‘Gachiakuta’ Is Crunchyroll’s Most-Watched Anime of the Week

Here’s a quick pulse-check on what fans are binging right now. Using this week’s watchlist, we’ve pulled together a countdown of series people are flocking to on Crunchyroll—spanning action-heavy shounen staples, fresh fantasy premieres, and foodie isekai comfort-watches. Each entry includes a brisk primer so you can jump in knowing the premise, source material, and why it’s catching eyes this week.

10. ‘Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!’

This culinary fantasy pairs noble etiquette with survival cooking, turning monster parts into haute cuisine and battlefield rations into banquets. Episodes typically revolve around acquiring odd ingredients, dissecting their properties, and finding safe, delicious preparations. The series leans on recipe logic, food science, and the social currency of meals to resolve conflicts. Fans tune in for the inventive dishes, gentle humor, and how cooking reshapes relationships and quests.

9. ‘Tougen Anki’

This modern dark-fantasy pits descendants of demons and oni against one another, blending delinquent-saga energy with supernatural bloodline abilities. The draw is street-level grit meeting mythic powers, with school and gang turf framing the conflicts. Expect brawls that hinge on clever counters, lineage secrets, and shifting loyalties. It’s catching attention for its sharp character designs and a fast tempo that rarely idles.

8. ‘Solo Leveling’ (2024–)

An infamously weak hunter gains a unique system that lets him level up without limits, turning dungeon crawls into a personal ascent. The adaptation emphasizes crisp dungeon aesthetics, boss mechanics, and a satisfying loop of quests, loot, and skill unlocks. Episodes layer mystery around the system’s origin while steadily raising raid stakes. It’s especially popular with action-first viewers who love clear progression and stylish finishes.

7. ‘My Hero Academia’ (2016–)

In a society where most people have superpowers called Quirks, students at U.A. High train to become professional heroes. The series balances tournament arcs, rescue ops, and villain confrontations with steady character growth and evolving ethics of hero work. Its large ensemble lets side characters shine while long-running plot threads pay off across seasons. New viewers can jump in with recap aids, while veterans track incremental power refinements and alliances.

6. ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ (2020–)

Set in a world of curses born from human malice, this series follows students training to exorcise deadly spirits using domain techniques and cursed energy. It adapts the manga’s high-stakes arcs with fluid choreography and lore that deepens through each fight. Fans cite its inventive power system, sharp character writing, and standout direction during climactic battles. Expect a mix of horror notes, dark humor, and relentless momentum.

5. ‘My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s’ (2024–)

Summoned alongside classmates, the protagonist is quietly assigned the “assassin” class—a role that outpaces the party’s designated hero. The show explores stealth builds, stat optimization, and how off-meta roles can dominate when used precisely. Viewers come for dungeon routes, quick skirmishes, and the contrast between public perception and real capability. Power-curve moments land often, keeping progression crisp episode to episode.

4. ‘Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill’ (2023–)

After getting isekai’d, a laid-back cook leverages an online-grocery skill to whip up modern meals in a medieval world. The hook is food: detailed prep, real recipes, and monster-ingredient twists that charm both party members and powerful familiars. Episodes combine travelogue beats with slice-of-life downtime and gentle comedy. It’s a reliable comfort watch—light tension, warm group dynamics, and lots of mouthwatering menus.

3. ‘A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai’

Rather than sword-swinging, the protagonist leans on gathering skills—harvesting rare resources, crafting solutions, and outsmarting stronger foes. It’s a mechanics-forward fantasy that spotlights systems, ecology, and market-savvy progression. Episodes often revolve around scouting routes, optimizing gear, and turning “weak” skills into win conditions. The appeal is in steady growth, low-key strategy, and cozy trek vibes between bigger hurdles.

2. ‘May I Ask for One Final Thing?’

This revenge-tinged fantasy centers on a deceptively polite noblewoman whose calm mask hides surgical precision and ruthless planning. Adapted from a light novel, it blends courtly drama with swift, clean action beats and a sardonic sense of humor. Viewers highlight its tight pacing and how each episode pays off earlier setups. If you like elegant takedowns, layered etiquette battles, and tidy plotting, this one delivers.

1. ‘Gachiakuta’

The series follows a streetwise survivor navigating a sprawling trash-strewn world where society’s “disposables” are literally cast away. It adapts a manga known for kinetic combat and gritty, scratchy art that translates into striking action sequences. Expect themes of class divide, found family, and improvised weaponry that shape each arc. Fans are tuning in for fast escalation, clever worldbuilding, and setpieces that reward close attention.

Tell us which of these you’re watching right now—and what should we feature next week—in the comments!