Crunchyroll Reveals Summer '25 Anime Line-Up
The temperature's hotting up and the days are long- there's no doubt, summer's here. And a new season means something very specific for anime fans- a whole new slate of shows to stream. As they do several times each year Crunchyroll have unveiled their line-up of new, continuing and returning shows for the season ahead.
This summer get ready for The Pit and Rudo's revenge story, Gachiakuta; the cutest apocalypse ever in Nyaight of the Living Cat; a pleasant time in nature in Solo Camping For Two; and Sakuta Azusagawa is back in the newest Rascal Does Not Dream anime.
Returning series include Kaiju No. 8 season 2, Dan Da Dan season 2 and Dr Stone: Science Future cour 2. Continuing series include One Piece, To Be Hero X and Anne Shirley.
More series to be announced.
JUNE 28
Takopi’s Original Sin (ENISHIYA) Six-episode limited series
A Happy alien, Takopi, lands on Earth with one mission: to spread happiness! When he meets Shizuka, a lonely fourth grader, he vows to bring back her smile using his magical Happy Gadgets. But as he uncovers the pain in her life, Takopi learns that true happiness may require more than gadgets.
Lord of Mysteries (BCMAY) Two-episode premiere
In a Victorian world of steam, dreadnoughts, and occult horrors, Zhou Mingrui awakens as Klein Moretti. He walks a razor’s edge between light and darkness, entangled with warring Churches. This is the legend of unlimited potential…and unspeakable danger.
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese
JULY 1
Detectives These Days Are Crazy! (LIDENFILMS)
Once a legendary detective, Nagumo Keiichiro now stumbles through middle age baffled by smartphones and modern life. His quiet decline gets disrupted when Mashiro, a bold high school girl, bursts into his office demanding to become his apprentice. Though he’s rusty and set in his ways, her relentless enthusiasm drags him back into detective work. Now the gap-bridging detective duo is on the case!
Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show (Studio Gokumi)
Miko Kurono, also known as Necronomico, graduates from middle school and decides to pursue her dreams of becoming a streamer. One day, as she’s with her childhood friend, Mayu Mayusaka, and her rival, Kanna Kagurasaka, she accepts an offer to play a new VR game. The game gives Miko the opportunity to take on mysterious challenges with other unique streamers she meets within the VR world.
Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 (TMS Entertainment)
Kazuya’s ready to confess with the lush paradise of Hawaii as a backdrop. But renting Chizuru for the dream trip turns into a war zone of love due to Ruka’s aggressive advances and Mami’s scheming. Despite the chaos, this is Kazuya’s moment to bare his heart. Will his words reach Chizuru? And if they do, what will she even say?
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, and Hindi
JULY 2
Clevatess (Lay-duce)
One of the Lords of Dark Beasts, Clevatess’s reign shatters when he revives a hero he personally slayed and adopts an orphaned humanoid baby—the last hope to save a dying world. Now bound together, what fate awaits this unlikely trio?
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse (david production)
Narihira Takeru is a delinquent who often thinks about Tsukimiya, the girl who appears in his dreams. After an unexpected accident, Takeru finds himself in a parallel universe, and the world that Tsukimiya lives in. When Takeru and Tsukimiya are slain by a monster, he awakens again and realises he has leapt through time. Now, Takeru must train with Abe Seimei to fight for Tsukimiya’s life!
Dubs include: English
New Saga (Sotsu and Studio Clutch)
After a brutal war, magic swordsman Kyle defeats the Demon King but is left dying. A crimson crystal sends him four years into the past to his once-destroyed hometown where he finds his lost loved ones alive. Armed with future knowledge, Kyle vows to prevent the coming tragedy and rewrite fate.
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and Hindi
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 (Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ)
The future of this fantasy world now lies in the hands of…a vending machine! Boxxo was once a human, until he died in an accident and was reincarnated as a sentient piece of machinery. While he can still hear and see, there’s no way for him to move by himself or speak more than his programmed phrases. How can he make the most of this strange new life?
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, and Hindi
JULY 3
DAN DA DAN Season 2 (Science SARU)
occult fanatic. Encountering overwhelming and bizarre phenomena one after another,
Momo awakens her hidden powers and Okarun gains the power of a curse. They now set
out to help Momo’s childhood friend Jiji, who is tormented by ghosts, by heading over to his
home for exorcism… What will be the next bizarre phenomenon they face there!?
The Water Magician (Typhoon Graphics and Wonderland)
Reincarnation had Ryo dreaming of peace, but instead he lands into a monster-infested wilderness. With water magic and eternal youth, he survives countless wicked concoctions for 20 years, becoming one of the most powerful magicians ever. Ryo’s fate shifts when he meets Abel, a genius knight, thrusting him into magical society’s spotlight. Thus, the Water Magician’s wild adventure begins!
Dubs include: English
Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! (OLM)
When superstar adventurer Dennis gets booted from the world’s strongest party, he teams up with runaway Atelier to serve up his true passion—delicious cuisine. But this not-so-average eatery has not-so-average patrons. Dennis will battle his quirky customers’ troubles with his trusty butcher knife and wok. Visit Adventurer’s Restaurant and fill up your heart and stomach!
KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION (SMDE)
Seven years after humanity was devastated by a major disaster, a beacon of science and prosperity rises in Kamitsubaki City. But lurking in its shadows are Tesseractor monsters born from human darkness. Only the Witchling, five girls with Song of Purification, stand against them. With every note, they fight, not just to protect the peace of the city, but to heal a broken world.
JULY 4
Secrets of the Silent Witch (Studio Gokumi)
Monica Everett, the Silent Witch, is the world's only practitioner of Voiceless Magic, a veritable heroine who single-handedly fended off the Black Dragon of legend. However, the young prodigy is actually… super-duper shy! Yup, turns out she only learned Voiceless Magic to avoid speaking in public. Ignorant of this, the Seven Sages have placed her on a top-secret mission to guard the Second Prince. Can Monica keep it together as she contends with both social interaction and the evils targeting the young royal?
Arknights: RISE FROM EMBER (Yostar Pictures)
As a terminal disease that crystallises its victims spreads, Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals Inc. races to find a cure while trying to quell the Reunion Movement. After a devastating fight with Skullshatterer, Amiya mourns her failure to save Misha. Meanwhile, Rhodes investigates an abandoned city near Lungmen and uncovers a disturbing new threat…
Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse (STAPLE ENTERTAINMENT)
Naoto Watari lives solely for his little sister, Suzushiro, until his chaotic childhood friend, Satsuki, storms back into his life. Without uttering a single word, her very presence ignites buried memories and unravels his rigid routine. As tensions rise and secrets surface, Naoto’s devotion to Suzushiro clashes with unresolved pain, threatening to collapse his fragile world.
Dubs include: English
Betrothed to My Sister's Ex (LandQ Studios)
Marie, the second daughter of a poor baron’s household, is treated like a servant by her parents. Even at Marie’s birthday party, her beautiful elder sister, Anastasia, is the star. Outside, Marie bumps into Count Kyuros Granado, who falls for her at first sight. Yet, due to a misunderstanding, the Count proposes to Anastasia. After a tragic accident, Marie must marry the count instead!
JULY 5
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 (CloverWorks)
When Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo met, they grew close over their love for cosplay. Through interacting with classmates and making new cosplay friends, Marin and Wakana’s world keeps growing. New developments arise as Marin’s love for Wakana continues to be filled with endless excitement. In their ever-expanding world, Marin and Wakana’s story of cosplay and thrills continues!
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus (CloverWorks)
After encountering various girls going through Puberty Syndrome, Sakuta Azusagawa's high school days have come to a close, and he is now a university student. He enrolls at a university in Kanazawa-hakkei alongside his girlfriend Mai Sakurajima, a nationally famed actress. Off campus, he stumbles upon an out-of-season miniskirt Santa. Precognitive dreams, an anonymous online singer, poltergeists buzzing on social media... A mysterious tale with enigmatic phenomenons surrounding girls with wavering hearts starts again. Puberty continues...
Dubs include: French
With You and the Rain (Lesprit)
On a rainy day, Fuji meets a cute critter posing as a dog and offering an umbrella and a cue card that says, “Please take me home,” and she can’t resist. With this dog-poster’s quirky charm and mysterious ways, life together becomes a heartwarming adventure of friendship and shared seasons.
Dubs include: English
The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses (CONNECT)
The hero Toto has talent, but his shyness has prevented him from forming a party. As he languishes in the town of origins, three beautiful women—Ciel, Anemone, and Goa—invite Toto to join their party out of the blue. Toto gears up to begin the journey, but unbeknownst to him, all three women are plotting to kill him for their own reasons!
Scooped Up By an S-Ranked Adventurer (Felix Film)
Lloyd is a white mage who was unexpectedly banished from a hero’s party. Lost and uncertain, he crosses paths with an S-rank adventurer party in need of a white mage, and joins them. Little did anyone know, the hero’s party would fall apart and Lloyd would rise to fame. This is a story about an unmatched support magic user, who believes himself to be ordinary, becoming an unstoppable adventurer.
Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter (Studio Blanc.)
After Allen failed the court sorcerer exam, he couldn’t return home even if he wanted to. While searching for a job, an unexpected offer comes his way to be the private tutor of the duke’s daughter. Just as he lowers his guard, he faces a girl who can’t use magic at all! But what is preventing her magic from working? Allen’s unconventional lessons gently shine a light on the girl’s future.
Hoshina’s Day Off (Production I.G) Special Episode from Kaiju No. 8
A day off... a rare day of peace for the Defense Force. After spending so long training, Reno has forgotten what he's supposed to do with free time. He sees that Hoshina is up to something with his own day off, and decides to go on a mission to tail him with Iharu! But then things go in an unexpected direction...
JULY 6
Gachiakuta (Bones Film)
In a floating city where the rich discard their waste—and people—Rudo is framed for murder and thrown into the Pit, where a hellscape of mutated garbage beasts dwell. To survive, he must wield a new power and join the rogue Cleaners. Rudo doesn’t just aim to battle monsters, but the corrupt who cast him into Hell.
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Nyaight of the Living Cat (OLM)
Run! In 20XX, the world is dominated by cats. A virus that turns anyone who touches a cat into a cat has spread into a worldwide nyandemic. Anytime cats rub against a human, they turn the person into a cat. Can humanity fight their urge to pet cats to survive in a cat-ridden world?
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 (Lerche) Returning from Winter 2025
There’s a rumour going around about the Seven Wonders of Kamome Academy. Nene Yashiro and her classmate, Kou Minamoto, work with Hanako-san to expose a traitor among the ranks of the Seven Wonders. After breaking No. 2, the Misaki Stairs, and No. 5, the 4 O'clock Library, only five remain. Can they uncover the perpetrator before it’s too late?
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Hindi
Hotel Inhumans (Bridge)
The best hotels must meet certain standards, including the finest cuisine, ways to relax, and entertainment. Of course, they also need the best selection of weapons, reliable ways to falsify one’s identity, and ways to dispose of evidence. In this hotel at the border of death stand two concierges, Ikuro Hoshi and Sara Haizaki. What kinds of requests will the assassins have for them next?
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilisation of Ruin (MAHO FILM)
In Eternal Nations, a fantasy strategy game where players manage an empire, Takuto Ira is a legendary player who sits atop the leaderboard. Takuto goes unconscious during a hospitalisation and awakens on the continent of Idoragya, which looks just like the game. Takuto meets Sludge Atou, his favourite unit in the game, and decides to build Mynoghra, an evil empire, in this isekai apocalypse anime.
Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl (NOMAD)
Kusakabe Renji, a young man working at a game centre, sees an English girl named Lily Baker playing a crane game on Valentine’s Day. Seeing her fail repeatedly to win a prize, Renji can’t help but take action. The day after Lily finally gets her plushie, Renji receives an unexpected message from her that reads, “Be my valentine!” What started as a misunderstanding leads to cultural exchange!
Dubs include: English
Ruri Rocks (Studio Bind)
High school student Tanigawa Ruri loves shiny things, so she heads to the mountains in hopes of finding some crystals for herself. There, she meets Arato Nagi, a college student majoring in mineralogy, and they start collecting minerals together. Sometimes they walk mountain trails searching for crystals, sometimes they wade into rivers looking for garnet stones, and sometimes they examine minerals Ruri has never seen before through a microscope as Nagi guides her into the world of mineral-collecting. Thus the scientific adventure begins in earnest!
JULY 7
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 (Zero-G and Liber)
University is back in session for Iori, and so are the booze-fueled parties! Between diving club shenanigans, a surprise from his sister, and wild tests of courage, normal college life is anything but. Dive back into the madness with Iori and his beloved crew of lively splash artists.
- Anne Shirley
- Summer Pockets
- TO BE HERO X
- One Piece
- WITCH WATCH