10 Highest Rated Anime of 2025, Full Domination of Popular Title Sequels

Kapanlagi.com - The anime industry continues to show rapid growth and has become a global phenomenon, not only in Japan but also in many other countries including Indonesia. The year 2025 marks the continuation of the trend of adaptations from popular novels, manga, and webtoons, and brings back popular themes such as isekai, action, and romance.

In addition, the industry is also becoming bolder in exploring adult, complex, and relevant themes to modern life, ranging from social commentary to mental health, as well as the potential return of the mecha genre that had faded.

Commercially, the year 2025 is filled with releases of various genres, showing that anime has a strong place in the entertainment world and continues to evolve alongside technology and pop culture. Many titles have exceeded expectations, with some even already winning prestigious awards early in the year.

The combination of strong sequels and promising new titles makes 2025 an important stage for anime to assert its position as a global storytelling medium capable of reflecting the emotions and realities of its audience.

Here is a list of anime that, according to Kapanlagicom's monitoring, have achieved the highest ratings or are highly anticipated and have received widespread acclaim throughout 2025, based on early reviews, popularity, and awards received:

1. SOLO LEVELING SEASON 2

The second season presents even more intense action and a story that's hard to move on. In fact, at the beginning of its first season airing, Solo Leveling was already predicted to become the best anime, and it has proven to win many awards, including the title of Anime of The Year at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025.

One of the reasons why Solo Leveling received high ratings is the arc against the giant ant colony with its Ant King, Beru.

2. SAKAMOTO DAYS SEASON 2

The Sakamoto vs Slur duel immediately breaks the internet.

With a mix of comedy and cool fights, this anime is a thrilling entertainment. Sakamoto Days, which is in the action, comedy, and thriller genres, has been named anime of the year this year by several critics.

In this Season 2, more assassin characters are introduced, particularly the cool yet mysterious main villain Slur (X).

3. DANDADAN SEASON 2

This second season will showcase more intense conflicts, with mystical and alien creatures continuously testing their courage and friendship. Dandadan has made it into the editorial selection of detikpop due to the variety of genres it encompasses, ranging from action, supernatural, mystical, horror, rom-com, to drama.

Moreover, in this Season 2, there are two action pieces that must not be missed. The first is when Okarun fights Evil Eye. The second is a Gundam-esque battle between Sakata Kinta and a mysterious Kaiju.

4. MY HERO ACADEMIA FINAL SEASON

The final season is highly anticipated by fans to see how Izuku Midoriya and his friends will confront Shigaraki Tomura and All For One.

In this final season, there are several scenes that have been specially crafted to deliver top-notch animation quality.

5. SPY X FAMILY SEASON 3

With a combination of action, comedy, and touching family moments, Spy x Family remains one of the most beloved series and highly anticipated for its continuation. This third season is expected to bring more exciting missions and funny interactions from the Forger family.

6. ONE PIECE EGGHEAD ARC

This arc promises many surprises, from epic battles to major revelations that will shake the world of One Piece. Fans are eagerly anticipating the continuation of Luffy and the Straw Hat crew's adventures on Egghead Island.

7. LORD OF MYSTERIES

Visually, this anime is unmatched and has become one of the best anime predictions of the year. This adaptation showcases the great potential of donghua (Chinese animation) to compete on the global stage.

8. TO BE HERO X

To Be Hero X is an action comedy superhero anime series that brings a unique concept to the superhero genre. In this world, the powers of heroes do not come from mutations or advanced gadgets, but rather from a single source that is very fragile and easily changeable. The greater the public's belief in a hero, the stronger their power. Conversely, when that belief fades, the superpowers disappear.

This Donghua anime has emerged as one of the highlights of 2025 due to its unique story concept and also its magnificent visuals.

9. TAKOPI ORIGINAL SIN

"Takopi's Original Sin" has made history as the highest-rated TV anime in the world on IMDb in 2025. The series achieved an average rating of 9.3, surpassing many other popular titles. The fifth episode even reached a peak rating of 9.7, demonstrating an extraordinary response from global audiences to its emotional depth and production quality.

10. THE FRAGRANT FLOWER BLOOMS WITH DIGNITY

This anime begins with a sweet encounter and evolves into an awkward yet adorable date. The series stands out as one of the best romance anime of 2025, offering a warm and touching story.

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