Dandadan season 2 is almost here, and it’s an even bigger deal than most people probably thought. With the summer 2025 anime season about to start, there are plenty of new and returning titles people are looking forward to, and as always, most people already have an idea of what will be the best shows to watch.

When it comes to what will be the biggest anime of the summer, some of the most common opinions have been Gachiakuta or My Dress-Up Darling season 2, but those couldn’t be more wrong. Filmarks, the largest entertainment platform in Japan, recently revealed what the top 10 anticipated anime of the summer are, and sure enough, Dandadan season 2 ranks as the most hotly-anticapted anime of summer 2025.

Considering how big Dandadan is, it would be weirder if it didn’t rank that highly, and it’s sure to kickstart what will go down as a legendary summer of anime.

Why Dandadan Season 2 Will Be Amazing To Watch

What Makes Dandadan Season 2 So Special?

Overall, it’s easy to see why Dandadan season 2 has so much hype surrounding it. Season 1 became an instant hit for how well it balanced gorgeous animation with hilarious comedy and surprisingly heartfelt drama, and based on promotional material, Dandadan season 2 will take everything great about season 1 and take it to new heights hitherto unheard of in anime.

Naturally, some Dandadan fans already have first-hand knowledge of what to expect. The Dandadan season 2 theatrical preview gave fans a look at the first three episodes, and sure enough, Dandadan season 2 will kick off with a string of episodes that feature some of the best writing, visuals, and overall direction of any modern anime. The rest of the season will be even better, and overall, it will be great to watch it all play out across the summer.