Last Update: 07.05.2025
Continuing Coverage: Anne Shirley

Hello everyone~ Can you believe it? Summer is already here! Goodness time sure flies by! This season Shadow will be back (hurray!)! This season’s preview will still be a fairly modest one, as we both only have a small handful of shows we’re looking forward to watching this season!

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Resources:
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
薫る花は凛と咲く | Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku

Source: Manga
Animation Company: CloverWorks 
Website: http://kaoruhana-anime.com/
Premiere: July 5, 2025 (JST)
Genre: Comedy, Drama. Romance
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Synopsis:

Chidori High is a boys’ school that takes in the dregs of society with the lowest grades. Next door stands Kikyo Girls’ High, where the wealthy, high-class families send their precious daughters. Chidori second-year Rintaro, who has a fierce face but a gentle heart, is helping at his family’s patisserie when he meets a girl named Kaoruko. The two hit it off right away…but this blissful peace is quickly disturbed when Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. Worse, she doesn’t seem to realize what a huge problem this really is! Will these two be able to forge a path for themselves, and sidestep the traps (metaphorical and literal) laid by their classmates?

UPDATE 07/05.2025: Netflix International release delayed till Sept 7th, 2025. Japan broadcast it on July 5th as originally scheduled, and SEA Regions will have it released on July 13th.

Eva: I’m actually quite excited for this one! I only read a little bit of the manga to get the feel of it since I heard of it’s announcement. I didn’t want to read much further than that since I did want to go into this blind as possible. I liked the premise so I’d like to see if this clicks me to cover!

Possibility of Blogging: 75% – Strongly Considering
Possibility of Watching: Guaranteed 


Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood
桃源暗鬼 | Tougen Anki

Source: Manga
Animation Company: Studio Hibari 
Website: https://tougenanki-anime-global.com/
Premiere: July 11, 2025 (JST)
Genre: Action, Mystery, Supernatural
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Synopsis:

The bloodlines of “Oni” and “Momotarou” have been passed down among certain humans for generations.

Long ago, the Oni, aware of their own ferocity, lived in seclusion. However, their peace was shattered by an invasion led by Momotarou. Over thousands of years, these two factions formed the “Momotarou Agency” and the “Oni Agency,” respectively, and have been locked in conflict ever since.

The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, suddenly learns of his Oni lineage following an unexpected attack by Momotarou. This revelation sets Shiki on a path to discover the destiny that lies within his blood — a meeting with the Oni dwelling within him.

—A new generation of dark heroics begins here in this tale of demons!

Shadow: I feel like this is a 50/50 on whether it’ll be interesting or not. The manga ratings were not particularly impressive, however I’m willing to give it a shot since I’m always down for a fun action series. On the surface it looks interesting, but I’ll have to wait and see whether or not it’ll catch my fancy.

Possibility of Blogging: Maybe
Possibility of Watching: I’ll give it 3 eps


My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
その着せ替え人形は恋をする Season 2 | ROMANJI

Source: Manga
Animation Company: CloverWorks
Website: https://bisquedoll-anime.com/
Premiere: July 6, 2025 (JST)
Genre: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, Slice of Life
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Synopsis: The second season of Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru.

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!

Eva: I absolutely love this series, and I’ve been very excited for the second season but, I’m not sure if I want to blog it this season. Since the first season ended, I’ve caught up to the manga and read it to its completion, and as much as I enjoyed it, I’m not sure yet if this is something I’d rather watch VS write about. I’ll probably give this up to three episodes to see how I feel!

Shadow: I enjoyed the first season and continued with the manga. Unfortunately I did lose a bit of interesting in the series while reading it. Though I am willing to see how the anime adapts it and whether or not the adaptation holds my interest or attention.

Possibility of Blogging: 50% – Toss Up
Possibility of Watching: Guaranteed 


Kaiju no.8 Season 2
怪獣8号 第2期 | kaijuu no.8-gou S2

Source: Manga
Animation Company: Production I.G
Website: https://kaiju-no8.net/en/
Premiere: July 19, 2025 (JST)
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Synopsis: The second season of Kaijuu 8-gou.

Kafka must face new challenges, new Kaiju, and… a new Captain?!

Shadow: I AM SO HERE FOR THIS SERIES. I got into this series after it was fully aired and was surprised by how fun it is albeit very bloody. The protagonist group was surprisingly very charming and I ended up liking a lot of them a lot more than I expected. Even the ones who I didn’t like at first. I most likely won’t be blogging about this series though since it’s more of a “for fun” series for me and I’d like to keep it that way. Though if there’s nothing else this season, I might just cover this anyways since this is probably my highest anticipated series for this season.

Possibility of Blogging: 50/50
Possibility of Watching: Guaranteed


Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus (University Arc)
青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない | Seishun Buta Yarou wa Santa Claus no Yume wo Minai

Source: Novel
Animation Company: CloverWorks
Website: https://rascaldoesnotdream.com/santaclaus/
Premiere: July 5, 2025 (JST)
Genre: Comedy, Psychological, Romance, Supernatural
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Synopsis: Sequel to the film Seishun Buta Yarou wa Randoseru Girl no Yume wo Minai.

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…

Eva: Very excited to continue “Rascal Does Not Dream” adventures! I don’t know yet if I’ll try to cover this one since I do prefer just watching it– not to mention, I need to watch the movie first before I do! Anyhow, I’m looking forward to it!

Possibility of Blogging: 25% – Unlikely
Possibility of Watching: Guaranteed – After I watch the movie!


Sakamoto Days Part 2
サカモト デイズ 2クール | Sakamoto days Part 2

Source: Manga
Animation Company: TMS Entertainment
Website: https://sakamotodays.jp/
Premiere: July 15, 2025 (JST)
Genre: Action, Comedy
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Synopsis: The second part of SAKAMOTO DAYS.

When Sakamoto meets Aoi, the convenience store clerk, it’s love at first sight — and just like that, he retires.

Sakamoto gets married, has a daughter, opens a mom-and-pop store in a quiet town, and completely transforms … into a plus-size man. To ensure a peaceful life with his beloved family, the legendary ex–hit man bands together with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins.

Shadow: This is another series that was just a lot of fun to watch. A youtuber I frequent recommended the manga for it so when I saw that it was getting adapted, I decided to give it a watch. I was hoping for a silly over the top fun anime and that’s certainly what I got. While it’s not the BEST comedy series I’ve seen, it’s still a fun time. Though I kind of wished it had better animation, especially in those extremely exaggerated scenes and fight scenes. But that’s only a nitpick. I probably won’t be blogging this series though since it’s another one of those, enjoys to watch but doesn’t want to blog kind of series.

Possibility of Blogging: Pass
Possibility of Watching: Guaranteed


Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse
陰陽廻天 Re:バース | Onmyo Kaiten Re:verse

Source: Original
Animation Company: David Production
Website: https://onmyo-kaiten.com/
Premiere: July 3, 2025 (JST)
Genre: Action
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Synopsis:

The anime is set in an alternate version of Heian-kyou, the old name of Kyoto and the capital during Japan’s Heian era. This alternate version of the city is named Denji Heian-kyou. A delinquent high schooler named Takeru Narehira resides in our world, but after an unfortunate accident, is transported to Denji Heian-kyou.

Here, he immediately meets Tsukimiya, a woman he has seen many times before in his dreams before. Hardly a moment passes after that encounter when Takeru and Tsukimiya encounter an oni monster, and lose their lives.

Takeru awakens, stunned to find himself again at Denji Heian-kyou. He puts together that he has the power to go back in time. Now he resolves to learn this world’s version of mystical onmyōjutsu techniques, and become an onmyōji sorcerer to save Tsukimiya.

Eva: This is among the few of my wild-card picks of the season. At first glance, I did almost gloss over it, but after watching the preview it did perk my interest a bit more. Also if I’ve checked correctly, this is also David Production’s first original series! So I’d like to see how the premiere goes!

Possibility of Blogging: 50% – Toss Up
Possibility of Watching: 50% – We’ll see if it’s my cup of tea!


Gachiakuta
ガチアクタ

Source: Manga
Animation Company: bones film
Website: https://gachiakuta-anime.com/en/
Premiere: July 6, 2025 (JST)
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Synopsis:

A boy lives in a floating town, where the poor scrape by and the rich live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. When he’s falsely accused of murder, though, his wrongful conviction leads to an unimaginable punishment—exile off the edge, with the rest of the trash. Down on the surface, the cast-off waste of humanity has bred vicious monsters, and to travel the path to vengeance against those who cast him into Hell, a boy will have to become a warrior…

Shadow: This one is another 50/50 for me as it could either end up really interesting or really bad. I might give it three episodes since it seems interesting. Though the artstyle does unnerve me a little bit and the CG throws me off. It does seem super edgy, but I do hope there’s more substance to it. I am always down for a good action series, so if it has good animation and a fun watch, I’ll probably give it a go. But if it visually unnerves me, I probably will pass.

Possibility of Blogging: 50/50
Possibility of Watching: 50/50


Secrets of the Silent Witch
サイレント・ウィッチ 沈黙の魔女の隠しごと | Silent Witch: Chinmoku no Majo no Kakushigoto

Source: Novel
Animation Company: Studio Gokumi
Website: https://silentwitch.net/
Premiere: July 5, 2025 (JST)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Synopsis:

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?

Eva: I’m quite excited for this adaption as this is a novel I’ve had my eyes on for a while now! Hopefully it’ll be a good one!

Possibility of Blogging: 50% – Toss Up: Will see how the first episode goes first!
Possibility of Watching: 50%


Turkey! Time to Strike
 ターキー!

Source: Original
Animation Company: BAKKEN RECORD 
Website: https://turkey-project.com/en/
Premiere: July 9, 2025 (JST)
Genre: Slice of Life, Sports
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Synopsis:

“Turkey” is a bowling term for scoring three consecutive strikes.

Mai, a second-year student and captain of the Ikkokukan High School Bowling Club, is a genius who can’t seem to win a match. Whenever she scores a Turkey, she mysteriously follows it up with an unyielding split—the Snake Eyes.

One day, Rina, the club’s only first-year member, confronts her “You’re doing it on purpose, aren’t you?”

“You’re running away from winning. But I want to win. If you have no intention of winning, I’ll quit.”

Eva: As per usual whenever there’s a more uncommon sports anime that comes up, I’m always inclined to give them a shot. This one looks pretty cute, so I hope it’ll be good! Not sure if I want to cover it, but it’s a wild-card contender!

Possibility of Blogging: 50% – Toss-Up: Will see how the first episode goes!
Possibility of Watching: 50%


Overall Thoughts

Eva: Going into this season I was a bit worried at first about the lack of shows that caught my eyes, but thankfully the list had been updated and I was able to add a few more to consider. Nevertheless, this is probably the first time in a very long time where I’m actually not 100% sure which show I plan to pick up this season. It goes without saying, my most anticipated are The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity, My Dress-Up Darling S2. Both of which unfortunately air on the same day, so I might have to split it up if I do decide to cover them. As excited as I am for Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus (University Arc), it’s the sort of show I prefer watching than writing about. As for my wild-card picks: Who knows, maybe Silent Witch, Turkey!, or Onmyo Kaiten Re:verse may surprise me! That said, I’m not sure how many I want to pick-up either since I still got  Anne Shirley to cover throughout the summer! I’ll have to wait and see how I feel when the season starts!

Shadow: There are definitely series I am 100% watching, such as the second seasons of Kaiju no.8 and Sakamoto Days as those two are sure to be a blast. But as for series I’ll be covering, that’s definitely up in the air, but I’ll be keeping an eye on Gachiakuta and Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood. Hopefully one of the new titles will catch my interest and will have enough substance for me to talk about.

 

Eva

Blogging Anime since Summer 2009, & Founder of AngryAnimeBitches Anime Blog ...I may or may not be addicted to writing

This Post Has 2 Comments

  1. smcandy

    I’m not sure if this was mentioned for the lineup, but there is a new season of Defence Club called Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu Haikara! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5AiuCQE-BY

    Hi again. Eva,

    I know there’s not as much staff or people helping update the site, but I’m still a little bit disappointed that when it comes to the Defence Club summaries, there haven’t been any done for the OVA and, I believe, season 2, unless I’m mistaken.

    I am curious because there has been a little bit of disappointment with some Pretty Cure fans. Is anyone going to cover You and Me Idol Pretty Cure? If the Cure series isn’t too interesting to summarize or report on, it will not be posted, but I am curious: is anyone bothering to, I don’t know, upload a summary on that?

    I’m all curious in regards to the now finished Sailor Moon Crystal series. Will there be an episode or summary done on the two-part Cosmos or anything like that?

    1. Eva

      Just a reminder: This is a hobby blog. We write whatever we want to write. If we’re not interested, we’re not going to do it. End of discussion.
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      But to further answer your questions: As of last year, the new format of our previews only consists the shows we’re interested in. As such, Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu Haikara! was not included because neither Shadow or I are interested in watching it. Simple as that.

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      Next: It should be obvious at this point, but it’s just me and Shadow who remain active on the blog (just us two). All the others have more or less retired due to moving on with life and changes of interests/priorities. It’s been like that for at least a year and a half now. That means you won’t be seeing any updates on Sailor Moon Crystal series since Oki has long left the team years ago. That also applies to Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu Haikara! which was covered by MidnightDevont, who hasn’t been around for at least seven years now.
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      TLDR; Don’t expect any further updates on anything that has been covered by retired writers, or hasn’t been touched or mentioned in years. It means whoever’s left just isn’t interested in touching those series.
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      As for Precure, I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: After a couple of seasons of disappointment, I’ve gotten seriously burned out. It was no longer fun to cover. While some of the last few years haven’t been my cup of tea, and recent two have been cute to watch (particularly Wonderful Precure! which turned out to be way better than I thought it was going to be), I definitely didn’t have the time nor the energy to cover them.
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      Finally, covering Precure requires a whole year commitment, and this means taking up slots for other shows of interests, or it means I’m just not going to have a break. Maybe 2026 Precure will be one that’ll motivate me to give it a go again, but that ultimately depends on whether I have the time, energy and drive to do it. As for “recap summaries” and the likes: That’s not my style, period. I used to do Random Reviews of a show from time to time back in the day, but nowadays, I don’t really do it anymore unless I have a lot of feelings about a show and I REALLY want to talk about it. That’s just the way it is.

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