9 Fantastic Multimedia Titles | SLJ 2025 Stars So Far

From video games and documentaries to anime and tabletop RPGs, these standout stars shine at the top of their categories.


 

Astro Bot. Team ASOBI/Sony.
Rated E10+–This title fills the gaming crave for fully 3D adventures and provides the most fun on any console, hands down, in almost a decade.

Belle. Studio Chizu.
PG–At its best, this movie is a visual treat of poignant cinematography, architectural vision, and pitch-perfect musical performances befitting Belle’s Disney princess design.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Madhouse.
TV-14–With its superb soundtrack and animation equal in adventure and sentiment, this fantasy series enchants on all levels.

Fruits Basket. TMS/8PAN.
TV-14–For anyone who has felt beaten down, this anime gently takes you by the hand and says “let’s start walking.”

Liz and the Blue Bird. Kyoto Animation.
PG–While tied to Ayano Takeda’s “Sound! Euphonium” novel series, this musical drama is a standalone work.

My Hero Academia. Bones.
TV-14–Between the quirky designs, cleverly intense battles, and jaw-dropping cinematic moments, this underdog story will sweep superhero fans into the stratosphere.

Spy x Family. WIT Studio.
TV-14–Every inner monologue, priceless expression, and character introduction makes it an outstanding choice best watched with friends or family.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Grezzo/Nintendo.
Rated E10+–Masterfully blending the freewheeling ingenuity of Tears of the Kingdom with the nostalgic dependability of A Link to the Past, this installment in the “Legend of Zelda” series provides the best of both worlds

Venture Society. 9th Level Games.
Gr 1-4–An excellent way to introduce younger children to RPGs. A must-add to collections.

 


 

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