7 Best Anime Coming to Netflix and Crunchyroll in July

The summer anime season has officially arrived, and both Netflix and Crunchyroll are packed with exciting new titles and long-awaited returns throughout July. Whether you’re eager to jump into the next chapter of a popular isekai, discover a new romance, or dive into an action-packed fantasy adventure, there’s no shortage of new series to add to your watchlist this month.

Netflix kicks off the month with the debut of Sparks of Tomorrow, while Crunchyroll’s summer slate is stacked with returning favorites like You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 and Re – Starting Life in Another World Season 4 Part 2. New adaptations, including MEBIUS DUST and Tomb Raider King, also make their debut, bringing everything from wholesome romance and slice-of-life storytelling to fantasy action. Whether you’re planning to spend your summer catching up on returning hits or searching for your next favorite series, these are the anime coming to Netflix and Crunchyroll in July that deserve a spot on your watchlist.

‘You and I Are Polar Opposites’ Season 2

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Release Date: July 5 | Studio: Lapin Track | Streamer: Crunchyroll

Cast: Sayumi Suzushiro, Shougo Sakata, Wataru Katou, Cocoro Oomori.

You and I Are Polar Opposites truly captured the audience’s hearts when it debuted earlier this year, and lucky for us, this lovable story is already returning for a second season. Based on Kōcha Agasawa’s manga, the series has earned praise for its portrayal of teenage relationships, balancing funny bits with all the awkwardness, vulnerability, and emotional growth that come with first love.

At the center of the story are Miyu Suzuki and Yuusuke Tani, two classmates whose personalities couldn’t be more different. Suzuki is energetic, outgoing, and constantly worried about what those around her think, while Tani is quiet, straightforward, and completely unconcerned with fitting in. What begins as an unlikely friendship gradually blossoms into romance, proving that sometimes the strongest connections are formed between… polar opposites. Season 2 picks up as Suzuki and Tani continue navigating the highs and lows of young love, but their evolving relationship isn’t the only one in the spotlight: their classmates begin confronting their own feelings and new romances start to bloom.

‘Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation’ Season 3

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Release Date: July 5 | Studio: Studio Bind | Streamer: Crunchyroll

Cast: Yumi Uchiyama, Konomi Kohara, Ai Kakuma, Ai Kayano.

Widely regarded as one of the series that helped redefine the genre, Jobless Reincarnation returns for its highly anticipated third season. The story follows a 34-year-old shut-in whose life comes to an abrupt end in a traffic accident. Rather than dying, he is reborn as Rudeus Greyrat in a magical world filled with swords, sorcery, and adventure.

Retaining the memories of his previous life, Rudeus vows to leave behind his regrets and embrace the second chance he has been given. Season 3 continues Rudeus’ journey as he faces new adventures, deepens old relationships, and encounters powerful allies and formidable enemies along the way.

Sparks of Tomorrow

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Release Date: July 5 | Studio: Kyoto Animation | Streamer: Netflix

Cast: Sora Amamiya, Yuuma Uchida.

One of the most anticipated anime premieres of the summer is Sparks of Tomorrow. Set in an alternate history where technological progress favored steam power instead of electricity, Kyoto remains permanently shrouded in smoke. The story follows a boy whose optimism disappeared after losing his brother, and a deeply religious girl still struggling to come to terms with the death of her mother. Though burdened by grief in different ways, the two find themselves drawn together by the mysterious 20th Century Electrical Catalog, a document that offers a glimpse of a future powered by electricity.

As they unravel the catalog’s secrets, the pair are forced to confront their painful pasts while deciding whether they have the courage to pursue a better tomorrow. Sparks of Tomorrow looks poised to be one of Netflix’s most visually striking anime of the year. Between its emotionally driven story, imaginative alternate-history setting, and Kyoto Animation’s renowned craftsmanship, this series that should be on every anime fan’s radar.

‘Tomb Raider King’

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Release Date: July 8 | Studio: Studio EEK | Streamer: Crunchyroll

Cast: Joo-Heon Seo, Irene Holton, Jae-Ha Yoo, Seol-Ah Lee, Julian Miller.

If waiting for a miraculous update on Solo Leveling has left you craving another action-packed fantasy with an overpowered protagonist, Tomb Raider King may be your next obsession. Adapted from the hit Korean web novel and webtoon, the series blends supernatural relics and time-travel revenge into a fast-paced adventure.

The story begins when mysterious tombs suddenly appear around the world, each containing ancient relics capable of granting their owners almost godlike powers. As governments, organizations, and treasure hunters race to claim these artifacts, the world is thrown into chaos. At the center of the conflict is elite relic raider Goriki Ryoga, whose career comes to a brutal end after he is betrayed and left for dead during an expedition. Instead of dying, however, Ryoga is sent back in time to a point before the tombs first emerged. Armed with complete knowledge of the future and driven by a desire for revenge, he sets out to raid every tomb before anyone else can reach them.

‘MEBIUS DUST’

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Release Date: July 9 | Studio: Doga Kobo | Streamer: Crunchyroll

Cast: Haruka Satou, Nene Hieda, Yuuto Takenaka.

If you’re looking for an anime that blends science-fiction, superpowers, and mystery, MEBIUS DUST should be on your radar this summer. Set in a world shaped by a catastrophic meteorite strike, extraordinary abilities come at an extraordinary cost. A decade after a meteorite crashes into Earth, a group of people known as Rams Carriers awaken superhuman abilities called Rams. However, they can only survive while exposed to Mebius Dust, a substance emitted by a massive crystal that keeps them permanently confined to the town of Shinkatsushika.

Unable to leave, the town’s kids use their abilities in a territory-control game to pass the time. Among them are high school student Araki, his younger sister Stella, and their childhood friend Olga, who compete together as the team Polis Hopper. One day, their ordinary lives take an unexpected turn when Rams researcher Professor Yuda recruits them for a mysterious experiment that could change everything they know about their powers and the world beyond the town’s borders.

‘Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You’

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Release Date: July 9 | Studio: Asahi Production | Streamer: Crunchyroll

Cast: Seena Hoshiki, Takuya Satou, Toa Yukinari.

While many romance anime focus on high school crushes and first loves, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You offers a refreshingly mature take on the genre. Based on Jinushi’s acclaimed manga, the series swaps classroom drama for the everyday routines of adulthood, finding romance in quiet conversations, shared cigarettes, and the unexpected connections that form between two lonely people.

Sasaki is a middle-aged salaryman who dreads going to work, where he’s constantly worn down by an overbearing boss and the monotony of office life. The one bright spot in his day is a quick stop at the neighborhood supermarket, where he’s always greeted by the warm smile of his favorite cashier, Yamada. But after one particularly exhausting day, Sasaki arrives to find that Yamada has already finished her shift. Disappointed, he heads outside for a cigarette, only to be approached by Tayama, a sharp-witted and mischievous woman smoking behind the store. The two strike up an easy conversation, and before long, Sasaki finds himself returning not only in hopes of seeing Yamada but also to share another smoke break with Tayama.

‘Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World’ Season 4 Part 2

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Release Date: August 12 | Studio: White Fox | Streamer: Crunchyroll

Cast: Kazuya Kamenashi, Takuya Satou, Maaya Uchida.

One of the biggest isekai series of the past decade continues this summer as Re – Starting Life in Another World returns with Season 4 Part 2. Following the devastating events in Priestella, the next chapter promises to be another emotionally charged journey filled with new mysteries and challenges.

While Subaru and his friends emerged victorious from the brutal battle, the aftermath leaves them with heavy losses. Determined to save Rem, Crusch, and Julius from their respectives fates, Subaru embarks on a new quest in search of a miracle. His only lead is Shaula, the legendary “Wise Woman” said to possess limitless knowledge, who lives within the distant Pleiades Watchtower. Reaching her, however, will be anything but easy. Together with his companions, Subaru must cross the perilous Auguria Dunes, a vast and uncharted desert filled with deadly creatures, hidden dangers, and ancient secrets.