Summary
Animation Studios have been triumphing recently by launching film projects of popular franchises, as proved by recent overwhelming hits such asMy Hero Academia: You’re Next,Spy × Family Code: White, andBlue Lock: Episode Nagi, which have shown that cinema is one of the best formats to portray the magic of anime.The upcoming anime moviesoffer new, unique, and unforgettable experiences, full of emotions, through adaptations that promise to surprise and captivate viewers worldwide.
Although there are still many unconfirmed release dates, which will surely be revealed over the coming months, there are anime films whose premiere dates are known, and fans are waiting with great expectation.
From highly anticipated sequels to innovative original stories, the film panorama of the coming months for anime lovers looks extremely promising.
10 Best Shonen Anime Movies
Shonen is easily the most recognizable demographic of anime, and these are some of the movies in that demographic that stand out as the best.
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August 03, 2025
The Colors Within, or Kimi no Iro, is the new film by Naoko Yamada, the director of the acclaimed filmA Silent Voice. The Colors Within revolves around Totsuko, a girl who has synesthesia, being able to feel people through different colors and how she, along with two other misfits, Kimi and Rui, find friendship, acceptance, and a place to belong when they decide to form a band together.
The Colors Withinstands out for its bright and striking palette of colors, which is used as a means to express the identity of each character while they face personal challenges and live under the weight of the lies they hide, discovering the value of expressing themselves through music, which also serves to share their unique vision of the world.The Colors Withinfocuses on self-acceptance, and the impact of relationships on identity.
Spring 2025
The classic 70s seriesTheRose of Versailles, also known as Lady Oscar, will have aremake film produced by Studio MAPPA, recognized for anime such asJujutsu KaisenandChainsaw Man.The Rose of Versaillesbecame a pioneering shojo, which inspired later hit series likeRevolutionary Girl Utenaand focuses on Oscar François de Jarjayes, a woman who disguises herself as a man to serve as captain of the Imperial Guard, and her life in the context of the French Revolution.
MAPPA is also making aremake of the classic anime Ranma 1/2by Rumiko Takahashi after the success ofUrusei Yatsuraby David Production.
The original series is known for its detailed and elegant art style, which can be seen in the trailer for this new adaptation, which features updated character design that still maintains the original essence but with a modern aesthetic. By being a timeless story about Oscar, her internal conflicts and how she is trapped between her duty and her identity as a female, this modern rendition could successfully introduce the work to a new generation of fans, even after more than 50 years.
The Rose of Versailles
The Rose of Versailles is a historical drama anime set during the French Revolution, revolving around the complex life of Oscar François de Jarjayes, a female commander in the royal guard. The series explores themes of class disparity, gender roles, and political upheaval, while intertwining the personal lives of the French aristocracy with the nation’s tumultuous path toward revolution. The anime is notable for its richly detailed animation and compelling narrative.
August 19, 2025
Fureruis a coming-of-age filmby The Super Peace Buster creative team which is set to release in October 2024. The Super Peace Buster is an influential trio formed by the director Tatsuyuki Nagai, the writer Mari Okada, and the character designer Masayoshi Tanaka, who worked together previously in the popular animesToradora!,Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day,The Anthem of the Heart, andHer Blue Sky, works that stand out for portraying human relationships through magical realism, conveying emotions and exploring the complexities of life, friendship, and loss.
This focus is also the basis ofFureru, which features three childhood friends, now young adults in Tokyo, Aki, Ryo, and Yuta, who are connected through a mysterious magical creature called Fureru, who has a power similar to telepathy that allows them to read their minds when they touch. Given the creators' record,Fureruis set to be a tear-jerking film that won’t leave viewers indifferent.
July 17, 2025
The long-awaited sequel toGiven, one of the most globally acclaimed BL animes, will be released as a two-part anime film project: the first part, calledHiiragi Mix, premiered in January of this year in Japan theaters, with the Blu-ray scheduled to release on August 28, while the second film,Given the Movie: To the Sea, will be released on June 27, 2025.To the Sea’s visual features Mafuyu Satou, Ritsuka Uenoyama, Haruki Nakayama, and Akihiko Kaji, and will finally finish adapting Natsuki Kizu’s story, covering from chapter 42 to the end of the manga.
Given’s story has gained a place in the hearts of fans worldwidefor its focus on music and romance, but without neglecting the emotional development of its characters, with strong messages about loss and healing through friendship and self-expression.To the Seawill follow the evolution of the band Given and its members, particularly focusing on the relationship between Ritsuka and Mafuyu, how their bond deepens, and how Mafuyu keeps trying to overcome his trauma.
After the broadcast of the final episode ofThe Eminence in Shadow Season 2, the production of a film was announced.The Eminence in Shadow: Lost Echoes, which is scheduled to premiere on June 20, 2025, will continue where season 2 ended byadapting the Return to Earth arc from volume 4 of the light novel.
In the upcoming film, Cid Kagenou, known as Shadow in his new world, faces a situation in which he briefly returns to Earth, the world he lived in before being reincarnated, realizing that only 3 years have passed since his death and finding a post-apocalyptic Japan and his former classmate Akane.Lost Echoesis the new addition to the franchise and has garnered anticipation from fans, who praised the first two seasons for including original anime scenes meant to give a new experience even for those who have already read the source material.
The Eminence in Shadow
The Eminence in Shadow follows the story of Cid Kagenou, a recluse who reincarnates into a fantasy world and seeks to live a life of obscurity, but unwittingly becomes a legendary figure known as the Eminence in Shadow, feared by evil organizations and admired by the masses.
Overlord, one of the most popular isekai anime, will premiere on July 14, 2025, its first film that adapts direct material from the light novels after only presenting compilation films. This new installment of the franchisewill fill the narrative void left in the fourth season ofOverlord, adapting volumes 12 and 13 of the light novel.
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdomis set between episodes 7 and 8 of Season 4 of the anime and is based on The Paladin of the Holy Kingdom Arc, where the Roble Holy Kingdom seeks help from Momon to stop an invasion of demi-humans led by Jaldabaoth threatening their nation. The promotional visual for the film features the members of the Holy Kingdom Liberation Army in the hands of Ainz and creates great anticipation from fans expecting to see the events skipped by the anime.
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The movieHaikyu!! Final: Part 2will finally bring Furudate Haruichi’s beloved story to a close. After the international success ofHaikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, the new chapter in this cinematic journey of two films, will adapt the decisive match between Karasuno and Kamomedai, culminating their arduous competition in the national volleyball tournament. After the events of the nationals,Haikyu’s last manga arc was a time-skip, revealing the future of the Karasuno members and other beloved characters.
Production I.G. teased during Anime Expo 2024 that all the manga would be animated, meaning that the movie could cut some material from the match and include the most important parts of the time-skip.The Dumpster Battleamazingly capturesHaikyu’s vibrant action and tension throughout the match, so fans of the franchise can be sure that the upcoming film will bring a satisfying conclusion to the characters. Unfortunately, there’s still no available release date.
Haikyu!!
Haikyu!! follows Shoyo Hinata, a high school student determined to become a top volleyball player despite his short stature. After watching a national championship match, he sets his sights on joining the renowned Karasuno High School volleyball team. Alongside his rival-turned-teammate, Tobio Kageyama, and other team members, they strive to lead Karasuno back to its former glory on the national stage.
After the enormous success of its first season,Chainsaw Man’s story returnsin a film format produced by MAPPA. Continuing Tatsuki Fujimoto’s work, this film takes place just after the events of Katana Man Arc, and focuses on Denji’s new romantic interest, Reze. However, this blossoming love may not end well for Denji. The movie will adapt the Bomb Girl Arc, which barely extends to 13 chapters of the manga, making it the perfect extension for a film.
Chainsaw Manhas become one of the greatest phenomenons of recent years, so the anticipation for this new installment is palpable among fans. Even so, there is still no confirmation on the release date of the movie or if there will be a second season ofChainsaw Manin the future.
Chainsaw Man
Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a young man burdened by debt, who teams up with his pet devil Pochita to fight devils under the yakuza’s control. Released in 2022, the series portrays Denji’s struggle to achieve his dream of living a simple, peaceful life.
Winter 2025
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Walpurgisnacht: Risingis the sequel to the filmRebellion, which will arrive more than ten years after its airing.Walpurgisnacht: Risingwas originally scheduled for Winter 2024, but its premiere was delayed to late 2025 due to circumstances regarding production.
Although the plot of the film has not been revealed yet, the production company plans to share more details at the Aniplex Online Fest on September 16.Walpurgisnacht: Risingwas announced in 2021 as part of the franchise’s tenth anniversary and fans expect the film to follow up on the cliffhanger inRebellionafter Homura rewrites reality, revealing if Madoka will ever remember the truth and confront her. Walpurgisnacht may also play an important role in the movie.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Puella Magi Madoka Magica follows the story of middle school student Madoka Kaname and her transformation into a magical girl after encountering a mystical creature named Kyubey. Set in a seemingly ordinary world, the series delves into the psychological and moral implications of the magical girl contract, challenging the traditional norms of the genre. This anime is known for its dark themes and complex narrative structure.
The fourth season ofDemon Slayer Hashira Training Arcended on a high note with a shocking scene where the characters are transported into the disturbing Infinity Castle. As Ufotable has revealed that theInfinity Castle Arc will be adapted into a movie trilogy, fans can expect that the face-off between the Demon Slayer Corps against Muzan Kibutsuji and the Upper Moon will be an even more epic experience than the eye-catching Hashira Training Arc. While there’s no release date confirmation yet, it’s possible that the first film will arrive by the second half of 2025.
The Infinity Castle Arc has the most intense battles ofDemon Slayer, and given that the anime adapted 136 chapters of the manga and is the longest arc with 46 chapters, it’s possible that each film focuses on a fight with one of the top three Upper Moons: Akaza, Douma, and Kokushibo, alternating scenes with what happens with the progenitor of demons, Muzan Kibutsuji.Infinity Castle is without a doubt the most anticipated anime moviedue to the international success ofDemon Slayer, which could even surpassInfinity Trainand become the highest-grossing anime film of all time.
