Withlong-running shows likeOne Pieceon hiatus and only a few limited series likeSolo Levelingto keep them entertained,animefans may have had a dry couple of months. However, this April will be another highly exciting month for anime viewers since it will bring both the highly awaited manhwa adaptations and the follow-ups to some of the most popular modern anime.
As more and more popular web novels such asLord of the MysteriesandOmniscient Reader’s Viewpointreceive their anime adaptations, it seems like the following month will be merely a teaser for what’s to come in 2025. In any case, here’s what anime viewers can expect to see in April 2025.
‘The Beginning After the End’
Streaming on Crunchyroll on April 2
In an era whereSolo Levelinganime is regarded as the pinnacle, fans have yet to witness something of the same caliber, andThe Beginning After the End, otherwise known asTBATE, may just be what they are looking for. Created by TurtleMe, over 150 million people have readTBATE, which is unquestionably one of the greatest isekai stories ever told. Even though the anime adaptation was not produced by a well-known studio like A-1 Pictures or MAPPA, if Studio A-Cat can pull this off, viewers will have a phenomenal anime to look forward to once it premieres on Crunchyroll on August 10, 2025.
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The story centers on the late King Grey, who is reborn as Arthur Leywin in a world wheremagic and fantastical creaturesare more than a myth. With the body of an infant and the wisdom of a 30-year-old, Arthur navigates through the new world while overcoming some of the most difficult obstacles, realizing that this mystical land has more secrets than he could have ever imagined.The Beginning After the Endis streaming on Crunchyroll on April 2.
‘Wind Breaker’ (Season 2)
Streaming on Crunchyroll on April 4
Wind Breakerhas been among the best manga-to-anime adaptations of 2024, and a second season was inevitable following such an explosive debut. Based on Satoru Nii’s manga of the same name, the anime takes place in Furin High School, an infamous institution where brawls between students are common, and a student group named Bofurin seeks to protect the town from outsiders.
Haruka Sakura, a first-year student, moves out of his hometown to study at Furin High School, and it couldn’t have been a more ideal place for him since he excels in street fighting. Watch as Haruka transforms into one of Bofurin’s most promising leaders whenthe second season ofWind Breakerpremieres on Crunchyroll on August 19, 2025.
Wind Breaker
‘Fire Force’ (Season 3)
Streaming on Crunchyroll on April 5
David Production Studios went above and beyond to achieve a high level of animation inFire Force, which is arguably one ofthe most entertaining anime seriesof recent times. The first two seasons ofFire Forcewere highly successful, but the third season has been delayed for five years, and it’s finally here. The second season saw Company 2 and Company 8 launch a joint mission to investigate the Nether, but they were met with resistance from the White-Clad organization.
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In Season 3, which covers Obi’s Rescue Arc from the manga, Company 8 will attempt to save Obi from the White Clads, who seem to have no intention of backing down. With Shinra getting closer to unraveling the mystery surrounding The Evangelist and Adolla Link, the first cour of the third season may very well set up the grand finale.Fire ForceSeason 3 will be available on Crunchyroll on August 06, 2025.
Fire Force
Streaming on Adult Swim on April 6
Lazarushas been one ofthe most highly anticipated anime seriesfor the past few years, with MAPPA animating the project andJohn Wickdirector Chad Stahelski coming on board the project to help design the action choreography. Written and directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, the original anime will consist of 13 episodes andwill debut on Adult Swim on June 30, 2025. According to Adult Swim, the official synopsis of the series is as follows:
“The year is 2052 – an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity prevails across the globe. The reason for this: mankind has been freed from sickness and pain. Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner has developed a miracle cure-all drug with no apparent drawbacks called Hapuna.
Three years later, the world has moved on. But Dr. Skinner has returned – this time, as a harbinger of doom. Skinner announces that Hapuna has a short half-life. Everyone who has taken it will die approximately three years later. Death is coming for this sinful world – and coming soon.
As a response to this threat, a special task force of 5 agents is gathered from across the world to save humanity from Skinner’s plan. This group is called “Lazarus.” Can they find Skinner and develop a vaccine before time runs out?”
For a complete list of anime series releasing in April 2025, see below:
