Crunchyroll has revealed its full anime slate for the Summer 2025 season, featuring 9 new exclusive titles for Southeast Asia alongside the return of several popular series. Among the upcoming premieres are new seasons of Kaiju No. 8, Dan Da Dan, My Dress-Up Darling, and Dr. Stone Science Future, alongside new titles such as Gachiakuta, Clevatess, and Nyaight of the Living Cat. The summer season will begin on 28 June and continue through August, with subtitled simulcasts scheduled weekly. Dubbed versions in English, Bahasa Indonesia and Thai will launch at a later date.
Crunchyroll has also confirmed that current series like One Piece, To Be Hero X, and Witch Watch will continue airing throughout the season. The new line-up offers a mix of action, comedy, fantasy and science fiction, with several exclusives only available through Crunchyroll in the region.
Notable premieres and returning titles
The season kicks off on 28 June with Lord of Mysteries, which follows Zhou Mingrui as he awakens in a Victorian-era world as Klein Moretti, caught between warring churches and occult horrors. On the same day, Takopi’s Original Sin also premieres as a six-episode limited series about a well-meaning alien trying to help a troubled schoolgirl find happiness.
From 1 July, new titles include Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4, Detectives These Days Are Crazy!, and Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show, the latter an exclusive to Crunchyroll featuring a teenage streamer thrust into a VR survival game. Also debuting are Clevatess, about a dark beast lord who raises a child to save the world, and Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse, a time-travelling tale of fate and second chances. Season 2 of Reborn as a Vending Machine also returns.
Dan Da Dan Season 2 premieres on 3 July, followed by Secrets of the Silent Witch, Arknights: Rise from Ember, and Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex on 4 July. Each title brings a unique premise, from magical misfits to political fantasy and romantic misunderstandings. Meanwhile, My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, and The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses arrive on 5 July with further story development for long-time fans.
Highlights from mid to late season
The line-up intensifies on 6 July with the highly anticipated premiere of Gachiakuta, where a wrongfully convicted teen must survive in a trash-filled abyss while seeking revenge. Also debuting that day are Nyaight of the Living Cat, set in a world plagued by a virus that turns humans into cats, and Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2, returning from its previous run in Winter 2025.
Other 6 July titles include Ruri Rocks, Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra, Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl, and Hotel Inhumans. These range from scientific adventures in mineralogy to dystopian empire-building and comedic misunderstandings at a Japanese arcade.
On 7 July, Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole presents a ghostly comedy about a banned spirit collector, while 9 July features the return of I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince and The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4. The season also introduces Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze, a slice-of-life drama about a boy caught between three famous sisters.
From 10 July, Dr. Stone Science Future resumes with its second part, continuing the quest to save humanity using science. The same day, Solo Camping for Two debuts, following a solitary camper reluctantly mentoring a newbie.
Further ahead, Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 lands on 19 July, continuing Kafka’s journey to prove his strength to the First Division and face off against looming threats. On 24 July, Let’s Go Karaoke! premieres, telling a story of friendship between a student and a yakuza member brought together by a singing contest.
In August, Captivated, By You launches on 20 August, offering an omnibus of stories exploring youth and emotional connection. Crunchyroll has also teased an upcoming title, See You Tomorrow at the Food Court, set to premiere soon.
Regional exclusivity and language availability
All titles listed will be available in Southeast Asia exclusively via Crunchyroll, with new episodes simulcasting weekly. While initial releases will feature English subtitles, dubbed versions in English, Bahasa Indonesia and Thai will roll out in the following weeks, depending on the title.
Crunchyroll has reminded users that premiere dates, schedules, and language options are subject to change depending on region and title. Viewers are encouraged to check Crunchyroll News for the latest updates and to access official trailers and assets.
