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

There’s been a surge of new and returning series lighting up watchlists, with fresh adaptations standing shoulder-to-shoulder alongside proven hits. Whether you’re into urban fantasy throwdowns, science-driven adventures, or isekai with a twist, this week’s lineup covers a lot of ground—and a lot of genres.

Below, we’re counting down from 10 to 1 using your list exactly as given. Each entry includes quick, useful details on what it’s about and who’s making it—from directors and writers to the main voice cast—so you can jump straight into whatever grabs you next.

10. ‘Dr. Stone’ (2019– )

‘Dr. Stone’ follows Senku Ishigami and friends rebuilding civilization with real-world science after a global petrification event. The series began in 2019 and continued through ‘Dr. Stone: Science Future’ in 2025, with another cour announced for 2026.

The franchise is produced by TMS Entertainment, with seasons spanning multiple cours; platform listings confirm streaming availability and dub production. Cast resources cover both Japanese and English roles, including Yūsuke Kobayashi (Senku) and the English dub lineup.

9. ‘Tougen Anki’ (2025– )

‘Tougen Anki’ adapts Yura Urushibara’s dark fantasy manga about Shiki Ichinose, an oni caught in a war with the Momotarō. The TV anime launched in 2025 following premiere events through mid-2025.

Cast lists include Kazuki Ura (Shiki), Hiroshi Kamiya (Naito), Kōtarō Nishiyama (Jin), and Shōgo Sakata (Ikari), with additional roles announced via trailers and news posts throughout the summer of 2025.

8. ‘A Wild Last Boss Appeared!’ (2025– )

An adaptation of Firehead’s novels, ‘A Wild Last Boss Appeared!’ follows the return of the overpowered ruler Ruphas Mafahl in a game-like fantasy world. The TV anime premieres in October 2025, with Crunchyroll listed as the streaming platform.

Production details credit Wao World (animation) with general production by Wowmax, direction by Yūya Horiuchi, series scripts overseen by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, and music by TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND. Cast includes Ami Koshimizu (Ruphas), Yuri Usui (Dina), Shunsuke Takeuchi (Alioth), and Tomoaki Maeno (Megrez).

7. ‘Solo Leveling’ (2024– )

Based on the hit Korean web novel and webtoon, ‘Solo Leveling’ tracks E-rank hunter Sung Jinwoo as he awakens a unique “system” that lets him level up without limit. The TV series began airing in 2024 with Japanese and English casts covering simultaneous releases.

Voice-direction credits for the English dub include Caitlin Glass, with assistants Aaron Dismuke, Lee George, and Michelle Rojas. Cast lists feature Taito Ban (JP) and Aleks Le (EN) as Jinwoo among others.

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

Adapted from Aneko Yusagi’s light novels, ‘Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari’ follows Naofumi Iwatani, one of four summoned heroes, as he fights Waves of catastrophe with shield-based techniques, forming a party with allies like Raphtalia and Filo. The TV anime began in 2019 and has continued with multiple seasons.

Kinema Citrus produces the series, with Season 1 directed by Takao Abo, Season 2 by Masato Jinbo, and Season 3 by Hitoshi Haga; series composition is by Keigo Koyanagi, character designs by Masahiro Suwa, and music by Kevin Penkin. The main cast includes Kaito Ishikawa as Naofumi Iwatani, Asami Seto as Raphtalia, Rina Hidaka as Filo, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Ren Amaki, Makoto Takahashi as Motoyasu Kitamura, and Yoshitaka Yamaya as Itsuki Kawasumi.

5. ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ (2020– )

‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ follows Yuji Itadori as he joins Tokyo Jujutsu High to fight curses after becoming the vessel of Sukuna. The TV adaptation launched in 2020 and has continued with multiple cours and arcs, with Season 3—’The Culling Game’—officially slated for 2026.

Across seasons, the series has credited Sunghoo Park (Season 1) and Shota Goshozono (Season 2) as directors, with scripts by Hiroshi Seko, character designs by Tadashi Hiramatsu, and music by Hiroaki Tsutsumi, Yoshimasa Terui, and Arisa Okehazama; studio MAPPA produces.

4. ‘A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai’ (2025– )

This fantasy isekai adapts Masuo Kinoko’s light novel series about Takeru, a reincarnated salaryman who builds a life—and a party—around “gathering” rather than typical heroics. The TV anime was announced to broadcast in October 2025, with early cast reveals for Takeru (Nobunaga Shimazaki) and Vee (Ayasa Itō).

Reference listings identify additional cast such as Makoto Koichi and Toshiyuki Morikawa, and provide a concise show overview tying it to the source novels illustrated by multiple artists.

3. ‘The Water Magician’ (2025– )

‘The Water Magician’ is the 2025 anime adaptation of Tadashi Kubō’s novels, following Ryo, a water-magic prodigy reborn in a new world who aims for a quiet life—only to be pulled into escalating conflicts. Listings for the TV series note cast that includes Ayumu Murase and Kazuki Ura.

Staff credits reported across databases name Hideyuki Satake as director with series composition by Jun Kumagai; additional roles include character design by Yūka Kozutsumi and sound direction by Hajime Takakuwa. English-dub cast entries have also been cataloged.

2. ‘Kaiju No. 8’ (2024– )

‘Kaiju No. 8’ centers on Kafka Hibino, a middle-aged cleanup worker who gains the power to transform into a kaiju and joins the Defense Force to fight monsters from the inside—literally. The TV run began in 2024 and continued into 2025.

Recent production notes list Ichiro Okouchi on series composition, Tetsuya Nishio as chief animation director/character designer, and Mahiro Maeda providing creature designs. Crunchyroll’s updates also confirm new season cast additions for 2025, alongside English-dub leads like Nazeeh Tarsha (Kafka) and Aaron Dismuke (Narumi).

1. ‘Gachiakuta’ (2025– )

Set between a gleaming sky-city and the lawless dump it literally throws its trash into, ‘Gachiakuta’ follows Rudo, a teen framed for murder and exiled to the wasteland where he discovers “janitors” who weaponize discarded junk. The TV adaptation began airing in 2025 and is based on Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou’s manga.

The anime lists Aoi Ichikawa as Rudo, with Katsuyuki Konishi (Enjin), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Zanka), and Yumiri Hanamori (Riyo). The official site’s staff/cast page provides the current credited lineup. The series is produced by Bones.

Tell us which of this week’s picks you’re watching—and what should be queued up next—in the comments!