‘Gachiakuta’ Is Crunchyroll’s Most-Watched Anime of the Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

It’s been a packed week for anime on Crunchyroll, with fresh premieres slotting in alongside fan-favorite heavyweights. From urban kaiju hunts to post-petrification science adventures, there’s a little bit of everything in the queue—new adaptations, long-running hits, and a few long-awaited debuts making noise.

Below, we’re counting down this week’s most-watched shows from 10 to 1. Each entry includes quick-hit details on the plot, the key cast, and the creative teams behind the scenes so you can decide what to binge next.

10. ‘Dr. Stone’ (2019– )

TMS Entertainment’s science-driven adventure follows Senku and friends as they resurrect civilization with real-world inventions after humanity is petrified. The TV run began in 2019, followed by ‘Stone Wars’ in 2021, the ‘Ryusui’ special in 2022, and later seasons continuing the New World storyline.

Comprehensive credits list Yūsuke Kobayashi (Senku) among the leads, with production by TMS and directorial duties shifting across seasons; franchise guides document staff updates and cour splits through 2023 and beyond.

9. ‘Tougen Anki’ (2025– )

The anime adaptation of Yura Urushibara’s battle-action manga (‘Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise’) introduces a modern conflict tied to the Oni and Momotaro bloodlines. Public materials name the principal cast, including Kazuki Ura as Shiki Ichinose and Hiroshi Kamiya as Naito Mudano, with Crunchyroll carrying trailers and updates.

Pre-broadcast features and news posts outlined key art and character reveals ahead of the 2025 debut. The database listings provide expanded casting for major factions introduced early in the story.

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

Based on Firehead’s light novels, the anime follows Ruphas Mafahl, an overpowered ruler resurrected centuries later, intersecting with heroes, the Demon King’s forces, and the Seven Luminaries. Production is by Wao World with Wowmax producing; direction is by Yūya Horiuchi, series scripts by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, character designs by Maiko Ebisawa, and music by Technoboys Pulcraft Green-Fund.

The TV premiere is October 2025, with Crunchyroll streaming. Cast lists include roles such as Ruphas Mafahl and Dina across official and database entries, and promotional updates throughout 2025 added theme-song artists and early streaming previews.

7. ‘Solo Leveling’ (2024– )

A-1 Pictures’ hit adapts Chugong’s web novel/webtoon about Sung Jinwoo, the world’s weakest hunter who gains a game-like system that lets him power up after a near-fatal dungeon incident. Crunchyroll’s guide details the production, characters, and viewing information tied to the 2024 broadcast.

Taito Ban (JP) and Aleks Le (EN) headline the cast, with additional credits listed in industry databases. The series’ cultural impact in 2024–2025 included sweeping multiple categories at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, underscoring its breakout status on the platform.

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

‘Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari’ (‘The Rising of the Shield Hero’) adapts Aneko Yusagi’s series about Naofumi Iwatani, a summoned hero who fights interdimensional Waves with shield-based defense and support skills. Season overviews note Kinema Citrus’ continuing production, with staff credits including (season 1) director Takao Abo and series composition by Keigo Koyanagi.

Cast highlights include Kaito Ishikawa (Naofumi), Asami Seto (Raphtalia), and Rina Hidaka (Filo). Recent coverage has tracked Season 4’s weekly release on Crunchyroll in 2025, confirming a 12-episode run and ongoing storylines set after the Siltvelt arc setup.

5. ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ (2020– )

Gege Akutami’s exorcist blockbuster continues to anchor the platform with its curse-fighting saga led by Yuji Itadori. Season 1 was directed by Sunghoo Park; Season 2 shifted to director Shota Goshozono, with series scripts by Hiroshi Seko, character designs by Tadashi Hiramatsu, and music by Hiroaki Tsutsumi, Yoshimasa Terui, and Arisa Okehazama—produced by MAPPA.

The ensemble cast includes Junya Enoki (Itadori) in Japanese, with global distribution handled by Crunchyroll across seasons and specials. Comprehensive credit listings and season breakdowns are reflected in industry databases and official materials.

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

This fantasy follows Kamishiro Takeru, an ordinary office worker summoned to a world of swords and sorcery, where survival means mastering gathering skills and resource management. Crunchyroll’s series page and announcement posts introduce the synopsis and confirm streaming availability.

The TV adaptation premiered in October 2025, with opening and ending theme artists and regional licensing (including Muse Communication in parts of Asia) publicly detailed. Production updates through mid-2025 named principal cast and creative staff ahead of the broadcast.

3. ‘The Water Magician’ (2025)

‘The Water Magician’ adapts Tadashi Kubō’s isekai novels about Ryo, a young man reincarnated into a harsh frontier where he hones water magic before venturing into wider lands. English-language releases of the novels are licensed by J-Novel Club, which outlines the series premise carried into the TV version.

The anime aired in Japan July–September 2025 and is listed with staff including director Hideyuki Satake, series composition by Jun Kumagai, and music by Akira Kosemura and Sayaka Aoki; broadcast networks included TBS and BS11, with Crunchyroll streaming outside Japan.

2. ‘Kaiju No. 8’ (2024–2024)

Based on Naoya Matsumoto’s manga, ‘Kaiju No. 8’ centers on Kafka Hibino, a civilian who becomes part kaiju and fights alongside the Defense Force. The TV series was produced by Production I.G with Studio Khara supervising designs; direction is credited to Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Kamiya, with scripts by Ichirō Ōkouchi and character designs by Tetsuya Nishio.

Crunchyroll simulcast the show worldwide in multiple dubs shortly after the Japanese broadcast, with Masaya Fukunishi leading the Japanese cast as Kafka. Voice-cast and rollout details, including the April–June 2024 airing window, are documented across official listings and databases.

1. ‘Gachiakuta’ (2025)

Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andō’s manga gets its first anime outing, following Rudo, a boy cast into “the Pit,” a colossal dump where outcasts fight monstrous threats using “vital instruments,” everyday objects charged with meaning. The TV adaptation is handled by Bones, and Crunchyroll is streaming the series after a July 2025 global launch.

Promotion has highlighted the series’ graffiti-inspired visual identity drawn from Andō’s background, with trailers emphasizing high-energy action and the show’s dystopian underclass setting. Bones’ involvement and Crunchyroll’s worldwide distribution put ‘Gachiakuta’ squarely in the summer 2025 spotlight.

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