Thesummer 2025 season is in full swing, with big-name titles likeDandadan,Kaiju No. 8,andSakamoto Daysgoing strong alongside fan favorites likeThe Summer Hikaru Died,My Dress-Up Darling, andGrand Blue Dreaming.
Now that we’re a few weeks in, the weekend is a great time to catch up on your seasonal favorites. But for those who either get their seasonal fix during the week or are just looking for something that will occupy more of their time, the weekend is a great time to binge longer-running anime. Here’s a quick look at some greatCrunchyrollanime that will make this weekend a blast.
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TheA Certainfranchise is known for itsamazing world-building and massive roster of interesting characters, andA Certain Magical Indexis the series that started it all. Mixing in elements of sci-fi with religious and magical elements,Indexis a unique series that stands as a must-watch for anime lovers.
Indextakesplace in a world where supernatural powers are commonplace. The series follows the life of Toma Kamijo, a young student whose right hand can nullify any supernatural ability. After a chance encounter with a young foreign Nun named Index, Toma is dragged into the mysterious world of the church, where he must protect Index from various threats.
At 74 episodes,A Certain Magical Indexmay be a challenge to complete in just a few days. But it shouldn’t be impossible. With each season running for 24–26 episodes and taking around 8 hours to finish, it’s perfect for someone looking to really bunker down and enjoy some anime this weekend.
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Ifyou’re looking to laugh this weekend, then look no further thanNichijou. Based on the manga by Keiichi Arawi,Nichijouis yetanother stellar adaptation by the legendary Kyoto Animation. You can tell that the team behind the series put their all into making it look as good as they could, asNichijouis probably one of the most visually appealing anime you’ll watch this year.
The series follows an ensemble cast throughout their daily lives in the town of Tokisadame.Nichijoumainly focuses on high school students Mio, Yuko, and Mai, as well as eight-year-old prodigy “The Professor”, her android Nano, and their talking black cat, Sakamoto.
Nichijoublends KyoAni’s beautiful visuals and fluid animation with surrealist comedy that makes the series a memorable watch. The series excels at turning the most mundane situations into something memorable and funny, and every episode is bound to have at least a few moments that will make you burst out with laughter. Anyone looking for a light-hearted watch this weekend should giveNichijoua chance.
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There isn’t really anything out there like Nisio Isin’sMonogatariseries. The series is a mixture of supernatural and mystery tropes,with a strong focus on psychological elements and character development, which, paired with Shaft’s unique style and aesthetic, help it stand out as a true one-of-a-kind anime experience.
The story follows the life of Koyomi Araragi, a high school student who, after having become a vampire over spring break, is drawn into the world of the occult where he meets and aids others affected by similar supernatural afflictions. With a strong focus on dialogue and character development, theMonogatariseries might not be for everyone. But anyone wanting to try something different may want to give this one a shot.
What’s considered to be the “First Season” is actually three different series: the 15-episodeBakemonogatari, the 11-episodeNisemonogatari, and the 4-episodeNekomonogatari (Black). If split evenly over the weekend, this can be an easy watch. And if you really like it, the “Second Season” is a great place to pick things up again next weekend.
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At one point in time,The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiyastood as a cultural phenomenon akin to something likeAttack on TitanorJujutsu Kaisentoday. The series was everywhere you looked online, attracting massive amounts of fans both in Japan and around the world.
Told through the perspective of high school student Kyon, the series follows the adventures of the eponymous Haruhi Suzumiya,a headstrong girl obsessed with the paranormal. Roped into joining her after-school club (dubbed the SOS Brigade) Kyon finds himself caught up in a suddenly eventful school life while also trying to find out more about the various mysteries that surround Haruhi.
Newer anime fans might’ve never heard of it, but for many,The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiyais one of the standout anime of the 2000s. It’s agreat blend of comedy and slice-of-life, with a unique sci-fi twist that ties everything together. If you’ve had this on your watchlist for a while, or if you’re just hearing of it now, why not give it a look and see what all the hype is about?
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In a sea of Isekai anime happy to rely on overused tropes and plot points,Re:Zerostands out for its subversive storytelling, high stakes, and dark twists and turns. It’s safe to say thatRe:Zerois one of the most successful modern light novel series, with a variety of manga and video game spin-offs to accompany the novel alongside the popular anime adaptation.
After disappearing in the real world, 17-year-old shut-in Subaru Natsuki finds himself in the fantastical Kingdom of Lugunica. There, he meets and dies trying to protect a half-elf named Emilia, who is a candidate to become the kingdom’s next monarch. Subarurevives a few hours before his death, kicking off a devastating loop of trial-and-error. With this strange and horrible power in hand, Subaru takes it upon himself to accompany Emilia on her journey to become the kingdom’s next queen.
With a whopping 66 episodes,Re:Zerois a lengthy watch. But it should be plenty bingeable over the course of the weekend. Season 3 wrapped up earlier this year, and with season 4 slated to release sometime in 2026, now is as good a time as any to get started with the series.
