As 2025 rolls to a close, it also brings the perfect excuse to get lost in stories full of wonder and warmth during this festive season. It’s a perfect time to add a little extra sparkle to your celebrations through the vibrant world of anime.
From heroes who rise against all odds to families and friends who stand by each other through everything, these stories reflect the ups and downs of 2025; challenges, love, hope, and unity.
So, this festive season, let Crunchyroll add a little extra fireworks to your celebrations. Whether you’re in the mood for heartfelt tales or thrilling adventures, these anime are perfect to enjoy with the people who light up your world. Grab your snacks, get cozy, and let your screens glow with stories of courage, joy, and connection.
Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling is the hit anime adaptation of Chugong and DUBU’s web novel and webtoon, animated by A-1 Pictures. The story follows Sung Jinwoo, the world’s weakest hunter, who was chosen by the mysterious “system” after barely surviving a deadly dungeon raid. The system allows him to level up beyond human limits, turning him from prey to predator as he uncovers the dark truth behind the monster-infested dungeons.
Gachiakuta
In a floating city where the rich discard their waste—and people—Rudo is framed for murder and thrown into the Pit, where a hellscape of mutated trash beasts dwell. To survive, he must wield a new power and join the rogue Cleaners. Rudo doesn’t just aim to battle monsters, but the corrupt who cast him into Hell.
The Water Magician
Reincarnation had Ryo dreaming of peace, but instead he lands into a monster-infested wilderness. With water magic and eternal youth, he survives countless wicked concoctions for 20 years, becoming one of the most powerful magicians ever. Ryo’s fate shifts when he meets Abel, a genius knight, thrusting him into magical society’s spotlight. Thus, the Water Magician’s wild adventure begins!
One Piece
Monkey D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become King of the Pirates. With his rubber-like stretching powers granted by the supernatural Devil Fruit, the spirited young pirate seeks the legendary treasure known as the One Piece. He’ll chart a course for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line and recruit a motley crew to build his Straw Hat Pirates one bond at a time. This is one captain who’ll never drop anchor until he and his friends all reach their dreams!
Kaiju No. 8
The story revolves around Kafka Hibino, a 32-year-old longing to join The Defense Force and make good on his promise to a childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. He befriends a new coworker Reno Ichikawa, while cleaning up Kaiju remains, whose determination to join The Defense Force inspires Kafka to fulfill his childhood promise to pass the entrance exam and join Mina to protect humanity. When a small Kaiju burrows itself inside Kafka, he gains superhuman strength and powers fit for fighting Kaiju. He works to earn the trust of his human teammates, defeat increasingly powerful Kaiju, and keep the world safe.
Secrets of the Silent Witch
Humans couldn’t handle magic without chanting until Monica Everett, the Silent Witch and one of the Seven Sages, made unspoken magecraft possible. Painfully shy, she enjoys seclusion. One day, Louis Miller, the Barrier Mage, delivers the king’s order: Go undercover at a prestigious school for nobles to guard the second prince. Get ready for her silent mission to begin!
Clevatess
One of the Lords of Dark Beasts, Clevatess’s reign shatters when he revives a hero he personally slayed and adopts an orphaned humanoid baby—the last hope to save a dying world. Now bound together, what fate awaits this unlikely trio?
Dan Da Dan
When high schooler Momo, who comes from a family of spirit mediums and scoffs at aliens, meets occult-obsessed Okarun, who believes in extraterrestrials, their rivalry leads them to confront real paranormal threats. Momo awakens her spiritual powers, while Okarun gains a cursed ability, forcing them to team up against yokai, UFOs, and otherworldly chaos.
Dr. STONE
Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon that turns all of humanity to stone, the extraordinarily intelligent, science-driven boy, Senku Ishigami, awakens.
Facing a world of stone and the total collapse of civilization, Senku makes up his mind to use science to rebuild the world. Starting with his super strong childhood friend Taiju Oki, who awakened at the same time, they will begin to rebuild civilization from nothing…
Depicting two million years of scientific history from the Stone Age to present day, the unprecedented crafting adventure story is about to begin!
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability
The study of magic requires aptitude, effort, and the right bloodline. One sorcerer loved magic, despite lacking the bloodline and aptitude for it, and died wishing he’d spent more time studying in life. He reawakens as Lloyd, the seventh prince of the Kingdom of Saloum, with all his previous memories intact. Blessed with a strong magical bloodline, he uses his gifts to master the study of magic.
