'Dandadan' Season 2 and 9 Other Most Anticipated Anime to Be Released in July 2025
There are new seasons of already familiar hits and original projects that may become this year's biggest discoveries.
The first half of 2025 was not the best for anime fans. There were few major premieres, and some anticipated titles turned out to be rather disappointing.
However, the summer season promises to improve the situation. Here, we have compiled the most highly anticipated anime premiering in July.
1. 'Dandadan' Season 2, 2024-...
Release Date: July 3, 2025
In the fall of 2024, Dandadan captured the attention of many viewers with its chaotic action scenes, eccentric characters, and unpredictable plot twists. Fortunately, Season 2 was not far behind – it will premiere in July.
The second season will reveal what is hidden in the room with the talismans discovered by Okarun and Jin, and how Momo will escape the dangerous trap.
2. 'Gachiakuta', 2025
Release Date: July 6, 2025
Gachiakuta is a dark, brutal anime from Bones Film. The story takes place in a world with a clear hierarchy, where the rich have it all and the poor are humiliated.
The main character, Rudo, is wrongfully accused of killing his adoptive father. As punishment, he is thrown into an abyss from which no one ever returns. At the bottom of it, Rudo encounters terrible monsters and people who have survived.
3. 'Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus', 2025
Release Date: July 5, 2025
The anime adaptation of the light novel series Rascal Does Not Dream will receive a long-awaited sequel this summer. The series will once again tell the story of Sakuta Azusagawa, a student whose life was transformed due to a meeting with a mysterious stranger.
The anime will tell about Sakuta and his girlfriend, Mai Sakurajima, who become university students. There, Sakuta meets a charming Santa in a miniskirt who brings new problems into his life.
4. 'My Dress-Up Darling' Season 2, 2022-...
Release Date: July 5, 2025
My Dress-Up Darling has won over many fans of romantic titles. Its fun story, high-quality animation, and charismatic main character captivate viewers and leave them craving another chapter. Three years after the release of the first season, we will finally see the second season.
The anime tells the story of Marin and Wakana, two talented high school students. Marin loves cosplay, and Wakana is ready to sew her the most complex, elegant, and daring outfits.
5. 'Call of the Night' Season 2, 2022-2025
Release Date: July 4, 2025
Call of the Night, an anime series about vampires, returns after three years. The main character has about nine months to turn into a vampire because, if a person does not transform within a year of being bitten, they will never be able to do so again.
Once again, we are in for long walks around the night city, a romantic atmosphere, and a new opening by the Creepy Nuts duo.
6. 'The Summer Hikaru Died', 2025
Release Date: July 5, 2025
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The summer of 2025 will bring a strong addition to the horror genre. One of the most intriguing premieres is an anime about Yoshiki and Hikaru, two young men who grew up in the same village.
Everything changes when Yoshiki begins to suspect that his friend has been replaced by something else. Despite this, he decides to remain close to Hikaru as increasingly strange and disturbing events begin to occur in the village.
7. 'Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise', 2025
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Dark Demon of Paradise is an anime series about the conflict between humans and demons. The main character, Shiki, discovers dark powers within himself and enrolls in an academy for demons.
There are two opposing forces in this world: the descendants of demons and the organization which fights them. At the academy, Shiki must undergo rigorous training to master his demonic powers and fight back against those who want him dead.
8. 'Sakamoto Days' Season 1 Part 2, 2025
Release Date: July 14, 2025
In the winter of 2025, viewers were introduced to the action comedy anime series Sakamoto Days, about a former killer. The first season is released in two parts, and the second part will premiere very soon.
The story follows a former hitman who leaves the profession, starts a family, opens a shop, and gets fat. However, Sakamoto's peaceful life ends as soon as problems threaten him and his loved ones.
9. 'Kaiju No. 8' Season 2, 2024-...
Release Date: July 19, 2025
In this world, humanity is threatened by alien monsters called kaiju, which are fought by elite, trained troops. After many failed attempts, the main character, Kafka, finally joins their ranks.
However, Kafka is different from his colleagues because he can turn into kaiju. In the second season, Kafka is transferred to the First Division, where he must demonstrate his full combat potential in the war against monsters.
10. 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle', 2025
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Infinity Castle continues the story of Tanjiro and his allies storming Kibutsuji Muzan's lair, filled with deadly traps and powerful demons.
This arc promises to deliver the most exciting and unpredictable battles in the series yet. Instead of a finale in the TV format, we will be treated to three feature-length movies with stunning animation from Ufotable.
