Summary
Spring has officially ended, and summer is here to greet us. This means many spring anime series will be wrapping up, making way for a wave of new summer releases. There are usually 40 to 50 anime releases every season in the form of TV series, OVA, ONA, and feature films. Out of those many titles, some stand out as part of the most anticipated anime of the season.
Some of these titles earned their hype becausethey are the sequels to highly popular series,while others entered this list because they are adaptations of well-known manga, webtoons, or light novels. With that in mind, here are the most anticipated anime of summer 2025, ranked by release date, starting with the first title to kick off the season.
Lord of Mysteriestells the story of a young man named Zhou Mingrui who is reincarnated as Klein Moretti into a world where steam-powered machines are part of everyday life. It doesn’t take long until he finds himself thrust into conflicts and mysteries that have been brewing in the darkness for a long time.
Lord of Mysteriesisone of the most popular and highly rated light novelsfrom China. The steampunk technologies, weapons, hexes, divination, sealed artifacts, endless mysteries — every aspect of this story is captivating, and fans can’t wait to see it as an anime.
Dandadanis about Okarun, his quirky friends, and their zany adventures. Throughout the story, they encounternasty aliens, dangerous spirits, and strange people. Some come in the form of a turbo granny, others appear as clean-cut salarymen with unusually large heads.
The first season is about the gang’s effort to find Okarun’s precious family jewels and return them to their rightful place. The second season will still revolve around that premise, but with lots of wackier adventures in between. Season 2 will introduce some new characters as well, all of whom are as quirky as the original cast.
Call of the Nightfollows an insomniac high school student named Kou Yamori who hangs out with a happy-go-lucky vampire named Nazuna Nanakusa. From strolling around the empty city to jumping from one building to the next, Kou has the best time of his life whenever he is with Nazuna.
In season 1, Kou expressed his desire to become a vampire, just like Nazuna. But Nazuna can’t just bite Kou’s neck and turn him into a vampire. He has to fall in love with her first. Season 2 will continue Kou’s journey as he tries to fall in love with the mischievous vampire, but thanks to the appearance of new characters, things will get a lot more complicated.
After waiting for years, fans ofToilet-Bound Hanako-kunfinally got to enjoy the second season of their favorite playful ghost. But like most popular series nowadays, Hanako-kun’s season 2 comes in two parts, also known as cours.
The first cour started in January 2025 and ended in March 2025, and began with the group’s investigation into the fifth mystery of the Kamome Academy, The Three Clock Keepers. The second cour will focus on the sixth mystery, God of Death. Like the previous mysteries, this one will be thrilling and engaging, with heartwarming and heartbreaking moments sprinkled throughout.
Gachiakutais a rising star in the world of action shounen manga. It tells the story of an orphan boy who awakens the power to bring the soul of his most treasured item to life: a pair of gloves left to him by his late father. On the surface,Gachiakutamight seem like any other shounen series, with its fast pace and intense action sequences. But the story has more to offer. From the negative impact of capitalism to class division to justice and equality, there is more toGachiakutathan meets the eye.
When the first season ofMy Dress-Up Darlingwas released back in 2022, many people thought that it would bejust like any other straightforward romantic comedy.That couldn’t be further from the truth.My Dress-Up Darlingexplores a theme that remains largely overlooked: cosplay. From picking the right material for the costume, to the make-up techniques, to various cosplay events, this anime is heaven for fans of cosplay.
In the first season, viewers see Marin Kitagawa cosplaying her favorite characters in the costumes made by Wakana Gojou. Season 2 will revolve around the same idea, but on a much bigger scale. There will be a greater variety of costumes, events, and some new characters as well. Needless to say, season 2 will also feature more cute and wholesome moments between Marin and Gojou.
The Rising of the Shield Heroisone of the few isekai anime that has been around for a longtime, yet maintains its popularity. One of the reasons for that is the incredible development of the main character and his close companions. It is so satisfying to see the once-hated shield hero slowly but surely become the savior of multiple worlds.
The last timeRising of the Shield Herowas on air was back in 2023. At the time, the story focused on freeing the demi-human slaves and helping the other Cardinal Heroes. Season 4 is all about the preparation for the inevitable fight against the second Guardian Beast, the Phoenix.
Similar toToilet-Bound Hanako-kun,the latest season ofDr. Stonecomes in two cours. The first one started in January 2025, and was about Senku and the gang’s encounter and subsequent battle againsta mad scientist from North Americaand his personal fighter pilot. The conflict continues in the second cour, but this time around, Senku is on a journey to South America, the origin of the first worldwide petrification event. Slowly but surely, the secret of the global petrification event is starting to unravel.
Tougen Ankiis the anime adaptation of a manga with the same name. It tells the story of a conflict that has been going on for centuries between those who inherit the blood of Oni and the Momotarou. The Oni are reckless and violent people who canturn their blood into all sorts of weapons.On the other hand, Momotarou is the force that protects humanity from the Oni. But as the story progresses, the lines between good and evil start to blur.
The title character inSakamoto Daysused to be one of the most feared assassins in the world. After meeting the love of his life, he decided to retire from his profession and live a simple and quiet life in a small Japanese town. Unfortunately for him, his past isn’t ready to let go. WhileSakamoto Daysdidn’t really take the world by stormwith the first cour, it was certainly one of the standout titles of the season. So it’s only natural that the fans are hyped for the second part of the first season, showing more of Sakamoto’s adventures.
