by As we enter September, the 2025 summer anime season is finally reaching its climax. Japanese anime is creating a buzz overseas, with some anime receiving high praise just as much as they do in Japan, and others even gaining more popularity than in Japan, showcasing a variety of unique characteristics.
This article summarizes overseas reactions to the new anime series that will be released in July, based on research conducted on September 12, 2025, using various ranking sites and other sources.
The occult battle action game ” Dandadan ” continues to be overwhelmingly popular this week. It has been ranked number one on “Reddit” and “Anime Corner,” maintaining a solid reputation. Last week, we reported on the high praise for “My Dress-Up Darling ” as a work that comes close to “Dandadan.” Still, this week, “The Fragrant Flower Blooms Bravely “Kise Koi) is a romantic comedy themed around cosplay, while “Kaoru Hana wa Brin to Saku” is a story about pure love and youth among high school students, and both romance stories are receiving high praise.
Following the top three is “Yofukashi no Uta,” which experienced a sudden rise this week. This is the second season of the show airing this season, and it has maintained a certain level of popularity since its initial broadcast. Still, it has now suddenly risen in the rankings.
The story of “Yofukashi no Uta” revolves around the love between a vampire and a human, but it also contains mystery elements that delve into the characters’ pasts. As the story progresses, viewers’ reactions are likely to increase.
Following “Yofukashi no Uta” are “Silent Witch” and “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus,” which have been highly acclaimed since before last week.
Furthermore, “The Summer When the Light Died,” which had been rising sharply until last week, was not listed on any of the sites this week. This is presumably because there was a week off domestic broadcasting and streaming, and the show was also not available overseas. Therefore, it is likely to re-enter the rankings next week.
As each series reaches the end of its run, the rankings are solidifying, but one title that deserves attention is “Dr. Stone Science Future,” which has seen its ratings rise. It has made it into a good position, ranking fifth on “Reddit.”
Based on a comic serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump,” this is a science adventure in which science is used as a weapon to restore civilization in a world where civilization has been destroyed. This is the fourth season of the long-running series, and it is evident that the anime has a large number of loyal fans.
“Dr. Stone Science Future” has also gained popularity in Japan. The latest episode, “Until We Meet Again,” which began airing and streaming on September 11, was a turning point for the series and has generated excitement on social media. The rapid developments that follow could lead to even higher ratings.
This week’s overseas reaction showed the overwhelming popularity of ” Dandadan,” followed closely by “Kise Koi” and “Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku,” forming a “top three.” With the return of the hiatus episode, ” The Summer Where the Light Died,” and the growing popularity of “Dr. Stone,” there are likely to be many points of interest next week, even though it’s the end of the season.
