2025 got off to an excellent start with the return of shows likeSolo LevelingandDr. Stone, which, as always, have been phenomenal in their weekly schedule. However, the momentum did not continue until next month, as there were few other exciting premieres, and it seems like March will be similar, with only a handful of series coming out.
Certainly, the lineup includes an intriguing fantasyanimewith a distinctive premise, and manga fans are eagerly waiting for its release. Additionally, next month, we will see the release of a few OVAs from prominent franchises likeKaiju No. 8andAldnoah Zero, so the overall conclusion should not be disappointing. So, without further ado, let’s explore what anime has in store for fans in March 2025.
‘Sword of the Demon Hunter’
Streaming on Crunchyroll on March 31
Sword of the Demon Hunter, also known as Kijin Gentoushou, is an upcoming action-adventure anime based on the manga of the same name. Written by Motoo Nakashi and illustrated by Yuu Satomi, the story is set in the Edo period, when Itsukihime of the mountain village of Kadono triumphs as a shrine maiden. Meanwhile, Jinta, a young guardian from the family of protectors, vows to protect her with his life, but a mysterious demon’s appearance changes everything, foreshadowing the rise of a Demon God who will plunge the world into chaos, thus killing the shrine maiden that he dearly values.
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The anime, which spans several ages and time periods, tells the story of a man whotravels across timeto save the world while continuously questioning his way of the sword. Produced by Yokohama Animation Laboratory, the anime was originally scheduled for August 25, 2025, but it has been postponed another year due to production details.Sword of the Demon Hunterwill premiere on Crunchyroll on August 08, 2025, with episodes airing weekly.
‘Kaiju No. 8: Hoshina’s Day Off’ (Special Episode)
Streaming on Crunchyroll on March 28
Kaiju No.8is among the best anime series released in 2024, with Production I. G., known forworks such asHaikyuu,Psycho-Pass, andKuroko’s Basketball, retelling Naoya Matsumoto’s epic monster action saga with stunning visuals. In fact, at the time of its release, Crunchyroll and X (formerly Twitter) chose to livestream the anime to global audiences simultaneously. Consequently, it was a roaring success, contending for the Best Anime Award the previous year, althoughJujutsu Kaisentook the crown (undeserved, in our opinion).
Ahead of the second season, which is now in production, a new special episode titled “Kaiju No. 8: Hoshina’s Day Off” will premiere on Crunchyroll on June 14, 2025. In the anime, Hoshina Soushirou is a prominent character who serves as the vice-commander of the Defense Force’s Third Division and is quite formidable with bladed weapons. Hoshina, who comes from a line of Kaiju slayers, is regarded as one ofanime’s most powerful characters, but what does a day off look like for such a determined combatant?
That’s what the new special episode will look into. After spending days honing his skills, Reno Ichiwaka has forgotten how to spend his free time, but when he finds out that Hoshina is up to something, he tails him along with Iharu Furuhashi to figure it out. It would most likely be a short episode chronicling a few comedic moments but nevertheless a breath of fresh air from the original anime’s action-oriented format.Kaiju No. 8: Hoshina’s Day Off" will premiere on Crunchyroll on March 28.
‘ALDNOAH.ZERO Re+: Fragments of Rain - The Penultimate Truth’ (Special Episode)
Streaming on Crunchyroll on March 25
Aldnoah. Zerois ascience fiction anime seriescreated by Gen Urobuchi and animated by A-1 Pictures, which ran between July 2014 and March 2015. While it didn’t attain the same level of success as the genre’s pioneers, including Evangelion and Gundam, it certainly provided viewers with one of the best mecha experiences possible, demonstrating its potential for future projects.
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Speaking of which, a new special episode titled “ALDNOAH.ZERO Re+: Fragments of Rain - The Penultimate Truth” will beavailable on Crunchyrollon June 10, 2025. For those unfamiliar with the anime, the official synopsis goes as follows:
In an alternate 1972, during the Apollo 17 mission, an ancient alien artifact named the “Hypergate” was discovered on the surface of the Moon, allowing for near-instantaneous travel to and from Mars and the colonisation of Mars. After settlers discover additional alien technology on Mars (dubbed “Aldnoah”), they unilaterally declare independence from Earth to found the Vers Empire. Later, the Vers Empire declares war on Earth, and in 1999, a battle on the Moon’s surface causes the Hypergate to explode, shattering the Moon and scattering the remnants of the Moon into a debris belt around Earth.
