. Stone has one of the most unique stories among all anime series on this list. It is set around 3700 years in the future when a 16-year boy named Senku Ishigami wakes up to find that all the humans, including himself, have been frozen since 2019 by a mysterious flash.
He starts studying the humans around him with a goal of reviving them and figures out that it is possible with the help of nitric acid. He then begins his journey to rebuild humanity alongside his friend, Taiju Oki.
Dr. Stone will be receiving its fourth and final season on January 9, in which Senku will be encountering the entity behind human petrification. Get ready to unravel all the mysteries behind the most disastrous event in the history of humanity in Dr. Stone season 4.
Blue Box
Blue Box has consistently stayed among the top 5 anime series in Anime Trending charts for almost every week ever since its release. It caters to the sports fans and narrates the story of Taiki Inomata, a junior high school student who is also a part of the Eimei Academy sports program. He is a decent badminton player, but he wants to become popular like his senior, Chinatsu Kano, to get closer to his crush.
However, fate had some fortunate surprises planned for him as his crush ends up living in Taiki’s house. In order to seize the opportunity to impress her, he sets a goal to work harder than before to reach the Nationals. Find out if he’ll be successful in building a relationship with his crush and becoming the best badminton player in this six month long series.
2.5 Dimensional Seduction
Looking for a cheeky romantic anime to watch? 2.5 Dimensional Seduction is the one for you. Even though its first season is over, it is still one of the most-watched anime series at the moment. Masamune Okumura, a high school student is the president of his school’s manga club and is not attracted to real girls, as he is obsessed with Liliel, a character from The Ashford Chronicles.
However, his life takes a turn when he meets Lilysa Amano, who joins the club as a cosplayer and shares his admiration for Liliel. Ultimately, he finds himself falling in love with her, leading to a story that explores their relationship and his struggles as he feels conflicted between Liliel and Lilysa Amano.
Happy New Year from the One Esports family! We’ll be back next month with a brand-new list of anime series for you to enjoy.
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