From stop-motion sweets shops to psychological thrillers and reality dating experiments, July is packed with fresh stories across every genre. EnVi has rounded up the buzziest new releases you’ll want to add to your watchlist ASAP!
Glass Heart: July 31
Get ready to turn up the music. Glass Heart, the popular Japanese novel by Wakagi Mio, is being adapted into a TV series. It follows Akane Saijo, a college student and aspiring drummer who gets kicked out of her band. Things shift when Naoki Fujitani, a genius musician, notices her talent, and invites her to join his new group. What starts as heartbreak becomes a second chance.
The cast is packed with A-listers like Takeru Satoh, Yu Miyazaki, Keita Machida, Jun Shison, and Masaki Suda. The project is getting buzz for its scale as actors spent over a year learning real instruments and vocals for their debut as an actual band. Additionally, the series’ original score was composed by Masakatsu Takagi (Wolf Children), with contributions from Yojiro Noda and Taka of ONE OK ROCK. Rising vocalists like Zarame and ao also joined, making the artist count 26 in total. Big cast, bigger sound.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3: July 16
Pack your sunscreen and picnic mats — we’re heading back to Cousins Beach. The Summer I Turned Pretty, the Prime Video hit based on Jenny Han’s book trilogy, returns for its third and final season. This time, the story picks up two years after season two, with Belly (Lola Tung) finishing her junior year of college. She’s ready for another dreamy summer with her soulmate, Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). But when her first love, Conrad (Christopher Briney), unexpectedly reappears, everything shifts.
The teen dramedy has stayed close to the books so far, with each season following one part of the trilogy. Season one covered The Summer I Turned Pretty, and season two followed It’s Not Summer Without You. The third season is based on We’ll Always Have Summer, where Belly must finally choose between the two brothers. Still, the show has made changes before — like adding new character Skye (Elsie Fisher) in season two — so don’t rule out a few surprises this time around.
Ziam: July 9
Think Mad Max in Thailand with a dash of #Alive and you get Ziam. Directed by Tent Kulp Kaljareuk, this dystopian eco-horror dives into a future where melting ice caps have wrecked the global food chain, triggering mass famine. Fish have mostly vanished after ancient bacteria are released from the thawing ice. Thailand is barely holding on, while the government insists on trust — even as inequality and oppression grow more visible.
At the center is Singh (Mark Prin Suparat), a bodyguard for delivery trucks. An early clash with bandits highlights his Muay Thai skills, with chaotic camera work amping up the energy. What seems like a routine delivery soon sparks a chain of devastating events. As innovation outpaces caution, the film explores how desperation and ego could lead to humanity’s downfall.
Bitch X Rich Season 2: July 3
The K-drama Bitch X Rich is back for season two, with Red Velvet’s Yeri reprising her role as the fierce and complicated Baek Je-na. The elite world of Cheongdam International High School is no longer untouchable. Kim Hye-in (Lee Eun-saem) is now a member of the powerful Diamond 6 despite her underprivileged background, and remains a key witness to two murders. Je-na’s world begins to unravel as suspicion surrounds her and the school’s succession structure collapses.
New characters will shake things up this season, including transfer student Cha Jin-wook (Kim Min-kyu) and Lee Sa-rang (Won Kyu-bin), a romantic underdog who vows to protect Hye-in. As loyalties shift and power games intensify, the show explores what it really takes to survive behind all the wealth and polish. Will Hye-in and Je-na repeat the past, or carve out new paths for themselves?
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity: July 13
If you like Skip and Loafer (2023) or Horimiya (2023), you’ll definitely like this one. Based on Saka Mikami’s critically acclaimed manga, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity unfolds in a town split by two rival high schools, Chidori High, an all-boys school known for housing delinquents, and Kikyo Girls’ High, a prestigious school for society’s elite. But that rigid divide begins to blur when two students from opposite sides cross paths.
Enter Rintaro, a second-year at Chidori who has the look of a troublemaker with his blonde hair, piercings, and a rough exterior. Misunderstood by many, Rintaro is a kind-hearted boy who helps out at his family’s patisserie and prefers peace to conflict. One day, he meets Kaoruko, a graceful and open-minded girl from Kikyo, whose lack of judgment immediately disarms him. Their worlds couldn’t be more different, yet something about her makes Rintaro pause. And from that quiet moment, a tender and slow-burning connection begins to bloom.
Better Late than Single: July 8
Ever wondered what a reality dating show looks like when everyone on it has never dated before? Better Late Than Single is here to answer that. The show follows a group of literal “eternal singles” over a nine-day journey as they step into the unfamiliar world of romance. If you’re into heart-fluttering moments and raw vulnerability, this one’s your next obsession.
What sets Better Late Than Single apart is its mentoring twist. Celebrity hosts including singer-actor Seo In-guk, actress Kang Han-na, comedian Lee Eun-ji, and musician Car, the Garden step in as “Cupid Experts” as they guide the contestants through workshops and makeovers. It’s less about competition and more about personal growth, making each interaction feel genuine and deeply human. And in the end, the show reminds us all that when it comes to love, it really is better late than never.
Delirium: July 18
Among the wave of new original productions, Delirium stands out as a gripping series based on the novel by Colombian author Laura Restrepo. Set in 1980s Colombia, the story follows Aguilar (Juan Pablo Raba), who returns from a trip with his children only to find his wife, Eugenia (Paola Turbay), in a mysterious state of madness at a hotel in Bogotá. As Aguilar searches for the truth behind Eugenia’s breakdown, he’s pulled into a tangled web of family secrets, emotional trauma, and political undercurrents.
Delirium arrives during a powerful moment for Colombian entertainment, as the country’s film and television industry continues to rise on the global stage. As international platforms invest in more Latin American content, Colombia is fast becoming a standout hub for bold narratives and cinematic quality.
My Melody & Kuromi: July 24
Sanrio’s beloved characters return in a new stop-motion animated series starring My Melody to celebrate her 50th anniversary in 2025 and Kuromi’s 20th anniversary. Set in the vibrant world of Mariland, the story follows My Melody as she opens a cake shop, while her rival Kuromi runs a traditional Japanese sweets shop across the street. Despite their differences, the two must come together when a crisis threatens their town’s future. The show is the perfect blend of charm, rivalry, and community into a heartfelt tale of growth and friendship.
Adding to the magic is the theme song “Kawaii (Prod. Gen Hoshino),” a full collaboration between Gen Hoshino and LE SSERAFIM. Gen Hoshino handles the production, lyrics, composition, and arrangement, while the group delivers the performance with member HUH YUNJIN contributing to the English lyrics. This marks the first-ever collaboration between the two artists. The song captures the show’s spirit, echoing its message about self-confidence and the courage to keep moving forward.
Wall to WallI: July 18
After starring in Tastefully Yours, Kang Ha-neul returns for his second Netflix series, this time taking the lead as Woo-seong. He plays a 21st-century Korean man whose obsession with social mobility slowly eats away at everything he values. His goal seems simple: to own an apartment. But that single ambition drains his finances, his assets, and his sense of self.
At first, Wall to Wall presents itself as a story of success. Woo-seong, a modest office worker in his 30s, finally achieves his dream of buying a home, going as far as selling his mother’s garlic field to afford it. But his excitement fades when the walls of his new apartment begin to whisper secrets, and the neighbors seem far from ordinary. If you enjoyed Strangers from Hell, The Glory, or Marianne, this series offers the same chilling tension, where the greatest horror might just be the person living next door.
Want more film recommendations? Check out EnVi’s Coverage of the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival here!
