Anime Expo 2025 Recap: Best Announcements & Trailers

🌟 Why Anime Expo 2025 Was a Game-Changer

Running July 3–6 in Los Angeles, Anime Expo 2025 attracted over 100,000 fans and became the epicenter for major anime studio reveals. From Netflix premieres and studio-first trailers to staggering original projects like Project M and Bâan, this year’s event packed a powerful punch. Here’s what you need to know.

🔥 Must-Know Announcements

1. Project M — CyberAgent’s Mysterious New Anime

Announced on Day 0, Project M teased as an original anime with only a teaser visual revealed—no plot or trailer yet. It’s already causing buzz for its mystery status.

2. Chainsaw Man Movie: Reze Arc

Produced by MAPPA, a full trailer for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc premiered, confirming cinema release later this year. Fans can expect a faithful and cinematic adaptation.

3. Ghost in the Shell (Science SARU)

A new teaser and key visual dropped for the Ghost in the Shell TV anime by Science SARU, showcasing a logo designed by Hajime Sorayama—bringing visual freshness to a beloved franchise.

4. Gachiakuta

Shonen action fans got early access to episodes 1 & 2, making Gachiakuta one of the most hyped premieres of the year. Crunchyroll is lifting the hype even further.

5. GeeXPlus / Gigguk’s Bâan

YouTube sensation Gigguk announced Bâan: The Boundary of Adulthood, an original short film from GeeXPlus produced by Studio Daisy. A teaser visual was revealed, accompanied by serious fandom enthusiasm. THE MAGIC RAIN+2Anime Corner+2Wikipedia+2

6. Gen Urobuchi’s Eisen Flügel

A new trailer and key visual for Urobuchi’s Eisen Flügel film, animated by A-1 Pictures, was revealed—teasing a stylish, story-rich original experience no release date yet.

7. Frieren Season 2

Crunchyroll revealed a teaser trailer and confirmed a January 2026 premiere window for Season 2 of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

8. Bleach: TYBW Part 4 – The Calamity

The final arc of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War was confirmed for 2026 release, featuring new anime-original characters and involvement from veteran staff.

📣 Streaming & Series Confirmations

• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 – Netflix & Trigger confirmed a 10-episode follow-up series.
• Black Clover Season 5 – Studio Pierrot is reviving the Magic Knights in a new season slated for 2026.
• Re:Zero Season 4 – White Fox confirmed Season 4, airing in 2026.
• Record of Ragnarok Season 3 – Returns December 2025 on Netflix with a fresh production team.
• Beastars Final Season Pt.2 – Studio Orange confirmed season finale in 2026.
• Daemons of the Shadow Realm – A new dark fantasy series from Hiromu Arakawa, animated by Bones, announced for 2026.
• Fist of the North Star Remake – A 2026 Warner Bros.-backed CG remake celebrating the 40th anniversary.

🎞️ Standout Trailers & Panels

• Chainsaw Man Reze Arc trailer rocked the stage
• Frieren S2 teaser highlights the emotional journey ahead
• Black Clover and Bleach tantalized fans with cryptic visuals
• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 teaser reinforced its status as one of Netflix’s top anime properties
• Gâan, Project M, Eisen Flügel, Bâan—all showcased strong potential and fan excitement

🌍 Why These Announcements Matter

1. Major franchises are returning – Bleach, Bigger Clover, Cyberpunk, Frieren, Re:Zero
2. Original anime surge – Project M, Eisen Flügel, Bâan, Gachiakuta
3. Global partnerships shine – Science SARU, Netflix, Crunchyroll, Trigger, and Studio Orange
4. Film-focused era – Rise in anime movies: Chainsaw Man, Ghost in the Shell, and Urobuchi’s Eisen Flügel

💬 Fan Reactions

On Reddit, threads exploded with excitement:

“Mars, Five Star Stories, Battle Royale… Battle Royale easily!” — r/MangaCollectors

Meanwhile, Polygon praised the lineup:

“Emerging hits like Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, Frieren S2, and Black Clover make it a blockbuster expo.”

🧠 Final Verdict: Best of Anime Expo 2025

• Top Trailers: Chainsaw Man Reze Arc, Ghost in the Shell, Frieren S2
• Most Anticipated Returns: Bleach TYBW, Black Clover S5, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
• Original Anime Highlights: Project M, Eisen Flügel, Bâan
• Fan-Favorite Teasers: Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Record of Ragnarok S3, Beastars Final

It’s a thrilling mix of nostalgia, innovation, and global ambition—a true snapshot of anime’s exciting future.

Image credit MADHOUSE, MAPPA, Netflix, Bones Film