Jump Festa 2025: Biggest Announcements, Teasers, and News From Anime’s Top Convention

The long-awaited Jump Festa 2025 event has finally arrived, bringing with it the most exciting news about upcoming anime and manga. Fans wait every year for this incredible celebration to take place 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 the fandom with some outstanding content set for 2025. From the return of beloved franchises to the introduction of fascinating new shows, fans will not want to miss the news that Jump Festa 2025 has in store for them.

Dragon Ball Super Announces Its Manga Will Return In 2025

A New Arc Featuring Goten and Trunks Was Teased

Since Akira Toriyama’s passing in March 2024, the Dragon Ball Super manga has been on an undefined hiatus which has yet to be broken, leaving fans waiting for it to return. Jump Festa 2025 has reignited the hope of a possible continuation of Goku’s latest adventure with the announcement of a special one-shot that will be published in V-Jump’s April 2025 volume. Almost nothing else was revealed with this surprise as the company will likely keep quiet about this project for a bit longer.

Still, the promotional image for this brand-new chapter in Dragon Ball’s history hinted at Goten and Trunks being the protagonists. The young Saiyan warriors can be seen standing side by side in their school uniforms while looking at who fans recognized as the God of Clean. Due to the appearance of the duo, fans have theorized that the one-shot will take place around the time of the Super Hero arc. So cleary, netizens hope that once this manga is released, news about the return of the main series will also go live.

New Sakamoto Days Trailer Goes Live, Revealing Its Release Date

Could This Show Become 2025’s Top Anime?

Sakamoto Days, a beloved manga series created by the talented Yuto Suzuki, is undoubtedly one of the biggest manga in recent years. Since the anime adaptation was announced back in May 2024, fans have been waiting for updates about 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 this coming January 11, 2025 under the capable hands of the studio TMS Entertainment.

The short sneak-peek gave fans a chance to see the protagonist, a retired hitman 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 encapsulate the feeling fans have when reading the manga. Sakamoto Days has everything in its favor to become a hit sensation once it begins airing, and fans cannot wait to enjoy it in a few weeks.

Jujutsu Kaisen Volume #30 Announces Special Post-Finale Epilogue

Some Underappreciated Characters Will Have Another Chance to Shine

Jujutsu Kaisen fans had to say goodbye to their favorite manga in September 2024 as the story of Yuji came to an end. From that point on, followers of Gege Akutami’s opus have been waiting for new content relating to the series to be released. Now, the time for Gojo’s students to return has finally arrived as Jump Festa 2025 announced volume #30 of the manga will contain a special 16-page epilogue. The plot for this final entry has yet to be revealed, but the characters who will star in it were named.

The epilogue will focus on four cast members who were often cited as being pushed aside by the plot. Nobara, Panda, Uraume, and Yuko will have their time in the spotlight once volume #30 is released on Christmas Day 2024. Fans are hoping the epilogue will give the series a fulfilling ending like what occurred with the also recently finished My Hero Academia manga. So naturally, fans are making their excitement known and speculating about what the final entry in the series might add to the story.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Drops First Poster Ahead of Its Debut

A Stunning Key Visual Was Recently Revealed

Jujutsu Kaisen fans cannot seem to stop winning as Jump Festa 2025 brought another shocking revelation about the franchise. A key visual for the upcoming season three of the anime adaptation of Akutani’s manga was revealed, hinting at the Culling Game arc finally coming to life. The picture depicts a saddened Yuji sitting on a flight of stairs with his head down. Behind him, an image of himself staring at his blood-covered hands is reflected on a window. The key visual is a reference to the poor mental state the protagonist was in at the end of season two.

Even though fans are beyond 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 that it tended to drag during unimportant scenes. However, the fan base has hope in Studio MAPPA’s ability to make this season into one of the best anime of 2025, keeping the spirit of the franchise alive despite the manga being officially over.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Announces New Anime Based Around 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 story of the franchise’s most popular characters and archetypes from the trading card game. Fans of the TCG have been asking for such an anime for more than a decade as little about the lore of the monsters is revealed via the cards. Now, this new series will release monthly starting in April 2025, slowly animating the tales behind beloved monsters. At this time, the anime’s specific characters have not been revealed.

We do know the anime’s first two stories will focus on the Sky Striker and Fallen of Albaz archetypes, a pair of recent but massively popular characters. As the show progresses, fans will be able to learn the truth behind Raye and Roze’s bitter rivalry as we see both girls fighting to defend their nation. The tragic friendship between Dogmatika Ecclesia and Fallen of Albaz will also be unveiled, giving viewers a more in-depth perspective of this fantastical world.

Dandadan Season 2 Unleashes Epic Trailer Following Official Order

Okarun and Momo WIll Return in 2025

Fans of the ocult will scream in joy over the announcement of Dandadan season two, which will be released on July 2025. During Jump Festa 2025, the first trailer for the continuation of 2024’s biggest hit was finally released. The short video shows the main cast as they investigate new and unknown paranormal entities that try to disrupt their daily lives. Science Saru will continue animating this amazing series, so fans can expect the same stunning visuals that distinguished the first entry.

The trailer did not reveal much about this highly awaited show, relying on misdirection and mystery to keep fans wondering what might come next. Regardless, the fan base can trust that Okarun and Momo will continue bringing them hours of fun and excitement as they keep their community safe from the aliens and ghost that threaten it.

Spy x Family Locks In an Official Season 3 Release Window

Anya Forger Is Gearing Up For a 2025 Comeback

You heard right, Spy x Family fans. The anime has landed on a release date for season three, and all eyes are on the Forger family. If you did not know, Spy x Family brought season two to a close recently with a movie to boot, and now the anime’s third season is gearing up for its big premiere. Jump Festa 2025 has confirmed Spy x Family season three will go live 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 will get into, you can bet the Forger family will have tons of adventures on hand. Anya is getting closer every day to Damian Desmond, but there are secrets lurking behind the boy’s parents that not even Loid can suss out. With the fate of the free world on their shoulders, the Forger family will be busy in season three, so you will want to tune in as soon as the anime goes live.

Dragon Ball Daima Unveils Never-Before-Seen Artwork From Akira Toriyama

The Franchise’s Creator Died in Early 2025

As Dragon Ball took to the stage at Jump Festa, all eyes turned to the franchise’s beloved creator Akira Toriyama towards the end. After all, the talented storyteller brought Son Goku to life decades ago, and the world was left to mourn this year when reports confirmed Toriyama’s death. As such, the team behind Dragon Ball Daima came together to share some never-before-seen artwork from the artist. The pieces, as you can see here, bring Toriyama’s vision for Majin Kuu and Majin Duu to life.

Clearly, Toriyama was involved heavily with Dragon Ball Daima, and this touching tribute proves his impact on the series is very present. There is no telling what other goodies 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 moves forward.

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