The Dark Horse of 2025: Underrated Anime Movies to Watch

While blockbusters dominate headlines, lesser-known anime films often deliver the year’s most innovative storytelling. The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes (2022) blended romance with sci-fi, while Goodbye, Don Glees! (2022) offered a poignant coming-of-age tale. In 2025, keep an eye on:

• *Kimi wa Kanata (A surreal journey through dreams, by Masaaki Yuasa’s protégé)
• The Deer King’s Sequel (A fantasy epic with Princess Mononoke vibes)
• Terror in Resonance: Rebirth (A psychological thriller expanding the TV series)

These hidden gems thrive at niche festivals and indie streaming platforms. Supporting them ensures anime’s future remains diverse.