🔥 This Month’s Hottest Anime Releases – Don’t Miss Out! (July 2025 Edition)
Summer anime is in full swing! From explosive returns to captivating originals, here’s your mid-July roundup of the most buzzworthy series you should be watching now or adding to your watchlist.
📅 Premieres & Big Returns
Dan Da Dan – Season 2
Premiered July 3 on Netflix & Crunchyroll. This cult favorite returns with the intense Evil Eye and Cursed House arcs, blending horror, comedy, and action into wild new heights Boh+14ComicBook.com+14tntmtheshow.com+14Polygon+2GamesRadar++2The Times of India+2.Kaiju No. 8 – Season 2
Released July 19, continuing Kafka’s kaiju battles in the Weapon Arc with darker themes, fearsome monsters, and refined animation AS USA+8GamesRadar++8ComicBook.com+8The Times of India+5Polygon+5The Times of India+5.Sakamoto Days – Season 2 (Part 2)
Arrived mid-July on Netflix; Episode 14 dropped July 28. Expect more hilarious action from deadly assassin Taro Sakamoto’s new adventures Indiatimes+7GamesRadar++7made-in-asia.nl+7.My Dress-Up Darling – Season 2
Cosplay cuteness and romantic chemistry return July 5 on Crunchyroll, with new characters and outfits in store for fans What’s on Netflix+15made-in-asia.nl+15ComicBook.com+15.
✨ Spotlight on Originals & Adaptations
Gachiakuta (Studio BONES) — July 6
A stylish, grisly dystopian action adaptation about a boy battling trash monster gangs in a floating city. Poised to be one of the summer’s breakout hits AS USA+7ComicBook.com+7The Times of India+7made-in-asia.nl+1Brand Anime+1.The Summer Hikaru Died (Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu) — July 5
Eerie, slow-burn horror meets emotional rural drama. A haunting adaptation that surprises with its haunting visuals and narrative depth Wikipedia+7Boh+7The Times of India+7.Call of the Night – Season 2 — July 4
Vampire romance returns with late-night vibes and hauntingly beautiful atmosphere on Hidive and Crunchyroll anime pulse japan+11@mathrubhumi+11made-in-asia.nl+11.Tougen Anki — July 11
Dark fantasy about a boy inheriting oni blood and waging supernatural war against Momotaro forces. A mystical and brutal epic Boh+8made-in-asia.nl+8anime pulse japan+8anime pulse japan.City: The Animation (Kyoto Animation) — July 7
From the creator of Nichijou, this slice-of-life comedy captures absurd everyday moments in a vibrant cityscape ComicBook.com+1maratonapop.com+1.The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses — Premiere July 12
A timid hero becomes protector of three assassin princesses. A blend of action, fantasy, and unconventional relationships @mathrubhumi+4Wikipedia+4Brand Anime+4Brand Anime.Other notable new titles: “Clevatess”, “Hotel Inhumans”, “Game Centre Girl”, “Secrets of the Silent Witch”, Reborn as a Vending Machine S2, and more — all dropping in early July across major platforms @mathrubhumi+5AS USA+5Brand Anime+5.
🎥 Upcoming Movie Event
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (Movie)
Set to release July 18, 2025 in Japan via Aniplex & Toho, with international streams via Crunchyroll. The latest trailer received over 40 million views within 24 hours. Fans anticipate breathtaking battles with the Hashira and Muzan at full throttle GamesRadar++2Wikipedia+2The Times of India+2.
🧾 What to Watch Right Now
Dan Da Dan S2 — Gore meets grief with fast-paced supernatural chaos.
Kaiju No. 8 S2 — Monster fights and emotional stakes scale up.
My Dress-Up Darling S2 — Cosplay, romance, and humor in full force.
Gachiakuta — Dystopian energy, stylish action, and grit.
The Summer Hikaru Died — A prestigious slow-burn horror gem.
If you’re in the mood for horror‑mystery, romance, or just pure action, summer 2025 is delivering the anime heat in spades.
