Which new anime are you planning to watch?
Nothing says summer vibes like staying inside and binging your favorite anime. This summer’s anime season is coming in hot, with the return of fan favorites such as Attack on Titan, Free!, and more. There are also several new series you might want to keep your eyes on. We’ve listed some of our favorites that are airing right now and later this summer, from the gushiest shoujo, to dark psychological horror.
See the recommended summer anime in the slideshow below or the list following that.
Angels of Death
J.C. Staff
If you’re a fan of psychological horror and senseless death games, Angels of Death might just be for you. It follows roughly the same story as the RPG maker game under the same name. Rachel Gardner, a young girl with amnesia, wakes up to find herself trapped in a building with several levels filled with serial killers and a death wish. She meets Issac Foster who attempts to kill her but fails, and at her request, he promises to kill her as long as she helps him escape the nightmarish building. Together they must go to each floor and defeat each serial killer to live (and die) another day.
Available: Now
Attack on Titan Season 3
If there’s anything Attack on Titan has been good at over the years, it’s been creating an intense and intricate mystery to keep fans hooked. While we’re personally hopeful for some answers this season, we already know that this season will follow the uprising arc from the manga. The scouts are tasked with protecting Eren and Historia while facing restrictions outside the walls and new enemies within. If you’re still on the fence, be sure to read our spoiler-free review.
Available: July 22
Banana Fish
MAPPA
Banana Fish isn’t quite as innocent as its name might imply; while it is a shoujo featuring a queer relationship, this is a dark and gritty crime-drama set in New York City. This mature anime follows Ash Lynx, the protégé of mob boss Papa Dino. He’s a stone-cold killer, trying to figure out the mystery behind a capsule and a message given to him by a dying man. Along the way, Ash meets Eiji and learns their fates are tied. Together, they’ll have to discover what “Banana Fish” actually is. The story has been updated from its 1980 manga, so both people of color and LGBTQ+ characters have more inclusive and appropriate representation--but keep in mind, it is a dated story at its roots.
Streaming on: Amazon Prime
Available: Now
Cells at Work
David Production
Think Osmosis Jones, but anime and much more out of the box. In Cells at Work, each character is an anthropomorphized version of the cells in a human body going about their lives and duties as they must. Well, mostly. It’s animated and directed by the same team that brought you JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and it’s a wild and wacky comedy sure to put a smile on your face.
Available: Now
Flavors of Youth
CoMix Wave Films
From the same studio that created Your Name comes an emotional anthology of short stories exploring the joys of life. It follows three people in three different cities in China; there’s a story about revisiting childhood memories through food, rediscovering passion for their career, and one of bittersweet love. It’s a blend of slice of life and coming of age, paired with the beautiful visuals and melancholic sounds we’ve come to know from CoMix Wave Films. Check out our spoiler-free review of the movie before it hits Netflix here.
Streaming on: Netflix
Available: August 4
Free! - Dive to the Future!
Kyoto Animation
Free! Has finally returned for its third season with another round of swimming tournaments and soft shonen ai. If you were a fan of Yuri!! on Ice, you’ll adore the attention to detail in terms of how the art captures competitive swimming and the ridiculously sweet bonds between each of the characters. While none of its characters are confirmed to be LGBTQ+, this one does have some very LGBTQ+ friendly undertones.
Streaming on: Funimation, Crunchyroll, VRV
Available: Now
Revue Starlight
Kinema Citrus
Revue Starlight follows the story of two girls, Karen and Hikari, with a dream to one day join “Starlight,” a beloved revue troupe. After some time apart, the two are destined to come back together at 16 and audition for a spot within the Starlight ranks. If you’re a big fan of idols or musical theatre with a touch of the intense battles of Revolutionary Girl Utena, this one will probably hit that cute anime girl soft spot. The first episode sports incredible animation too.
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