Crunchyroll Summer 2025: Southeast Asia’s Anime Season Ignites with Fresh Simulcasts
Devil King Arian 
The heat is rising—and it’s not just the weather. This summer, anime fans across Southeast Asia are in for a thrilling ride as Crunchyroll unveils its stacked lineup for the Summer 2025 season. With exclusive premieres, unexpected returns, and limited-run stories, the anime giant is turning up the volume on hype and delivering one of its boldest seasonal drops yet. Whether you’re into gritty detective dramas, offbeat fantasy, or soul-twisting psychological tales, this calendar is gearing up to serve a buffet of genres hotter than a shonen power-up. And for those who crave simulcasts the second they drop—good news: Southeast Asia gets a front-row seat.
Let’s dive into the confirmed titles rolling out this summer:
June 28
Lord of Mysteries (BCMAY) – Two-episode premiere – Exclusive to Crunchyroll
In a Victorian-era world swirling with steam engines and eldritch secrets, Zhou Mingrui wakes up as Klein Moretti—caught in the crossfire of warring Churches and occult conspiracies. With unspeakable horrors lurking behind polished society, Klein must balance light and dark, walking the razor’s edge of madness and miracle.
○ Dubs include: English
Takopi’s Original Sin (ENISHIYA) – Six-episode limited series
Takopi, a cheerful alien, descends to Earth with a single mission: spread happiness! But when he meets Shizuka, a young girl drowning in silent pain, he learns that fixing sadness takes more than gadgets and good vibes. Prepare for a heartbreaking descent into a child’s emotional abyss as Takopi’s innocence crashes into brutal reality.
July 1
Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 (TMS Entertainment) – Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Romantic chaos reaches tropical levels when Kazuya takes Chizuru on a rented getaway to Hawaii, only to find himself swamped by Ruka’s obsession and Mami’s manipulation. As paradise turns into a battlefield of hearts, Kazuya finally steps up to confess. But is love even possible in a warzone of exes and expectations?
○ Dubs include: English
Detectives These Days Are Crazy! (LIDENFILMS)
Once the pride of Japan’s detectives, Nagumo Keiichiro now struggles with smartphones and self-worth. When a fiery teenage girl bursts into his office demanding to be his apprentice, it sparks an unexpected return to the field. The crime world may have changed—but so have the crimes. Now this mismatched duo is on the case, and nothing is off-limits.
Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show (Studio Gokumi) – Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Miko Kurono—aka Necronomico—just graduated middle school and is chasing streamer fame. But when she enters a cursed VR game with her best friend and her fiercest rival, she stumbles into otherworldly challenges where failure isn’t just game over—it’s something far, far worse. Welcome to the horror show, and don’t forget to like and scream.
July 2
Clevatess (Lay-duce)
Once a Lord of Dark Beasts feared across the realm, Clevatess’s fate shifts when he revives the hero he killed and adopts a baby who might just be the world’s last hope. With destiny forcing enemies to become allies, this journey from destruction to redemption is packed with brutal battles, found family, and cosmic stakes.
○ Dubs include: English
Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse (David Production)
Takeru, a street-hardened delinquent, is haunted by dreams of a girl named Tsukimiya. After a freak accident hurls him into another world—and another time—he meets her for real…only for fate to rip her away again. Now under the tutelage of Abe Seimei himself, Takeru must master the mystical arts and unravel the time-warping mystery behind their bond.
○ Dubs include: English
New Saga (Sotsu and Studio Clutch) – Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Just when victory seems certain, Kyle—the heroic magic swordsman—is struck down after slaying the Demon King. But fate gives him a second chance: a crystal rewinds time, sending him four years into the past. With memories of devastation fresh in his mind and his loved ones alive once more, Kyle is ready to rewrite history—no matter what it takes.
○ Dubs include: English
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 (Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ) – Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Yes, he’s still a vending machine. Yes, he’s still exploring the dungeon. And yes—somehow, it only gets weirder. Boxxo returns for another round of coin-operated chaos, proving once again that even in a fantasy world, the power of convenience can be legendary.
○ Dubs include: English
July 3
DAN DA DAN Season 2 (Science SARU)
Momo is a high school girl born into a family of spirit mediums. Her classmate Okarun is an occult fanatic. Together, they’ve already survived aliens, ghosts, and pure insanity. Now, as they confront another string of bizarre and overwhelming phenomena, Momo awakens new hidden powers and Okarun gains the strength of a deadly curse. Their next mission? Exorcise the ghost tormenting Momo’s childhood friend, Jiji, by heading to his haunted home. The madness only gets stronger from here. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai
July 4
Secrets of the Silent Witch (Studio Gokumi)
Monica Everett is the world’s only known user of Voiceless Magic and a legendary heroine who repelled the mythical Black Dragon on her own. But surprise—she only learned magic without incantation because she’s mortally afraid of public speaking. Behind her silent, steely image is a socially awkward girl who’d rather vanish than talk. When the Seven Sages assign her a top-secret mission to protect the Second Prince at school, Monica has no choice but to face both powerful enemies and horrifying small talk. (Official Trailer)
Arknights: RISE FROM EMBER (Yostar Pictures) – Exclusive to Crunchyroll
The Oripathy epidemic worsens, threatening to consume even more lives in a world of political tension and medical desperation. After failing to save Misha during a brutal battle with Skullshatterer, Amiya grieves, but Rhodes Island must push forward. Their next lead takes them to an abandoned city near Lungmen—one filled with silence, secrets, and the promise of something far darker than the Reunion Movement. (Official Trailer)
Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex (LandQ Studios)
Marie, the overlooked second daughter of a struggling baron family, spends her life in the shadow of her elegant elder sister Anastasia. During her birthday party—where all attention goes to Anastasia anyway—Marie has a chance meeting with Count Kyuros Granado, who instantly falls for her. But due to a misunderstanding, the Count proposes to Anastasia instead. After a tragedy strikes, fate turns the tables and Marie is suddenly the one engaged to the Count. What follows is a tangled tale of love, lies, and second chances. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: Bahasa Indonesia
Watari-kun’s ****** Is About to Collapse (STAPLE ENTERTAINMENT) – Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Naoto Watari lives his life strictly for one reason: protecting his little sister, Suzushiro. But his world begins to crack when Satsuki, a chaotic and beautiful figure from his past, returns without a single word. Her reappearance awakens buried memories and emotional scars, dragging Naoto into a storm of tension, regret, and unraveling truth. As his controlled existence teeters on the edge, the foundation of his family devotion begins to crumble. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English
July 5
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 (CloverWorks)
Wakana Gojo and Marin Kitagawa’s journey into the world of cosplay continues to bloom. As they grow closer through costume-making and convention adventures, they meet new classmates, gain cosplay allies, and navigate feelings that grow stronger by the day. Marin’s feelings for Gojo only deepen, and the line between friendship and something more becomes harder to define. Passion, fabric, and awkward teenage romance—it’s a perfect fit. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus (CloverWorks)
Sakuta Azusagawa has graduated from high school and now studies at a university in Kanazawa-hakkei with his girlfriend, Mai Sakurajima, who’s also a national celebrity. But just as he starts settling into normal life, he meets a Santa in a miniskirt. Soon after, strange phenomena re-emerge—prophetic dreams, ghostly influencers, and new girls troubled by the inexplicable. Puberty Syndrome is back, and so is Sakuta’s entanglement in these mysterious, emotional cases. (Official Trailer)
With You and the Rain (Lesprit)
Fuji wasn’t expecting to adopt a pet that day, but how could she say no to a soaked creature wearing a cardboard sign that read, “Please take me home”? The animal claims to be a dog, but… something feels off. Despite that, the two form an unshakable bond. Through seasons of sunshine and storms, their days together unfold in small but powerful ways, telling a gentle story about life, comfort, and the most unexpected of friendships. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English
The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses (CONNECT)
Toto may be a hero, but his introversion has left him party-less and directionless. That changes when three gorgeous women—Ciel, Anemone, and Goa—suddenly invite him to join their adventuring party. Everything seems too good to be true… and it is. Unbeknownst to Toto, each of these “teammates” is an assassin plotting to kill him for reasons of their own. It’s a deadly journey dressed as a fantasy quest, where trust is the most dangerous illusion. (Official Trailer)
Scooped Up By an S-Ranked Adventurer (Felix Film)
Banished from a hero’s party without explanation, white mage Lloyd is left broken and aimless. But fate throws him a new opportunity when an elite S-ranked adventurer group takes him in. Though he thinks of himself as plain, his unique healing and support magic proves game-changing. As the hero’s party collapses without him, Lloyd rises as a legend. This is the tale of a man who believed he was nothing—and became everything. (Official Trailer)
Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter (Studio Blanc.)
Allen flunks the court sorcerer exam, wrecking his future and family expectations. Jobless and disgraced, he unexpectedly lands a gig as a private tutor for a duke’s daughter. But she can’t use magic at all, and the nobility treats her like a failure. With patience and unconventional teaching methods, Allen discovers the source of her magical blockage—and helps her rewrite her destiny. (Official Trailer)
Hoshina’s Day Off (Production I.G) – Special Episode from Kaiju No. 8
With no kaiju to slay for once, the Defense Force finally gets a breather. But Reno quickly realizes he has no idea how to spend his time off. Curiosity leads him to tail Hoshina, who seems unusually busy for a man off duty. With Iharu tagging along, what starts as simple surveillance turns into a wild and unexpected misadventure. Relaxation? Not quite.
July 6
Gachiakuta (Bones Film)
Rudo lives in a floating city that literally throws away its problems—including people like him. After being falsely accused of murder, he’s dumped into the Pit, a cursed wasteland of mutated trash beasts and broken souls. But deep in this hellhole, he finds a strange new power and joins a rogue crew known as the Cleaners. He’s not just fighting monsters—he’s out for revenge against the corrupt society that threw him away. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai
Nyaight of the Living Cat (OLM) – Exclusive to Crunchyroll
It’s 20XX and humanity is doomed… by cats. A mysterious virus has spread across the globe that turns humans into cats the moment they’re touched. The world is in full-on “nyandemic,” and resisting the urge to pet fluffy felines is now a life-or-death situation. With adorable predators on every corner, can humanity survive this purrfect apocalypse? (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 (Lerche) – Returning from Winter 2025 – Exclusive to Crunchyroll
The ghostly Seven Wonders of Kamome Academy are in chaos. Hanako-san, Nene Yashiro, and Kou Minamoto must uncover the identity of a traitor in their ranks. Two Wonders have already been destroyed—No. 2, the Misaki Stairs, and No. 5, the 4 O’clock Library. Only five remain, and time is running out. The supernatural drama intensifies in the next chapter of Hanako-kun’s eerie tale. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English
Ruri Rocks (Studio Bind)
Ruri Tanigawa is a high schooler obsessed with all things sparkly. Determined to find her own treasure, she heads to the mountains to hunt for crystals—and meets Arato Nagi, a mineralogy major. Together, they go on nature walks, pan rivers, and explore rock formations, diving into the world of geology and wonder. From rare gems to newfound friendship, this is a serene, scientific journey unlike any other. (Official Trailer)
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin (MAHO FILM)
Takuto Ira ruled the strategy game Eternal Nations as its top player—until he collapsed from illness and awoke inside the game world itself. Reborn in Idoragya, a mirror of the game’s apocalyptic continent, Takuto teams up with Sludge Atou, his favorite villain unit. Together, they aim to conquer the world once more—not with justice, but with destruction. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English, Bahasa Indonesia
Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl (NOMAD) – Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Kusakabe Renji, a game center worker, meets a foreign girl named Lily Baker struggling with a crane game on Valentine’s Day. He helps her win a plushie and thinks that’s the end of it—until she messages him later with: “Be my valentine!” What follows is a heartwarming and awkward series of cultural misunderstandings, arcade hangouts, and slow-burn bonding between two worlds. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English
Hotel Inhumans (Bridge)
This hotel doesn’t just serve comfort—it serves crime. Hidden on the edge of death itself, the establishment caters to assassins, mercenaries, and villains. Need to disappear? Need a new name, weapon upgrade, or corpse disposal? Leave it to concierge duo Ikuro Hoshi and Sara Haizaki. In this place, hospitality meets homicide. (Official Trailer)
July 7
Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole (Brain’s Base)
Meet Momoyuki Mogura—a shady hermit and self-proclaimed “earthbound mole” who’s been banned from the afterlife. Now, he roams the living world, capturing spirit-possessed will-o’-the-wisps in a lantern in hopes of earning redemption. But there’s a catch—anyone who crosses paths with Mogura begins to see weird, ghostly things. A comedic and mysterious tale unfolds where the borders between life and death blur, and nothing is quite what it seems. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English
July 9
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 2 (Tsumugi Akita Animation Lab)
After utterly wiping the floor with Guisarme on Lordost Island, Lloyd is back—still reincarnated, still a magical genius, and now looking into Holy Magic for fun. He visits a mysterious church to deepen his magical studies, but of course, something bizarre awaits. Because when you’re the Seventh Prince with broken power levels, your “study trips” are never peaceful. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 (Kinema citrus)
Naofumi gears up for the Phoenix’s resurrection, but another war is brewing. Assassins from Q’ten Lo mistake Raphtalia for a political threat and try to take her out. To set things right, Naofumi heads to Siltvelt where demi-humans praise him as a savior—but not everyone is thrilled. Meanwhile, Raphtalia’s name becomes the banner of revolution in Q’ten Lo. As kingdoms burn and alliances teeter, Naofumi must rally friends and forge peace before it all collapses. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze (P.A.WORKS)
Yu Ayase is the textbook definition of average. But his life turns into a living anime plot when he’s invited to live with his late mother’s friend…and ends up under the same roof as three insanely talented, beautiful sisters who dominate the school scene as the Three Emperors. With his mother’s dying wish weighing on him, Yu must now find a way to break through their icy facades and create something he’s never had—a real family. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English
July 10
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 2 (TMS Entertainment) – Returning from Winter 2025
The science war rages on! Following the events on Treasure Island, Senku and his crew return to the Kingdom of Science with their sights set on the Moon. But first—they need to reach the Americas. It’s time to restart the space race using nothing but science, sweat, and stone-age genius. Can humanity finally rise again? (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai
Solo Camping for Two (SynergySP)
Gen Kinokura just wants peace. His solo camping trips are his holy escape—until a loud crash interrupts his serenity. Enter Shizuku Kusano, a camping noob who literally stumbles into his life. Despite his grumbling, Gen finds himself teaching her how to pitch tents, start fires, and roast marshmallows. From awkward silences to cozy nights, a warm-hearted wilderness tale unfolds under the stars. (Official Trailer)
July 19
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 (Production I.G)
Kafka Hibino has survived the impossible and still retains his humanity—barely. As new members join the Defense Force, Kafka faces Gen Narumi, the strongest human alive and leader of the First Division. Kafka must prove that Kaiju No. 8’s power can be wielded for good. But lurking behind the scenes, Kaiju No. 9 prepares to strike, threatening to destroy everything Kafka stands for. The war between monsters and mankind escalates. (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai
July 24
Let’s Go Karaoke! (Doga Kobo)
Satomi Oka, choir club president, just wanted a quiet summer. Instead, he’s roped into coaching a full-grown yakuza named Kyoji Narita—because Kyoji’s gang does a karaoke battle where the worst singer gets tattooed. As strange as it sounds, the two bond through their musical misadventures, growing closer with every off-key note. One of the most bizarre, charming duets of the season. (Official Trailer)
August 20
Captivated, By You (Doga Kobo)
Joji Ema attends an all-boys school and lives an ordinary student life—until eccentric classmate Miyoshi Hayashi starts acting strangely toward him after the school festival. Meanwhile, Yuichi Medaka, from a co-ed school, gets seated behind the aloof Akira Nikaido, who carries a reputation as the class weirdo. Through quiet moments, sharp looks, and internal struggles, this anthology paints a powerful portrait of youth, connection, and vulnerability. (Official Trailer)
Coming Soon
See You Tomorrow at the Food Court (Atelier Pontdarc)
Wada may look scary, and Yamamoto might seem unapproachable, but behind those appearances are two high school girls with a simple tradition: meeting at the food court. Despite attending different schools, they catch up daily over fries, bubble tea, and talk about life. A relaxing, bite-sized slice-of-life series about friendship, growing up, and the sacred ritual of after-school snacks. (Official Trailer)
Series Continuing from Spring 2025
Summer Pockets (feel.) – New episodes on Mondays
TO BE HERO X (BeDream) – New episodes on Saturdays
One Piece (Toei Animation) – New episodes on Sundays
Anne Shirley (The Answerstudio) – New episodes on Saturdays
WITCH WATCH (Bibury Animation Studio) – New episodes on Sundays
And That’s a Wrap on Summer 2025!
This summer, Crunchyroll isn’t just delivering anime—it’s detonating the season with an all-out, genre-hopping explosion of hype. From cursed detectives and reincarnated vending machines to yakuza karaoke and viral cats that turn you into cats (seriously), the Southeast Asia lineup is pure chaos in the best possible way.
Whether you’re chasing ghosts, crying over high school love, geeking out on minerals, or surviving a nyandemic, Crunchyroll’s got you covered with simulcasts, exclusives, and dubs across multiple languages.
So fire up the screen, crank the AC, and brace yourself for a scorching season of anime. Summer 2025 is going full throttle—no brakes, no fillers, and definitely no time to catch up later. Watch it as it drops.
