1. Dan Da Dan Season 2 Premieres with “Evil Eye” Arc 🔥
🙏Welcome to summer & anime expo 2025 news
🎬 Streaming & premiere schedule
Global streaming: Season 2 launched July 3, 2025, dropping every Thursday on Netflix and Crunchyroll, mirroring Season 1’s simulcast;-launch time: 9 am PT / 12 pm ET / 5 pm BST .
Theatrical rollout: The first three episodes premiered as “Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye” in Asia on May 30, North America on June 6, and Europe on June 7, grossing over $6 million worldwide .
🔍 Cursed House Arc details
As the supernatural threads tighten, Season 2 adapts the “Cursed House Arc” (manga chapter 34 onward), revealing a sinister demon—Evil Eye. This arc introduces Jiji (voice: Kaito Ishikawa), and revives the bizarre yet terrifying Turbo-Granny incubated by ghostly talismans .
Voice cast: Shion Wakayama (Momo), Natsuki Hanae (Okarun), Kaito Ishikawa (Jiji), Mayumi Tanaka (Turbo-Granny); Evil Eye’s seiyū is still TBD .
🎭 Plot & stylistic evolution
The series dives deeper into dark humor, exploring themes of power, sacrifice, and budding romance amidst terror. Jiji’s ancestral home becomes a battleground for occult rivalry and police corruption. Critics say Season 2 channels vibes akin to Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man—elevated stakes, haunting visuals, and emotionally gripping storytelling .
Expected length: ~12 episodes, similar runtime to Season 1
2. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Announced at Anime Expo ⚡
📣 Official reveal
At Anime Expo 2025 (Los Angeles), CD PROJEKT RED confirmed Edgerunners 2 in partnership with studio TRIGGER, to stream exclusively on Netflix—an all-new, self-contained storyline in Night City .
🎨 Creative team & tone
Director: Kai Ikarashi (SSSS.Gridman, Ep.6 of S1) joins, taking over from Hiroyuki Imaishi .
Showrunner: Bartosz Sztybor returns, described the tone as “sadder, darker, more raw and bloody” .
Staff: Character designer Kanno Ichigo and screenwriter Masahiko Otsuka (Gurren Lagann, Promare) both return .
🎞️ Episode count & teaser
Length: Confirmed 10 episodes .
Promo: Logo, poster, and teaser footage unveiled; dedicated trailer shown later at a TRIGGER panel .
🔮 Story direction
This sequel features new characters, a standalone narrative focused on redemption and revenge—its pace and grit aim to surpass Season 1’s emotional impact .
⌛ Release timeline
No confirmed air date yet—most likely late 2025 to early 2026, aligning with TRIGGER production cycles .
3. Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 & “Hoshina’s Day Off” Special
📅 Release details
Special episode (“Hoshina’s Day Off”) out July 5, 2025 via Crunchyroll .
Season 2 premieres July 19, 2025, airing worldwide at 23:30 JST on Crunchyroll .
🧭 Plot & characters
The story continues to track Kafka Hibino’s dual identity as a Kaiju-human hybrid. The special offers fan-favorite side journeys, while S2 tackles new kaiju threats and government interference.
Production team: Directed by Shigeyuki Miya & Tomomi Tamiya; produced by Production I.G, kaiju designs by Studio Khara .
👥 Fandom reception
Fans are thrilled—calling it a “must‑watch summer blockbuster.” Some even compare it to Solo Leveling in ambition .
4. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie Trailer & Release
🎥 Trailer & theme music
The official main trailer dropped on June 28, 2025 (aired over Fuji TV), amassing 40 million views in under 24 hours. It teases the final showdown inside the Infinity Castle .
Theme songs: “A World Where the Sun Never Rises” (Aimer) and “Shine in the Cruel Night” (LiSA) released alongside the trailer .
📅 Release schedule
Japan premiere: July 18, 2025 .
International rollout:
August (staggered in global markets) .
US/Canada IMAX premiere: September 12, 2025 .
⚔️ Saga climax
The first of a three-part trilogy, it adapts Infinity Castle arc (manga ch.137–183), featuring climactic Hashira showdowns—Tanjiro vs Akaza, Shinobu, Zenitsu, and the final demon Muzan .
5. Gachiakuta: A Dark New Shonen
📺 Premiere info
Drops on July 6, 2025, exclusively on Crunchyroll during the summer anime lineup .
📖 Synopsis & creative team
This dark shonen follows Rudo, a teenage boy consigned to “The Pit”—a junk-laden underworld beneath a floating city. He battles prejudice and finds hidden power within society’s discarded .
Animation: Produced by Bones Studio, combining gritty visuals with occasional comedic relief .
🌟 What sets it apart
Gachiakuta delves into social discrimination, environmental decay, and teen resilience—a blend of Made in Abyss atmosphere and Attack on Titan grit. Critics call it “summer’s breakout dark shonen.”
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6. Fresh Projects: Sanrio, Sports & Cosmic Horror
a. My Melody & Kuromi (Netflix Stop‑Motion Series)
Premiere: July 24, 2025 (12 episodes) .
Synopsis: Two rival shopkeepers (a baker and a candy maker) must join forces to save their hometown, Mariland, after discovering a magical forest heart .
Team & music: Directed by Tomoki Misato (PuiPui Molcar), written by Shuko Nemoto, produced by Toruku Studio. Theme by LE SSERAFIM—“Kawaii (Prod. Gen Hoshino)” .
Anniversaries: Marks 50th “My Melody” and 20th “Kuromi” celebration
b. Turkey! Time to Strike (Sports Bowling Anime)
Premiere: July 8, 2025, on Nippon TV and Crunchyroll.
Premise: Follows a high school bowling team aiming to break stereotypes with resilience and teamwork.
A fun addition to summer lineups; use taglines like “bowling anime summer 2025”, “Turkey Time to Strike Crunchyroll”.
c. Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show
Premiere: July 1, 2025, on Crunchyroll, produced by Studio Gokumi.
Plot: A darkly comedic horror series inspired by Lovecraft, blending cosmic dread with quirky humor.
Resonate with cosmic horror fans and those seeking niche summer anime.
7. Crunchyroll Awards & Summer Chart Highlights
🏆 Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 (May 25, Tokyo):
Solo Leveling scooped 9 awards, including Anime of the Year.
Dandadan topped nominations with 22 nods .
📈 Spring 2025 Charts (AniTrendz):
Umamusume: Cinderella Gray remained #1.
Lazarus surged 7 spots to #20, showcasing shifting fan interests .
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