Get ready to mark your calendars, anime fans! Crunchyroll has just announced its Summer 2025 lineup, and it’s packed with highly anticipated titles. Among the exciting announcements are the streaming premieres of My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 and Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4, alongside a host of other exciting series. Here’s a look at what you can expect!
“My Dress-Up Darling” Season 2: More Cosplay and Romance!
Release Window and Streaming Details
The smash-hit rom-com My Dress-Up Darling is officially returning to Crunchyroll in July 2025. This highly anticipated second season will be available to stream worldwide, excluding Japan, China, Korea, and Mongolia.
What to Expect
For those who need a refresher, My Dress-Up Darling follows the heartwarming story of Wakana Gojo, a high school student with dreams of becoming a master craftsman of traditional Japanese Hina dolls, and Marin Kitagawa, a vibrant and popular cosplay enthusiast.
Season 2 promises to delve deeper into their blossoming relationship as they navigate the world of cosplay, make new friends, and face new challenges. According to Crunchyroll’s official description:
“When Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo met, they grew close over their love for cosplay. Through interacting with classmates and making new cosplay friends, Marin and Wakana’s world keeps growing. New developments arise as Marin’s love for Wakana continues to be filled with endless excitement. In their ever-expanding world, Marin and Wakana’s story of cosplay and thrills continues!”
Production
CloverWorks, the studio behind the first season’s success, is returning to animate Season 2. The opening theme song is “Ao to Kirameki” performed by Spira Spica.
“Rent-A-Girlfriend” Season 4: More Romantic Mishaps!
Release Window and Streaming Details
Kazuya’s chaotic love life continues in Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4, also premiering on Crunchyroll in July 2025.
What to Expect
Based on Reiji Miyajima’s manga series, Rent-A-Girlfriend follows Kazuya Kinoshita, a college student who resorts to renting a girlfriend, Chizuru Mizuhara, to cope with a recent heartbreak. However, their lives become increasingly complicated as they navigate fake relationships, family expectations, and the pursuit of true love.
Crunchyroll teases the new season with the following description:
“Kazuya’s ready to confess with the lush paradise of Hawaii as a backdrop. But renting Chizuru for the dream trip turns into a war zone of love due to Ruka’s aggressive advances and Mami’s scheming. Despite the chaos, this is Kazuya’s moment to bare his heart. Will his words reach Chizuru? And if they do, what will she even say?”
Production
Kazuomi Koga returns as director, with TMS Entertainment handling the animation. The opening theme song is “Umitsuki” performed by ClariS, and the ending theme song is “Boku no Vega” performed by Regal Lily.
More Anime Coming to Crunchyroll in Summer and Fall 2025
But that’s not all! Crunchyroll is also bringing several other new and returning titles to the streaming platform this year, including:
- A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 (July 2025)
- Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 (October 2025)
- Clevatess (July 2025)
- Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer! (July 2025)
- Sentenced to Be a Hero (October 2025)
- Watari-kun’s * Is about to Collapse* (July 2025)
- Gachiakuta (July 2025)
- My Hero Academia Season 8 (October 2025)
- DAN DA DAN Season 2 (July 2025)
Other Anime to Watch Out For
Here are some other anime series to look forward to in Summer 2025:
- Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 (July 2025)
- Call of the Night Season 2 (July 2025)
- Sakamoto Days Part 2 (July 2025)
- Tower of God Season 2
- Fire Force Season 3
- One Piece (Egghead Arc)
Where to Watch
All the above-mentioned series will be available on Crunchyroll.
Get Ready for an Amazing Summer of Anime!
With such a diverse and exciting lineup, Summer 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable season for anime fans. Be sure to check Crunchyroll’s website and social media channels for specific release dates and further updates. Get your watchlist ready!
