The summer 2025 anime season is just around the corner, and after a spring that was somewhat sleepy in terms of major releases and hype-factor, it seems fans can’t wait for it to arrive. Following the massive success that wasSolo Leveling’s second season in the winter, mainstream anime’s momentum has come to a bit of a standstill, but not for very long. This summer, fans can look forward to the likes ofDandadan,Kaiju no. 8, andDr. Stone’s returns, among other exciting new and returning titles.
There’s quite a bit for anime fans to look forward to beyond the summer as well, with releases fromDemon Slayer,Chainsaw Man, andSpy x Familyrounding out what is shaping up to be a fantastic 2025. Before those shows arrive, however, there’s plenty around the corner to keep fans of all genres occupied. Japanese anime news and entertainment website,animate Times, released an official ranking of the most anticipated titles this summer based on a survey, and the results prove that there’s something for everyone just up ahead.
What Are Anime Fans Looking Forward to Most This Summer?
The Results Are In, and Anime Fans Can’t Wait For Shōnen’s Hottest New Titles to Return
It likely won’t come as a surprise that anime fans are most looking forward tothe return ofDandadan, which is set to premiere on Crunchyroll and Netflix on July 3rd. The anime’s first season took the world by storm,and its inclusion in Netflix’s lineup attracted a fan base that otherwise would never have sought it out, causing the series to consistently land on the platform’s top 10 list each week. Season two is set to cover the manga’s Evil Eye arc, and will include one of the series' flashiest, larger-scale battles yet.
Following what was arguably 2024’s top break-out hit,Kaiju no. 8’s second seasonlanded in the number two spot on the ranking. The adaptation of the hitShōnen Jump+manga proved to be one of the bigger sleeper hits in anime over the past number of years, and fans are ready to see more of its mysteries unravel. In the third place spot is the highly anticipatedsecond season ofMy Dress-Up Darling, which was announced nearly three years ago and is finally set to release in July.
There’s Something For Everyone This Summer Anime Season
Top Titles From All Genres Will Be Arriving This Summer
The rest of the ranking is filled out withI Was Reincarnated as the 7th Princeseason two,Sakamoto Days,Call of the Nightseason two,The Rising of the Shield Heroseason four,Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus,The Summer Hikaru Died, andDr. Stoneseason four, in that order.It’s notable that such a mix of genres is featured within the top 10, with titles anticipated by fans of action, romance, and drama.
Romance fans might just have the most to look forward to, as the return ofMy Dress-Up Darlingand theRascal Does Not Dreamseries have been highly anticipated for several years. Of course, shōnen action fans are in for a good time as well, withDandadanstealing the number one spot andKaiju no. 8following close behind. If the spring anime season didn’t pack in enough excitement,anime fans are sure to find what they’re looking for this summer.
Dandadan
Cast
Two high school students, embroiled in a wager to prove the existence of ghosts or aliens, encounter daunting paranormal threats, acquire superpowers, and possibly discover love. The series blends supernatural elements with personal dynamics as the protagonists navigate their newfound abilities and unexpected challenges.
