Summer is here and I feel things are ramping up here in the US. The COVID shot is available to anyone who wants it. However, I feel that as the country starts to open back up and people are ready to get out and do things with others, the virus is still there. There seem to be a large number of people who don’t want to get the shot. I am also excited for the Japan Olympics. But, I also see that COVID is still here. Hopefully the Olympics goes well. As we move into Summer lets take a look at some of the anime we get to watch for the Summer 2021 lineup.
I am going to list the Crunchyroll titles of the Summer season in the category they are listed under and give a short thought.
New Simulcasts
Battle Game in 5 Seconds
Studio: SynergySP, Vega Entertainment
A fight of quick wit and power commences as a group of individuals battle every five seconds after meeting!
Not sure about this one.
D_CIDE TRAUMEREI THE ANIMATION
Studio: Sanzigen
After the death of his brother, one young man must fight against invading monsters between the worlds of dreams and reality!
Is the title French? I might try this one.
Drug Store in Another World – The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist
Studio: EMT Squared
One man sent to another world is going to make the best of his medicine crafting skills, and that’s the doctor’s orders!
The plot sounds good but sounds like a harlem. Not sure I’ll get around to this one.
Fena: Pirate Princess
Studio: Production I.G
Airtime: August 14
After an orphan escapes to the high seas, she takes her place as captain of a pirate crew for a swashbuckling adventure!
This looks like a solid show but doesn’t start till later. I will watch this one.
Girlfriend, Girlfriend
Studio: Tezuka Productions
From the creator of AHO-GIRL comes a triangular relationship story as one high schooler dates two girlfriends at the same time!
Don’t think I will like this one. Probably not.
I’m Standing on a Million Lives Season 2
Studio: Maho Film
Yusuke Yotsuya and the other humans begin their fight against the Orc Army in I’m Standing on a Million Lives Season 2!
The first season was decent. I’ll keep watching.
Idolish7 Third BEAT!
Studio: Troyca
IDOLiSH7, TRIGGER, and Re:vale’s popularity continues to rise, but a looming shadow threatens to shake things up.
Might try this out but I need to start from the start.
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Season 2 -The Eve of Awakening-
Studio: Shaft
Iroha Tamaki and the magical girls return in Season 2 of Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story.
Don’t want to watch. The last side story was all over the place and made no sense to me.
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S
Studio: Kyoto Animation
Tohru, Kobayashi and all the dragon friends are back in all-new episodes of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S!
Need to catch up on the last Dragon Maid show. Then I will watch this one.
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X
Studio: SILVER LINK.
All routes lead to another great season of Catarina Claes’ adventures in My Next Life As a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X!
Don’t want to watch.
NIGHT HEAD 2041
Studio: Shirogumi
Based on the 1992 Japanese drama, NIGHT HEAD 2041 follows two siblings attempting to track down two psychic brothers.
Night Head just reminds me of Night Raid from Akame ga Kill and the art looks similar. I might give it a try.
Peach Boy Riverside
Studio: Asahi Production
One princess aims to travel the world when one day she encounters a famous ogre-slaying warrior!
This looks pretty good.
Remake Our Life!
Studio: feel.
Transported ten years into the past, one former game designer will make the most of remaking his creative life!
I’m not sure about these time travel shows. Maybe.
Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles
Studio: TMS Entertainment
Realizing his mysterious past, one orphan sets out to live a better life attending a prestigious academy for noble children.
This looks ok. I will try it out.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2
Studio: 8 Bit
Rimuru and Tempest set up to clash against the forces of the Demon Lord Clayman in the continuation of Slime Season 2!
More slime is good. Hopefully they keep the quality up for visuals and sound.
The aquatope on white sand
Studio: P.A. Works
One former idol goes to Okinawa and finds a new life helping a struggling aquarium from shutting down.
This looks like a really solid show. I am really hopeful for this one.
The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace
Studio: MAPPA
As demons wake from their great slumber, descendants of battle-gods called Idaten and humanity fight back!
Not sure on the art for this. Looks like it might be for kids. I might try it anyway.
The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!
Studio: SILVER LINK
After the Dark Realm falls and the Great Jahy is defeated, she must survive in the human world and in a one-room apartment!
Don’t think I will like this one. But looks like a similar plot to The Devil is a Part-Timer!. Maybe I’ll check it out.
Theatre of Darkness 9th
Studio: ILCA
Don’t want to watch.
TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy-
Studio: C2C
Shunned by a goddess by not being enough of a hero, one former high school student aims to survive in a new fantasy world!
This looks ok. Might give it a try.
BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS
Studio: Studio Pierrot
Boruto continues his adventures to become the ultimate ninja with Team 7 and all your favorite ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village!
Don’t want to watch.
CASE CLOSED
Studio: TMS Entertainment
Ace teen detective Shinichi Kudo solves cases after becoming trapped in the body of a ten-year-old.
Still want to get into this one. But, I need to start from the start.
Digimon Adventure:
Studio: Toei Animation
A brand new Digimon adventure begins with the classic DigiDestined cast!
Don’t want to watch.
DRAGON QUEST: THE ADVENTURE OF DAI
Studio: Toei Animation
Based on the classic Dragon Quest series, follow Dai and his party in their grand adventure to defeat the demon lord Hadlar!
Don’t want to watch.
KIYO IN KYOTO: FROM THE MAIKO HOUSE
Studio: J.C.Staff
Two girls chase after their dreams in the ancient capital in this healing slice-of-life anime about an aspiring maiko and the house chef!
This show was surprisingly better then I expected and I want to see more.
MY HERO ACADEMIA SEASON 5
Studio: BONES
Deku and Class 1-A continue their hero training and unleash new powers in the latest season of My Hero Academia!
My Hero has always been a solid show for me ever since it came out and I am looking forward to see what happens next.
ONE PIECE
Studio: Toei Animation
Luffy and the Straw Hats continue their adventures in Wano and fight against the powerful Emperors!
Finally we are back to Luffy and doing Straw Hat things. I’m really excited for this season!
SD GUNDAM WORLD HEROES
Studio: Sunrise
A new SD Gundam series begins with battles set across the world stage!
Want to get back into Gundam but not sure how. Maybe this, but probably not.
TO YOUR ETERNITY
Studio: Brain’s Base
Fushi’s journey to understand humanity and the world continues in new episodes of To Your Eternity.
I started to really get into this show in the last season so I’m pretty excited for this one.
TOKYO REVENGERS
Studio: Liden Films
One young man time-leaps back to his middle school days where he vows to protect his friends against dangerous delinquents!
Don’t want to watch.
TROPICAL-ROUGE! PRECURE
Studio: Toei Animation
A brand new PreCure series is on Crunchyroll, and now it’s time to get tropical!
Don’t want to watch.
WELCOME TO DEMON SCHOOL, IRUMA-KUN! SEASON 2
Studio: Bandai Namco Pictures
(Demon) school is back in session as Iruma and his devlish classmates continue their lessons in the dark arts!
Don’t want to watch.
Out of 32 shows 9 I really want to watch, 7 I’ll give a try and 3 if I have time.
Compared to Spring 2021 which had 37 shows, 11 I really want to watch, 10 I’ll give a try and 5 if I have time (Out of 37 shows, I watched 19 shows and stopped watching 4).
I have the most hype for One Piece, The Aquatope on White Sand, Slime season 2 and Fena: Pirate Princess. Coming close behind are To Your Eternity, My Hero and Kiyo in Kyoto.
Comparing the last Spring season to this Summer season, it looks like I am going to be watching a lot less shows. This could be good for me to be able to catch up on some other shows I haven’t watched in the past or even do some other things. Summer is a busier time for me as I want to get out and enjoy the Summer time.
I need to catch up on Dragon Maid. I also need to watch the Gloomy Bear show. I’ve been wanting to see what JoJo’s is about so I might check that out. I also want to check out Case Closed. My rewatch that I want to see is Outlaw Star and Haikyu. Have a fun Summer.
What shows are you most excited for in Summer 2021? Leave a comment below.