Brr.. It’s getting cold outside! Time to watch some new anime and snuggle up with a warm cup of something. Here are our ten anime recommendations for the winter season. Enjoy!
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Class no Daikirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni Natta. (クラスの大嫌いな女子と結婚することになった。)
Class no Daikirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni Natta. (クラスの大嫌いな女子と結婚することになった。)Type: Anime
Studio: Studio Gokumi & AXsiZ
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Based on the eponymous light novel by Seiju Amano & Nanami Narumi.
Starts airing: 3rd of January 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Akane Sakuramori and Saito Houjo, high school students and classmates, have gotten married! The only problem being, they are rivals and can’t seem to get along at all. What will their newlywed life bring?
Recommended by Yuki:
Although teens getting married is a bit weird, or a lot weird in my opinion, this does seem like the premise for a fun and mostly funny anime series! I bet there will be a lot of light-hearted comedy in this series, along with some cutesy romantic moments.
Medalist (メダリスト)
Medalist (メダリスト)Type: Anime
Studio: ENGI
Genres: Drama, Sports
Based on the eponymous manga by Tsurumaikada.
Starts airing: 5th of January 2025
Number of Episodes: 13
Tsukasa Akeuraji aimed to make it big in the figure skating world however due to starting too late he had no choice but to end up as an ice dancer. Several years passed where he was content with his current lifestyle but everything changed when he met a young girl that reminded him of himself. A girl so desperate to skate that she practiced in secret. Sadly everyone around Inori Yuitsuka told her it was too late to get started and that catching up to other ice skaters would be impossible.
With rekindled passion to help out another ice skater in the same shoes that he was once in, Tsukasa decides to coach her and turn Inori into a medalist.
Recommended by Lecros:
Thanks to a friend’s recommendation I ended up watching Yuri on Ice and was surprised by how interesting the world of figure skating really is. The manga behind Medalist has had a really good reception and even won some awards which makes me really curious to see what another author has cooked up.
Aside from the figure skating theme, Medalist also has a strong emphasis on the fact that many people struggle with the fear of: “Starting too late” with any kind of hobby. Although it’s a real issue with getting to the highest level of your interest it would be a waste to never start with something just because you feel like you are too late. Hopefully Medalist’s story will give some extra motivation to people who have been struggling with this issue but even without that it still seems like a very interesting sports anime!
Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu (この会社に好きな人がいます)
Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu (この会社に好きな人がいます)Type: Anime
Studio: Blade
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Based on the eponymous manga by Akamaru Enomoto.
Starts airing: 6th of January 2025
Number of Episodes: Unknown
It’s hard to keep a secret relationship between co-workers a secret, when both of them are so into each other that they can’t keep their hands to themselves, but Yui and Masugu are trying their best! However, if they don’t start trying a little harder, they might end up spilling their secret to the entire office.
Recommended by Yuki:
Definitely lots of potential for a cute, and hilarious, anime series filled with almost getting caught and adorable secret loving glances. If you’re a fan of an adult cast and romance anime, be sure to check this one out!
Hazure Skill “Kinomi Master”: Skill no Mi (Tabetara Shinu) wo Mugen ni Taberareru You ni Natta Ken ni Tsuite (外れスキル《木の実マスター》 ～スキルの実（食べたら死ぬ）を無限に食べられるようになった件について～)
Hazure Skill “Kinomi Master”: Skill no Mi (Tabetara Shinu) wo Mugen ni Taberareru You ni Natta Ken ni Tsuite (外れスキル《木の実マスター》 ～スキルの実（食べたら死ぬ）を無限に食べられるようになった件について～)Type: Anime
Studio: Asahi Production
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Based on the eponymous manga by Hanyuu & Air Matsukoto.
Starts airing: 7th of January 2025
Number of Episodes: Unknown
In a fantasy world where people can awaken to a special power after eating a skill fruit. It might come as no surprise that these skills can be defining for someone’s future as it can be hard to become an adventurer without a matching skill. Sadly people can only eat one skill fruit in their lifetime as eating a second one will poison their body.
Our hero Light has always wanted to be an adventurer together and even pulled his childhood friend along with his dream. Sadly when it came to it he awakened to the Fruitmaster skill while his childhood friend awakened to the Sword Saint skill which is highly sought after by the adventurer association. As such she gets put on a different path than our hero who gets forced to focus on farming. After adapting to his new lifestyle he eats a second Skill Fruit by accident however instead of succumbing to the poison he manages to awaken to a second skill! Finally armed with a combat skill he can once again resume his journey to become an adventurer and hopefully get reacquainted with his childhood friend.
Recommended by Lecros:
Isekai have become a huge journey and we watch the shows for many different reasons. Shows like this one are fun to watch because you can enjoy the creativity of the author where skills get used to different capacities and the hero gets to combine skills to bring them to new heights. Where this show gets interesting specifically is that the hero doesn’t go on a journey to become an S-Rank adventurer but instead he gets shunned by the Adventurer’s guild. This sets him and his companions on a journey to figure out what is going on in the dark crevices of the organization. At the same time it’s a nice little power fantasy that you can easily get back into even if you haven’t watched or read it in a while.
Tasokare Hotel (誰ソ彼ホテル)
Tasokare Hotel (誰ソ彼ホテル)Type: Anime
Studio: J.C.Staff
Genres: Romance
Based on the eponymous game by SEEC.
Starts airing: 8th of January 2025
Number of Episodes: Unknown
Shrouded in eternal twilight, Tasokare Hotel is a mysterious sanctuary for lost souls caught between life and death. When Neko Tsukahara awakens there without her memories, she must rely on the cryptic staff and clues hidden in her room to piece together her past and decide her fate. But as she delves deeper, an unsettling mystery begins to unravel, threatening not just her journey, but the fragile balance of the hotel’s otherworldly realm.
Recommended by Natsu:
The anime is actually based on a Japanese mobile game, this series offers a captivating journey into a world of mystery and self-discovery. I’m super stoked to see how they will showcase the emotions in this one.
Honey Lemon Soda (ハニーレモンソーダ)
Honey Lemon Soda (ハニーレモンソーダ)Type: Anime
Studio: PRA
Genres: Mystery, Supernatural
Based on the eponymous manga by Mayu Murata.
Starts airing: 9th of January 2025
Number of Episodes: Unknown
Uka Ishimori has always been the girl who fades into the background, forever known as “Rocky” in middle school for her shy nature. But everything changes when she enters Hachimitsu High and meets Kai Miura, the popular guy with a rebellious spirit and lemon-colored hair. Initially a distant figure, Kai starts showing unexpected kindness, helping Uka break out of her shell. As their unlikely connection grows, Uka finds herself falling for him, but her emotions are anything but simple. Can a quiet girl and a bold boy find a way to bring out the best in each other, or will their differences keep them apart?
Recommended by Natsu:
Honey Lemon Soda is a sweet, heart-tugging romance about self-discovery, the power of friendship, and finding love when you least expect it.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season (薬屋のひとりごと 第2期)
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season (薬屋のひとりごと 第2期)Type: Anime
Studio: OLM, TOHO animation STUDIO
Genres: Drama, Mystery
Based on the eponymous manga by Natsu Hyuuga & Nekokurage.
Starts airing: 10th of January 2025
Number of Episodes: Unknown
Even after all of the tumultuous adventures of season 1 the Inner Palace still isn’t completely safe from poisonous substances as in any political environment danger lurks around every corner. Once again it’s up to MaoMao, our knowledgeable Apothecary, to prevent people from being harmed or to figure out what happened. This is especially true since consort Gyokuyou needs to stay safe during her pregnancy.
Recommended by Lecros:
It can often take a while for a second season to be released and this is luckily not the case for Kusuriya since there is plenty of source material in the form of the light novel. This show has been a delight to watch in the first season as we have a very knowledgeable heroine that doesn’t come without her own faults as she was clearly struggling in the inner palace in the beginning. She deals with mysteries surrounding poison and dangerous substances and managed to become a trusted aid to Jinshi-sama and I can’t wait to see how the politics of the inner palace further evolve especially since lady Gyokuyou is pregnant. In the end producing heirs to the royal family is the whole purpose of the inner palace and the power of the families involved in this process can change based on their ability to produce an heir. Luckily MaoMao is no stranger when it comes to harmful substances and will do her best to keep lady Gyokuyou safe.
Douse, Koishite Shimaunda. (どうせ、恋してしまうんだ。)
Douse, Koishite Shimaunda. (どうせ、恋してしまうんだ。)Type: Anime
Studio: Typhoon Graphics
Genres: Drama, Romance
Based on the eponymous manga by Haruka Mitsui.
Starts airing: 10th of January 2025
Number of Episodes: Unknown
No one wants their 17th birthday to pass by without so much as a ‘happy birthday’, but that’s what’s happened to Mizuha. Her parents forgot her birthday and the person she likes doesn’t like her. But her long-time childhood friend asks her out, leaving Mizuha to sort out what this would mean for their relationship. And maybe someone else’s feelings are changing too..
Recommended by Yuki:
Although one of the genres is drama, I hope this series will be light on it and mainly focus on the cutesy love-story unravelling as Mizuha’s life takes a turn for the better. I hope it’ll include some comedy surrounding the heavier subjects.
Sakamoto Days (SAKAMOTO DAYS)
Sakamoto Days (SAKAMOTO DAYS)Type: Anime
Studio: TMS Entertainment
Genres: Action, Comedy
Based on the eponymous manga by Yuuto Suzuki.
Starts airing: 11th of January 2025
Number of Episodes: Unknown
Meet Taro Sakamoto: once the deadliest hitman in Japan, now a peaceful, chubby convenience store owner. But his quiet life doesn’t stay quiet for long. When his past comes knocking, Sakamoto must unleash his unparalleled skills to protect his loved ones. All while keeping up the illusion of his mild-mannered persona.
Recommended by Natsu:
Packed with jaw-dropping action, quirky humour, and heart-warming moments, Sakamoto Days is an adrenaline-fueled ride you don’t want to miss!
Ore dake Level Up na Ken Season 2: Arise from the Shadow (俺だけレベルアップな件 Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-)
Ore dake Level Up na Ken Season 2: Arise from the Shadow (俺だけレベルアップな件 Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-)Type: Anime
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Based on the manhwa “Solo Leveling” by Chugong, Sung-rak Jang & Disciples.
Starts airing: January 2025
Number of Episodes: Unknown
Jinwoo Sung’s second awakening has given him the chance to turn his life around but it didn’t come for free. Several dangerous challenges have crossed his path and allowed him to grow miles beyond his initial rank. If he wants to save his mother from the Eternal Sleep disease he will have to keep training his abilities as only the ingredients obtained from the tower can help him make the cure.
At the end of last season he managed to let his fallen foes rise again as shadow soldiers but what does this mean for him? Can such power truly be obtained for free or is there something more ominous lurking behind this ability.
Recommended by Lecros:
Even though the story behind Solo Leveling seems like a classic shounen power fantasy, the pacing, animation, sound effects and world behind it just managed to keep me on the edge of my seat when I originally read the webtoon and the first season of the anime managed to do so once again. After watching the trailer for season 2 the animation and fights seem to keep the same level of quality while enlarging the scale of the fights as Jinwoo Sung does not have to fight by himself anymore. While Jinwoo’s journey from a powerless hunter to a battle-hardened hero was a lot of fun, his story truly starts after obtaining the shadow warriors and as such I’m excited to continue his story with the second season!
Which serie(s) are you going to watch?
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