The amount of hype for newanimereleased in July is always palpable for any fan, as favorites come back for new seasons, while new titles tease with the potential to become the next big binge. It can be challenging to nail down the must-watch titles, with series likeDr. STONE: SCIENCE FUTUREandMy Dress-Up Darlingfinally returning. You know it’s a good month when titles like these deserve a mention, even if they don’t take the spotlight below.
To celebrate a great season of summer titles, we have highlighted four we think should be on your radar: two new, two returning. Below that, you will find a complete list of all the series releasing in July 2025.
‘DAN DA DAN’ (Season 2)
Streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix on July 3
Dan Da Danis a testament to Netflix’s continued push to get the bestanime series on their platform, and the first season certainly hooked the fandom. Ending on a cliffhanger that saw Momo, Okarun, and Jiji navigating a cursed house and a new mysterious talisman, the series looks to pick up where it left off, offering the same promise of action, comedy, and supernatural thrills. Of course, some brilliant marketing, with the first three episodes of the series combined into a theatrical release,Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye, served as a perfect introduction to new and returning characters in Season 2.Dan Da DanSeason 2 is streaming on July 3.
Dandadan: Evil Eye
‘The Summer Hikaru Died’
Streaming on Netflix July 5
The manga, nominated for Eisner and Harvey Awards in 2024 and climbing multiple fan and site charts, has made the build-up to the anime adaptation ofThe Summer Hikaru Diedhighly anticipated. The series follows Yoshiki, who is initially relieved when his missing friend and secret crush, Hikaru, is found after going missing. However, Yoshiki soon learns that his friend has been replaced with an odd monster that harbors enough similarities to the real Hikaru to draw him in, prompting him to protect and attempt to understand the bizarre, body-shifting creature.
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Mixing elements of drama and horror worthy of comparison to the works ofnames like Junji Itoand Kazuo Umezu, but with a darkly psychological boys' love twist,The Summer Hikaru Diedis a must-watch anime.The Summer Hikaru Diedis streaming on July 5.
‘Nyaight of the Living Cat’
Streaming on Crunchyroll starting July 6
While less anticipated than some other premiering anime, for cinema fans,Nyaight of the Living Catmay be the most intriguing title coming in July 2025. Not only does the series bear its namesake, which is a loving homage to George Romero’sNight of the Living Dead, but it is also directed by madman andmaster of the bizarre, Takashi Miike. Additionally, the series has some festival cred, having been included in the 2025 Fantasia Festival lineup.
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The plot, as the title suggests, is equal parts horror and parody,set in a post-apocalyptic landscape after a “Nyandemic,” which causes anyone who pets or is touched by a cat to transform into one. The series follows a survivor struggling with amnesia. Despite his struggles with memory, the protagonist, Kunagi, is best suited to navigate the adorable world-ending scenario, as a cat expert who spent his days happily working in a cat café before everything went wrong. Kunagi ends up leading a group of survivors, utilizing his superior knowledge of cats to navigate the apocalypse while battling his natural desire to pet every cat he encounters.Nyaight of the Living Catis streaming on July 6.
‘Sakamoto Days’ (Season 1 Part 2)
Streaming on Netflix on July 14
Sakamoto Days, being broken up into two parts, has been a trial for fans of the show, who flocked to the Netflix Original series, making it a surprise hit for the streaming giant. However, the break also looks to address some of the series' early critiques, including an overhaul of the visual style to bring it up to the quality the fandom wanted to see. The shift also introduces more refined action sequences and a sharper vision of fan favorites like Shin and Lu. The perfect balance of humor and action,Sakamoto Days' return is certain to make it climb the Netflix charts once again when it begins streaming on July 14.
Sakamoto Days
All anime series coming to streaming in July 2025
