What Are Overseas Reactions to Summer 2025 Anime? The Studio Behind SPY×FAMILY Receives High Praise

As the end of August approaches, the summer 2025 season is also entering its final stages. Japanese anime continues to be a popular topic overseas, exhibiting unique trends such as anime that are just as well received as in Japan, and titles that are even more popular abroad.

This article summarizes overseas reactions to the new anime series that premiered in July, based on various ranking sites as of August 29, 2025.

According to the latest weekly survey, DANDADAN continues to maintain its position at the top. It holds the number one spot on both “reddit” and “ANIME TRENDING.” After all six episodes of Takopi’s Original Sin finished airing and subsequently left the ranking, DANDADAN’s popularity was solidified even further.

Close behind is The Summer Hikaru Died, which has been steadily increasing its reputation. It remains at number one on “Anime Corner” this week as well. While DANDADAN captivates with dynamic battle action and The Summer Hikaru Died offers suspense-horror with an immoral atmosphere, both share a focus on occult themes.

Other highly praised works this season include My Dress-Up Darling, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, and Secrets of the Silent Witch. Both My Dress-Up Darling and The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity are romance-driven stories, and while their rankings fluctuate week to week, My Dress-Up Darling came out slightly ahead this week.