After the Egghead arc of One Piece, the video game adaptation of Devil May Cry, and Sakamoto Days, summer will be rich on Netflix for big manga and anime fans. We detail the five productions not to be missed to stay cool and avoid major heat waves.
Since the 2010s, Netflix has put a lot of money on the table to acquire the biggest anime licenses, produce its own original productions, or collaborate with Japanese studios on new anime. A strategy that quickly paid off as the public's appeal for the genre grew over the years. A true spearhead of the platform today, Japanese anime are everywhere and are available in all flavors. While in France, Crunchyroll remains the undisputed master with its licenses Solo Leveling, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man or My Hero Academia, Netflix has a few tricks up its sleeve to attract a growing audience. This summer, the world's number 1 streaming platform will broadcast five unmissable anime.
#5 DanDaDan - Season 2 - July 3, 2025
What a resounding success for season 1 of DanDaDan! It's off to a flying start, as it's the most-watched anime on Netflix during the second half of 2024, ahead of Demon Slayer and Dragon Ball DAIMA. Its mix of genres, its graphic style, and the quality of the writing of the two main protagonists - Momo and Okarun - form an explosive cocktail that immediately appealed to the public. Proof of this is its rating on various specialized aggregators, such as this unbeatable 100% for the press and 94% from spectators. We are therefore eagerly awaiting to discover what is going on in this haunted house, around Momo, Okarun and Jin. Answer on July 3.
#4 Pokémon Horizon season 2 - Part 3 - June 27, 2025
Since Ash hung up his boots, it's Liko and Roy's turn to take up the torch of Pokémon adventures. A journey that took them to Paldea (universe of Pokémon Scarlet and Purple) in search of the six Hero Pokémon and the legendary Land of Acqua. Scheduled for June 27, this part 3 should bring revelations about Laqua and its six heroes, before a brand new arc entitled "Mega Voltage", which will introduce a jump in time.
#3 Sakamoto Days season 1 - Part 2 - July 14, 2025
The former hitman will return to duty this summer. After an acclaimed and ultra-popular season 1 (#2 most-watched non-English series during its first week), Sakamoto, Shin and Lu will continue to face the Order of Assassins and the terrible Slur. On the menu for these eleven new episodes, the adaptation of the Death Row Prisoners arc and the TCG Transfer Exams from Yuto Suzuki's manga.
#2 The Summer Hikaru Died - July 5, 2025
Adapted from the manga of the same name published in France by Pika Edition in 2023, The Summer Hikaru Died tells the story of Hikaru and Yoshiki, two childhood friends who grew up in a remote hamlet. But six months after his disappearance in the forest, Hikaru is no longer the same, and seems to be replaced by someone else, or even "something else". At the same time, strange supernatural events are occurring in the village. A critical success in Japan, finishing first in the Kono Manga Ga Sugoi award in 2023, the manga will be adapted this July on Netflix. Calling all fans of drama, horror, and the supernatural.
#1 My Melody & Kuromi
Originally, My Melody and Kuromi are two characters created by Sanrio, the same company that created Hello Kitty. Ultra popular in Japan, whether in merchandising, in the cosplay world, and even in the fashion world, the two mascots will be released in a series. In honor of the 50th anniversary of My Melody and the 20th of Kuromi, Netflix is signing a stop-motion series, which will reflect the kawaii and magical world of Mariland, where the two characters come from.
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