2025 has been a banner year for the magic anime, treating anime fans to an enchanting mix of overpowered sorcerers, intricate magical systems, and heartwarming tales of redemption. With the Spring and Summer seasons now behind us, we have witnessed some of the most anticipated adaptations finally hit the screen—and they did not disappoint.
From the quiet brilliance of Silent Witch to the explosive return of The 7th Prince, the competition for the top spot has been fierce. Whether you are a fan of isekai reincarnation stories, high-stakes magical academies, or cozy slow-life adventures, this year offered a spell for every occasion. If you are looking for your next binge-worthy series, look no further: here is our curated ranking of the top 10 magic anime of 2025 that defined the year.
Summer 2025 Magic Anime
In this world, humans cannot wield magic without chanting incantations. Yet, one young woman has achieved the impossible. Monica Everett, known as the “Silent Witch,” is one of the Seven Sages—the pinnacle of sorcery in the Kingdom of Ridill. A prodigy, she is the first in history to develop a technique for voiceless magic.
However, Monica has a secret: she suffers from extreme social anxiety and stage fright. To cope, she has secluded herself deep in the mountains with her black cat familiar, burying herself in mathematical formulas and quietly conducting magical research. Her solitude is interrupted when Louis Miller, the “Barrier Magician” and a fellow Sage, arrives with a royal decree. He assigns the bewildered girl a top-secret mission: infiltrate a prestigious academy for nobility and serve as the clandestine bodyguard for the Second Prince.
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (Season 2)
Summer 2025 Magic Anime
In the world of magic, three things dictate one’s potential: lineage, talent, and effort. An ordinary sorcerer, who loved magic deeply but died a tragic death lacking both bloodline and aptitude, passed away wishing he had mastered more of the arcane arts. He is reincarnated as Lloyd, the seventh prince of the Kingdom of Saloum, blessed with an immensely powerful magical lineage.
Retaining his memories and now possessing the perfect bloodline and talent he once lacked, Lloyd enjoys an unparalleled life devoted to mastering magic at his own whim, fueled by the regrets of his previous existence. Following their victory against Guisarme in Lordost, Lloyd and his party continue their quest. His insatiable curiosity now turns toward “Holy Magic.” To learn it, the group visits a church, only to find new challenges awaiting them. This isekai magical battle fantasy, with over 7 million copies in print, now enters the “Church Arc.”
The Water Magician
Summer 2025 Magic Anime
“Water, come forth!”
When a young man named Ryo is reincarnated into a fantasy world, he attempts to start a peaceful life with nothing but a cup of water. However, his reality becomes a daily struggle for survival. From sword fights with headless knights to raids by assassin hawks and encounters with dragons, Ryo spends twenty hectic years battling through the wilderness. Before he knows it, he has become the pinnacle of human water magic.
Eventually, a chance meeting with the genius swordsman Abel pulls Ryo onto the main stage of history. Thus begins the whimsical adventure of the world’s strongest—and most overwhelmingly self-paced—water mage.
Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter
Summer 2025 Magic Anime
Having failed the exam to become a Royal Court Mage, Allen finds himself broke and unable to return home. Just as he begins searching for work, he receives an offer to tutor a Duke’s daughter—Her Highness. While the offer seems suspicious, Allen assumes she cannot be as difficult as a certain inseparable nuisance from his past.
However, he arrives to find a young girl completely incapable of using magic. What is blocking her potential? Allen’s unconventional lessons are about to gently illuminate her future.
Witch Watch
Spring 2025 Magic Anime
Magic that defies all expectations!
Nico, a girl training to become a full-fledged witch, moves in with her childhood friend Morihito Otogi, a high school student possessing the power of an Ogre. While Nico is thrilled to reunite with her crush, Morihito is bound by duty as her familiar to protect her from a prophesied disaster. Between the unpredictable trouble caused by Nico’s magic and the chaos of two teenagers living together, a difficult yet mysterious daily life begins. This is a bizarre magical comedy by Kenta Shinohara, creator of SKET DANCE and Astra Lost in Space.
Once Upon a Witch’s Death
Spring 2025 Magic Anime
“You have one year left to live.”
On her seventeenth birthday, apprentice witch Meg Raspberry receives a sudden death sentence from her mentor, Faust—the “Eternal Witch” and one of the world’s top Seven Sages. Meg has been afflicted by a curse, and the only way to escape death is to create a “Seed of Life,” an artifact that grants immortality. To create it, she must gather a specific ingredient: fragments of emotion in the form of tears of joy.
“So, how many tears must I collect?”
“One thousand.”
“…Excuse me?”
Thus begins Meg’s journey to connect with others and gather their happy tears. She is joined by her childhood best friend, Fine; Prayer, the “Witch of Wisdom” and a fellow Sage; and Sophie, the “Witch of Blessings,” a prodigy of Meg’s own age. This is a story of the miracles wrought by an immature witch facing her final year.
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
Spring 2025 Magic Anime
Beryl Gardinant is a humble, middle-aged swordsmanship instructor running a dojo in the countryside. His days of aiming for the pinnacle of swordsmanship are long gone, and he spends his time leisurely, having come to terms with his own limits.
Everything changes when Alyucia, a former student who has risen to become the Commander of the Royal Knights, visits him after ten years. “I recommended you as a special instructor for the Knight Order, and it was approved.”
Beryl, who had resigned himself to ending his life quietly in the country, sees his fate drastically altered. He faces life in the city, reunions with students who have grown immensely, and encounters with both new allies and formidable enemies. “For an old man past his prime like me, this is a bit much…” Beryl thinks. Yet, the sword skills he has earnestly honed over the decades have reached a terrifying realm, earning him the title of the “Sword Saint of the Boonies.”
Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer!
Summer 2025 Magic Anime
“We don’t need a White Mage who lacks skill.”
One day, Lloyd, a White Mage, is suddenly fired and banished from the Hero’s party. At a loss, he accidentally crosses paths with an S-rank adventurer party searching for a support mage and joins them on a quest. At the time, no one realized that the Hero’s party was destined to collapse without him, while Lloyd was destined for fame. This is the story of a wielder of unconventional support magic who believes he is ordinary, becomes an adventurer, and unwittingly dominates the scene.
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra
Summer 2025 Magic Anime
In Eternal Nations, a fantasy strategy simulation game, the legendary player Takuto Ira—ranked number one globally—loses consciousness while hospitalized. When he awakes, he finds himself in the continent of Idragia, a world identical to the game. Standing before him is “Atou of the Sludge,” the unit Takuto loved most in Eternal Nations.
Takuto makes a decision. “Let’s build our country. A kingdom for just you and me.” Deciding to establish the evil nation of Mynoghra with Atou, Takuto gathers unique dark elves and heroes as citizens. Utilizing game systems that act as cheats in this new reality, he devotes himself to his beloved nation-building.
Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex
Summer 2025 Magic Anime
Marie is the second daughter of a poor Baron’s family, dressed in tattered clothes and treated like a servant by her parents. Despite this abuse, she maintains an honest and kind heart, devoting herself to her family.
One day, a birthday party is held—not for Marie, but for her princess-like older sister, Anastasia. Standing sadly outside the venue, Marie coincidentally encounters the immensely wealthy Count Cyrus Granado. They are instantly attracted to one another, and Count Granado falls in love with Marie at first sight. However, due to a misunderstanding, he proposes to Anastasia instead!
The engagement between the Count and her sister proceeds rapidly. But when Anastasia dies in an accident, Marie is sent to marry into the Count’s family in her place. Thus begins the Cinderella story of a “tattered young lady” that starts from a misunderstanding.
That concludes our ranking of the best magic anime from 2025’s standout Spring and Summer lineups. These ten series not only delivered stunning visuals and creative spell-casting but also gave us unforgettable characters—from a water mage living his best slow life to a doom-bound witch seeking tears of joy. If you haven’t watched these titles yet, now is the perfect time to catch up on the magic you missed. Which of these magical masterpieces was your favorite? Did we leave out a hidden gem? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned for more anime recommendations!
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