In the world of anime, the summer season tends to be a bit slower than the heavy hitters of fall and spring. However, it’s also a time that many series that already have followings put out more seasons or sequels to their previous works.
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Thanks to the advent of streaming networks, it’s easier to watch seasonal anime than ever before. Fans won’t need to wait for DVD or Blueray releases to continue their favorite stories as long as they know where to look for them.
10Getter Robo Arc
The last time viewers had a chance to see something new from theGetter Robofranchise was all the way back in 1991 withGetter Robo Go. Thirty years have passed and Getter Robo Arc is finally being adapted for television. Fans looking to rewatch the series before the new show airs may have a hard time finding the original shows, which aired back in 1971.
Many isekai animetake place in video gamesbutHamefuraoffers a unique take on this classic setting. Katarina is put into a dating visual novel she recently played, but as the villain who can suffer many terrible endings. With Season 2 set to take place after the main plot of the game that Katarina knows, it will be interesting to see her navigating uncharted social waters.
8I’m Standing On 1,000,000 Lives - Season 2
When transported into a fantasy world one would hope to be given a role like magician or warrior, but what if they became a farmer? This is what happens to Yuusuke who now has to navigate a whole new world with an unusual skillset.
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He and his friends have to manage several quests to stay alive and protect the real world from various monsters and demons that they encounter. The show’s second season is set to expand on the story of the first so fans should make sure they’re caught up on all the episodes.
7IDOLiSH7: Third Beat!
While the first three episodes of the season were actually streamed in Japan on June 02, 2025, most western fans of theIDOLiSH7series will be streaming them during the summer season. This idol anime has been airing since 2018 and already has a second part greenlit for release somewhere down the road. Watching Tsumugi try to manage such a massive group of stars will be exciting for some time to come!
6Love Live! Superstar!!
Fans were worried thatthe controversy surrounding the show and Café Casamight delay the anime, but thankfully it will be coming out on time for the Summer 2021 season. The fourth installment of the series will be exclusively streaming through NHK-E for the first time ever. Fans that want to keep watching their favorite idol seriesmay need to get a VPNto watch it through the Japanese service.
5Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden (TV) - Season 2
Fans ofPuella Magi Madoka Magicawere curious to see what the first season ofMagia Recordwould have to offer. It’s not quite an enhanced version of the original series but more of a retelling of a story in theMadokauniverse. It features some of the characters fans have come to love but could be enjoyed on its own for those who never watched the original series.
4Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S
Fans had thoughtMiss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maidwas dead in the water after no word of a sequel since 2017 but thankfully this wasn’t the case. The delightful adventures of Kobayashi, Tohru, and the gang will be continuing at the start of the Summer 2021 anime season.
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For fans that can’t wait to dive back into their favorite series, it’s worth considering checking out the special Valentine’s Day OVA and theMini Dragonseries both of which are available atCrunchyroll.
3That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Season 2 - Part 2
Sometimes anime split up a season to show between two cours, but That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime did something a bit weird and different. After the first half of season 2 premiered inthe Winter 2021 season, they waited until after spring before showing the second part to the world. Fans have been eagerly awaiting to see what happens in their favorite isekai anime making it one ofthe most anticipated sequels of the season.
2Tsukipro The Animation 2
The first season ofTsukipropremiered all the way back in fall of 2017 so it’s been a while since fans have been able to enjoy their favorite slice-of-life music anime. The original series is remembered fondlyfor having some incredible songseven for an idol show. Hopefully, the second season will bring on the same fantastic vibes as the first.
1Yami Shibai 9
Yami Shibai has its origins all the way back in 2013 as a show covering horror stories based on urban legends. The episodes are only four minutes long but manage to pack a seriously horrific punch. With how short the series is overall in watch time, it’s possible to binge the previous eight seasonsin a single dayto be prepared forYami Shibai 9.
