As the anime Spring 2025 season draws to a close, the attention of the fan community is shifting towards the upcoming Summer season, which promises a plethora of exciting new films and series. Among the most anticipated titles, My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 has surged to the top of the rankings, becoming the most eagerly awaited anime of the Summer 2025 season, just ahead of its official release in July.
The Japanese website Anime! Anime! conducted a survey to gauge the most anticipated new series for the summer of 2025. The survey ran from June 1 to June 7, 2025, with participation from 567 respondents. In terms of gender distribution, approximately 45% of participants were male, while 55% were female. The age group that participated most was individuals aged 19 and under (about 45%), with around 15% belonging to the 30 and 40 age groups.
Under these conditions, My Dress-Up Darling Part 2 has excelled and emerged as the clear winner, becoming the most anticipated anime of the Summer 2025 anime season.
Below is the list of the 20 most anticipated anime titles for Summer 2025, with their respective rankings:
1. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
2. The Summer Hikaru Died
3. Dandadan Season 2 / Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2
4. Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus
5. Sakamoto Days Season 1, Part 2
6. Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 / Tougen Anki
7. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
8. Dr. Stone: Science Future (Season 4, Part 2)
9. Mr. Osomatsu Season 4 / Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2
10. Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube
11. Takopi’s Original Sin
12. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4
13. The Rising Of The Shield Hero Season 4
14. Secrets of the Silent Witch
15. Dekin no Mogura
16. I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 2
17. Call of the Night Season 2
My Dress-Up Darling Part 2 has also been recognized by The New York Times in a recent article titled “30 Shows to Watch This Summer.” This prestigious mention has been acknowledged by the anime production team, including series director Keisuke Shinohara and voice actress Hina Suguta, who plays Marin Kitagawa. Suguta expressed her excitement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter): “The New York Times!!! It’s incredibly thrilling to be acknowledged at such a high level! Thank you so much!!!”
The premiere of Season 2 of My Dress-Up Darling is scheduled for July 5, 2025, on Crunchyroll. The official synopsis of the series reads: “Wakana Gojo is a high school boy who wishes to become a kashirashi – a traditional Japanese doll maker. Despite being passionate about his craft, he struggles to connect with the latest trends and often feels out of place among his peers. However, everything changes when he meets the vibrant Marin Kitagawa, who lives in an entirely different world. Their encounter sparks an unexpected journey that brings together two very different individuals.”
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