From ground-breaking premieres to global releases and fan-favorite returns, this week in anime was packed with excitement.
🔥 INTRODUCTION: A Week That Shaped Summer 2025
This week spanning of July, was nothing short of monumental for anime lovers. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a die-hard otaku, this seven-day period brought unforgettable premieres, shocking announcements, cross-border theatrical rollouts, and fan-favorite sequels. Summer 2025 is quickly shaping up to be one of the most significant seasons in modern anime history, and here’s everything you need to know—without missing a single detail.
🎥 MAJOR ANIME PREMIERES: Summer Kicks Into High Gear
🎬 1. “Shūkan Ranobe Anime” (週刊ラノベアニメ)
Premiere Date: July 13, 2025
Studio: Various (Anthology Format)
Streaming: Crunchyroll Japan
In a never-before-seen experiment, Shūkan Ranobe Anime is an anthology series that adapts four entirely original light novel stories, each produced by a different director and team. This creative venture has quickly become a talking point among anime critics for pushing narrative diversity in a weekly episodic format.
⚔️ 2. “Onmyō Kaiten Re:Birth Verse”
Studio: David Production
Streaming: Crunchyroll
This isekai fantasy brings spiritual warfare, time looping, and high school dynamics into one storyline. The first three episodes were praised for their detailed world-building and unique magical combat style reminiscent of Bleach and Jujutsu Kaisen.
🏨 3. “Hotel Inhumans”
Studio: Bridge
Streaming: TV Tokyo & Crunchyroll
Imagine assassins renting rooms to heal and reflect. That’s Hotel Inhumans. Dark, moody, and filled with poetic inner monologues, this series delivers mature storytelling alongside slick visuals.
🎳 4. “Turkey! Time to Strike”
Studio: Yellow Film
A wild mix of comedy, sports, and sci-fi, this anime follows a group of time-traveling bowling players who must save the multiverse from collapsing with strikes—literally. It’s odd, hilarious, and has quickly gained cult status online.
🩷 5. “The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses” (Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime)
Studio: Silver Link
Premiere: July 12, 2025
Streaming: Crunchyroll
This fantasy-romcom gives us a new shy hero archetype in a world where female assassins protect him 24/7. Episode 3 premiered on July 20, showcasing clever relationship dynamics, subtle humor, and surprisingly solid fight animation.
🍿 BIG-SCREEN HEADLINES: Demon Slayer Breaks Boundaries
🔥 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (Part 1) Premieres
Date: July 18, 2025
Studio: Ufotable
Notable Facts:
- Released in Japan on July 18.
- Surprisingly, Pakistan received an earlier screening than India.
- Global rollout is now underway.
This marks the first of a multi-part finale that will conclude the Kimetsu no Yaiba saga. The movie captures the sheer scale of the Infinity Castle arc with impeccable visuals, heart-wrenching moments, and mind-blowing action sequences. Early reviews hail it as “pure cinema” and a “perfect tribute to Koyoharu Gotouge’s original vision.”
📺 RETURNING FAVORITES: Ongoing Series Updates
👹 1. Kaiju No. 8 – Season 2
Premiere: July 19, 2025
Studio: Production I.G
Episode 1 of Season 2 exploded onto Crunchyroll with breathtaking animation and deeper narrative complexity. Critics are already ranking this season among the best of 2025.
"The season premiere sets a high bar with its brutal Kaiju battles and internal character growth." – MeriStation Anime
🤫 2. Secrets of the Silent Witch
Studio: Studio Gokumi
Streaming: Crunchyroll
Based on a niche light novel series, this anime is defying all expectations. With stunning animation and heartfelt storytelling, it now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with My Dress-Up Darling and Gachiakuta as the breakout anime of Summer 2025.
🥷 3. Sakamoto Days (Part 2)
Studio: TMS Entertainment
Platform: Netflix
Episode 13 will air on July 21, marking the midpoint of a thrilling action-comedy ride. The assassin-turned-family-man narrative continues to charm global audiences with its mix of high-octane sequences and warm domestic themes.
📡 NETFLIX & STREAMING: Anime for the Global Binge Watcher
🎯 Netflix July 2025 Anime Launches
| Title | Release Date | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Dandadan S2 | July 5 | Supernatural Comedy |
| The Summer Hikaru Died | July 10 | Psychological Mystery |
| Leviathan | July 14 | Sci-Fi Thriller |
| My Melody & Kuromi (Stop-Motion) | July 24 | Family, Fantasy |
Netflix continues its domination in anime with an impressive July lineup, embracing genres from dark thrillers to wholesome fantasy.
📅 CRUNCHYROLL’S SUMMER 2025 LINEUP (June–August)
Here are just a few highlights from the platform’s new titles between June 28 and August 20:
- Gachiakuta
- Kaiju No. 8 S2
- Dandadan
- Shūkan Ranobe Anime
- The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses
- Silent Witch
- Hotel Inhumans
- Onmyō Kaiten Re:Birth Verse
Crunchyroll’s commitment to simulcasting continues to impress, ensuring global fans are up-to-date episode by episode.
🌍 GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION SHIFTS
🇵🇰 Pakistan Beats India to Demon Slayer Screening
In a surprising move, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle premiered in Pakistan before India. This strategic release decision may influence anime distributors in South Asia, where demand continues to skyrocket.
🌎 Worldwide Simulcast & Fan Events
Several titles such as Kaiju No. 8 and Sakamoto Days held watch parties in Tokyo, London, and San Francisco, emphasizing anime’s global community impact.
📢 WHAT FANS ARE SAYING (Social Media Buzz)
- “Shūkan Ranobe Anime feels like the Black Mirror of anime. Different story each week but keeps you thinking.”
- “I cried at the Demon Slayer premiere. Thank you, Koyoharu Gotouge and Ufotable.”
- “Kaiju No. 8 is going toe to toe with Attack on Titan in terms of stakes and action!”
🧠 EDITORIAL: The Golden Age of Seasonal Anime?
2025 is seeing a convergence of creative risk-taking, high-quality production, and global market expansion. Shows like Silent Witch—once considered niche—are now mainstream. Anthology formats like Shūkan Ranobe prove fans are hungry for new formats. Meanwhile, juggernauts like Demon Slayer continue to redefine what anime cinema can look like.
✅ CONCLUSION: A Week to Remember in Anime History
From bold experiments to beloved sequels, the anime news of this Week, was filled with innovation, celebration, and global collaboration. Whether you watch on Netflix, Crunchyroll, or hit the theatres, this week gave every fan something unforgettable.
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