This summer’s anime lineup for 2025 has been packed with stellaranime, either making their debut or returning with a brand new season, continuing epic tales of kaiju, assassins, and more, yet to come. With excitement and a diverse range of options to choose from, anime fans are in for a feast of a lifetime.
Throughout the many shows that are breaking out in popularity, however, which ones truly own the ratings among all of the episodes coming out this summer? This list aims to showcase which anime episodes are truly ranking top amonganime viewers for summer 2025thus far!
7The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
Episode #2: Chidori and Kikyo with an 8.9 Rating on IMDb
Based on the manga by Saka Mikami,The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignityis a romantic comedy that follows the evolving friendship between Rintaro Tsugumi and Kaoruko Waguri. As two students from completely separate academies, one full of delinquents and the other full of elite young women, their relationship initially looks unlikely to ever succeed.
Episode #2 expands on this by showcasing Rintaro at Chidori Public High School and how they react to Kaoruko waiting for Rintaro at the school gates. With Kaoruko insisting that they can better learn to understand each other, it takes his mother to convince Rintaro that Kaoruko sees him as the kind and caring person underneath his delinquent appearance.
The episode serves as the gateway into Rintaro and Kaoruko’s blooming friendship as they find themselves willing to learn more about the other despite their differences in status and reputation. Although this is just the beginning of their journey, the episode is the first depiction audiences see where the two protagonists begin to connect.
6Dandadan
Episode #4 That’s, Like, Way Deadly with a 9.0 Rating on IMDb
Dandadanhas finally entered its second season after a few months in between cours, returning to the Evil Eye arc and the gang’s fight against the Mongolian Death Worm. Now that the Kito family has miraculously survived, they thwart Momo’s efforts to use the worm as a firehouse to combat the lava from the activated volcano.
As Jiji returns as a triple threat, Momo is on her last legs between fighting him off and saving the island. That is, until her grandmother appears with reinforcements, turning the tide back in their favor for an epic, dramatic battle. WhileDandadanexcels at action, the anime balances sweet moments, concluding with the exhausted Momo and Okarun pair reuniting.
5Call of the Night
Episodes #4 and 5 with a 9.1 Rating on IMDb
After returning for a second season,Call of the Nightis already recapturing its dedicated fanbase with an equally beautiful soundtrack that rivals the first season’s and pretty major lore drops in the latest episodes. As Kou and Nazuna investigate the hauntings occurring in Room 307, they uncover a suspicious photo that depicts Nazuna as one of the hospital’s nurses.
Not only does episode #4 depict the second season’s most captivating animation yet, but in ‘The Few Years I Spent With You…’, Nazuna faces some revelations about her past she wasn’t previously aware of.Call of the Night’s season two elevates the stakes by expanding on her backstory and the lore of vampires within its world.
4Dealing with Mikadona Sisters is a Breeze
Episodes #2 and #4 with a Rating of 9.3 on IMDb
Based on the manga by Aya Hirakawa,Dealing with Mikadona Sisters is a Breezeis a dark horse contender, debuting with beautiful animation by P.A. Works as a fairly interestingromantic comedyinvolving Yuu Ayase and the three sisters from the Mikadono family. Only just getting warmed up, the story is as charming and witty as the female leads.
While Yuu doesn’t believe himself to have much talent, he works hard to make himself useful in the Mikadono household by doing the chores and cleaning. His earnest and positive attitude warms up the audience and sisters: Kazuki, the rising actress, Niko, the martial artist, and Miwa, the shogi prodigy.
The episodes where Yuu connects with the girls are the most popular episodes by far, impressing them with his cooking in episode #2, and helping them prepare for the Cherry Blossom Night Festival in #4. What’s most endearing is his interaction with Niko, who is allowed to show her rare effeminate side she’s often hidden away.
3Lord of Mysteries
Episode #6: Teacher with a 9.4 Rating on IMDb
While not an anime,Lord of Mysteriesis breaking waves among the community by showcasing China’s latest donghua project featuring gorgeous animation at 30,000 frames per episode based on the webnovel under the same name. With a cult following online, the donghua is only attracting more fans to Cuttlefish’s intricate, enticing story.
Despite havingpacing issues and complaints about dub availability,Lord of Mysteriesis striking chords with anime and webnovel fans alike with its animation and enthralling story that only continues to improve with each new episode drop. After seeking assistance from his old history teacher at college, Klein uncovers even more secrets hidden behind Azik Eggers’ past.
Episode #6 has proven to expand on Azik’s character and history in a way that almost outdoes the webnovel through its animation and advantage in visual storytelling. Full of tension and unraveling mysteries, ‘Teacher’ has proven to be the donghua’s best episode yet.
2Takopi’s Original Sin
Episode #5 To You in 2022 with a 9.7 on IMDb
Despite its dark origins,Takopi’s Original Sinis a big hit among audiences as a fascinating story of an alien only seeking to make a poor girl’s life better and return the smile to her face. While grim, the series by Taizan 5 casts an introspective lens on the effects different styles of parenting have on children.
Episode #5’s major revelation of who Takopi came to help is revealed, turning the entire narrative on its head and shocking the fanbase once again in a new medium.
Whether through the high expectations, lack of affection, or physical and mental abuse,Takopi’s Original Sinhandles the subject with care and nuance while not shying away from the ugly sides. Episode #5’s major revelation of who Takopi came to help is revealed, turning the entire narrative on its head and shocking the fanbase once again in a new medium.
1One Piece
Episodes #1136 and #1137 with a 9.8 on IMDb
Despite being an ongoing annual anime,One Pieceis showing no signs of slowing down by shining a light on one of the most tear-inducing episodes yet. As the series continues to adapt the Egghead Island arc, Bonney and Bartholomew Kuma receive their dues in a moving rendition of their story as it comes to a head.
Episode #1136 titled ‘Kuma’s Life’ has been a story in the making as Bartholomew’s influence throughoutOne Piecehas touched on many different characters within the government, the marines, and among pirates alike. Across the last few episodes,One Piecehas been carefully sorting through Kuma’s historyfrom a young child slave to fatherhood and then a cyborg experiment.
Sharing his last moments of humanity with Dr. Vegapunk, Kuma’s last wish for Bonney’s tenth birthday closed the episode with the mournful cries of both friend and daughter. Not only didOne Pieceperfectly encapsulate Bartholomew’s lifestory, but it would go on to be some of the highest-rated episodes of the summer, resonating with audiences with its spectacular adaptation.
