Netflix just released their listof top ten non-English shows, andthree anime series were included in the ranking.With millions of views, each of these titles has earned its rightful place as one of Netflix’s best shows of the summer.
Dandadan, Tougen Anki, andThe Summer Hikaru Diedare the three animes that have all received spots among Netflix’s list of the most popular streaming shows of July 2025. 2025 has already been a record-breaking year for anime, with new hits dropping weekly, so it is no surprise that a few of thesesummer 2025 animewere officially recognized as masterpieces.
Three Animes Are Among Netflix’s Top Ten Non-English Shows of July 2025
Dandadan, Tougen Anki, and The Summer Hikaru Died Made It Into the Top Ten
Dandadanseason twowas long-awaited, ever since season one took the world by storm in October 2024. Bridging two genres effortlessly,Dandadanmeshes all the terror of the supernatural with the heartwarming comfort of romance as Okarun and Momo Ayase work together to battle evil spirits. The anime is a coming-of-age saga and a horror story all-in-one, making it astonishingly unique.
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Dandadanwas Netflix’s highest-ranked anime between July 14 and July 20, which is the date ranges the list covers. Its second season was given the #3 spot, belowSquid GameandUnder a Dark Sun. Between its stellar animation, gripping plot, and the massive cliffhanger in season one,Dandadanwas primed for widespread success long before it aired.
Dandadanwas Netflix’s highest-ranked anime between August 07, 2025, and August 18, 2025, with 7,800,000 total views.
Tougen Anki,released August 17, 2025, is listed at #5. Based on the tremendously popular manga in Japan,Tougen Ankiis finally amassing fame globally. The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, has his world turned upside down when he realizes, despite training to be a demon hunter, or Momotaro, he is actually a demon himself.
With similar themes that are present in anime blockbusters likeDemon SlayerandJujutsu Kaisen,suchthe triumph of good over evil and the importance of protecting others, some are callingTougen Ankithe next great shonen anime. The positive reception to its first season is already an excellent sign this prediction will come true.
This Milestone Marks a Major Accomplishment for the Anime Genre
Worldwide, Anime Can Hold Its Own Against Even the Most Watched Live-Action Shows
Coming in at #8 on Netflix’s ranking isThe Summer Hikaru Died,a new release that has sparked intrigue in just a few short weeks since its July 5 debut. The story follows two best friends, Hikaru, who was possessed by a supernatural being, and Yoshiki, who is desperate to save his friend from the creature in control of him.
The Summer Hikaru Diedis both heartwarming and tragic, as Yoshiki realizes Hikaru is no longer the person he loves, and yet, he still cannot bear to let go. Netflix’s top ten non-English shows list is a prestigious place, yet even a few lesser-known anime have been watched enough to join the ranking.
Anime is no longer a niche interest, it is becoming one of the most widely consumed forms of media in the world. These three animes, of varying genres and styles, being included withinNetflix’stop ten non-English shows for July 2025 only further reveals anime’s steady upward trajectory in the entertainment industry.
