5 Anime Series In Crunchyroll That Must Be Watched During The 2025 Chinese New Year

Celebrate Chinese New Year by exploring the world of anime where characters realize the spirit of transformation like the Snake Shio in Chinese zodiac!

As snakes are associated with wisdom, adaptability, charm, andrcery, these shows feature the main characters that redefine their destiny and reshape the world around them.

Whether through strategic intelligence, self-development, or relentless determination in pursuing their goals, these MCs (play characters) are captivated by their cunning toughness and charm. Welcoming the changing season and discovery with stories that inspire transformation, reflects the essence of the legendary symbolism of the snake zodiac.

The following is a list of 5 anime titles on Crunchyroll that you should not miss.

1. Dr. STONE

About Dr. STONE: A few thousand years after the mysterious phenomenon that turned the whole human being into a rock, a science-oriented genius child, Senku Ishigami, was built. Facing a world that completely rocks and collapses civilization, Senku is determined to use science to rebuild the world. Together with his very strong childhood friend, Taiju Oki, who was built at the same time, they will restart civilization from scratch.

Dr. STONE (Crunchyroll)

Featuring two million years of science history, from the Stone Age to the present, an unprecedented handicraft adventure story will begin soon!

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Shonen

2. The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human

About The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human: Ike is a great witch and leader of the Eternal Brigade, part of the Seventh Corps in the Forces of the Devil King. He alone conquered the fort and repulsed human forces. Neither the King of the Devils Dairokuten nor the loyal soldiers Ike did not know his darkest secret that he was actually an undercover human being! However, can he keep his secret safe and bring peace between demons and humans?

Genre: Dark Fantasy, Isekai

3. Doctor airing: The Royal Lady with the Lamp

About Doctormen: The Royal Lady with the Lamp: As a tribute to her previous sins as the evil Princessong, Aoi Takamoto dedicated her life to saving people as a doctor. However, a fatal accident ended her attempt to make up for her mistakes, and suddenly she returned to her previous life, 10 years before her death! Will her future insight and genius in the medical world help her change her dark path of life and heal a sick empire, or will fate continue to repeat?

Genre: Drama

4. Code Geass

About Code Geass: 2017 in the Empire calendar, and some parts of the world are under the control of the Holy Empire of Britannia. Lelouch Lamperouge, an exiled prince of Britannia, met a mysterious girl named CC, who gave him great power and horror "Geas."

Code Geass (Crunchyroll)

With this extraordinary ability, Leluuch can force anyone to do what he wants. However, this Geass power, is it a blessing... or a curse?

Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

5. A Returner's Magic Should Be Special

About A Returner's Magic Should Be Special: In a world controlled by the terrible Shadow Worlds, most of mankind have been destroyed. To save their planet from the upcoming devastation, six brave heroes fought in dangerous battles... but they failed. However, a glimmer of hope emerged when Desir, one of the last magicians, was suddenly sent back to the past 13 years before! Now, with his knowledge of a grim future, can he change his history and save the world?

Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy