The Summer anime season is entering its second half, but there’s still plenty to look forward to on both Netflix and Crunchyroll. While several of the season’s biggest hits continue releasing new episodes each week, August also welcomes a handful of highly anticipated premieres that are ready to shake your watchlist. Leading the month’s new arrivals are The Ribbon Hero, Netflix’s latest original anime, the long-awaited return of Link Click with its third season, and the next chapter of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World.
Meanwhile, some of the biggest series of the summer continue to build momentum. Jobless Reincarnation pushes its third season into a new stretch, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You continues delivering its signature over-the-top romantic comedy, and much, much more. From fantasy epics and supernatural thrillers to heartfelt romances, August is sure to offer something interesting for any kind of anime fan. Whether you’re keeping up with the season week by week or looking for your next obsession, these are the biggest new and continuing anime series to stream this month.
‘Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World’ Season 4 Part 2
Release Date: August 12 | Studio: White Fox | Streamer: Crunchyroll
Cast: Kazuya Kamenashi, Takuya Satou, Maaya Uchida.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- returns this month with Season 4 Part 2. After the intense battle for Priestella, Subaru and his allies may have secured a hard-fought victory, but the cost was far greater than they could have imagined. With Rem, Crusch, and Julius left facing uncertain fates, Subaru sets out on another journey in search of a way to save them. His only hope lies with Shaula, the legendary “Wise Woman” who lives in the mysterious Pleiades Watchtower and is said to possess limitless knowledge.
To reach the Pleiades Watchtower, Subaru and his friends must cross the deadly Auguria Dunes, an unforgiving desert filled with monstrous creatures and other dangers that hide in every corner. With higher stakes than ever and another mystery waiting to be unraveled, Season 4 Part 2 looks set to deliver the suspense, heartbreak, and unforgettable twists that have made the series a fan favorite for nearly a decade.
‘Link Click’ Season 3
Release Date: August 14 | Studio: BeDream | Streamer: Crunchyroll
Cast: Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Takahiro Sakurai, Aoi Koga, Ami Koshimizu.
Returning for its highly anticipated third season, Link Click follows Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang, two friends who use extraordinary powers to enter photographs and relive the moments captured within them. Operating out of the unassuming Time Photo Studio, they help clients uncover the truth behind precious memories, solve lingering mysteries, and grant final wishes. But every mission comes with enormous risks, as even the smallest decision in the past can have devastating consequences.
Season 3 continues the series’ blend of supernatural mystery, emotional storytelling, and suspense as Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang face new cases that test both their abilities and the trust they’ve built over the years. With each photo hiding unexpected secrets, the duo must carefully navigate the past without allowing their own emotions to alter the future, all while the larger mystery surrounding their powers continues to unfold.
‘The Ribbon Hero’
Release Date: August 8 | Studio: Outline | Streamer: Netflix
Cast: Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Takahiro Sakurai, Aoi Koga, Ami Koshimizu.
If you’re searching for your next fantasy adventure, The Ribbon Hero should be your next watch. Netflix’s newest anime follows Sapphire, the princess of the fallen kingdom of Silverland, which was destroyed by a calamity known as Nergal. After losing everything she loved, Sapphire finds refuge in the neighboring kingdom of Goldland, where the compassion of its people slowly begins to heal her shattered spirit.
Just as she starts to believe she can leave the past behind, the same evil that destroyed her home resurfaces, threatening to ruin her newfound home. Refusing to let history repeat itself, Sapphire takes up her sword and vows to protect the people who gave her a second chance. As she confronts the mysterious calamity head-on, Sapphire will have to overcome her grief, embrace her destiny, and discover what it truly means to be a hero.
‘Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation’ Season 3
Episodes 6-10
Release Date: July 5 | Studio: Studio Bind | Streamer: Crunchyroll
Cast: Yumi Uchiyama, Konomi Kohara, Ai Kakuma, Ai Kayano.
Jobless Reincarnation continues its third season with another slate of highly anticipated episodes. The series follows Rudeus Greyrat, a 34-year-old shut-in who is given a second chance after dying in a traffic accident and being reborn in a magical world of sorcery and mythical creatures.
Determined not to repeat the mistakes of his previous life, Rudeus dedicates himself to becoming a better person, growing from a gifted mage into one of the world’s most formidable adventurers. The latest round of episodes continues Rudeus’ journey as he faces powerful adversaries that threaten the peace he’s worked so hard to build.
‘Grand Blue Dreaming’ Season 3
Episodes 5-8
Release Date: July 6 | Studio: Zero-G | Streamer: Crunchyroll
Cast: Yuuma Uchida, Chika Anzai, Ryouhei Kimura, Kana Asumi.
Few anime capture the chaos of college life quite like Grand Blue Dreaming, and after a long wait, the beloved comedy is finally back with its third season. The series follows Iori Kitahara, a freshman who moves to the coastal town of Izu expecting a peaceful university experience while living above his uncle’s dive shop. Instead, he’s swept into the outrageous antics of the local diving club, where wild drinking parties, embarrassing dares, and lifelong friendships take center stage over actual diving.
This season takes the adventure beyond Japan as Iori heads to the tropical paradise of Palau to help his cousin open a new dive shop. Between underwater excursions and the return of his hilariously unpredictable friends, what should be a relaxing getaway quickly turns into another string of misadventures.
‘The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You’ Season 3
Episodes 5-9
Release Date: July 5 | Studio: Bibury Animation Studios | Streamer: Crunchyroll
Cast: Miyu Tomita, Wataru Katou, Maria Naganawa, Asami Seto, Kaede Hondo.
If over-the-top romantic comedies are more your speed, it doesn’t get much wilder than The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You. The series follows Rentaro Aijo, an unlucky teen who suffers 100 straight rejections before learning he’s destined to meet 100 soulmates in high school, but if any of those destined relationships fail, the rejected soulmate will die. Faced with an impossible situation, Rentaro sets out to make every one of his girlfriends feel equally loved, no matter how difficult that may be.
Season 3 continues exploring Rentaro’s ever-growing circle of soulmates, introducing even more eccentric personalities, outrageous misunderstandings, and actually genuine romantic moments along the way. While the series fully embraces its outrageous premise, it also stands out by giving each heroine a unique personality and meaningful relationship with Rentaro, creating a surprisingly wholesome story beneath all the comedy and chaos.
‘Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun’ Season 4
Episodes 16-22
Release Date: April 4 | Studio: Bandai Namco Pictures | Streamer: Crunchyroll
Cast: Ayumu Murase, Ayaka Asai, Ryouhei Kimura.
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun follows Suzuki Iruma, an ordinary human whose irresponsible parents sell him to the powerful demon Sullivan. Rather than becoming a meal, Iruma is adopted as Sullivan’s beloved grandson and enrolled at the prestigious Babyls Demon School, where he must keep his human identity a secret while trying to survive life among demons. Through kindness, determination, and a knack for winning people over, Iruma gradually rises through the demon ranks despite wanting nothing more than an ordinary life.
The latest episodes center on the highly anticipated Music Festival, where Iruma and the Misfit Class are tasked with an almost impossible challenge: every member must reach Rank 4, a feat that can only be accomplished by winning the competition. As the class prepares for the biggest performance of their lives, friendships are tested, confidence is shaken, and each student must learn how to stand out without losing sight of what makes them unique.
