If you’re like me — someone who marks the anime calendar more religiously than birthdays — then Summer 2025 is about to wreck your social life in the best way possible.
This season isn’t just stacked… it’s anime overload, and in all the right ways. We’ve got game-changing sequels, mind-bending supernatural thrillers, and some fresh IPs that might just become your next obsession.
So, whether you’re here for the romance, the chaos, the science, or the pure sakuga madness, this list is your ultimate guide to what’s worth watching (and what might take over your entire personality for the next three months).
Let’s dive in.
1. Dandadan Season 2
Streaming: July 3
Genre: Supernatural, Sci-Fi, Romance
Let’s get this out of the way — Dandadan Season 1 was chaos, but the good kind. Ghosts, aliens, absurd power scaling, and just the right touch of teenage hormones? Say less.
Season 2 picks up the pace with even more bizarre encounters and tighter animation. Momo and Okarun’s chemistry is only getting spicier, and if you loved the first season’s visual energy, MAPPA is out to top themselves again. Expect jaw-dropping sakuga and unskippable OPs.
2. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
Streaming: July 5
Genre: Romance, Cosplay, Feel-Good Vibes
Marin Kitagawa — national treasure, cosplay queen, and Gen Z’s anime waifu — is back, and so is our socially anxious sewing prince, Gojo.
Season 2 promises more romantic tension, deeper emotional moments, and new cosplays that’ll break Instagram. This isn’t just romance; it’s an ode to being passionately nerdy, and it’s relatable AF.
3. Kaiju No. 8 Season 2
Streaming: July 19
Genre: Action, Sci-fi, Military
Season 1 was just the tip of the kaiju-sized iceberg. Kafka’s journey from a janitor to humanity’s secret weapon continues, and with new monsters and shifting alliances, Season 2 could get real dark, real fast.
If you’re craving monster mayhem with emotional weight (and MAPPA’s production power again on full throttle), don’t sleep on this one.
4. Lord of the Mysteries
Streaming: June 28
Genre: Steampunk, Mystery, Dark Fantasy
Already airing and already shaking up the scene — Lord of the Mysteries feels like Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood meets Sherlock Holmes in a Lovecraftian dream.
With its cult-like secret societies, tarot-themed power system, and detective noir setting, this one’s a thinker. It’s not just anime — it’s an experience. A must-watch for those who love depth, lore, and that slow-burn brilliance.
5. Gachiakuta
Streaming: July 6
Genre: Action, Post-Apocalyptic, Crime Fantasy
Imagine a world where the rich throw away both trash and people. Now imagine the trash fights back. A concept of any object inhibiting the soul if treated well. That’s Gachiakuta in a nutshell — raw, punk, and visually explosive.
This one’s for fans of Dorohedoro, Jujutsu Kaisen, or anything that blends grit with artistry.
6. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
7. Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4
Streaming: July 9
Genre: Isekai, Action, Redemption
Naofumi’s journey hits a whole new level as he faces off against the fearsome Phoenix and dives headfirst into the storm of Q’Ten Lo’s rebellion. Raphtalia’s noble lineage comes into play, shaking the very foundation of their alliance and testing her soul as a warrior. The animation is crisp, the intensity is nonstop, and Kevin Penkin’s soundtrack? Chef’s kiss.
This season isn’t just about surviving—it’s about rising, evolving, and unleashing the full power of the Shield!
8. The Summer Hikaru Died
Streaming: July 6
Genre: Psychological Horror, Supernatural, Drama
This one’s going to break people. No spoilers — just know this is the sleeper hit of the season.
Hikaru’s dead. Something is wearing his skin. And his best friend knows. Chilling atmosphere, subtle horror, and crushing emotional undertones. If you loved Wonder Egg Priority or Shiki, this is your dark hole to fall into.
9. Call of the Night Season 2
Streaming: July 4
Genre: Supernatural, Romance, Urban Night Aesthetic
Vampires that don’t sparkle. A romance that doesn’t drag. And that lo-fi Tokyo nightcore mood? Call of the Night returns, and Nazuna is still that girl.
If Season 1 was a neon dream, Season 2 deepens the emotional core. Expect new vamps, blurred morality, and more late-night existential chats that hit harder than insomnia.
10. Sakamoto Days Part 2
Streaming: July 15
Genre: Action, Comedy, Slice of Assassin Life
The most wholesome hitman is back, and this time, the stakes are higher. Sakamoto Days Part 2 brings in more of the action-slapstick mix that made the manga a sleeper hit.
We’ll be seeing deeper dives into the Order, sharper hand-to-hand sequences, and yes — more badassery hidden under dad-bod energy. If John Wick was raised in a Japanese convenience store, this would be his story.
11. Dr. Stone: Science Future Cour 2
Streaming: July 10
Genre: Sci-fi, Adventure, Shounen Brain Fuel
Science bros, assemble! Senku’s scientific conquest rolls into the future with part 2 of the new arc. Think space-age tech, geo-political power moves, and inventions that’ll make you Google random chemistry facts.
Still one of the smartest shounen out there — Dr. Stone stays cooking (literally and figuratively).
12. Rascal Doesn’t Dream of Santa Claus
Streaming: July 5
Genre: Romance, Sci-fi, Supernatural
The Seishun Buta Yarou series continues its emotional rollercoaster. And no, it’s not just about Santa.
This movie-length continuation dives into the timeline chaos, teenage trauma, and philosophical takes the series is known for — all wrapped in a story that somehow feels both magical and grounded.
13. Grand Blue Season 2
Streaming: July 6
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life, College Madness
Hold onto your abs — not from workouts, but from laughing your guts out. Grand Blue is back, and it’s still drunk, chaotic, and shirtless.
College antics, diving escapades, and peak stupidity wrapped in genius comedic timing. No serious thoughts here — just vibes, laughs, and possibly the most hilarious cast in anime.
14. Tougen Anki
Streaming: July 11
Genre: Action, Supernatural, Bloodlines & Betrayal
Demon bloodlines. Violent clashes. Dripping coolness. Tougen Anki introduces a new power system that might just become the next Jujutsu Kaisen-level obsession.
The art style screams “don’t mess with me,” and the plot has enough depth to stand tall among new-gen dark action anime.
15. Secrets of the Silent Witch
Streaming: July 4
Genre: Magic, Fantasy, School Life
A shy girl. An elite academy. And a hidden identity as one of the world’s most powerful witches. This is not your typical magic school anime.
Expect emotional growth, charming dynamics, and surprisingly solid world-building. Kind of like if Komi-san had magic and trauma.
16. Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra
Streaming: July 6
Genre: Isekai, Strategy, Civilization-Building
Imagine getting isekai’d not as a hero, but as the evil god of a ruined world. You don’t fight monsters — you become the boss battle.
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra brings a fresh take to the oversaturated isekai space. Less cringe, more Age of Empires meets Lovecraft. Strategy fans, rejoice.
👑 Final Thoughts: This Summer Ain’t Playing
Whether you’re in it for laughs (Grand Blue), the mind games (Hikaru), or just trying to keep up with the best girl (Fragnant Flower), Summer 2025 is looking like a peak anime season.
So charge your devices, clear your schedule, and pray your WiFi doesn’t give up during peak hours — the anime gods have blessed us, and we shall binge accordingly.
