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December 30, 2025
Anime | Top 15 Best Modern Anime | Recently Made Anime Series to Watch Now
Anime
December 30, 2025
The must-watch anime dominating right now—from One Piece and Solo Leveling to Frieren. Clear your schedule and catch up on the biggest hits.
>The must-watch anime dominating right now—from One Piece and Solo Leveling to Frieren. Clear your schedule and catch up on the biggest hits.
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It feels like every time you blink, a new must watch series drops and completely takes over the internet. We are living in a time when legends like One Piece are entering their final sagas and fresh heavy hitters like Solo Leveling are rewriting the history books. There has simply never been a better time to be an anime fan.
We have curated the essential list of what is dominating the screens right now. So, clear your schedule and get comfortable, because you have some serious catching up to do.
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Rank |
Title |
|
15 |
Dr. Stone |
|
14 |
Vinland Saga |
|
13 |
Dandadan |
|
12 |
Spy X Family |
|
11 |
Gachiakuta |
|
10 |
Tougen Anki |
|
9 |
To be Hero X |
|
8 |
Kaiju No. 8 |
|
7 |
My Hero Academia |
|
6 |
Attack on Titan |
|
5 |
One Piece |
|
4 |
Jujutsu Kaisen |
|
3 |
Solo Leveling |
|
2 |
Demon Slayer |
|
1 |
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End |
15. Dr. Stone
|
Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2019 |
8.26 |
Ongoing |
81 |
Dr. Stone is the ultimate palate cleanser for shonen fans, trading abstract power systems for actual scientific principles. It is a post-apocalyptic adventure where Senku (a scientific genius) attempts to speedrun two million years of human history, saving a petrified world one invention at a time.
The series manages to be genuinely educational without ever feeling like a lecture. You’ll learn how to engineer a cell phone from scratch, synthesize antibiotics, and build batteries, all executed in the most fun way possible. This series is ten billion percent worth your time.
14. Vinland Saga
|
Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2019 |
8.77 |
Ongoing |
48 |
Vinland Saga drops you straight into the 11th century, a brutal era where there are no guns, no magic spells, and no mercy, just axes, swords, and physical dominance. It begins as one of the most intense revenge stories ever animated, tracking Thorfinn’s journey from an innocent child to a weapon of war living alongside his father’s killer. However, the true brilliance lies in how the series evolves. What starts as an intense war epic seamlessly shifts into a masterpiece of redemption and character growth. Whether you are in it for the combat or the emotions, this story captures the raw reality of the Viking age like nothing else.
13. Dandadan
|
Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2024 |
8.46 |
Ongoing |
24 |
Dandadan is the show that finally dragged Studio Science Saru out of the shadows into the mainstream spotlight. They applied their signature experimental style to create a visual fever dream that feels like a shonen anime on a sugar rush. The vibe is perfectly matched by Creepy Nuts’ track “Otonoke”, which mirrors the show's hyper energy. If you are looking for something fresh, you can’t go wrong with Dandadan.
12. Spy X Family
|
Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2022 |
8.44 |
Ongoing |
45 |
Spy x Family is the undisputed king of wholesome chaos, mastering the impossible balance between action thriller and cozy slice-of-life. The story unites unlikely figures to form a family: Loid, an elite spy; Yor, a lethal assassin; and Anya, an adopted child who can read minds. And, of course, their loyal canine, Bond, who can see the future. The typical nuclear family.
Despite the secrets, they create a fake family dynamic that feels surprisingly real. The series is brilliant at shifting gears, effortlessly moving from intense espionage sequences to the hilarious struggles of grade school and genuine family bonding.
11. Gachiakuta
|
Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2025 |
8.06 |
Ongoing |
20 |
If you think you know Studio Bones, think again. Unlike other studios that stick to a house style, Bones is the ultimate shapeshifter, morphing their visuals to fit the essence of each project. With Gachiakuta, they have gone full-on graffiti-punk.
Gachiakuta is a visual riot that feels like a street art mural brought to life, perfectly capturing the manga’s gritty, rough-lined aesthetic. However, the real hook is the Jinki (vital instruments) power system, where weapons are formed from deeply cherished objects that have absorbed the user’s emotional energy (Anima).
10. Tougen Anki
|
Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2025 |
6.57 |
Ongoing |
24 |
Tougen Anki premiered in July 2025 and introduces a power system that is arguably the freshest take on shonen abilities we have seen in years, the Blood Eclipse Release. This is a system where characters manipulate their own blood to craft weapons. Their personalities and obsessions directly dictate the form the weapons take.
For the gun-loving protagonist Shiki, that means manifesting firearms from his veins, while others form sophisticated tools like umbrellas that mirror their souls. It is psychological and undeniably cool. If you are tired of generic energy beams, this bloody battle for survival is your next obsession.
9. To Be Hero X
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Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2025 |
8.72 |
Ongoing |
24 |
You know a series means business when Hiroyuki Sawano, the man behind the music of Attack on Titan and Solo Leveling, is the one dropping the beat for the main theme. This series is technically a Chinese donghua. However, it is widely distributed with a Japanese dub and has garnered a massive following among anime fans.
While the plot revolves around heroes fighting for public popularity, the main takeaway is the animation. To Be Hero X showcases a blend of 2D and 3D animation that sets a new standard, surpassing most contemporary productions. The fight choreography is so fluid and the camera work so dynamic that you barely have time to breathe between frames. If you are a "Sakuga" nerd looking for the next clip to flood your timeline, this is the holy grail you have been hunting for.
8. Kaiju No. 8
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Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2024 |
8.35 |
Ongoing |
23 |
Most shonen protagonists save the world before their voices drop, but Hibino Kafka is built differently. At 32, he’s still not giving up on his dream of becoming a member of the Defense Force to fight Kaijus (beasts) and save civilians.
Aside from the age gap, Kaiju No. 8 isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. It takes familiar tropes and adds just enough depth to make them feel fresh. Season 2 brought the heat with suspense and intense battles, proving the show has serious staying power. It’s the perfect time to jump on the bandwagon.
7. My Hero Academia
|
Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2016 |
7.83 |
Ongoing |
159 |
The long-awaited Final Season kicked off in October 2025, marking the beginning of the end for Deku and his classmates. Studio Bones has traded school exams for war, adapting the Final War Arc where the stakes are world-ending. If you are a fan of DC and Marvel hero stories, then this is your jam.
6. Attack on Titan
|
Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2013 |
8.56 |
Completed |
94 |
Talk about fumbling the bag, Weekly Shonen Jump is probably still kicking themselves for rejecting this masterpiece because it was "too dark" and the art was "too rough." Joke’s on them, because Hajime Isayama took his "rough" idea to Kodansha and built a global juggernaut that redefined modern anime.
What makes Attack on Titan truly special isn't just the spectacle of giant naked monsters eating people; it’s the masterful bait-and-switch. It lures you in with a simple survival horror premise, then pulls the rug out to reveal a complex, morally grey political war drama that tackles history, discrimination, and freedom.
5. One Piece
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Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
1999 |
8.73 |
Ongoing |
1150 |
They say the finest wine takes the longest to mature, and One Piece is a vintage that only gets more intoxicating with every arc. That intimidating length (1000+ episodes) is actually its greatest weapon; it allows for world-building so rich and foreshadowing so intricate that a throwaway line from 1999 becomes a plot-shattering reveal in 2025. Catching up with the series means witnessing the greatest adventure ever told while it’s still unfolding. There’s always room for one more nakama on the ship; all you need to do is climb aboard.
4. Jujutsu Kaisen
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Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2020 |
8.53 |
Ongoing |
47 |
In a world where every drop of human fear, regret, and hatred combines into monstrous "Curses" that hide in the shadows, only a select few can stand against them. These are the Jujutsu Sorcerers, trained warriors who weaponize that very same negative energy to exorcise the monsters before they cause any harm.
The story kicks off when Yuji Itadori, a high schooler, makes the insane decision to swallow a cursed finger to save his friends, inadvertently becoming the vessel for Ryomen Sukuna, the King of Curses. Now, he is caught in a brutal war between sorcerers and ancient calamities, with his own execution waiting at the finish line.
3. Solo Leveling
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Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2024 |
8.22 |
Ongoing |
25 |
Solo Leveling burst onto the scene in 2024 and took over, sweeping the 2025 Crunchyroll Awards with a historic Anime of the Year win. While it isn't technically the first manhwa adaptation to exist, it is undoubtedly the first to shatter the glass ceiling and command this level of global respect.
The story of Sung Jinwoo transforming from the world's weakest into a shadow-summoning god is pure, unadulterated adrenaline. It is the series that finally proved Korean storytelling can stand toe-to-toe with Japan’s heavy hitters. If you aren’t watching this, you are actively missing out on history in the making.
2. Demon Slayer
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Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2019 |
8.42 |
Ongoing |
63 |
Some fans claim Demon Slayer’s story is mid and the entire show is carried by its animation. While the plot is a simple "good vs. evil" tale, studio Ufotable turned it into a global economic powerhouse. We are talking about a franchise that has generated over $1.3 billion at the global box office, with the recent Infinity Castle movie alone raking in nearly $730 million. That is Marvel-level money for a 2D swordsman.
1. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
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Year Released |
MyAnimeList Rating |
Status |
Number of Episodes |
|
2023 |
9.29 |
Ongoing |
28 |
You know an anime is nothing short of legendary if it was able to dethrone Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood on MyAnimeList, ending a decade-long reign and holding the top spot for over a year.
This achievement gave Studio Madhouse the ultimate comeback they've been desperately seeking. The story starts exactly where every other RPG fantasy ends (after the death of the Demon King). It asks the question: “What happens to the immortal elf when her human party members die of old age?” What follows is a perfect balance of fantasy, cozy slice-of-life vibes, and god-tier action sequences.
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