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Best Anime to Binge This Summer (2025) on Crunchyroll – Shonen, Isekai, Romance & More!
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items Looking for the ultimate summer anime binge list? Whether you're into epic shonen battles, heartwarming shoujo romances, wild isekai adventures, or dark seinen thrillers, this curated Crunchyroll-friendly guide has you covered. Dive into timeless cla...
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🔥 Shonen (Action & Adventure)
💖 Shoujo (Romance & Emotion)
🌍 Isekai (Otherworld Adventures)
🧠 Seinen (Mature & Psychological)
😂 Comedy (Laughs & Lighthearted Fun)
🔥 Shonen (Action & Adventure)
High-stakes battles, fierce friendships, and epic journeys define this genre. Shonen anime is packed with energy, heart, and adrenaline — whether you're chasing dreams, fighting evil, or becoming the next great hero.
A brand-new Dragon Ball adventure with Goku and friends in a fresh twist. 20 episodes of wild battles, iconic transformations, and pure nostalgia.
Dragon Ball Daima
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A teenage duo takes on aliens and ghosts in this supernatural sci-fi romp packed with humor, action, and best-girl Momo Ayase.
Dan Da Dan
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A retired hitman turned shop owner gets pulled back into danger. Imagine Agent 47 with dad jokes and anime-style chaos.
Sakamoto Days
Giant monsters, big fights, and a hero with an unexpected transformation. If you liked Attack on Titan, this is your next obsession.
Kaiju No. 8
Superpowered students vs. complex villains in a high-energy clash of ideals. All Might will inspire you — and break your heart.
My Hero Academia
The ultimate pirate adventure about dreams, loyalty, and found family. An endless ocean of characters, stories, and unforgettable moments.
One Piece
Slick animation, deadly curses, and nonstop fights. Gojo will steal the show — and probably your heart.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Titans, twists, and a masterclass in storytelling. A brutal, emotional ride exploring the endless cycle of war. Bring tissues.
Attack on Titan
Gorgeous animation, fierce battles, and the unbreakable bond between siblings fighting for survival.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Bloody, chaotic, and unexpectedly heartfelt. Twists, violence, and some of the most unpredictable characters in modern anime.
Chainsaw Man
A high-stakes chess match between two brilliant minds fighting over the fate of the world. Suspense you can’t stop binging.
Death Note
Two brothers pay the price for forbidden alchemy and set out on a gripping journey of sacrifice, redemption, and truth.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
💖 Shoujo (Romance & Emotion)
Dive into the world of first loves, heartfelt drama, and sparkling emotions. Shoujo anime is all about connection and personal growth, often told through beautifully drawn characters and touching stories.
A hilarious romantic comedy where a scholarship student gets tangled up in a club of eccentric rich boys.
Ouran High School Host Club
A heartwarming (and heartbreaking) story of love, family, and a strange curse that turns people into zodiac animals.
Fruits Basket
Two women named Nana navigate love, music, and heartbreak in a raw, stylish drama about relationships.
Nana
A charming magical adventure as Sakura collects mystical cards, balancing school life with saving the world.
Cardcaptor Sakura
Magical girls, cosmic battles, and timeless friendship. Usagi’s journey from clumsy teen to Earth’s protector is pure anime magic.
Sailor Moon
Princess becomes warrior. Shoujo with shounen energy. Perfect series for those who wish to see a strong female protagonist in action!
Yona of the Dawn
Tall girl + short guy = hilarious romance. A very entertaining comedy duo you won't get sick of in these 24 episodes.
Lovely Complex
A bittersweet series perfect for time-travel enjoyers out there, romance with emotional depth that transcends time.
Orange
Surreal sword duels, gender-bending roles, and symbolic battles for identity and revolution. This is the show that lead to the creation of Steven Universe!
Revolutionary Girl Utena
A new interesting take on the Snow White archetype. Classy, slow-burning fantasy romance.
Snow White With the Red Hair
Natsume has the power to see spirits and navigates the world, making both human and yokai friends, and dealing with the challenges of his abilities and the legacy of his grandmother.
Natsume's Book of Friends
Misaki Ayuzawa is trying to balance her life between being the class president, maid and getting into a relationship with Takumi Usui.
Maid-sama
🌍 Isekai (Otherworld Adventures)
Get whisked away to magical lands and parallel universes. Isekai anime drops ordinary characters into extraordinary worlds filled with fantasy, monsters, kingdoms, and quests — the ultimate escape.
Imagine Power Rangers in a isekai setting. Behold a Sentai hero's adventure in a fantasy world.
The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World
A looping nightmare where Subaru must relive tragedy to change fate. Dark, gripping, and emotional.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World
Trapped in a deadly virtual MMORPG where dying in-game means dying in real life. Epic battles and emotional stakes.
Sword Art Online
Betrayal, redemption, and gritty battles in a world that wants the Shield Hero to fail.
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Evil MC? Supreme magic skeleton? Check. The only show in which you are rooting for the villains to win.
Overlord
Sibling geniuses transported to a world where every conflict is settled through games. Colorful, clever, and addictive.
No Game No Life
Quite a strange isekai about a japanese salary man who is reborn as a Military genius child in a war-torn alternate historical Europe. War + god feud = intense.
Saga of Tanya the Evil
A unique, lighthearted spin where the hero is reborn as… a slime. Surprisingly powerful, surprisingly wholesome.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
The "father" of isekai as we know it. It's about a man who's life ended tragically but gets a second chance at life without regrets in another world. Visually stunning, character-driven.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
Another reincarnation tale, this time focusing on a female protagonist inside a video game trying to avoid inevitable doom. Otome game isekai with chaos and heart.
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
Venture into the digital world through the eyes of the DigiDestined! Seasons 1, 2 and Tamers are the best in my opinion!
Digimon Adventure
The misadventures of Kagome and Inuyasha who are on a quest to recover the fragments of the Shikon Jewel. A very old classic story that aged well throughout the years.
Inuyasha
🧠 Seinen (Mature & Psychological)
Deep, thought-provoking, and often darker, Seinen anime targets mature audiences with complex stories, moral dilemmas, and intense action. It’s where storytelling gets gritty and grounded.
A gripping psychological thriller about a doctor hunting a serial killer he once saved. Chilling, slow-burn perfection.
Monster
Vikings, vengeance, and the search for true meaning beyond war.
Vinland Saga
A dark medieval epic of revenge, survival, and the human will to fight against destiny. Brutal yet deeply emotional.
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition
In a future where crime can be predicted, the question becomes: how much control is too much?
PSYCHO-PASS
Vampires, Nazis, and an immortal badass. Over-the-top in the best way. I suggest watching it's abridged counterpart made by the talented people from TeamFourStar, it's thanks to them I found about this sho!
Hellsing Ultimate
Guns, mercenaries, and moral ambiguity in Southeast Asia. Revy is iconic. This isn't your typical anime crew, that's for sure.
Black Lagoon
A teen bonds with a parasite in his hand and fights others like it. Great action, tension, and existential questions.
Parasyte - The Maxim
A young girl descends into the Abyss — a mysterious, deadly pit — in search of her mother, with her robot friend by her side, searching for a light at the end of this very dark tunnel.
Made in Abyss
After death, you play a game. Win or lose, your soul’s judged. Stylish, deep, existential. A short series featuring a surprise cameo from a well known anime protagonist, find out who by watching this show!
Death Parade
A self-proclaimed mad scientist and his friends accidentally discover time travel, setting off a chain of world-altering consequences. Also play the visual novel the anime is based on.
STEINS;GATE
A haunting look at the life of a human-turned-ghoul struggling to survive between two worlds.
Tokyo Ghoul
A lone hero who lives to slay goblins on a daily basis. Am I the only one who would like to see a crossover between this and Demon Slayer?
GOBLIN SLAYER
😂 Comedy (Laughs & Lighthearted Fun)
From over-the-top antics to clever satire, comedy anime delivers big laughs and feel-good vibes. Perfect for a mood boost or binge-watching something light and silly after a long day.
High school hijinks + love + hilarious narrator = DISASTER! This is Kaguya and Shirogane's war for each other's love declaration. PS: Ishigami is the goat!
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
Satirical superhero action! All it takes is one punch to take down a super strong foe! Strong enough to probably defeat Goku himself!
One-Punch Man
Absurd humor, epic parodies, and sudden emotional gut punches. It’s everything you love about anime rolled into one.
Gintama
Espionage meets found family wholesomeness. A clever deceptive spy, a clutzy assassin and a adorable telepath with incredible funny expressions will melt your heart.
SPY x FAMILY
A hilarious twist on the isekai genre, featuring the most dysfunctional adventuring party ever.
KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world!
A psychic just wants a normal life, but the world (and his classmates) won’t let him.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
A psychic boy and a con artist fight supernatural forces, a very relatable duo who go through a very emotional growth. Very inspired by One Punch Man's art style
Mob Psycho 100
A socially awkward high school girl who wants to become a rock star and gain lots of friends. Listen to it's awesome soundtrack on youtube!
Bocchi The Rock!
Three teenage girls who form a club with very ambiguous goals, usually consisting of whatever so-called "pastimes" the girls happen to think up. It's tragically short.
Asobi Asobase - Workshop of Fun
It's a very endearing series about a high school girl who needs the help of her classmate to improve her communication skills. It has two seasons with hopefully a third season coming soon.
Komi Can't Communicate
What would ensue if a ninja and an assassin became roommates? Hilarity, of course. It's brand new and unique!
A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof
A slacker angel and her friends navigate high school while struggling to balance their angelic/demonic identities and human lives. It's short but sweet!
Gabriel DropOut