2025 might just be anime's greatest year ever in theaters, thanks largely to the overwhelming success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc . For the first time in history, two anime films have entered the top 30 highest grossing movies of the year, with Infinity Castle currently sitting in the number five spot .

Anime brought its best to theaters this year, and anime fans have proven that they will show up and support their favorite franchises. However, while everyone's attention was fixed on the two legendary Shōnen Jump franchises, another anime movie quietly entered North American theaters and floored moviegoers, all without the anime community noticing.

100 Meters Is 2025's Most Underrated Anime Movie

Another Major Anime Movie Released

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