BNP’s Netflix 2025 Winter Anime Season Preview

2025 is upon us, and we’ve been busy bouncing around and checking out what anime is in store for us via HIDIVE, Crunchyroll, and now Netflix. The Shojosei fandom is rejoicing for a season two in the hands of My Happy Marriage, and we’re finally getting our hands of the anime adaptation of Sakamoto Days. Let’s check out what else is coming our way next month!

My Happy Marriage (Season Two) On Netflix January 6, 2025 (Weekly Episodes) ORIGINAL MANGA BY: Yuto Suzuki (Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump) Premise: Set in the 1800s, when Japan was working to modernize itself, My Happy Marriage centers around Miyo, a Cinderella-like character who is mistreated by her father, stepmother, and sister — because in the world of My Happy Marriage, being born without supernatural powers, like Miyo, makes you a target of contempt. When she comes of age, Miyo finally has the chance to escape her household by getting married, but there’s a catch: She’s betrothed to a soldier infamous for scaring away potential wives with his cruel behavior. What to Expect: My Happy Marriage is an anime that I was eagerly awaiting last Summer as I read some of the light novels and manga adaptation. I really adored the slow burn and emotionally fulfilling story of Miyo and Kiyoka’s love as well as showcasing how family is just a word until you find your own. While not a hit with everyone, I loved the slower progression of these characters’ love and the ch…