The Fall 2025 anime season is now well underway, and fans of Japanese animation and manga continue to see plenty of surprises at every turn. The moment everyone is talking about is Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arcthe full international release of , which arrives with fanfare and critical acclaim while still waiting Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle at the Japanese box office. Besides the major cinematic advancements, there are still some amazing anime series happening in the fall season that every anime fan is talking about right now.
A punching man continues to make headlines for its controversial and often questionable animation, while My Hero Academia makes headlines for exactly the opposite. From trending new anime gems to surprising twists and turns that make fans rethink established series, the top-ranked anime of the fall season are the best and most popular series right now that every true anime fan needs to catch up on.
Updated October 23 by Brett Cardaro: This week’s power rankings have been updated to accurately describe the most popular and must-watch anime from the past week.
International release of Chainsaw Man receives critical acclaim
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s hit shonen manga, about a boy who makes a contract with a devil to gain the ability to sprout chainsaws from his body, has had a huge moment over the past month. His first feature film release, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arcdebuted at number one at the box office, dethroning Demon Slayer in the process. The film remains number 1 in Japan for the fifth consecutive weekend, and its first screenings in the United States were unanimously praised.
THE Arc de Rezé The film debuted with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, marking Tatsuki Fujimoto’s second major film to achieve this feat – the first being the 2025 Animated Film of the Year winner. Looking back. Considering the CBR The Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Film critics called it “the best animated film of the year, without competition”, Fujimoto’s manga adaptations could very well become consecutively the animated film of the year. While the MSC the manga was on hiatus a week before the film’s release, this in no way affected the massive hype.
One-Punch Man Remains at Center of Major Controversy Amid Season 3 Release
The Return of the Caped Baldy has been trending on the web for all the wrong reasons lately. The one-punch man Season 3’s release on Hulu on October 12 was arguably one of the most anticipated anime of the fall season, but that excitement quickly turned to worry. For the uninitiated, The one-punch man is a hilarious superhero parody series about a man named Saitama, whose simple workout regimen of 100 push-ups and sit-ups a day makes him so incredibly overpowered that he can defeat any villain with a single punch.
Saitama’s struggles continue with season 3, as the anime is at the center of controversy surrounding its animation quality. Although the series showed some glimmers of promise in the action at times, it ultimately faltered just as much, with an image of Gauro sliding down a hill even going viral and justifying anime fans to henceforth refer to the series as “One-Slide Man”. Things became even more complicated when Season 3 director Shinpei Nagai decided to delete his X account, citing the toxicity of the fandom on social media for his decision.
My Hero Academia Releases the Best Anime Episode of the Fall Season Yet
The biggest debut of the Fall 2025 anime season was the return of My Hero Academia with its final season. As expected, its release immediately rose to the top of Crunchyroll’s popular anime charts, where it continues to remain even ahead of its fourth episode, which is scheduled for release on Saturday, October 25.
MHAThe third episode of responded to the huge hype surrounding Bakugo’s return in Episode 2 with what was easily the most well-animated fight of the season so far. Fans couldn’t help but praise the impressive sakuga that characterized Bakugo’s big moment. Amid an ongoing collaboration with the NBA to celebrate the release of its final season, MHA remains one of the biggest anime series in the world, making its grand finale a moment in anime history that no fan can afford to miss at this point.
Spy X Family Season 3 hits fans right in the heart with some of the show’s most heartfelt storytelling
Despite A slightly (but nonetheless controversial) delayed release on October 4, the beloved Forger Family returned with a solid reintroduction for Family Spy Season 3. Family Spy follows a found family consisting of an assassin named Yor, a spy named Loid, and a little girl named Anya who has the power to read minds. Yor and Loid have no idea of each other’s secret identities, and Anya tenderly struggles to keep their secrets while keeping the family together.
Family Spy Season 3 continued its heartfelt Lloyd Forger backstory in Episode 3, representing a drastic tonal shift from the season’s slower slice-of-life debut. Following an episode that CBR praised for its “expert characterization, compelling storytelling and fluid writing.” Spy X Family Season 3 remains the highest-ranked anime on Anitrendz, one of the most popular anime on Crunchyroll, and also one of the most trending anime of the season on Anilist.
Apothecary Diaries gears up for exciting things to come for Maumau
Apothecary journals surprised every anime fan who gave it a chance, regardless of their genre preference. The delightfully funny romantic comedy about a young girl who is sold into servitude, only to become an apothecary at the imperial palace. Maomao’s charming and sarcastic personality is unmatched in today’s anime, which is what has made her story a mainstay among discussions of the best new anime in recent years. The series was not without distinction.
Just last week, Apothecary journals came in third place for best work at the Newtype anime awards in Japan. This wasn’t the only exciting news for Maomao fans, however. It was also announced that Apothecary journals Season 3 will premiere in October 2026, and there is also an animated film for the series in development that promises to be an animated-only original storyline.
Umamasume: Cinderella Gray P2 leads the pack
Umamasume: Cinderella Gray is easily one of the most intriguing ongoing anime series in terms of concept alone. The series is a variation on horse racing, but the racers are humanoids who inherit the minds of racehorses and perform the running races themselves. Because of its absurd premise, there’s a real sense of humor and surprisingly strong animation that even made the series go viral at one point due to its quality.
Umamasume made waves last week on several fronts. The series ranks second on Anitrendz – a testament to its popularity. Its first season also made a name for itself by placing fifth in the Best Work category at the Newtype Awards, just below Solo Upgradefourth place in . Umasume: Cinderella Gray has definitely found itself in good company, making it a series to watch out for when its new episodes release every Sunday on Amazon Prime Video.
Can I ask one last thing? Still more blows to deal to Scarlet’s competition
Can I ask one last thing? is a subversive new series in the increasingly popular “mean” subgenre of romance anime. The anime follows Scarlet, a noblewoman whose fiancé embarrassingly breaks off their engagement in the middle of a crowded ball. In response, Scarlet does the one thing she does best: lets her fists do the talking.
Can I ask one last thing? is currently the fourth ranked anime on Anitrendz and one of the most popular anime of the season on Anilist. It’s easy to see why this series is so popular: seeing Scarlet get her well-deserved revenge on her enemies using her OP combat skills is always extremely satisfying. New episodes of Can I ask one last thing? comes out on Crunchyroll every Friday, and it’s a must-watch.
This Monster Wants to Eat Me continues the tradition of 2025’s profound but depressing hits
This monster wants to eat me is the latest series to indulge in the 2025 trend of tragic and thought-provoking anime that tackles dark and thought-provoking themes. The anime, produced by Studio Lings and based on the original manga by Sai Naekawa, tells the sad story of Hinako, who remains in a state of crippling depression following the loss of her family in an accident. Hoping for a sweet release from death, Hinako seems to have gotten her wish when a mermaid named Shiori offers to eat her – but only when she’s at her most delicious.
This monster wants to eat me is virtually unbeatable on anilist, remaining a staple at the top of the site’s anime trending list as well as its list of popular anime for the fall season. He also officially entered Anitrendz’s top ten, ranking at #6 this week. Told through stunning visuals and a powerful soundtrack, This monster wants to eat me follows the tradition of series like The original sin of Takopi And Summer Hikaru is dead to tell a depressing yet gripping story that will haunt and help heal its viewers. While it hasn’t yet reached the pure heartbreak or existential horror of either of those series, it’s still worth following when new episodes released every Thursday on Crunchyroll.
Twilight beyond the end of the world seems to be the start of something special
Twilight beyond the end of the world is one of the most interesting new stories in the Fall 2025 anime season. It follows a boy named Akira, who lost his parents at a young age and was taken in by his father’s colleague, Dr. Kazuya. Kazuya’s daughter Towasa also happens to be a tech genius who is a prodigal innovator in the field of AI, leading to a shocking turn of events that no one could have seen coming. Akira and Towasa’s slow-burn romance is heartwarming, making the tragic fate of their world even more powerful.
Twilight beyond the end of the world The genre-defying storytelling has secured it a place among the top trending anime on Anilist. It is also in the top ten on Anitrendz, holding 9th place at the time of writing. Its surprisingly relatable themes make its story even more challenging for viewers this season. Twilight beyond the end of the world is a series everyone should watch when new episodes arrive on HiDive every Thursday.
To Your Eternity season 3 brings Fushi’s tale into the modern era
To your eternity is the hit anime series based on the popular manga by Yoshitoki Ōima, also known for his other beloved works, A silent voice. To your eternity tells the story of a mysterious immortal being named Fushi, who has the power to take the form of anything (or anyone) he touches. The anime’s unique blend of deep storytelling, strong character development, and thrilling action has made it one of the most exciting returning anime with its third season this fall.
While To your eternity Season 2 was not as critically acclaimed as its first season, Season 3 has already taken a surprising turn, helping to revitalize interest in the series. In terms of popularity, To your eternity is currently one of the most popular trending anime on Anilist. Although its placement on Anitrendz has decreased over the week as the fandom focuses on trendier series, To your eternity is still on Crunchyroll’s list of most popular series, and it will only get more attention as the plot thickens.