VFX artists are modern-day magicians in the film & television industry. Crafting worlds that take audiences beyond the confines of reality, blending technical expertise with a creative touch, every VFX professional walks a tightrope between expression and precision.For the team atBaked Studios, a boutique VFX shop based in New York City and Los Angeles, efforts are focused on invisible effects, meticulous edits like blue-screen replacements and set extensions that blend seamlessly into the final cut. Despite their covert artistry, the creatives at Baked have become renowned for their ability to layer nuanced details and bring artistic visions to life, providing a range of VFX post production for some of the biggest film companies and streaming platforms.Supporting this intricate, data-heavy work, however, takes a different skillseta keen sense of workflows and media management. Without a fast, secure, and reliable way to share assets between collaborators, creating high-quality VFX becomes a cumbersome task.Choosing a hybrid workflow, which includes a mix of on-premise and remote collaboration, Bakeds creative output is rooted in the talent of its team, but also the effectiveness of its processes. With main offices in New York City and Los Angeles, and annex locations in Montana and soon Atlanta, the workflow supervisors at Baked chose to recently revamp their approach.Now, lets put Baked Studios current workflow under the microscope and uncover how a cloud storage solution, powered by Suite, has simplified operations, made it possible to collaborate across vast distances, and deliver fine-tuned visuals with superior efficiency.Managing complex, distributed VFX workflows, Bakeds existing on-prem infrastructure provided instant connectivity to mediabut that stopped at the front door. With many artists working remotely, coordinating projects between Bakeds various on-prem and remote locations complicated operations, as did ensuring consistent access to critical configuration files. So, the initial challenge was to take a well-oiled on-prem workflow and connect it to the cloud for real-time remote collaboration between key players.Cameron Target, VFX pipeline manager at Baked, spearheaded the process and tapped Ricardo Musch, a London-based VFX pipeline consultant at Nodes & Layers, to hatch a clever plan. To use Suites cloud storage as a mounted drive location integrated directly with Bakeds Flow Production Tracking database (formerly ShotGrid), on-prem servers, and render farms.Flow just needs a central storage location; it asks you to point to a mounted drive, any disk location, Target explains. We can point it directly at Suite, and Flow doesnt distinguish Suite as different from any other mounted drive.The team then simply relies on shared file-pathing guidelines to ensure everyone on a project organizes media correctly. Not surprisingly, the process is simple, so when Target brought the idea to the rest of the team, eyes widened. Bakeds leadership understood how it workedand the benefitsimmediately.We built the tool so that you can either share media directly to Suite, or to Bakeds local storage in New York, says Musch. VFX studios generate a lot of dataprojects can grow to 40-50 terabytes. We split up hot assets that we need readily available, and we store those all on Suite. Everything else stays local.For George Loucas, Founder & VFX Supervisor at Baked, greenlighting the use of Suites cloud storage became a no-brainer once the team tested the integrated workflow and experienced the advantages.Suite has been widely embraced, and that says a lot, Loucas says. For our team to see the benefits and the efficiency thats music to a business owners ears. George Loucas, Founder & VFX Supervisor, Baked StudiosTaking it a step further, Target explains how the system works by using templates within Flow Production Tracking, allowing media to be easily distributed between the two storage locations.Flow uses tokens linked to existing information in the database, Target says. We just added an extra token called Storage Location into our template; now there are two options for our editors to pick[store files] in Suite or on-prem. Every file in our system has a corresponding file path that dictates where it is kept. Its exciting to use Suite as mounted storage that fits into this industry-standard platform; Suite allows us to have a central link, so we can continue using our familiar workflow, but through a cloud platform that operates just the same.Storing all active media on Suites cloud storage not only simplifies but unifies the teams efforts. On-premise employees can utilize the companys powerful infrastructure in tandem with Suite while remote artists get real-time connectivity to assets as if they were working in-office.At any given time, 25+ VFX artists, coordinators, and producers work directly off of Suite, where the team stores configuration templates and all active media. In turn, everyone remains connected to the most updated versions of every layer, node, and asset.For Matt Hartle, partner & executive creative editor at Baked, stationed at his office in Montana, that connectivity is a vital benefit of the cloud-based VFX workflow on Suite.When were reviewing files and notice simple things that need a quick adjustment, Im able to hop into the project directly from Suite to make those changes, Hartle says. It makes our studio feel small, like were all sitting in the same room on the project. It just flows seamlessly on Suite.Even with a dispersed workforce, Bakeds supervisors act with confidence as they choose which projects stay entirely in-house and which get placed on the Suite drive. Even when adding new team members with just a few clicks, admins can apply user-specific permissions that limit remote access to certain files and folders, with the ability to revoke access instantly, if needed.You can set up a really professional shop with loads of flexibility really quickly, Target remarks. Suite is the backbone for that. CG artists and compositors also frequently work with specific plugins, often having certain tools & preferences saved locally on their editing machine of choice. On Suite, every one of those creative tools is compatible right out of the box, enabling artists to work the same way they would off of a hard drive, but remain connected to the team from anywhere in the world.Our teams can collaborate with all the plugins they already use, Musch explains. This is an important noteyou can simply point Nuke or any other software to Suite and it just works.Moreover, additional features like Suites CLI compatibility with Linux; a convenient built-in Time Machine feature that can recall files down to the millisecond; and direct-to-cloud external file sharing with Suite Connect also help Bakeds supervisors and creatives shine.Ive tested it on Rocky, the industrys Linux distribution of choice, and it works great. The CLI-compatibility makes it really easy to deploy changes and throttle actions across our network, Target says. You can also edit a Nuke script, save it to Suite, and maintain version control through Time Machine, meaning you can easily roll back to an earlier version of that script if you need to reference it. Having a shared space for configurations taps into one of Suites cool central source of truth ideas. Anyone in New York or Los Angeles can pull the updated files. Having that flexibility and access from everywhere its insane. Theres no easier way to do it.From everyday, granular efficiencies to overarching benefits that affect top execs and project managers, Bakeds revamped cloud-based VFX workflow on Suite highlights how streamlined collaboration can lead to accelerated creative results. Better yet, success often pairs with growth, and Suite makes it effortless to scale without the usual unnerving overhead.Were currently building out our operation in Atlanta and Suite makes that less daunting, says George Loucas, founder & VFX supervisor at Baked. We can dip our toes in, without a large commitment to on-prem costs upfront. It lets us build out a small team and provide access to data quickly, instead of having to commit to racks of storage, servers, and everything else that comes with a fully configured on-prem setup. Were excited about these new opportunitiesthese technological advances are allowing everything to run better, upping the game.As a full service, mid-size VFX agency, Baked Studios represents a large swath of the visual effects industry, a sector of independent shops using the latest technology to produce the best content possible. Lastly, VFX projects arent getting any simpler, and its the teams finding efficiencies on the cutting-edge that will continue to thrive, take on bigger projects, and help define the next chapter of visual effects in film and television.Suite has enabled us to do things we didnt think we could, Target says. We can work with our on-premise servers at the core, but easily expand. Theres no easier way to do it.Brought to you by Suite Studios:This article is part of the befores & afters VFX Insight series. If youd like to promote your VFX/animation/CG tech or service, you can find out more about the VFX Insight series here.The post VFX without limits: How Baked Studios revamped its hybrid workflow with file streaming on Suite appeared first on befores & afters.

On rural Texas farmland, beneath hundreds of rows of solar panels, a troop of stocky sheep rummage through pasture, casually bumping into one another as they remain committed to a single task: chewing grass.Thebooming solar industryhas found an unlikely mascot in sheep as large-scale solar farms crop up across the U.S. and in the plain fields of Texas. In Milam County, outside Austin, SB Energy operatesthe fifth-largest solar projectin the country, capable of generating 900 megawatts of power across 4,000 acres (1,618 hectares).How do they manage all that grass? With the help of about 3,000 sheep, which are better suited than lawnmowers to fit between small crevices and chew away rain or shine.The proliferation of sheep on solar farms is part of a broader trend solar grazing that has exploded alongside the solar industry.Agrivoltaics, a method using land for both solar energy production and agriculture, is on the rise with more than 60 solar grazing projects in the U.S., according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The American Solar Grazing Association says 27 states engage in the practice.The industry tends to rely on gas-powered mowers, which kind of contradicts the purpose of renewables, SB Energy asset manager James Hawkins said.A sunny opportunityPutting the animals to work on solar fields also provides some help to the sheep and wool market, which has struggled in recent years. The inventory of sheep and lamb in Texas fell to 655,000 in January 2024, a 4% drop from the previous year, according to the most recent figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Because solar fields use sunny, flat land that is often ideal for livestock grazing, the power plants have been used in coordination with farmers rather than against them.Sheepherder JR Howard accidentally found himself in the middle of Texas burgeoning clean energy transition. In 2021, he and his family began contracting with solar farms sites with hundreds of thousands of solar modules to use his sheep to eat the grass.What was once a small business has turned into a full-scale operation with more than 8,000 sheep and 26 employees.Just the growth has been kind of crazy for us, said Howard, who named his company Texas Solar Sheep. Its been great for me and my family.Following the herdSome agriculture experts say Howards success reflects how solar farms have become a boon for some ranchers.Reid Redden, a sheep farmer and solar vegetation manager in San Angelo, Texas, said a successful sheep business requires agricultural land that has become increasingly scarce.Solar grazing is probably the biggest opportunity that the sheep industry had in the United States in several generations, Redden said.The response to solar grazing has been overwhelmingly positive in rural communities near South Texas solar farms where Redden raises sheep for sites to use, he said.I think it softens the blow of the big shock and awe of a big solar farm coming in, Redden said.Fielding more researchAgrivoltaics itself isnt new. Solar farms are land-intensive and require a lot of space that could be used for food production. Agrivoltaics compensates by allowing the two to coexist, whether growing food or caring for livestock.There is a lot still unknown about the full effects of solar grazing, said Nuria Gomez-Casanovas, an assistant professor in regenerative system ecology at Texas A&M University.Not enough studies have been done to know the long-term environmental impacts, such as how viable the soil will be for future agriculture, although Gomez-Casanovas suspects solar grazing may improve sheep productivity because the panels provide shade and can be more cost-efficient than mowing.We really have more questions than answers, Gomez-Casanovas said. There are studies that show that the land productivity is not higher versus solar alone or agriculture alone, so its context-dependent.As one of Texas largest solar sheep operators, Howard has more clients than he can handle. He expects to add about 20 more employees by the end of this year, which would nearly double his current workforce. As for the sheep, he has enough already.Nadia Lathan, Associated Press/Report for America

Backcountry Containers recently designed the versatile and unique Augustine tiny home. Built using a metal box, the compact dwelling is great for rural living or as a hunting lodge. It is equipped with a flexible bedroom and a garage space that can be utilized to accommodate people or vehicles quite comfortably. It is based on a 4o-feet shipping container painted in a uniform dark gray or Iron Ore. It features insulation, windows, as well as a front door, modifying the box. The interiors showcase a finishing in pine wools, paired with vinyl flooring and a shiplap ceiling.Designer: Backcountry ContainersThe layout of the space is ingeniously compact, designed with an emphasis on flexibility to accommodate various living needs. As you enter through the front door, youre greeted by an open living area that serves as the heart of the home. This versatile space is furnished with a large, comfortable sofa that invites relaxation and socializing. Adjacent to the sofa is a dining area equipped with a table and chairs designed to seat two, providing a cozy spot for meals.The living area is truly quite adaptable. If you need additional sleeping arrangements, this space can be converted into a bedroom. You can install a sofa bed, for a seamless day-to-night transition or choose bunk beds to maximize sleeping capacity without sacrificing floor space.Located closely is the kitchen which maintains a minimal aesthetic. It features a small refrigerator, perfect for storing perishables, alongside a functional sink and ample cabinetry to keep kitchen essentials organized and within easy reach. It is also equipped with a coffee machine and more than enough space for other appliances.Located in another part of the tiny house is the bathroom, which is compact yet functional. The bathroom is quite snug, but it efficiently accommodates all the necessary amenities. It features a standard flushing toilet, and adjacent to the toilet is a sink. Completing the setup is a shower, designed to maximize the limited space.On the opposite side of the container from the living room, youll find the versatile garage space. Depending on your needs, the garage can be transformed into a master bedroom, providing a more spacious and private sleeping area. It can also be configured to include multiple bunk beds, making it an ideal solution for accommodating additional guests or family membersThe Augustine tiny home is equipped with hookups for power and water, but you could also opt for the off-the-grid option with water tanks and solar panels. You can also choose a rooftop deck with a staircase, which makes for a lovely addition. There is also the option to opt for a wood-burning stove, although these modifications will increase the cost. The home is currently up for sale for US$75,000.The post This Iron Ore-Colored Shipping Container Home Can Accommodate Humans & Vehicles Alike first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook and many other big tech CEOs have been spotted at one of Monday's inauguration events that heralds Donald Trump becoming President of the United States for the second time.Tim Cook at St. John's Church - Image Credit: BBCThe United States will see the installation of Donald Trump in the role of President for the second time on Monday. For some of the more well-heeled members of society, they will see the event from close range.While the 47th presidential inauguration itself will happen later in the day, other elements of the inaugural celebrations have already taken place. In the morning, Trump attended a service at St. John's Church, alongside an entourage of company heads and major figures in the business world. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Resident Evil Origins Collectionlaunched for PS4 and Xbox One in 2016, before releasing for the Nintendo Switch in 2019, bringing HD remasters of the original Resident Evilremake andResident Evil Zeroto modern platforms. Of course, more modern platforms have released since then, and the remastered duology could be gearing up for more ports.At least thats if a recent ESRB listing is anything to go by. The ratings board has ratedResident Evil Origins Collectionfor Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. Of the two, the game is, of course, already available on the latter. The listing seems to suggest, however, that it could be coming to Xbox Series X/S as well. Whether that means a PS5 port is also incoming is another question.Interestingly enough, this isnt the only olderResident Evilrelease that seems to be preparing for a re-release.Resident Evil 6has also been rated for Xbox Series X/S by the ESRB. Read more on that through here.

Trump signs executive order to reverse Bidens electric vehicle policiesTrump signs executive order to reverse Bidens electric vehicle policies / He also signaled his intention to rollback tailpipe emission standards, which will worsen greenhouse gas emissions. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Jan 21, 2025, 1:50 AM UTCShare this story Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order signaling his intention to eliminate the Biden administrations electric vehicle policies, which he has falsely labeled a mandate. Trump also signed an order signaling his intent to weaken tailpipe emission standards, which would be a major blow to the environment. The orders were among a barrage of executive actions taken by Trump in the immediate aftermath of his inauguration Monday, as he set to work undoing some of the accomplishments of the Biden administration. He also declared a national energy emergency in his inaugural speech in a move meant to weaken environmental standards and allow corporations to pollute more freely. RelatedUnder the title Unleashing American Energy, Trump lays out his intention to:(e)to eliminate the electric vehicle (EV) mandate and promote true consumer choice, which is essential for economic growth and innovation, by removing regulatory barriers to motor vehicle access; by ensuring a level regulatory playing field for consumer choice in vehicles; by terminating, where appropriate, state emissions waivers that function to limit sales of gasoline-powered automobiles; and by considering the elimination of unfair subsidies and other ill-conceived government-imposed market distortions that favor EVs over other technologies and effectively mandate their purchase by individuals, private businesses, and government entities alike by rendering other types of vehicles unaffordable;Later, he says hell stop funding for electric vehicle charging:(a)All agencies shall immediately pause the disbursement of funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58), including but not limited to funds for electric vehicle charging stations made available through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program, and shall review their processes, policies, and programs for issuing grants, loans, contracts, or any other financial disbursements of such appropriated funds for consistency with the law and the policy outlined in section 2 of this order.And he says he is directing his agency heads to identify regulations that impose an undue burden on consumer choice of vehicles a likely reference to tailpipe emission standards:Immediate Review of All Agency Actions that Potentially Burden the Development of Domestic Energy Resources.(a)The heads of all agencies shall review all existing regulations, orders, guidance documents, policies, settlements, consent orders, and any other agency actions (collectively, agency actions) to identify those agency actions that impose an undue burden on the identification, development, or use of domestic energy resources with particular attention to oil, natural gas, coal, hydropower, biofuels, critical mineral, and nuclear energy resources or that are otherwise inconsistent with the policy set forth in section 2 of this order, including restrictions on consumer choice of vehicles and appliances.Trump routinely railed against an imaginary EV mandate during last years presidential contest, promising to reverse policies aimed at making electric vehicles less expensive for consumers. No such mandate exists, but hes targeting regulations that incentivized EV sales while slashing greenhouse gas emissions. Among the policies in Trumps crosshairs are the federal tax credits for the purchase of a new or used EV. Biden also earmarked over $7 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act for the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, as well as billions in manufacturing credits for companies building EV factories and battery facilities. In loosening tailpipe emissions, Trump is essentially giving the green light to automakers to produce more polluting vehicles. And it wouldnt be the first time either. During his first term, Trump directed the Environmental Protection Agency to weaken emissions standards that were put in place by the Obama administration. In loosening tailpipe emissions, Trump is essentially giving the green light to automakers to produce more polluting vehicles.But the auto industry has already spent billions of dollars on EV development, and they are likely to continue to do so. EV sales have slowed down over the last few years, but EVs remain popular among shoppers. In 2024, US consumersbought 1.3 million EVs, an increase of 7.3 percent from the prior year, according to Kelley Blue Book and Cox Automotive. The figures do not include hybrids. EV market share was 8.1 percent of sales of US cars and light trucks, an increase of 0.3 percent.While Trump starts the process of unwinding Bidens EV policies, he also gestures at ramping up mining efforts, especially for non-fuel minerals, including rare earth minerals. Those materials are used in advanced weaponry, electronics, energy and transportation technologies, including electric vehicles and is likely the reason Trump has shown interest in Greenland, with its abundance of rare earth minerals. Burning fossil fuels like gasoline and diesel release carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the environment. These emissions have been proven to cause climate change, which supercharges extreme weather like wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding. Transportation, including personal vehicle usage, accounts for about 28 percent of all US greenhouse gas emissions, according to the EPA. Most PopularMost Popular

Large language models rely heavily on open datasets to train, which poses significant legal, technical, and ethical challenges in managing such datasets. There are uncertainties around the legal implications of using data based on varying copyright laws and changing regulations regarding safe usage. The lack of global standards or centralized databases to validate and license datasets and incomplete or inconsistent metadata makes it impossible to assess the legal status of works. Technical barriers also relate to access to digitized public domain material. Most open datasets are not governed and have not implemented any kind of legal safety net for their contributors, exposing them to dangers and making them impossible to scale up. While intended to create more transparency and collaborative work, they do little or nothing to engage broader social challenges such as diversity and accountability and often exclude underrepresented languages and viewpoints.Current methods of building open datasets for LLMs often lack clear legal frameworks and face significant technical, operational, and ethical challenges. Traditional methods depend on incomplete metadata, complicating verifying copyright status and compliance across different regions with different laws. Digitization of public domain materials and making them accessible is challenging because big projects like Google Books restrict usage, which prevents the construction of open datasets. Volunteer-driven projects lack structured governance, which exposes the contributors to legal risks. Such gaps prevent equal access, prevent diversity in data representation, and concentrate power in a few dominant organizations. This creates an ecosystem where open datasets struggle to compete with proprietary models, reducing accountability and slowing progress toward transparent and inclusive AI development.To mitigate issues in metadata encoding, data sourcing, and processing for machine learning datasets, researchers proposed a framework focused on building a reliable corpus using openly licensed and public domain data for training large language models (LLMs). The framework emphasizes overcoming technical challenges like ensuring reliable metadata and digitizing physical records. It promotes cross-domain cooperation to responsibly curate, govern, and release these datasets while promoting competition in the LLM ecosystem. It also emphasizes metadata standards, reproducibility for accountability, and ensuring data source diversity as an alternative to more traditional methods lacking structured governance and transparency.Researchers included all the practical steps of sourcing, processing, and governing datasets. Tools for detecting openly licensed content were used to ensure high-quality data. The framework integrated standards for metadata consistency, emphasized digitization, and encouraged collaboration with communities to create datasets. It also supported transparency and reproducibility in preprocessing and addressed potential biases and harmful content in a robust and inclusive system for training LLMs while reducing legal risks. The framework also highlights engaging with underrepresented communities to build diverse datasets and create clearer, machine-readable terms of Use. Additionally, making the open data ecosystem sustainable should come through proposed funding models on public funding from both tech companies and cultural institutions to ensure sustainable participation.Finally, the researchers provided a clear scenario with a broadly outlined plan on how to approach the issues discussed within the context of training LLMs on non-licensed data, with a focus on the openness of the datasets and the efforts made by different spheres. Initiatives such as emphasizing metadata standardization, enhancing the digitization process, and responsible governance were intended to make the artificial intelligence ecosystem more open. The works build the foundation for future works where further probing into newer innovations in dataset management, AI governance, and advancements of the technologies that enhance the accessibility of data while addressing the problem of ethical and legal challenges.Check out the Paper. All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also,dont forget to follow us onTwitter and join ourTelegram Channel andLinkedIn Group. Dont Forget to join our65k+ ML SubReddit. Divyesh Vitthal Jawkhede+ postsDivyesh is a consulting intern at Marktechpost. He is pursuing a BTech in Agricultural and Food Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He is a Data Science and Machine learning enthusiast who wants to integrate these leading technologies into the agricultural domain and solve challenges. Meet 'Height':The only autonomous project management tool (Sponsored)

A new season full of anime is here to check out! A red ranger, a genius animator, and a Holy Grail War are what you can expect this Winter anime season. There's a new season full of anime to check out this Winter like the return of the powerful Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling, the beautifully animated Zenshu, and a new full season of Fate/strange Fake. Across Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Hulu, and Netflix, as well as others, there are a lot of places to enjoy anime at the moment.Check out some anticipated series in the video above or the slideshow gallery below, followed by the full list of new Winter season 2025 anime and where to watch them in the U.S. and their respective streaming platforms. Anime listed are available now unless otherwise stated.Best New Anime to Watch (Winter Season 2025)Fate/strange Fake (Crunchyroll)The Fate series is back with a full season following the previously released Whispers of Dawn special from 2023. Fate/strange Fake follows Ayaka, a competitor among many others, who participates in the Holy Grail War. The circumstances of her becoming a competitor or master are not planned, but itll be interesting to see how she deals with the competition as the season progresses. A-1 Pictures, who worked on the thrilling prequel and popular series like Solo Leveling and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?, is back for this full series. This series is technically a spinoff, so having an understanding of the Fate series does help going into this season. Also check out the prologue special, Whispers of Dawn, before jumping in since thats a direct setup to this story. Fate/strange Fake is available now on Crunchyroll.bel Blatt (Amazon Prime)Another action-packed series dropping this season is bel Blatt. In this series, our protagonist is betrayed by his comrades and branded a traitor. Years later, he returns and seeks revenge under a different name. Studio Satelight, known for Log Horizon and Macross F, is working alongside Staple Entertainment on this series animation production. From what weve seen so far, we expect some disturbing characters and bloody fights as the season progresses. bel Blatt is available now on Amazon Prime.Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga (Crunchyroll)The long-running Blue Exorcist is back with another arc, The Blue Night Saga. The series follows Rin, a son of Satan who vows to defeat his father as an exorcist after the death of a loved one. The series has been on quite a roll recently, releasing three parts in two years. Studio VOLN, known for Ushio & Tora and I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, returns to lead animation production on this arc. If youre looking to get into another shonen series this season, theres a lot of Blue Exorcist to enjoy. Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga is available now on Crunchyroll.The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World (Crunchyroll)Do you like Power Rangers and some of the goofy elements that come with it? The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World might be worth checking out this winter season! As the title suggests, the series follows a Red Ranger who sacrifices himself to defeat a great evil only to then be transported to another world. In this new fantasy world, he still has all his Red Ranger gear, so every weapon and trademark explosive pose still exists in this new world. Its a parody of Super Sentai in an isekai anime, so theres tons of room for hilarious scenarios throughout the season. The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World is available now on Crunchyroll.ZENSHU (Crunchyroll)The highly anticipated Zenshu is finally here this winter season! The series follows Natsuko, an accomplished animator who finds herself in a familiar fantasy world from an anime from her childhood. In this world, she has the power to alter the chain of events by drawing her own creations with her magical tool. MAPPA, the studio behind Attack on Titan and Chainsaw Man, is heading this series, so look forward to some amazing visuals from a protagonist that excels in animation. Zenshu is available now on Crunchyroll.Sorairo Utility (HIDIVE)Looking for a sports anime this season? Sorairo Utility may be a good fit for you! The series follows Minami, a high school student who has difficulty choosing a school club due to her lack of skills. When all hope seems lost, she stumbles upon a driving range where a young golfer sparks her interest in the sport. Yostar Pictures, the studio behind Go! Go! Loser Ranger! and Arknights, will be heading animation for this series. Itll be interesting to see how Minamis gamer habits translate to golf as she learns the sport throughout the season. Sorairo Utility is available now on HIDIVE.Honey Lemon Soda (Crunchyroll)Another new series this season is Honey Lemon Soda. This romance series follows Uka, a young girl who tends to freeze up in social situations and gets bullied for it. She befriends a classmate who accidentally throws lemon soda on her, and now the two are bonded over this incident. J.C. Staff, known for Toradora and The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., will be the animation studio behind the series, so expect some fun and romantic shenanigans. Honey Lemon Soda is available now on Crunchyroll.My Happy Marriage Season 2 (Netflix)Another romance series drops this winter with the return of My Happy Marriage for a second season. The series follows Kiyoka and Miyo, who are in an arranged marriage together. It starts off rocky for the pair, but the two grow fond of each other during their time together. As their relationship grows, it becomes complicated due to both of their fantastical families and secret histories. Studio Kinema Citrus, known for Made in Abyss and Barakamon, returns to helm Season 2. If youre looking for a romance series with some fantasy elements, this one is worth a shot. My Happy Marriage Season 2 is available now on Netflix.The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 (Crunchyroll)Speaking of returning series, The Apothecary Diaries is back for Season 2! This highly acclaimed series follows Maomao, a young girl who was kidnapped and sold to the Imperial Palace as a servant. Using her apothecary and investigative skills, she navigates the political drama of the royal court. OLM and TOHO animation Studio return for Season 2, so we can expect some of the greatness that made this a 2024 anime of the year contender. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 is available now on Crunchyroll.Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise From the Shadow (Crunchyroll)Finally, the highly anticipated Solo Leveling returns with Season 2, Arise From the Shadow. The series follows Sung Jinwoo, a low E-rank hunter who is anything but weak. Through a mysterious event, he becomes a badass fighter that catches the eye of some very powerful people. A-1 Pictures returns for this season, so were looking forward to some action-packed visuals alongside more crazy scenarios as Jinwoo continues to learn about his newfound powers. Solo Leveling Season 2 is available now on Crunchyroll.Those are some anticipated new and returning anime available to watch this winter 2025 season. If you want more anime, check out our list of the Biggest Anime Coming in 2025, which covers some winter anime we didnt have time for here, and also our list of the fall 2024 anime in case you missed the last batch of new series.All the New Anime Arriving in Winter 2025Heres the full list of anime coming out in Winter 2025 that will be available to watch in the US:CrunchyrollNetflixHuluHIDIVEDisney+Amazon PrimeWhat anime are you watching this Winter? Let's discuss in the comments!