2025 Games and Shows from Japan to Enjoy!

The year is just beginning, meaning more 2025 games and anime to watch! Look, it’s acceptable if you haven’t finished everything from last year (we won’t judge you), so don’t feel bad looking at all the new stuff coming out!

From light romances to hardcore fighting games, this year is already shaping to be an awesome year for anime and video game fans. The following four titles will scratch whatever itch you may have, so get ready to find your next obsession with these 2025 games and anime shows!

Sakamoto Days

Life is already tough enough as it is, but imagine trying to lead a normal life when tons of hitmen, criminals, and assassins come looking for you. That’s exactly what happened to Taro Sakamoto, a retired hitman who gave up his life of violence for true love. Despite his best efforts to lead an ordinary life as a convenience store clerk, Taro’s dark past comes blasting into his new life. And as if THAT wasn’t bad enough, his wife had made him promise never to kill again.

Sakamoto Days explores what running a konbini (convenience store) in Tokyo is like. It examines how married life can change one’s individuality and how to maintain profit margins while dodging hitmen. Sakamoto Days equally balances action and heart, making it a great show for fans of silly action.

Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising

Puella Magi Madoka Magica tells a classic story: a young girl receives the chance to have any wish granted if she agrees to become a magical girl. While the magical girl genre is familiar, Madoka Magica stands out by taking a dark and mature approach. Becoming a magical girl forces Madoka and others to fight for their lives against witches. Alongside their incredible powers, they endure immense suffering and despair.

Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising is a sequel to Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion. Rebellion is itself an adaptation of the first animated film. The return to the world of Madoka Magica is both exciting and scary.

Amazingly, such a critically acclaimed anime is returning, giving fans more content. However, thinking about what the girls will endure in the new story is also daunting. This wonderful series pushes the magical girl genre into new territory, but it’s not for younger viewers.

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Honey Lemon Soda

There’s nothing better than a cold, crisp soda on a hot, steamy day. The coolness of the bottle or can in your hands, the sharp coldness that rushes into your stomach after taking a big gulp, and that feeling of rejuvenation just can’t be beat. This is exactly how high schooler Uka Ishimori feels about Kai Miura, a classmate of hers that she equates to honey lemon soda. Sweet but tart, refreshing and lively; all the wonderful things about soda all wrapped up in one boy.

Honey Lemon Soda is a by-the-numbers teen romance story that straddles romance and slice of life. Everyone remembers their first love, and they all certainly remember how chaotic and confusing life could be back in high school. For Uka, a girl who’s typically shy and quiet, the contrasting personality of Kai is a classic yet still heartfelt relationship that many people can relate to.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

South Town is in chaos. With Geese Howard gone, a massive power vacuum is taking over the city. Will heroes with pure hearts replace the crimelords and guide South Town to righteousness? Or will a sinister villain become the new lord and continue Geese’s legacy? Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves continues the story after 26 years. It finally answers the question: Who will take over South Town?

Fatal Fury is one of SNK’s oldest and most respected fighting game franchises, existing alongside Art of Fighting as one of the major IPs that helped form the King of Fighters series. Series greats such as Rock Howard, Terry Bogard, and B. Jenet are all making triumphant returns to the hotly anticipated fighting game, too. With slick graphics, high-intensity gameplay, and tons of attitude, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is poised to be the grand return the series has needed for years.

Why should I check out these 2025 games and other releases?

Check out these new releases if you want fresh stories and gameplay. These series expertly blend action, romance, and drama. City of the Wolves brings intense arcade action home. This season is amazing for anime and 2025 games.

Not to mention, there’s a little of everything for everyone, so whether you want a cute romance or a darker character study, one of these shows is exactly what you need! Are you excited for any of the series we covered? Let us know in the comments below! We’d love to hear what you want to watch next!