‘The Water Magician’ Is Still on Top of Crunchyroll’s Most-Watched Anime List for the Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Anime

Here’s a quick, friendly rundown of what everyone’s been streaming on Crunchyroll lately. From new fantasy premieres to returning favorites, this week’s watchlist mixes fresh 2025 debuts with heavy-hitters continuing their latest seasons. You’ll find studio details, key staff, and principal cast for each title so you can zero in on what to start next (or what to catch up on).

We’re counting down from 10 to 1 and keeping that exact order. Each entry includes concise plot context plus who’s making and starring in it—handy if you like following specific directors, writers, or voice actors across shows.

10. ‘New Saga’ (2025)

Masayuki Abe’s time-loop fantasy follows hero Kyle (Kail) who, after defeating the Demon King at immense cost, is sent four years into the past and resolves to change fate. The 2025 TV anime is produced by Sotsu and Studio Clutch, directed by Naoki Mizusawa (with Naoki Horiuchi credited), series composition by Kenta Ihara, and music by Shachō (SOIL&“PIMP”SESSIONS) and Hironori Anazawa. Character designs are by Atsushi (Dan) Asahi from original drafts by Nilitsu.

The series aired July–September 2025 on ABC TV, Tokyo MX, BS12 TwellV, and AT-X, with Crunchyroll streaming internationally. Cast highlights include Yūma Uchida (Kyle), Asami Seto (Urza), Hiro Shimono (Seran), and Fairouz Ai (Liese), with English-dub details and rollout confirmed during the season.

9. ‘Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant!’ (2025)

Based on Yūki Kimikawa’s light novels, this series follows Dennis, a star adventurer expelled from the world’s strongest party, who partners with runaway alchemist Atelier to open a restaurant for “outcasts.” The 2025 TV anime is produced by OLM and directed by Jōji Shimura, with series composition by Deko Akao, character designs by Aoi Yamato, and music by Masato Kōda. Crunchyroll streams the series.

Broadcast ran July–September 2025 on AT-X and other Japanese networks, with opening and ending themes announced alongside the staff and cast reveals earlier in the year. Regional licensing in Southeast Asia is handled separately for YouTube streaming.

8. ‘I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability’ (2024– )

This fantasy follows Lloyd, a magic-obsessed prodigy reincarnated as a noble family’s seventh prince, determined to study sorcery on his own terms. The anime is produced by Tsumugi Akita Animation Lab; Season 1 aired April–June 2024 and Season 2 premiered in July 2025.

Direction for the TV adaptation is by Jin Tamamura, with widely circulated credits listing the studio’s production lead; additional staff and cast details have been shared across official and database outlets as the 2025 cour aired.

7. ‘The Rising of the Shield Hero’ (2019–2025)

Adapted from Aneko Yusagi’s light novels, the long-running isekai follows Naofumi Iwatani, the Shield Hero, as he defends another world alongside Raphtalia, Filo, and allies. Multiple studios and directors have contributed across seasons; Season 4 aired July–September 2025. The series has accumulated 60+ episodes since its 2019 debut.

Principal cast includes Kaito Ishikawa (Naofumi), Asami Seto (Raphtalia), and Rina Hidaka (Filo). Production and broadcast histories for each season are documented in franchise credits and cast listings.

6. ‘Clevatess’ (2025–)

A dark-fantasy road tale from Yūji Iwahara, ‘Clevatess’ follows the demon king Clevatess, the revived hero Alicia Glenfall, and an infant royal heir traveling together after a kingdom’s fall. The TV anime adaptation premiered in July 2025, animated by Lay-duce with Kiyotaka Taguchi directing, Keigo Koyanagi handling series composition, character design by Sōichirō Sako, and music by Nobuaki Nobusawa. A second season has been announced.

Casting information includes Japanese and English voice credits across official and industry sources; Crunchyroll distributes the series internationally, with schedules and episode guides published during the summer 2025 run.

5. ‘Kaiju No. 8’ (2024–)

Based on Naoya Matsumoto’s hit manga, ‘Kaiju No. 8’ centers on Kafka Hibino, a cleanup worker who becomes host to a kaiju and joins the Defense Force to fight monsters from within. The 2024 TV anime is produced by Production I.G, with Studio Khara supervising kaiju design. Directors Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Kamiya lead the show; series composition is by Ichirō Ōkouchi, character designs by Tetsuya Nishio, and music by Yuta Bandoh.

Japanese leads include Masaya Fukunishi (Kafka Hibino), Asami Seto (Mina Ashiro), Wataru Katō (Reno Ichikawa), and Fairouz Ai (Kikoru Shinomiya). Crunchyroll streamed the series globally with multiple dubs; additional production and awards notes are cataloged across official listings and databases.

4. ‘Gachiakuta’ (2025–)

Set in a stratified world that tosses both trash and people into “the Pit,” ‘Gachiakuta’ follows Rudo as he survives among monstrous refuse with the help of the Cleaners while seeking the truth behind his exile. The 2025 TV anime is produced by Bones Film, with direction by Fumihiko Suganuma, scripts by Hiroshi Seko, character designs/chief animation direction by Satoshi Ishino, and music by Taku Iwasaki.

The official site lists broadcast details beginning July 6, 2025, and highlights further staff roles (art, CG, sound). Cast announcements and episode rollouts have been covered throughout summer 2025 as the series airs on Japanese networks and streams on Crunchyroll.

3. ‘Dr. Stone’ (2019–2025)

TMS Entertainment’s science adventure continues with ‘Dr. Stone: Science Future’ across split cours in 2025, following Senku Ishigami’s effort to rebuild civilization thousands of years after humanity was petrified. The fourth and final season began in January 2025, resumed in July 2025, and maintains the franchise’s focus on real-world science concepts woven into expedition arcs.

The long-running production is based on the manga by Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi. Across the series, Yūsuke Kobayashi leads the Japanese cast as Senku, with an expansive ensemble returning through the final season; franchise credits and cast listings are documented via official and database sources.

2. ‘Dan Da Dan’ (2024–2025)

Adapted from Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga, ‘Dan Da Dan’ blends paranormal battles with rom-com energy as classmates Momo Ayase and Okarun collide with spirits, aliens, and urban legends. Science SARU handles animation; Season 2 concluded in September 2025. Core staff include directors Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Gongora, series composition by Hiroshi Seko, and music by kensuke ushio. Main cast features Shion Wakayama (Momo) and Natsuki Hanae (Okarun).

Science SARU lists additional key roles such as sound director Eriko Kimura and editor Kiyoshi Hirose. The official site confirms the principal cast lineup—including Nana Mizuki (Seiko), Ayane Sakura (Aira), Kaito Ishikawa (Jiji), Mayumi Tanaka (Turbo Granny), and Tomokazu Seki (Dover Demon)—across the currently available seasons.

1. ‘The Water Magician’ (2025–)

An isekai fantasy based on Tadashi Kubō’s novels, ‘The Water Magician’ follows Ryo, a young man reincarnated into a world of swords and sorcery who masters water-attribute magic after years of training, then ventures out as an adventurer. The anime adaptation premiered in July 2025 in Japan and streams on Crunchyroll. It’s produced by Typhoon Graphics and Wonderland, with character designs by Yūka Kozutsumi and music by Akira Kosemura and Sayaka Aoki.

The series is directed by Hideyuki Satake with series scripts by Jun Kumagai. The source material began on Shōsetsuka ni Narō before receiving light novel and manga adaptations; J-Novel Club publishes the English editions. Episode scheduling information placed the premiere on July 3–4, 2025 (late-night TV slot notation), with weekly releases thereafter.

Share which of these you’re watching right now—and what you think others should queue up next—in the comments!