All the Anime Coming Out in December 2025

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December offers a wide variety of new animated movies and shows, including both sequels fans have been waiting for and completely original stories. Studios are releasing content for both streaming and theaters to provide entertainment during the holidays. The schedule includes everything from serious historical stories and grand fantasy adventures to fun, lighthearted comedies, and these releases will wrap up the animation calendar for 2025.

‘The Dragon Spirit’ (2025)

The new animated series will launch online on December 1st. It’s a fast-paced fantasy story centered around martial arts and spiritual growth, similar to other popular online animations. This release is timed to give fans a fresh fantasy option as the winter season begins, and the creators hope it will quickly gain a following in the online streaming world.

‘World Defying Dan God’ (2025)

The new web series ‘Aoshi Dan Shen’ will premiere on December 2nd. This animated series has twelve episodes and will be available to stream online. The story probably centers around a main character dealing with difficulties and conflicts in a fantastical world. It’s a full season designed for fans of serialized animation, offering a good amount of content, especially for those who enjoy cultivation stories.

‘Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise’ (2025)

The animated film ‘Peleliu: Rakuen no Guernica’ will be released in theaters on December 5th. Based on a manga series, the movie tells the story of the intense Battle of Peleliu in World War II. It follows a manga artist who longs for peace but is caught up in the horrors of war. The film uses a distinctive visual style to explore the difficult themes of war and survival, offering a moving and historically-informed perspective.

‘Record of Ragnarok’ (2021)

The third season of ‘Record of Ragnarok’ begins streaming on December 10th. Produced by Maru Animation and Yumeta Company, this new season continues the epic battle between gods and humans. The series showcases famous figures from history fighting against powerful deities to decide the future of humankind. Expect more exciting fights and dramatic moments as even more fighters join the competition. This release is based on the popular ‘Record of Ragnarok’ manga, enjoyed by fans worldwide.

‘Blue Miburo’ (2024)

Starting December 20th, fans can watch ‘Ao no Miburo: Serizawa Ansatsu Hen,’ a new TV series that explores a compelling story within the world of the Shinsengumi, focusing on the character Kamo Serizawa. The show is set during a chaotic period in Japanese history and features both political scheming and exciting sword fights. It’s a major addition to the popular Blue Miburo franchise, and promises a dramatic and character-focused finale to the year.

‘Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Act 1’ (2025)

The popular ‘Girls und Panzer’ series is back with a new movie event, ‘Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu!’, premiering on December 26th. The animation is a collaboration between studios Actas and P.A. Works. This four-part film adapts a spin-off manga, offering a lighter, more comedic look at the everyday lives of the tankery teams and their characters. Expect plenty of humor and heartwarming moments as you see your favorite characters outside of competition, adding a new dimension to this already beloved series.

‘Whoever Steals This Book’ (2025)

I’m so excited for Kagome Company’s new movie, ‘Kono Hon o Nusumu Mono wa,’ coming out on December 26th! It’s based on a really intriguing mystery novel about a library where books are being stolen, and strange, supernatural things keep happening. The story follows a young girl who gets caught up in a world where the stories inside the books actually come to life, and it’s all wrapped up in this magical obsession with collecting books. From what I’ve heard, the animation perfectly captures the dreamy, mysterious feeling of the original novel. It sounds like a truly special film, especially if you’re a fan of fantasy or mysteries like I am!

‘Undead Unluck’ (2023)

On December 26th, E&H Production will air a special episode of ‘Undead Unluck,’ bringing back the exciting pair of Andy and Fuuko for a brand new story. The plot centers around people with the power to negate abilities, teaming up to battle a secret group and change their fates. Expect fast-paced action and hilarious supernatural moments, staying true to the show’s popular style. This year-end special promises top-notch animation.

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2025-12-04 20:45