How Are Summer 2025 Anime Being Received Overseas? Sunday-Based Anime Popularity Boosted by Renowned Artists

As we enter late September, several anime from the summer 2025 season are reaching their finales. Japanese anime continues to be a hot topic overseas, showcasing a variety of features such as high-rated anime in Japan and those that have gained more popularity abroad.

In this article, we summarize the international reactions to new anime series launched in July, based on various ranking sites as of September 19, 2025.

Leading the pack since last week is the occult battle action anime 'Dandadan.' The show, which concluded its broadcast in Japan on the 18th, was ranked number one on "reddit" and "ANIME TRENDING."

Following closely are 'My Dress-Up Darling,' which has maintained high ratings from the previous week, and 'Call of the Night,' which we reported on its rapid rise last week.

Although both have "love" as their main focus, 'My Dress-Up Darling' is a cosplay-themed romantic comedy, while 'Call of the Night' features a decadent storyline about the relationship between a vampire and a human, presenting quite different impressions. Both series, like 'Dandadan,' have aired their final episodes in Japan.

A bit behind the top three, but still gathering stable popularity within the season, is the youth love story 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity.' It has made a significant presence by ranking second on "MyAnimeList."