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.
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.
10 Getter Robo Arc
- Streaming At: TBA
The last time viewers had a chance to see something new from the Getter Robo franchise was all the way back in 1991 with Getter 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.
9 Hamefura, My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead To Doom! - Season 2
- Streaming At: Crunchyroll
Many isekai anime take place in video games but Hamefura offers 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.
8 I'm Standing On 1,000,000 Lives - Season 2
- Streaming At: Crunchyroll
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.
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.
7 IDOLiSH7: Third Beat!
- Streaming At: Crunchyroll
While the first three episodes of the season were actually streamed in Japan on June 13, 2021, most western fans of the IDOLiSH7 series 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!
6 Love Live! Superstar!!
- Streaming At: NHK-E
Fans were worried that the controversy surrounding the show and Café Casa might 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 series may need to get a VPN to watch it through the Japanese service.
5 Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden (TV) - Season 2
- Streaming At: Funimation
Fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica were curious to see what the first season of Magia Record would have to offer. It's not quite an enhanced version of the original series but more of a retelling of a story in the Madoka universe. 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.
4 Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S
- Streaming At: Crunchyroll
Fans had thought Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid was 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.
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 the Mini Dragon series both of which are available at Crunchyroll.
3 That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Season 2 - Part 2
- Streaming At: Crunchyroll
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 in the 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 of the most anticipated sequels of the season.
2 Tsukipro The Animation 2
- Streaming At: Crunchyroll
The first season of Tsukipro premiered 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 fondly for having some incredible songs even for an idol show. Hopefully, the second season will bring on the same fantastic vibes as the first.
1 Yami Shibai 9
- Streaming At: Crunchyroll
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 seasons in a single day to be prepared for Yami Shibai 9.