Summer 2025 is at your doorstep, and it’s carrying an ocean of anime goodness to keep you stuck to your screens! We’ve searched far and wide through the lineup to identify the best 5 shows offering the juiciest potential—considering fan-favorite sequels and offbeat newcomers who'll steal the spotlight. From rom-com swoons to belly-busting humor and monster-sized thrills, those in our lineup have come to make your summer sizzle. Let's mark our countdown from our big winner to the rest of the cool crew!
1. Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Season 2 (My Dress-up Darling Season 2): Cosplay, Romance, and All the Feels!
Headlining our list is the super-adorable sequel to My Dress-Up Darling. Back again are Gojo and Marin, stitching together still more cute moments and cosplay enchantment. Season 1 charmed its viewers, and so does its sequel, which delivers additional doses of love and visual candy. Blush ready, smile ready, and ready to cry? This one's your summer guilty pleasure.
2. Panty & Stocking, Angels & Demons, and an Entire Attitude Adjustment!
Grab hold of those halos—the free wheelin' angel sisters are coming back to screens in all their unapologetic glory! Panty and Stocking delivers its trademark anarchy, psychedelic art, and snicker-inspiring shenanigans. Cult classic with its own gang of die-hards, this re-imagining promises heavenly chaos. Old timers and newcomers, strap in for lift-off!
3. City The Animation: Nichijou's Spiritual Successor, and We're Here for It!
From Keiichi Arawi, mastermind behind Nichijou, comes City, which is a comedy treasure trove! Experience the madcap adventures of Midori and her kook friends in city life. If you're a fan of outlandish comedy and eccentric atmosphere, this might be your new fix. Buckle up for laughter stronger than a heatwave!
4. Season 2 of Dandadan: Supernatural Meets Super Funny!
Ghosts? Aliens? Teen drama? Dandadan Season 2's got all this and so much more. Momo and Okarun's back for more spooky goofiness and pulse-pounding adventures. Season 1 was a rollercoaster ride, and this one's turning it up to eleven. Get ready for an insane combination of scares, guffaws, and swoons to keep you nailed.
5. Kaijuu 8-gou Season 2 (Kaiju No. 8 Season 2)!
Who Wouldn't Want to Have a Monster Hero That's Kafka's back, balancing monster battles and superhero ambitions in Kaiju No. 8 Season 2! Following last season's killer run, this one's delivering bigger battles, comedic moments, and jaw-shattering animation. It's kaiju anarchy at its best, and feel-good moments all wrapped in one—your summer action dose awaits!
Honorable Mention
Grand Blue Season 2: Explore comedy and collegiate shenanigans!
The Summer Hikaru Died: A spine-tingling mystery to give you the chills.
Summer 2025's anime lineup is packed, and these top 5 are at the forefront! Whether your taste is for action, giggles, or romance, there's something for you among them. Set your calendars, load up your snacks, and let these shows make your summer an anime festival!