Jump Festa 2025 has once again captured the anime community's attention with thrilling announcements, shining the spotlight on upcoming adaptations and new series.
Among the highlights, the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated film, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, reveals director Tatsuya Yoshihara taking the helm, succeeding Ryu Nakayama. Following the success of the Chainsaw Man TV anime, which premiered on October 2022, this new film continues the legacy of the beloved manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, adapting its narrative to the big screen.
The film boasts the talents of key staff from the anime series, including scriptwriter Hiroshi Seko and character designer Kazutaka Sugiyama. Notable new names adding fresh creativity include sub-character designer Souta Yamazaki, known for his work on Jujutsu Kaisen, and action animation director Sota Shigetsugu, showing the team's commitment to maintaining high production values.
Chainsaw Man fans were treated to two visually stunning illustrations: one depicting Denji transformed as Chainsaw Man, and another depicting his more vulnerable side with Reze at a café. With the film set for release in 2025, anticipation is building for how it will expand on the universe and characters established by the manga.
Beyond Chainsaw Man, Jump Festa 2025 also offered exciting updates for other popular anime series. For Jujutsu Kaisen, fans were delighted with the reveal of a sequel teaser visual for the Culling Game Arc. With the recap movie for the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc slated for release on May 30, 2025, viewers can look forward to both new and returning content from this renowned series.
Meanwhile, Demon Slayer may have kept things quiet, but the event did feature character visuals from its upcoming stage drama. The anticipation for new content remains strong as fans await additional announcements.
Other series also making waves included Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance, which presented new trailers and visuals, and Me & Roboco, which announced exciting new casting for its upcoming film. Witch Watch revealed trailers featuring new cast members, sparking greater interest as it prepares to air across two consecutive cours starting April 2025.
Undead Unluck is ready for late 2025 with its special original story, introducing new characters like the mysterious UMA named Balance. On the other hand, Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku is set to return for its second season with fans buzzing about its premiere scheduled for January 2026.
Even Sakamoto Days got its moment with trailers and theme song reveals as it gears up for its debut on Netflix Japan with two episodes. Dr. Stone: Science Future fans prepare for its final season, slated to extend across three cours, promising to wrap up the saga of science and adventure satisfactorily.
Finally, Gintama: Ginpachi-Sensei is confirmed for its October 2025 premiere, and SPY x FAMILY will return with its third season at the same time. My Hero Academia's long-awaited Season 8 has been announced as the final season slated for Fall 2025, paired with news of an upcoming spin-off.
Jump Festa remains pivotal for anime fans, not just as an event but as a celebration of creativity and storytelling. The overwhelming excitement surrounding the projects announced reinforces the passion of the community and the industry’s dedication to delivering innovative and engaging content.
