The final month of 2025 promises to deliver an exciting lineup for anime enthusiasts across Nigeria, featuring both new theatrical releases and continuing seasons of beloved franchises. From fantasy adventures to historical dramas, December's schedule offers diverse content for every type of viewer.
Major New Anime Releases
Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise arrives in theaters on December 5, bringing a powerful war drama based on an award-winning manga. This historical anime follows Tamaru, a young Japanese soldier with dreams of becoming a manga artist, who finds himself fighting against overwhelming American forces on Peleliu Island in 1944.
Kanagawa ni Sunderu Elf premieres on December 4, offering a lighter fantasy comedy about elves who lose their forest home to a devastating fire and must learn to live secretly among humans in Kanagawa Prefecture. This charming slice-of-life story will air in Japan within the TV Kanagawa program Neko no Hitai Hodo Wide.
Scarlet, the new fantasy-action film from acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda, reaches North American theaters on December 12. The story follows Princess Scarlet's quest for vengeance after her father's murder, leading her to the Land of the Dead where she discovers new perspectives on life and forgiveness.
Popular Series Continuations
December brings significant developments for several ongoing anime series that have captured international audiences, including Nigerian viewers who follow these shows through streaming platforms.
My Hero Academia Season 8 continues its run with the series finale scheduled for December 13. The superhero saga about Izuku Midoriya and his classmates at U.A. High School remains available on both Crunchyroll and Netflix for Nigerian fans.
Spy x Family Season 3 maintains its momentum through December with episodes airing from December 6 to December 27. The hilarious adventures of the fake Forger family continue to blend action, comedy, and heartwarming family moments.
One-Punch Man Season 3 episodes 9 through 12 will air between December 7 and December 28, continuing Saitama's journey as he faces new threats including the formidable Hero Hunter Garou.
Special Theatrical Events
Anime cinema experiences will be particularly rich in December with special film releases that may see limited theatrical runs in major Nigerian cities.
Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! begins its four-part film series on December 26 in Japanese theaters. This installment shifts focus from tank battles to the daily lives and festival experiences of the students from Ōarai Girls' Academy.
The Daily Life of the Immortal King Season 5 premieres on December 13 on Bilibili in China. This popular Chinese donghua introduces a new family-focused storyline featuring Ling's little sister Nuan and new villains from the Night Skull organization.
For Nigerian anime enthusiasts, these releases demonstrate the growing global accessibility of anime content. Major streaming platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu continue to make international simulcasts possible, allowing fans to participate in global viewing experiences simultaneously with Japanese audiences.
