Animefans will anxiously await July as the summer anime season kicks off, offering plenty of new titles. Whether you are waiting for the return of titles likeSAKAMOTO DAYSorDandadan, or you’re excited to check out new series likeNyaight of the Living Cat,summer anime can’t come quickly enough. But June offers up an opportunity to check out some anime series currently running that have flown under the radar a bit, with popular series likeOne Piece: Egghead Island ArcandPokémon Horizonsalso running throughout June.
We will highlight three great anime series with new episodes currently running that you may want to check out before the summer rotation begins; all these titles are in their first or only season, making them easy to catch up with. Below, you will also find a list of all anime series with new episodes running into June.
‘Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty’
New Episodes on HIDIVE
Lilisa Suzunomiya, a first-year student at the prestigious Oshin Girls' Academy, struggles to fit in. Her background from a lower-class family is not congruent with the polished and proper lifestyle the school teaches, including her love of loud music and playing the guitar. Lilisa slowly opens up to another, model student Otoha Kurogane, who also harbors a secret desire to play the drums. The two start a band with other students, navigating the balance of pursuing their musical dreams and keeping up the veneer of polished and proper students.
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Rock Is a Lady’s Modestyis a unique entry in the musical genre. It puts aside competition and focuses on personal growth. In that regard, Lilisa is the perfect protagonist to explore the challenges faced between conforming to society and embracing a love for the arts. For fans of moremature comedy anime, the series is quick to use sexual innuendos and lean into Yuri tropes. If that is not your thing, the series used captures of real rock musicians, making the performances authentic and boasting a sleek visual style.
Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty
‘Apocalypse Hotel’
New Episodes on Crunchyroll
Set in 2057, when the Earth has become uninhabitable due to airborne pollution, a hotel run by robots patiently awaits guests that will never come. After a century, they receive a visit, not from humans, but from aliens searching for help. The visit gives the robots a new sense of purpose, and they begin planning ways to expand the hotel while dealing with unique visitors from other planets.
CygamesPictures certainly brought a visual flair toApocalypse Hotel, with the backgrounds and expressive characters giving the series an instant infectious charm.Thus far, the series has proven to be heartwarming despite its post-apocalyptic scenario, with themes of hospitality at the forefront of helping all alien creatures. This is not your typicalsci-fi anime, with the series' somewhat episodic structure offering a myriad of different tales throughout the season.
Apocalypse Hotel
‘Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray’
New Episodes on Prime Video
A desolate, small training school in the countryside finally gets a chance to shine when a new student, Oguri Cap, joins its ranks. A horse girl with an overpowering and unique ability, Oguri slowly begins to climb the ranks of competitive racing. The series acts as a spin-off of theUma Musumeseries, stripping it back to a simple story with new characters, making it accessible to new and existing fans.
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You don’t need to be overly familiar with the Uma Musume universe to enjoy this recent spin-off. Additionally, the more grounded tone makes the series less bogged down in the expanded universe and focuses more on emotional development through a rags-to-riches story. The action sequences are top-notch, matching any othergreat sports anime; that is, if you consider horse racing a sport. It may be a niche genre, but if you’ve ever been curious to check it out,Uma Musume: Cinderella Grayis an ideal starting point.
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray
Anime Episodes Airing Throughout June 2025
