This took place in Japan this weekend Jump Festa '25 event instead of. This is the in-house exhibition of the Shueisha publishing house, which, among other things, produces well-known manga series such as “Chainsaw Man”, “One piece” or “Spy x Family” published. As part of the event, there was a lot of news about all projects based on the publishing house's popular brands. This includes, among other things, various anime and games announcements.
This year, among other things, hit shows like “DAN DA DAN”, “Kaiju No. 8” as well as “My Hero Academia” in the center. We would then like to take a closer look at seven highlights of the anime and manga fair with you.
Jump Festa '25 highlight #1: First trailer for Chainsaw Man movie released
After the anime series “Chainsaw Man” caused quite a stir in 2022, a movie was announced almost exactly a year ago. “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” adapts the eponymous fifth storyline of the “Public Safety Saga”. In the course of this story arc, our protagonist Denji meets a young woman named Reze, who is hiding a dark secret.
The first trailer for the Chainsaw Man movie confirmed its Japanese release later next year. It is currently unknown when exactly the next chapter of the anime hit will premiere. The trailer, which was shown as part of the Jump Festa '25 event, promises once again brutally staged and bloody action. Like the anime series, the feature film is also being made at Studio MAPPA (“Jujutsu Kaisen”).
Jump Festa'25 highlight no. 2: Teaser gives first look at season 2 of DAN DA DAN
The crazy supernatural action-comedy mix “DAN DA DAN” has played its way into the hearts of numerous series fans this year and is even THE anime hit of the year for many viewers. Those responsible have now officially announced a second season, which will start in 2025. A first teaser video provided a first glimpse of the next adventures of Ken/Okarun, Momo and their friends.
Of course, the crazy escapades of our unlikely main character duo continue in season 2. Once again they will have to face aliens, ghosts and other dangers together. Season 2 is being created again by the anime studio Science Saru.
Jump Festa '25 Highlight #3: Dragon Ball Super Manga Returns
At the beginning of March we received the news of Death of Akira Toriyama. Millions of fans worldwide then expressed their gratitude Condolences to companions and looked back at the work of the “Dragon Ball” creator. In addition, the Shueisha publishing house and manga artist Toyotaro stopped work on the “Dragon Ball Super” manga as a result. The series has been on hiatus for months now and many fans are wondering when it will continue.
As part of the Jump Festa '25 event, those responsible will provide clarity in this regard. On February 20, 2025, the “DBS” manga returns with a special that focuses on Trunks and Goten. Clean God, the favorite superhero of our two protagonists, will also play a special role in the upcoming special chapter. It is unclear whether the adventures of Son Goku, Vegeta & Co. will continue regularly afterwards.
Jump Festa '25 Highlight #4: Hell's Paradise Season 2 has a release window
The dark fantasy anime “Hell's Paradise” has become a real hit in 2023 and fans have been craving more since the finale of season 1! Finally, during the Jump Festa '25 event, the official announcement of Season 2 of the anime series was made. In it, the merciless fight for survival of Gabimaru and other death row inmates and their executioners on a mysterious island enters the next round.
However, you still have to be patient until “Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku” starts. The premiere of the second season of the anime series from MAPPA (“Attack on Titan: Final Season”) is scheduled for January 2026. The sequel to the dark fantasy adventure already has a streaming home: like season 1, season 2 will also be available on Crunchyroll can be seen in the simulcast. A start date is still pending.
Jump Festa'25 highlight no. 5: Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 appears in the first teaser visual
And we're sticking with Studio MAPPA: The renowned company is currently working hard, among other things, on Season 3 of the anime hit “Jujutsu Kaisen”. A first visual was released at the Jump Festa '25 event, showing protagonist Yuji. The third season of the popular shōnen anime will adapt the “Culling Game Arc”. This is the penultimate major storyline of the manga template by author and artist Gege Akutami.
In addition, those responsible have also released a visual for the upcoming compilation film, which will summarize the events of the “Hidden Inventory Arc” from Season 2 of “Jujutsu Kaisen”. The focus is primarily on the past of fan favorite Gojo. The Japanese cinema release will take place on May 30, 2025. It is currently not known whether the anime film will also find its way to us.
Jump Festa '25 Highlight #6: My Hero Academia Vigilantes is getting an anime adaptation
The superhero manga “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” is getting an anime adaptation that starts in April 2025! As the title suggests, this is an “MHA” spin-off that focuses on new characters rather than Izuku and his friends. Our “Vigilantes” protagonist is Koichi, a huge All Might fan who wants to use his superpowers to help people – even if he's on the edge of legality.
But that's not all, as there was also new information about the final 8th season of “My Hero Academia” during the Jump Festa '25 event. This will start on Japanese TV in autumn 2025 and show us the last big showdown between heroes and villains. “Vigilantes” is created in the studio BONES FILM, a subsidiary studio of Studio BONES (“Mob Psycho 100”), which produces the “My Hero Academia” anime series.
Jump Festa'25 highlight no. 7: New trailer for the action comedy Sakamoto Days released
“Sakamoto Days” is one of the most anticipated anime series of 2025 and for good reason, as the manga template already impresses with a great mix of cracking action and a good portion of comedy. A new trailer for the action comedy, which revolves around the eponymous protagonist Taro Sakamoto, now provides some fresh insights. He was once a feared killer, but when he fell in love, everything changed.
The anime series is created by the studio TMS Entertainment (“Detective Conan”) and directed by Masaki Watanabe (“Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai”). “Sakamoto Days” starts on January 11, 2025 and can be watched exclusively on Netflix in the simulcast in this country.
Finally, we'll go through a few more exciting reports from the Jump Festa '25 event together with you, so to speak in fast forward:
- Blue box: The romantic comedy “Blue Box” is one of the most popular anime series of the last few months. On January 2nd, 2025, the love story of Taiki and Chinatsu continues with Course 2 or Part 2. A new one Trailerwhich was released during the Jump Festa '25 event, get ready for the sequel.
- Kaiju #8: The brutal action anime “Kaiju No. 8” is one of the big highlights of 2024. As part of the anime and manga trade fair, the organizers have now confirmed that the highly anticipated second season will start on Japanese TV in July 2025. In keeping with this, the makers shared the official information X account a new key visual for the anime series.
- One piece: The “Egghead Island Arc” of the “One Piece” anime series has been on hiatus for several weeks now. Now those responsible have a new one during the event Trailer released, which prepares the waiting fans of the pirate epic for the continuation of the story. The adventures of Luffy and his crew continue from April 6, 2025.
- Spy x Family: The story of the Forger family will also continue in 2025. As part of the Jump Festa '25 event, it was confirmed that Season 3 of the hit anime “Spy x Family” will premiere in October 2025. The official one X account To mark the occasion, a new visual has been released showing Anya with her loyal dog Bond.
What announcements or trailers were you particularly excited about during the Jump Festa '25 event?
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