The spring 2026 season is closing its curtain,
leaving us with a huge void after the conclusions of masterful gems such
as Witch Hat Atelier and Wistoria: Wand and Sword
Second season. While the new summer lineup finishes fully starting and the
premieres are accommodated on the grid, it is the perfect time to rummage
through the catalogs and marathon those series that you may have had on your
to-do list.
If the drought of weekly episodes is hitting
you hard, the Japanese specialized media have compiled an impeccable selection
of recommended anime for this month of July. From the most absurd comedy to
existential dramas that will make you question your future, here are eight
perfect options to survive the transition of seasons.
Spy x Family
The Forger family never fails when it comes to
pure entertainment. This genius mixes espionage, school life and costumbrist
comedy in an unbeatable package. A spy, a lethal professional, and a telepathic
girl form a fake family to fulfill secret missions, but they end up creating
unbreakable bonds. It's the quintessential comfort zone for any otaku looking
for something quality-guaranteed.
Blue Period
If you've ever felt imposter syndrome or
creative burnout, this one's for you. Yatora Yaguchi is an unmotivated high
school student until a painting of Shibuya's landscape blows his mind. He
trades his perfect life for brushes, facing the brutal and competitive world of
art. One of the most raw and realistic depictions of chasing a dream that the
industry has given us in the last decade.
Blue Giant
A film adaptation that is, literally, pure
music to your ears. Dai Miyamoto moves to Tokyo with a saxophone and dreams of
becoming the world's greatest jazz performer. Together with Yukinori Sawabe, he
forms a group that seeks to leave his mark. Even if jazz isn't your thing, the
overflowing passion of this movie will make your hair stand on end at every
musical performance.
Kotaro Lives Alone (Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi)
Prepare emotionally. What seems like a quirky
comedy about a four-year-old boy living alone in an apartment, turns into a
melancholic and devastating drama. His exaggeratedly mature behavior attracts
his eccentric neighbors, who little by little discover the hard trauma that
hides his past. It's warm, hilarious, and will make you shed tears without
warning.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (Saiki Kusuo no
Ψ-nan)
The undisputed king of absurd and episodic
humour. Saiki Kusuo has telepathy, telekinesis, and almost godlike powers, but
all he wants in life is to eat coffee jelly and be left alone. Sadly, he's
surrounded by the loudest, most chaotic, and most idiotic classmates on the
planet. Laughter is guaranteed in each micro-episode.
The Way of the Househusband (Gokushufudou)
A legendary ex-yakuza trades the criminal
underworld for an apron and becomes a devoted housewife. Tatsu applies the same
intensity and intimidating attitude that he used on the streets to prepare
bentos, hunt for deals in the supermarket and clean the house. A brutal comedy
that shines for the contrast between his lethal appearance and his
unconditional love for his wife.
Witch Watch
A perfect balance between comedy and charm.
Morihito Otogi looks like a normal high school student, but he is secretly an
ogre who must protect his childhood friend, the clumsy and tender witch Nico
Wakatsuki. Navigating between supernatural homework and human school life will
bring unexpected allies and supremely fun situations that will relieve your
weekly stress.
Vampire in the Garden
An original story that throws us into a
post-war world where humans and vampires live in a bloody conflict. The
narrative breaks the mold by uniting a young human soldier and the vampire
queen, who develop a deep bond thanks to their shared love of music. A
desperate search for coexistence in a divided world that overflows with visual
beauty and tragedy.
The great thing about this selection is the
absolute diversity of its genres. While seasonal anime forces us to follow very
specific trends or jump on the weekly hype train, taking
refuge in these catalogs allows us to balance the visual diet. We have stories
of personal growth, pie-like humor and intense dramas, all at the click of a
button to liven up the wait for the great heavyweights that summer has in store
for us.
