Summer 2025 Anime Season Preview

Summer 2025 Anime Season Preview

Here’s a look ahead at the anime titles set to premiere in the Summer 2025 season, based on available information. Get ready to find your next favorite watch!

July 1

Get ready for the season kick-off on July 1st!

* Necronomico no Cosmic Horror Show (also known as Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show) premieres, coming from an original concept and animated by Studio Gokumi. This title is based on a Video Game and delves into themes of Cosmic Horror.
* Also arriving on the first is Mattaku Saikin no Tantei to Kitara (Detectives These Days Are Crazy!). Adapted from a Manga, this series from LIDENFILMS promises a mix of Comedy and Mystery, focusing on the Detective theme.

July 2

The anime wave continues on July 2nd with several new shows hitting the airwaves.

* Fans of action and fantasy can look forward to Clevatess: Majuu no Ou to Akago to Shikabane no Yuusha (Clevatess). Based on a Web Manga, this fantasy action series is brought to you by Lay-duce.
* For those interested in romance and a touch of ecchi, Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chuuhai no Aji ga Shite, based on a Manga and produced by Raiose, featuring an Adult Cast, makes its debut.
* The popular isekai series returns with Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu wo Samayou 2nd Season (Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2). AXsiZ and Studio Gokumi are back to animate this Light Novel adaptation, offering more Comedy and Fantasy with Isekai and Reincarnation themes.
* Finally, classic horror makes a comeback with Jigoku Sensei Nube (2025) (Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube). Based on the Manga, Studio Kai takes on this new adaptation blending Comedy, Horror, and Supernatural elements within a School setting.

July 3

Mid-week brings more premieres on July 3rd.

* Kamitsubaki-shi Kensetsuchuu. (Kamitsubaki City Under Construction) is an anime based on an Other source, animated by Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment. Genre information was not specified.
* David Production presents Onmyou Kaiten Re:Birth (Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse). This original anime promises Action and Fantasy with Isekai elements.
* Hungry for some fantasy and gourmet? Check out Tsuihousha Shokudou e Youkoso! (Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant!), an adaptation of a Light Novel by OLM.
* Adventure and fantasy await in Tsuyokute New Saga. Sotsu and Studio Clutch team up for this Light Novel adaptation featuring a Time Travel theme.

July 5

Saturday, July 5th, is packed with premieres!

* Gamers, get ready for Arknights: Rise from Ember. This Action and Fantasy series from Yostar Pictures is based on the popular Game.
* Looking for school romance with comedy? Busu ni Hanataba wo. (April Showers Bring May Flowers), adapted from a Manga and animated by SILVER LINK., features Comedy and Romance in a School setting.
* Get hyped for the return of a fan-favorite with Dandadan 2nd Season (Dan Da Dan Season 2). Science SARU continues the Action, Comedy, and Supernatural craziness based on the Manga.
* Isekai and reincarnation meet action and fantasy in Mizu Zokusei no Mahoutsukai (The Water Magician). This Light Novel adaptation is a collaboration between Typhoon Graphics and WonderLand.
* LIDENFILMS brings back the nocturnal romance with Yofukashi no Uta Season 2 (Call of the Night Season 2). Based on the Manga, expect more Romance and Supernatural vibes centered around Vampires.

Later on July 5th… wait, more shows on the same date? Yes!

* **9: Ruler’s Crown**, based on a Visual Novel, comes to us from PRA, featuring Super Power elements.
* The card game anime genre gets a new entry with Cardfight!! Vanguard: Divinez Deluxe Kesshou-hen. Animated by GIFTanimation, Kinema Citrus, and Studio Jemi, this original series focuses on Action and Strategy Game themes.
* Foodies rejoice! Fermat no Ryouri, a Gourmet anime based on a Manga, is being produced by domerica.
* The harem hijinks continue with Kanojo, Okarishimasu 4th Season (Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4). TMS Entertainment adapts the Manga, bringing more Comedy and Romance with an Adult Cast and Harem themes.
* Enter a fantasy world with Koujo Denka no Kateikyoushi (Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter). Studio Blanc. is animating this Fantasy series based on a Light Novel.
* The supernatural romance series returns with Seishun Buta Yarou wa Santa Claus no Yume wo Minai (Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus). CloverWorks presents this Drama, Romance, and Supernatural story set in a School, based on a Light Novel.
* More fantasy magic awaits with Silent Witch: Chinmoku no Majo no Kakushigoto (Secrets of the Silent Witch). Studio Gokumi adapts this Light Novel into a Fantasy anime.
* High school drama, comedy, and romance unfold in Watari-kun no xx ga Houkai Sunzen (Watari-kun’s ****** Is about to Collapse). Staple Entertainment is producing this Manga adaptation set in a School.
* Finally for the 5th, dive into a comedic romance with Zutaboro Reijou wa Ane no Moto Konyakusha ni Dekiai sareru (Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex). This Light Novel adaptation is animated by LandQ studios.

July 6

Sunday, July 6th, adds more variety to the season.

* A heartwarming Slice of Life series, Ame to Kimi to (With You and the Rain), based on a Manga, is animated by Lesprit, featuring an Adult Cast and Pets.
* Comedy takes the stage with Bad Girl. Bridge is animating this 4-koma Manga adaptation focused on Comedy with CGDCT and School themes.
* White Fox brings us an Isekai fantasy in Busamen Gachi Fighter (Uglymug, Epicfighter). This Manga adaptation features Action, Adventure, and Fantasy.
* Get ready for Action and Fantasy in Gachiakuta, based on a Manga and produced by Bones Film.
* A touch of romance and comedy awaits in Game Center Shoujo to Ibunka Kouryuu (Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl). Nomad animates this Web Manga with Comedy and Romance, exploring a Love Status Quo.
* CygamesPictures presents Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu (The Summer Hikaru Died). This Web Manga adaptation ventures into Horror, Mystery, and Supernatural genres.
* Action and Drama unfold in Hotel Inhumans. Bridge is animating this Web Manga series.
* Another Isekai joins the lineup with Isekai Mokushiroku Mynoghra: Hametsu no Bunmei de Hajimeru Sekai Seifuku (Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra). Maho Film adapts this Light Novel, bringing Adventure and Fantasy with Isekai and Reincarnation elements.
* The supernatural antics continue with Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun 2 Part 2 (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Part 2). Lerche is back to animate the next part of this Supernatural Manga adaptation.
* Find beauty and romance in Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku (The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity). CloverWorks adapts this Web Manga into a Drama and Romance series set in a School.
* More comedy is on the way with Puniru wa Kawaii Slime 2nd Season (Puniru is a Kawaii Slime Season 2). TOHO animation STUDIO is animating this Comedy Manga adaptation with Anthropomorphic, Gag Humor, and School elements.
* Studio Bind delivers a Slice of Life series with Ruri no Houseki (Introduction to Mineralogy). This Manga adaptation features CGDCT and Educational themes.
* The hit romance series returns with Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Season 2 (My Dress-Up Darling Season 2). CloverWorks continues the story from the Manga, focusing on Romance with Otaku Culture and School themes.

July 7

Monday, July 7th, kicks off the week with these shows.

* Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu Haikara!, an original anime by Studio Deen, offers Comedy and Fantasy with Historical, Parody, School, and Super Power elements.
* Kyoto Animation brings the Comedy with City The Animation, based on a Manga and featuring Gag Humor.
* Mystery and supernatural elements combine with comedy in Dekin no Mogura (Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole). Brain’s Base is animating this Manga adaptation.
* A simple Slice of Life awaits in Food Court de, Mata Ashita. (See You Tomorrow at the Food Court). Atelier Pontdarc animates this Web Manga adaptation.

July 8

Tuesday, July 8th, brings some returning favorites and a new one.

* Get ready for more wild Comedy with Grand Blue Season 2 (Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2). Zero-G and Liber are back with this Manga adaptation featuring an Adult Cast and Gag Humor.
* The romantic comedy continues with Kakkou no Iinazuke Season 2 (A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2). Okuruto Noboru is animating the next season of this Manga adaptation, including Romance and Harem elements.
* A unique blend of Action, Horror, and Suspense arrives with Nyaight of the Living Cat. OLM is animating this Manga adaptation with a Survival theme.
* Studio MOTHER presents Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wake Nai jan, Muri Muri! (※Muri ja Nakatta!?) (There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless…). This Light Novel adaptation features Comedy and Girls Love set in a School.

July 9

Wednesday, July 9th, adds these titles to the list.

* The goofy siblings return in Osomatsu-san 4th Season. Pierrot Films continues the Comedy and Parody from the Manga with lots of Gag Humor.
* The epic Isekai adventure of the Shield Hero continues with Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 4 (The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4). Kinema Citrus is back with the next season of this Action, Adventure, Drama, and Fantasy Light Novel adaptation.
* Sports fans might want to check out Turkey. Bakken Record is producing this original Sports anime set in a School.

July 10

Thursday, July 10th, has a few interesting titles.

* The scientific adventure continues in Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 2. TMS Entertainment brings us more Adventure, Comedy, and Sci-Fi from the Manga.
* Fantasy and Romance blend together in Kizu darake Seijo yori Houfuku wo Komete. Imageworks Studio and Imagica Infos are animating this Web Manga adaptation.
* Orange presents Leviathan, an adaptation of a Novel combining Adventure and Sci-Fi with Crossdressing and Historical elements.
* P.A. Works delivers Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi., a Comedy and Romance series based on a Manga.
* Trigger is back with New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt! This original anime promises Action, Comedy, Fantasy, and Ecchi with Gag Humor and Parody.
* Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu 2nd Season (I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 2) returns! Tsumugi Akita Animation Lab continues the Adventure and Fantasy story with Reincarnation elements from the Light Novel.

July 11

Friday, July 11th, offers some escapes.

* Experience the quiet joys of camping with Futari Solo Camp (Solo Camping for Two). SynergySP animates this Slice of Life Manga adaptation featuring an Adult Cast.
* Studio Hibari presents the Action and Fantasy of Tougen Anki, based on a Manga and incorporating Mythology.
* An S-Rank Adventurer is on the scene in Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta Shiromadoushi, S-Rank Boukensha ni Hirowareru: Kono Shiromadoushi ga Kikakugai Sugiru (Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer!). Felix Film adapts this Manga into an Adventure and Fantasy series.

July 12

Saturday, July 12th, brings a new action comedy fantasy.

* Connect animates Kizetsu Yuusha to Ansatsu Hime (The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses). This Manga adaptation features Action, Comedy, and Fantasy.

July 13

Sunday, July 13th, introduces a unique original series and a long-running horror show.

* Ziine Studio presents the original anime Shuukan Ranobe Anime. This series combines Action and Romance with Historical, Reincarnation, Super Power, and Time Travel elements.
* Brace yourself for more spooky tales in Yami Shibai 15 (Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 15). ILCA is back with the 15th season of this original Avant Garde, Horror, and Supernatural series.

July 15

Tuesday, July 15th, sees the return of an assassin comedy.

* The action-comedy continues with Sakamoto Days Part 2. TMS Entertainment adapts the Manga, featuring Action and Comedy with an Adult Cast and Organized Crime themes.

July 16

Wednesday, July 16th, features an original title.

* E&H Production presents the original anime **Bullet/Bullet**. Genre information was not specified.

July 19

Saturday, July 19th, brings back a giant monster series.

* The battle against kaiju resumes with Kaijuu 8-gou 2nd Season (Kaiju No. 8 Season 2). Production I.G returns to animate the next season of this Action, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi Manga adaptation featuring an Adult Cast, Military, and Urban Fantasy elements.

July 24

Wednesday, July 24th, offers a musical comedy.

* Doga Kobo presents Karaoke Iko! (Let’s Go Karaoke!). This Manga adaptation blends Comedy with Music and Organized Crime themes.

August 21

Jumping ahead to August 21st, a slice of life arrives.

* Doga Kobo also brings us Muchuu sa, Kimi ni. (Captivated, by You). This Slice of Life series is based on a Manga and set in a School.

Unknown

Several titles currently have an unknown premiere date.

* LIDENFILMS adapts the classic Manga series **Cat’s♥Eye**. This series features Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, and Romance.
* Jumondou presents Utagoe wa Mille-Feuille (Harmony of Mille-Feuille). Based on a Music Project, this anime features Music and School themes.