How Are Overseas Audiences Reacting to the Summer 2025 Anime? Two Series with Active Global Rollouts Gradually Rise in Popularity

As a side note, an interesting contrast this season is found in the character design: Momo, the protagonist of "DANDADAN," wears one of the shortest skirts among this season's characters, while Kaoruko Waguri, the heroine of "The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity," is depicted in what could be called the longest skirt—a subtle but effective juxtaposition.

Showing a surge in popularity alongside "The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity" and "My Dress-Up Darling" is "The Summer Hikaru Died," which we also reported as rising rapidly last week. This series reached the number one spot on "Anime Corner," and its reputation seems to improve with each new episode. Although this horror story is set in the Japanese countryside, its strong suspense elements, such as the mysteries hidden in the village, also contribute to making viewers eager for the next episode.

Meanwhile, the isekai fantasy "Secrets of the Silent Witch" continues to maintain its strong positive reputation as well.