The Best Anime of Summer 2025 Has Officially Been Revealed (And It Will Surprise You)

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The title of the most acclaimed anime from the summer season is a topic that sparks intense discussions and arguments among online fans. Yet, one of Japan’s prominent streaming platforms offers a somewhat unbiased perspective on this matter. This year’s summer lineup has already featured some groundbreaking anime, with even more exciting shows set to debut in the fall. Fans have been thrilled by series such as “Leviathan” and “The Summer Hikaru Died”, while Season 2 of “Dandadan” and “My Dress-Up Darling” have proven to be summer favorites. However, the most popular anime of the summer season comes as a shock to many.

As a devoted anime enthusiast, you might anticipate that the hottest shonen adaptation or a beloved romance series would dominate the Summer 2025 anime landscape. However, it seems Japanese viewers have a unique taste, veering far from Western preferences as Niconico’s statistics reveal an unexpected winner: a dark, emotional seinen anime that stands out as the best of Summer 2025. Forget about the buzz surrounding “Dandadan” and “My Dress-Up Darling,” this gripping, somber anime has left them in the dust.

Anime Viewers Are Obsessed With This Dark New Anime

Based on data from Niconico, the top anime of 2025 thus far is “Takopi’s Original Sin.” This anime, derived from a one-shot manga by Taizan 5, has left Western viewers astonished with its initial episodes on Crunchyroll. Yet, it’s the darkly comical series that has Japanese users of Niconico utterly captivated.

The specific audience numbers weren’t disclosed, but the ranking of the top 10 was announced, and “Takopi’s Original Sin” emerged victorious amidst tough competition for first place. In the runner-up position is “Dandadan,” which is currently broadcasting its second season on Netflix and Crunchyroll. As anticipated, the other major summer anime release, Season 2 of “My Dress-Up Darling,” takes third place. However, you might find it surprising who occupied the remaining spots in the top 10. For details, see the official list below…

  1. Takopi’s Original Sin
  2. Dandadan
  3. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
  4. Bad Girl
  5. Secrets of the Silent Witch
  6. Hell Teacher Nube (2025)
  7. Ruri Rocks
  8. Detectives These Days Are Crazy!
  9. Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime Season 2
  10. 9- Ruler’s Crown

Takopi’s Original Sin Is an Underrated Gem on Crunchyroll

Takopi’s Original Sin is equally captivating and grim. This series made its premiere on the streaming platform on June 28th, and it didn’t shy away from its intense opening episode. The story revolves around Takopi, an alien being from Happy Planet, who arrives on Earth with a mission to spread joy. When it develops a friendship with a young girl named Shizuka, it attempts to devise clever methods to address her bullying situation, despite not fully understanding the concept of bullying itself.

Each successive episode of “Takopi’s Original Sin” has grown increasingly bleak, an impressive feat given the grim tone of its initial installment. This week on July 26th, the fifth episode is set to air. The series, masterminded by Shinya Iino in terms of both adaptation and direction, spans six episodes in total.

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2025-07-23 05:11