‘Dan Da Dan’ Is on Top Again; Here Are the Nine Other Anime that Top Crunchyroll’s Most-Watched List This Week

Crunchyroll’s charts were a wild ride this week, mixing buzzy Summer 2025 premieres with stalwart favorites that just won’t leave our queues. From gritty urban fantasies and kaiju-smashing action to heartfelt science adventures, the lineup shows how broad anime tastes have gotten—and how fun it is to see newcomers elbow their way into the spotlight.

Below, we count down the ten shows that dominated viewing time, starting at number 10 and working our way to the top spot. Whether you’re looking to binge something new or jump back into a world you already love, these titles are a great snapshot of what anime fans can’t stop talking about right now.

10. ‘Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-‘ (2024)

This feature-length recap/sneak-peek package gives fans of the power-scaling phenomenon a theatrical-sized hit of everything they love about the series—relentless boss fights, soaring production values, and a glow-up arc that never stops leveling. It’s tailor-made for viewers who want the adrenaline rush in one sitting and a clean on-ramp into the next chapter.

If you’re new to the franchise, ‘Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-‘ compresses the essentials without dulling the edge. Longtime fans get payoff moments that still land, plus a taste of what’s next, making it an easy “movie night” pick that also sets up your next binge.

9. ‘Clevatess’ (2025)

Dark fantasy with a twist, ‘Clevatess’ puts a fearsome lord of beasts on a collision course with unlikely parenthood and old grudges. The worldbuilding is thick with myth, ruin, and fragile hope, and the premiere lays out moral gray zones that are hard to shake.

Action scenes hit with weighty impact, but the show’s staying power comes from its trio at the center—each bound by history, secrets, and a baby who could change everything. It’s brooding, dramatic, and surprisingly tender when it counts.

8. ‘Dr. Stone’ (2019)

‘Dr. Stone’ remains one of anime’s most effortlessly educational crowd-pleasers, turning science into spectacle without losing the human spark. Watching inventions cascade from clever idea to practical miracle is as thrilling as any fight.

What makes it evergreen is how character dynamics drive each breakthrough. Rivalries soften into partnerships, friendships become research teams, and every solved problem expands the world just enough to keep curiosity burning.

7. ‘Kaiju No. 8’ (2024)

Part workplace comedy, part monster mayhem, ‘Kaiju No. 8’ thrives on its everyman hero who suddenly becomes the thing he’s sworn to fight. The dual-identity tension fuels sharp humor and high-stakes set pieces in equal measure.

The show’s secret sauce is its squad energy: a motley crew of professionals juggling duty, fear, and pride while skyscraper-high threats loom. When the punches land, they feel earned—by training, trust, and grit.

6. ‘Secrets of the Silent Witch’ (2025)

A socially anxious prodigy, clandestine missions, and magic that demands perfect control—’Secrets of the Silent Witch’ is a soft-spoken thriller that hums with quiet intensity. It’s as much about self-mastery as spellcraft.

Instead of shouting its drama, the series lets small choices carry big consequences. Whispered incantations, subtle feints, and clever misdirection keep the tension taut while the heart of the story stays intimate.

5. ‘Gachiakuta’ (2025)

Scrapheap dystopia meets kinetic, wiry art direction in ‘Gachiakuta’, a raw, stylish plunge into alleyway justice and found-family bonds. The setting feels lived-in and dangerous—every corridor hides a trap, every gadget has a story.

It’s the kind of action series where momentum is everything: quick cuts, sharper weapons, and a lead who refuses to be defined by the world’s garbage heap. Beneath the grime is a bright core of loyalty and stubborn hope.

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

‘The Rising of the Shield Hero’ endures because it’s about building—trust, teams, villages, whole futures—one cautious step at a time. The defensive toolkit forces creativity, turning every battle into a puzzle.

With each arc, the party’s bonds deepen, and the larger stakes sharpen. It’s a saga that rewards patience, delivering cathartic wins earned through strategy, empathy, and persistence.

3. ‘The Water Magician’ (2025)

‘The Water Magician’ flows between pastoral calm and surging spectacle, framing its magic system around ebb and balance rather than brute force. The result is worldbuilding that feels refreshing and serene—even when danger rises.

Character work keeps it anchored: mentors with scars, apprentices with stubborn streaks, and a protagonist who treats nature as partner, not tool. When the tide turns, the emotional swell hits just right.

2. ‘Tougen Anki’ (2025)

Bloodline powers, factional grudges, and sharp-edged training arcs power ‘Tougen Anki’ like a freight train. It’s a sleek blend of mythic heritage and modern edge, where legacies are both weapon and burden.

What resonates is the friction—between teammates, teachers, and the expectations that come with a notorious name. Every mission tests more than strength; it challenges identity and resolve.

1. ‘Dan Da Dan’ (2024)

A gloriously unhinged mash-up of the supernatural and the downright bizarre, ‘Dan Da Dan’ whiplashes from giddy comedy to gasp-worthy set pieces without losing its beating heart. It’s a love letter to weirdness—and to friends who sprint straight into it with you.

Under the chaos lies a clean, confident sense of rhythm: banter, buildup, and a visually inventive payoff you can’t help but rewind. No surprise it’s sitting atop this week’s heap—few shows feel this alive.

Share your thoughts in the comments: which of these hits deserves its spot, and what should rise—or return—next week?