Anime this week: New seasons, sequels, and fresh premieres

The first week of July 2025 is kicking off the anime calendar with a bang. Whether you’re into thrilling sequels, romantic chaos, or supernatural battles, this week’s releases promise action, nostalgia, and plenty of binge-worthy content. Here's a closer look at what's hitting screens starting July 2:

• July 2 (Wednesday)
  Hell Teacher — Jigoku Sensei Nube — The cult classic returns! A horror-comedy blend about a demon-fighting teacher with a haunted hand. Nostalgic fans, this one’s for you.
  Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 — Yes, the vending machine is back. More dungeon dives, more vending logic, and oddly heartfelt moments.

• July 3 (Thursday)
  Tsuyokute New Saga — A time-loop fantasy epic where a hero rewrites fate after witnessing the world’s end.
  The Water Magician — A poetic, visually rich fantasy drama inspired by classic Japanese tales.
  DanDaDan Season 2 — Sci-fi meets ghost hunting in one of the wildest anime mashups. Expect more psychic showdowns and aliens!
  Kaiten Re:Birth Verse — A sleek new original series blending mecha and mystery in a neon-drenched world.

• July 4 (Friday)
  Watari-kun's About to Collapse — A troubled high schooler navigates family trauma and unexpected love.
  Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex — Messy romance? Yes. Drama? Absolutely.
  Arknights: Season 3 — Strategic battles and moody dystopia continue in this gacha-game adaptation.
  Call of the Night Season 2 — The seductive, neon-lit vampire-romance returns. Late-night vibes, loneliness, and connection—this season deepens the emotional ride.

• July 5 (Saturday)
  Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter — A reverse-isekai romantic comedy with magical politics and swoon-worthy leads.
  Secrets of the Silent Witch — A shy, powerful witch goes undercover at a magic academy. Think Harry Potter meets Whisper of the Heart.
  Hero & Assassin Princesses — High fantasy gets a deadly twist with warrior girls and royal betrayal.
  My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 — Marin and Gojo are back! Expect more cosplay, chemistry, and chaotic sweetness.
  Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 — Kazuya’s love life gets more tangled (somehow).
  Bunny Girl Senpai Season 2 — After years of waiting, this beloved supernatural romance finally continues.
  The Fragrant Flower — A gentle, slice-of-life series about personal growth, grief, and botanical symbolism.

• July 6 (Sunday)
  Summer Hikaru Died — A haunting, high-school horror tale about identity, grief, and something... not quite human.
  Gachiakuta — Punk fashion, urban decay, and hard-hitting fights set in a trash-covered dystopia.
  Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer! — Cozy fantasy vibes with a wholesome power couple.
  Isekai Mokushiroku — End-of-days isekai with a brutal twist—demons, destruction, and moral dilemmas.
• July 7 (Monday)
  Grand Blue Season 2 — The wildest diving club in anime returns! Expect booze, swimsuits, and absurd college comedy.

This week’s anime lineup is one of the most exciting in recent memory. With long-awaited sequels like Bunny Girl Senpai and My Dress-Up Darling, new adaptations (Gachiakuta, Summer Hikaru Died), and returning gems like DanDaDan, there’s something for every kind of otaku.