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The anime industry is experiencing a highly eventful year in 2025, with a robust slate of new series, sequels, and adaptations launching across major streaming platforms and theaters worldwide[1][3][4]. Fans can look forward to the debut and return of popular titles such as Dan Da Dan season 2, the much-anticipated Sakamoto Days 2, and My Dress-Up Darling season 2 in July[3]. Other major releases include new seasons for Rent-A-Girlfriend, Rising of the Shield Hero, and Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, as well as entirely new adaptations like Leviathan on Netflix and Studio Bones’ Gachiakuta[3][4][5].

High-profile film releases continue to make headlines, as anime theatrical premieres have gained popularity. Notably, Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye released in theaters worldwide, giving fans early access to the first episodes of the newest arc[5]. Studio 4°C’s cinematic adaptation of All You Need Is Kill also debuted at the Annecy International Animation Festival, signaling a trend toward prominent event screenings[4].

The anime market itself is posting record growth, with forecasts predicting that its global value will reach up to $31.5 billion in 2025 and climb to over $46 billion by 2029, driven by increasing demand, international collaboration, and rapid expansion of digital streaming[2][4][6]. North American markets are leading in growth rate, supported by a surge in both young and adult audiences[4][6]. Genres such as action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy are especially popular, benefiting from technological advancements in animation and new cross-media adaptations[6].

Major streaming services such as Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, HIDIVE, and Amazon Prime are bringing a blend of returning hits and fresh content to global audiences, with ongoing scheduling adjustments throughout the summer season[1][3]. The second half of 2025 promises further expansions, with highlights including Dandadan 2 and Bullet/Bullet on Hulu, as well as continued innovation from top studios and creators[1][4].

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