The long-awaited Jump Festa 2025 event is finally here, bringing with it the most exciting news about upcoming anime and manga. Fans wait every year for this incredible celebration so they can prepare for all the exciting shows and surprises that the World of Shonen has prepared.
Of course, this year is no different, as the event is already shocking fans with some incredible content scheduled for 2025. From the return of beloved franchises to the introduction of fascinating new shows, fans won't want to miss the news that Jump Festa 2025 has reserved for them.
Dragon Ball Super announces that its manga will return in 2025
A new arc with Goten and Trunks has been teased
Since Akira Toriyama's passing in March 2024, the Dragon Ball Super the manga is on an indefinite hiatus that has yet to be broken, leaving fans waiting for its return. Jump Festa 2025 has rekindled hope for a possible continuation of Goku's latest adventure with the announcement of a special one-shot that will be published in V jumpApril 2025 volume. Almost nothing else was revealed with this surprise, as the company will likely remain silent on this project for a while longer.
Still, the promotional image for this new chapter of Dragon BallThe film's story suggested that Goten and Trunks would be the protagonists. The young Saiyan warriors can be seen side by side in their school uniforms as they look out on who fans recognize as the God of Cleansing. Due to the duo's appearance, fans theorized that the one-shot will take place around the time of the Superhero arc. Clearly, netizens are hoping that as soon as this manga is released, news about the return of the main series will also be published.
New Sakamoto Days trailer goes live, revealing its release date
Could this show become the best anime of 2025?
Dias Sakamotoa beloved manga series created by the talented Yuto Suzuki, it is without a doubt one of the greatest manga in recent years. Since the anime adaptation was announced in May 2024, fans have been awaiting updates on its development. Now, their pleas have been heard as a trailer was released for this upcoming anime during Jump Festa 2025. The adaptation of this hit Shonen Jump series will begin airing on January 11, 2025, under the capable hands of studio TMS Entertainment .
The brief preview gave fans a chance to see the protagonist, a retired assassin named Taro Sakamoto, shine as he fights to protect his peaceful life. As expected, the animation shown in the trailer is spectacular and the atmosphere, color palette and music perfectly sum up the feeling fans have when reading the manga. Dias Sakamoto has everything going for it to become a hit sensation once it starts airing, and fans can't wait to binge it in a few weeks.
Jujutsu Kaisen Volume #30 announces special post-final epilogue
Some underrated characters will get another chance to shine
Jujutsu Kaisen fans had to say goodbye to their favorite manga in September 2024 when Yuji's story came to an end. From then on, followers of Gege Akutami's work await the release of new content related to the series. Now, the time has finally come for Gojo's students to return, as Jump Festa 2025 has announced that volume #30 of the manga will contain a special 16-page epilogue. The plot of this final entry has not yet been revealed, but the characters who will star in it have been named.
The epilogue will focus on four cast members who were often cited as being sidelined by the plot. Nobara, Panda, Uraume, and Yuko will get their time in the spotlight once volume #30 is released on Christmas Day 2024. Fans are hoping the epilogue will give the series a satisfying ending, like the recently concluded one. . My Hero Academy manga. So naturally, fans are expressing their excitement and speculating about what the series' final entry might add to the story.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 releases first poster ahead of its premiere
A stunning visual was recently revealed
Jujutsu Kaisen fans can't seem to stop winning, as Jump Festa 2025 brought another shocking revelation about the franchise. A key visual for the next season of the anime adaptation of Akutani's manga has been revealed, suggesting that the Culling Game arc will finally come to life. The image shows a sad Yuji sitting on a flight of stairs with his head bowed. Behind him, an image of himself looking at his blood-covered hands is reflected in a window. The main visual is a reference to the bad mental state the protagonist was in at the end of the second season.
Even though fans are very excited about this news, some doubts about its performance with anime-only viewers have been raised. The Culling Game arc, while iconic, has received harsh criticism in the past, as readers believed it tended to drag on during unimportant scenes. However, the fanbase is hopeful about Studio MAPPA's ability to make this season one of the best anime of 2025, keeping the spirit of the franchise alive despite the manga having officially ended.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Announces new anime based on its popular TCG
The story of the Sky Striker and Fallen of Albaz archetypes will be animated
Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game The Chronicles was one of the biggest announcements made during Jump Festa 2025. This Konami original anime will bring to life the hidden history of the collectible card game franchise's most popular characters and archetypes. TCG fans have been asking for this anime for over a decade, as little about the monster lore is revealed in the cards. Now, this new series will be released monthly starting in April 2025, slowly animating the stories behind the beloved monsters. At this time, the anime's specific characters have not been revealed.
We know that the anime's first two stories will focus on the Sky Striker and Fallen of Albaz archetypes, two recent but extremely popular characters. As the show progresses, fans will be able to discover the truth behind the rivalry between Raye and Roze, as we see the two girls fight to defend their nation. The tragic friendship between Dogmatika Ecclesia and Fallen of Albaz will also be revealed, giving viewers a more in-depth perspective on this fantastical world.
Dandadan season 2 releases epic trailer following official order
Okarun and Momo will return in 2025
Occult fans will scream with joy at the announcement of Dandadan second season, which will be released in July 2025. During Jump Festa 2025, the first trailer for the sequel to 2024's biggest hit was finally released. The short video shows the main cast investigating new and unknown paranormal entities that try to disrupt their daily lives . Science Saru will continue to animate this incredible series, so fans can expect the same stunning visuals that distinguished the first entry.
The trailer didn't reveal much about this highly anticipated show, relying on misdirection and mystery to keep fans wondering what could come next. Regardless, the fanbase can trust that Okarun and Momo will continue to bring hours of fun and excitement while keeping their community safe from the aliens and ghosts that threaten it.
Spy x Family Locks on an Official Season 3 Release Window
Anya Forger is preparing for a comeback in 2025
You heard right, Spy x Family fans. The anime has arrived with a release date for the third season, and all eyes are on the Forger family. If you didn't know, Spy x Family It recently wrapped up its second season with a movie, and now the anime's third season is gearing up for its big premiere. Jump Festa 2025 has already been confirmed Spy x Family season three will air in October 2025. No specific release date has been set, but we know the show is on the way.
As for what Spy x Family goes in, you can bet the Forger family will have tons of adventures on their hands. Anya is getting closer to Damian Desmond every day, but there are secrets hidden behind the boy's parents that not even Loid can unravel. With the fate of the free world on their shoulders, the Forger family will be busy in season three, so you'll want to stay tuned as soon as the anime airs.
Dragon Ball Daima reveals never-before-seen art by Akira Toriyama
The creator of the franchise died in early 2025
As Dragon Ball took the stage at Jump Festa, all eyes turned to the franchise's beloved creator, Akira Toriyama, at the end. After all, the talented storyteller brought Son Goku to life decades ago, and the world was left in mourning this year when reports confirmed Toriyama's death. So the team behind Dragon Ball Daima came together to share some of the artist's never-before-seen artwork. The pieces, as you can see here, bring Toriyama's vision for Majin Kuu and Majin Duu to life.
Clearly, Toriyama was heavily involved with Dragon Ball Daima, and this moving tribute proves that his impact on the series is very much present. There's no telling what other things the late creator brought to the anime before his death. But of course, you can bet Dragon Ball Daima will honor Toriyama in every way possible as it goes forward.