How Are Overseas Fans Reacting to the 2025 Summer Anime? Romance Series Compete Closely Behind Jump+ Adaptations!

As we enter August, it’s safe to assume most viewers have already caught up with the summer 2025 anime lineup. Japanese anime continues to be widely discussed abroad, with some series receiving high praise similar to Japan, while others are even more popular overseas than in their home country. Many unique trends can be observed.

This article summarizes the overseas reactions to new anime series that started in July 2025, based on various ranking websites as of August 8, 2025.

Standing out above the rest are two titles: “Takopi’s Original Sin” and “DANDADAN.” Both anime are based on manga serialized in Shonen Jump+, with “Takopi’s Original Sin” taking the top spot on Anime Trending and Anime Corner, and “DANDADAN” ranking first on Reddit.

Regarding “Takopi’s Original Sin,” although the timing of data collection varies across sites, most reactions are based on episodes near the finale, indicating a steady stream of favorable reviews. “DANDADAN,” now in its second cour this season, continues the excitement built up in the previous season.