Top 5 Anime of July 2025

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Top 5 Anime of July 2025, ranked by popularity and anticipation, along with tone‑setting synopses:

1. Dandadan (Season 2)

Genres: Supernatural, Action, Comedy, Romance
Premiering in early July, Dandadan returns with Okarun and Momo facing the eerie Evil Eye arc—after their clash over aliens and ghosts in Season 1, the duo dive deeper into paranormal chaos with possession, psychic showdowns, and interdimensional threats. Expect a wild ride mixed with humor and heart.

2. Kaiju No. 8 (Season 2)

Genres: Action, Sci‑Fi, Military
Kafka Hibino continues balancing his kaiju identity and his duties as a defense force member. Season 2 delves into the Kaiju Weapon and Compatible User arcs, raising the stakes with new monstrous adversaries, internal conflict, and large-scale battles. Intense, emotionally charged, and visually striking.

3. My Dress‑Up Darling (Season 2)

Genres: Romance, Slice of Life, Cosplay
Return to the sweet and stylish world of Marin and Gojo. The new season deepens their bond through more cosplay creations, emotional growth, and charming interactions. Fleets of heartfelt scenes and stunning visual design—ideal if you love wholesome, slice‑of‑life romance.


4. Gachiakuta

Genres: Action, Dark Fantasy, Dystopian
A hard‑edged original series from Studio Bones. Rudo, framed for murder, is dumped into the Abyss—a wasteland filled with garbage and monsters. As he discovers hidden powers, the gritty world unfolds in vivid, graffiti‑inspired visuals. Revenge, survival, and raw themes make this a bold standout.

5. The Summer Hikaru Died

Genres: Psychological Horror, Supernatural, Drama
This Netflix original blends eerie atmosphere with emotional turmoil. When Yoshiki's friend Hikaru returns from death—but isn't quite himself—unsettling events unfold in a remote mountain town. The story explores grief, identity, and queer themes through slow‑burn suspense and emotional resonance. A distinctive horror drama unlike any other.

Honorable Mentions

    Sakamoto Days (Part 2) — Taro Sakamoto juggles family life and assassin‑level threats. Sharp, stylish, and heartfelt action‑comedy.

    Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show — VR female streamer enters a horror game with unsettling consequences. Experimental and eerie.

These series reflect a dynamic mix of genres: from supernatural screwball comedy to horror, from gritty fantasy to relatable romance. Whether you're craving laughs, chills, or emotional growth, Jul‑2025 summer anime season delivers.