Our 10 Most Anticipated Anime for Summer 2025

Dandadan Season 2

Dandadan Season 2 drops this summer. From the same studio that created the first season and the shocking and heartbreaking Devilman Crybaby, Science SARU brings the next season of laughs, strange-looking foes. Watch the continued hunt for Okarun’s lone ball come July 3rd on Crunchyroll when the Evil Eye Arc begins.

Sakamoto Days Part 2

Sakamoto Days is the story of a retired hitman enjoying a mundane, married-with-a-daughter life who must fight to protect those he loves when his past catches up to him. He proves that “out of shape” is not synonymous with “easy mark.” Balancing laughs with surprising action, the first season split into two parts, with Sakamoto Days Part 2 airing on Netflix beginning on July 14th.

Gachiakuta

Another anticipated new anime series based on a hit manga series, Gachiakuta follows Rudo, a young man living in the slums as the rich enjoy life above and toss their garbage down. Exiled below with the trash for a murder he did not commit, Rudo has to battle monsters, and other people to find out the truth and seek revenge. It makes me think of the garbage folks from The Walking Dead. This is another anime series coming to Crunchyroll starting in July that we cannot wait to watch this summer.

My Dress-Up Darling Season 2

Sure, the show is so ecchi that YaBoyRoshi, a YouTuber, had a montage of all the times he and his wife, Sheera, said “yeah” throughout the first season. However, do not let that deter you. The first season was full of laughs, love, cosplay, and a beautiful message to pursue what brings you joy. Now, My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 is around the corner. So, expect more amazing costumes and sweet moments as Gojo and Marin circle each other starting in July on Crunchyroll.

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2

Kaiju No. 8‘s first season had the stakes, the laughs, and an underdog you could not help but cheer for. Now, with Kafka’s secret out, he needs to prove his strength as a Kaiju and man to help defeat the other Kaiju. Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 looks like greater stakes and deadlier enemies, and it begins in July on Crunchyroll. 

The Summer Hikaru Died

Based on a strange, supernatural manga that gives Junji Ito energy, The Summer Hikaru Died follows Yoshiki, a teen in a rural town. When his friend Hikaru returns after missing in the forests, Yoshiki realizes that he is not Hikaru. An entity took his appearance. This supernatural mystery with horror elements is set to air on Netflix this summer. 

Tougen Anki

Heralded as a spiritual successor of Deadman Wonderland because of its similar appearance and themes, Tougen Anki is a promising new series. Based on the manga, it follows Shiki Ichinose, a man who learns he has Oni (demon) blood. With Momotaro’s descendants still battling Oni, Ichinose joins a school that trains Oni to fight them. This supernatural school shonen begins on July 11 on Crunchyroll. 

The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Produced by CloverWorks whose anime run the gamut from Windbreaker to the other summer joy My Dress Up Darling Season 2, The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity teases a twist on the tale of Romeo and Juliet. Here, two students from rival schools, one for delinquent boys and the other a prestigious school for noble girls, form an unlikely friendship that blooms into something more. Whether they can weather the challenges from peers we can find out in July on Crunchyroll. 

Secrets of the Silent Witch

This story is about a shy witch, Monica, who is the only one who can cast use magecraft without chants. The Secrets of the Silent Witch shows the challenges she faces as she fights to come out of her shell. With some action, but also a slice-of-life, comedic element, this series looks like magical fun. Check it out this July on Crunchyroll.

Lord of the Mysteries

Think magical isekai meets steampunk, Lord of the Mysteries is about Klein Moretti, reborn in a Victorian era brimming with magic and the supernatural with powers of his own. Based on a popular manhua from China, if its popularity grows the anime—releasing in the summer—might see an international release. Its animation style reminds me of To Be Hero X, so let’s hope for an opportunity to dive in.