Jump Festa 2025 Day 1 round-up: Jujutsu Kaisen, Hell's Paradise, Sakamoto Days, and more

Jump Festa 2025 Day 1 announcements (Image via Weekly Shonen Jump)
Jump Festa 2025 Day 1 announcements (Image via Weekly Shonen Jump)

Jump Festa 2025 kicked off in style on December 21 at 10.30 am JST, delivering some major announcements for anime fans to get excited over. The first day had some big announcements from anime big shots such as Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, Hell's Paradise, Dr. Stone, Dandadan, Sakamoto Days, and more.

These announcements unfolded across three main stages — Jump Super Stage RED, Jump Super Stage BLUE, and Jump Studio Stage — along with the special Shonen Jump 10+ Anniversary Stage. The event was streamed live on the Shonen Jump Official Channel on YouTube. Here is the comprehensive list of all major announcements from Day 1 of Jump Festa 2025.


Jump Festa 2025 Annoucements: Day 1 across Jump Stage RED, BLUE, and Jump Studio

1) Jujutsu Kaisen (Super Stage RED, at 10.30 AM JST)

Highlights: Season 3 key visual was revealed, with Hidden Inventory movie being set to be released on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Panel: Junya Enoki (Yuji Itadori), Asami Seto (Nobara Kugisaki), and Yuichi Nakamura (Satoru Gojo)

Detailed article: Jujutsu Kaisen announcements at Jump Festa 2025


2) Demon Slayer (Super Stage BLUE, at 11.40 AM JST)

Highlights: Reconfirmed the release of Demon Slayer Infinity Castle 2025. Towards the end, they announce the release of DS: Swordsmith Village's original soundtrack on Feb 26, 2025, with the cover illustration featuring Kanroji.

The CD release for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Orchestra Concert was also confirmed for March 26, 2025. The Blu-ray and DVD for the stage event Demon Slayer Banquet: Swordsmith Village edition will be released on April 23, 2025.

Panel: VAs of Tanjiro (Natsuki Hanae), Zenitsu (Hiro Shimono), and Inosuke (Yoshitsugu Matsuoka)


3) Ramen Akaneko & Oblivion Battery (10th Anniversary Stage, at 11.40 AM JST)

Ramen Akaneko: The stage started off with Kenjiro Tsuda, Kurumi Orihara, and a mascot wearing Bunzo's costume. A Pop Up Shop, DVD Box, Blu-ray Box, and some gacha tickets for a game based on the anime were revealed.

Oblivion Battery: Mamoru Miyano, Yuki Kaji, and Toshiki Masuda started off the segment, with a short preview of the upcoming second season of the anime being unveiled in Jump Festa 2025.


4) Rurouni Kenshin (Super Stage RED, at 12.10 PM JST)

Highlights: A trailer and two key visuals for the second cour have been unveiled, with the cour set to begin airing on January 9, 2025. Makoto Shishio's Juppon-Gatana group and its voice actors were also presented.

Panel: Soma Saito (Kenshin Himura), Yuichi Nakamura (Hiko Seijûrô), Taku Yashiro (Sanosuke Sagara), and Makoto Furukawa (Makoto Shishio)

Detailed article: Rurouni Kenshin stage at Jump Festa 2025


5) Me and Roboco (Jump Studio Stage, at 12.20 PM JST)

Highlights: A short trailer, key visual, and release date of April 18, 2025, is unveiled. The television series re-run will begin on March 25. Volume 20 of the manga is set to be released on January 4, 2025.

Panel: Shun Matsuo (Roboco) and Minami Tsuda (Bond)


6) 2.5 Dimensional Seduction (10th Anniversary Stage, at 12.50 PM JST)

2.5 Dimensional Seduction Season 2 (Image via J.C.Staff)
2.5 Dimensional Seduction Season 2 (Image via J.C.Staff)

Highlights: The latest volume 22 of the manga is scheduled to release on January 4, 2025. All 24 episodes of 2.5 Dimensional Seduction's season 1 are to be available on Amazon Prime Video.

Panel: Junya Enoki (Masamune Okumura), Kaori Maeda (Tenno Lilisa), and Akuri Onigawa (Miyuki Tachibana)


7) Witch Watch (Super Stage BLUE, at 1.00 PM JST)

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Highlights: A new promotional video for the series was unveiled, set to premiere in April 2025, running for two consecutive cours. Additional cast members were announced (Mikako Komatsu as Yuri Masuku and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kiyomiya Tenryu).

Panel: Voice Actors Rina Kawaguchi (Nico Wakatsuki) and Ryōta Suzuki (Morihito Otogi), along with supervisor Kohei Amasaki.

Detailed article: Witch Watch stage at Jump Festa 2025


8) Undead Unluck (Jump Studio Stage, at 1.40 PM JST)

Highlights: A teaser for a one-hour special episode was unveiled, set to premiere in Winter 2025. The special episode is going to feature an original story by Yoshifumi Tozuka, and a new original UMA illustration.

A message from the manga creator was also shared, all episodes from season 1 were made free to watch, a collaboration with Street Fighter was announced, and Undead Unluck manga volume 24 to be released on Saturday, January 4.

Panel: Presented by MC Shigeru Kawamoto, Yuuichi Nakamura (Andy), and Moe Kahara (Fuuko Izumo)


9) New Prince of Tennis (Super Stage RED, at 1.50 PM JST)

Prince of Tennis Jump Festa 2025 stage (Image via Studio KAI)
Prince of Tennis Jump Festa 2025 stage (Image via Studio KAI)

Highlights: Voice actors enacted popular panels from the U17 World Cup Arc. Blu-ray release information and two musical performances were revealed. A special message from the author thanking fans was then read out.

Panel: Junichi Suwabe, Junko Minagawa, Mamoru Miyano, and Hiroki Yasumoto


10) Hell's Paradise (10th Anniversary Stage, at 2.00 PM JST)

Highlights: Season 2 teaser trailer was revealed, with the new season scheduled to be released in 2026. Hell's Paradise: Paradise Battle RPG was also revealed. Special messages from the mangaka and the anime director were shared.

Panel: Yumiri Hanamori (Sagiri Yamada Asaemon), Makoto Koichi (Nurugai), and a member of the editorial staff.

Detailed article: Hell's Paradise stage at Jump Festa 2025


11) Sakamoto Days (Super Stage BLUE, at 2.20 PM JST)

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Highlights: Second promotional video was unveiled, with the anime's ending theme song Futsuu performed by Conton Candy. Revealed new cast members and their characters.

Panel: Tomokazu Sugita (Taro Sakamoto), Nobunaga Shimazaki (Shin Asakura), and Ayane Sakura (Xiaotang Lu)

Detailed article: Sakamoto Days stage at Jump Festa 2025


12) Dr. Stone (Jump Studio Stage, at 3.00 PM JST)

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Highlights: A sneak peek of Dr. Stone season 4 episode 1 was revealed, teasing a battle between Senku and Ryusui. Mecha Senku appeared and a special message from the authors was shared.

Panel: Yusuke Kobayashi (Senku), Kengo Kawanishi (Gen), and Ryota Suzuki (Ryusui)

Detailed article: Dr.Stone stage at Jump Festa 2025


13) Magilumiere (10th Anniversary Stage, at 3.10 PM JST)

Highlights: The poster for season 2 of Magilumiere anime was shown. Collectibles were released in the form of action figures of Sakuragi Kana, Aoi Lily, etc. Season 1 is now also available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Magilumiere volume 15 will be released on January 4, 2025.

Panel: VAs of Sakuragi Kana, Tsuchiha Mei, Aoi Lily-Fairouz Ai, Anzai Chika, and Kaori Ishihara respectively.


14) Spy x Family (Super Stage RED, at 3.30 PM JST)

Highlights: Season 3 is scheduled to be released in October 2025. Tatsuya Endo gave a tutorial on how to draw Anya and Bond on liversteam. 5th-anniversary special movie and merch (acrylic figures and keychains) were also unveiled.

Panel: Red Stage was presented by Takuya Eguchi (Loid Forger), Atsumi Tanezaki (Anya Forger), Saori Hayami (Yor Forger), and Kenichirou Matsuda (Bond Forger)

Detailed article: Spy x Family stage at Jump Festa 2025


15) Gintama (Super Stage BLUE, at 3.40 PM JST)

Highlights: The release date of October 2025 for Gintama: 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei was announced. Revealed key visuals of the characters in a school setting. A new trailer for this spin-off was also unveiled in Jump Festa 2025.

Panel: Tomokazu Sugita (Sakata Gintoki), Daisuke Sakaguchi (Shimura Shinpachi), and Rie Kugimiya (Kagura)

Detailed article: Gintama stage at Jump Festa 2025


16) Jump SQ. Stage (Jump Studio Stage, at 4.20 PM JST)

Gokurakugai and Phantom Busters manga (Image via Yuto Sano and Neo Shoco)
Gokurakugai and Phantom Busters manga (Image via Yuto Sano and Neo Shoco)

Highlights: The stage revolved around Gokurakugai and Phantom Busters manga. The voice actors, Kazuki Ura, Yu Kobayashi, and Nobuhiko Okamoto appeared on stage. Jump SQ's February issue will feature Phantom Busters for the first time on the cover.

Panel: Kazuki Ura (Alma), Kobayashi (Tao), and Nobuhiko Okamoto (both Eugene Korekishi and Mogari Shishikuno)


17) Ron Kamonohashi (10th Anniversary Stage, at 4.20 PM JST)

Ron Kamonohashi (Image via Diomedea)
Ron Kamonohashi (Image via Diomedea)

Highlights: Four voice actors were introduced, Ron Kamonohashi's VA was hosted, an author's note of gratitude was shared, and a story quiz was played.

Panel: Yōhei Azakami (Ron Kamonohashi), Taku Yashiro (Spitz Feier), Junya Enoki (Totomaru Isshiki), and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Mylo Moriarty)


18) Dandadan (Super Stage BLUE, at 5.00 PM JST)

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Highlights: Official teaser trailer for season 2 was unveiled, with the new season scheduled to premiere in July 2025. Collaboration between Kotodaman Game X Dandadan was announced. Dandadan pop-up event details were shared. A special message from the mangaka was broadcast.

Panel: Shion Wakayama (Momo Ayasa), Natsuki Hanae (Okarun), Ayane Sakura (Aira Shiratori), Kaito Ishikawa (Jin Enjoji), and Mayumi Tanaka (Turbo Granny)


19) Dragon Ball (Super Stage RED, at 5.10 PM JST)

Highlights: The Dragon Ball Super One Shot release date (20th February 2025) was officially announced. A Black Frieza illustration by Toyotarou was unveiled. Dragon Ball DAIMA voice actors made an appearance.

Panel: Masako Nozawa (Goku), Ryō Horikawa (Vegeta), Aya Hisakawa (Bulma), Aki Kanada (Krillin), Junya Enoki (Degesu), and Yasuhiko Kawazu (Mr. Popo)


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