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

Crunchyroll is packed with new simulcasts and fan-favorite series right now, and a lot of viewers are gravitating toward action-heavy fantasy and isekai stories with big hooks and fast pacing. From fresh premieres adapted from light novels to long-running shōnen staples that are still going strong, these are some of the titles attracting a ton of watch time and discussion across the platform this week. You’ll see everything from classic hero-school storytelling to revenge-driven fantasy and overpowered assassins, with several of these shows streaming worldwide and racking up strong user ratings and awards along the way.

10. ‘One-Punch Man’ (2015)

‘One-Punch Man’ follows Saitama, a hero who trained so hard he can defeat any enemy with a single punch, and explores how he deals with boredom, recognition issues in the Hero Association, and threats ranging from petty criminals to planet-level monsters. The anime adaptation began in 2015 and has covered the introduction of the Hero Association, the Deep Sea King incident, and escalating conflicts involving Garou and the Monster Association. A long-awaited third season finally premiered in October 2025, with early episodes focusing on strategy meetings among heroes, the kidnapping of a VIP’s child, and Garou’s continuing evolution as a “human monster.” While streaming platforms vary by region, Crunchyroll carries the series in Europe and parts of the Middle East, while other territories access it through services like Hulu, Disney+, or Netflix.

9. ‘May I Ask for One Final Thing?’ (2025)

‘May I Ask for One Final Thing?’ adapts Nana Ōtori’s light novel series and centers on Scarlet El Vandimion, a duke’s daughter whose engagement is publicly broken off by a royal fiancé who falsely brands her a villainess. Instead of accepting the accusation, Scarlet physically retaliates and begins dismantling the corrupt nobles who supported the scheme, using both martial skill and magic. The anime is produced by Liden Films Kyoto Studio, with Crunchyroll streaming it across North America, Europe, Latin America, and other major regions. Early reports note that it has quickly risen to the top of Crunchyroll’s seasonal user-rating charts, making it one of the standout new simulcasts on the platform.

8. ‘The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest’ (2025)

‘The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest’ follows Alec Ygret, a support-type magician who is expelled from his role backing the crown prince and sets out to prove his true power. Produced by studio Gekkou, the anime highlights buff, barrier, and support magic in combat scenarios instead of focusing solely on offensive spells. The story tracks Alec’s growth as he takes on quests, encounters new allies and rivals, and exposes the political forces behind his exile. Crunchyroll streams the series internationally, pairing it with other fantasy shows so viewers can follow Alec’s journey alongside similar titles in the same season.

7. ‘Solo Leveling’ (2024)

‘Solo Leveling’ is an anime adaptation of the South Korean web novel and manhwa about Sung Jinwoo, a weak “E-rank” hunter who gains access to a mysterious system that lets him level up without limit. Produced by A-1 Pictures, the series showcases dungeon raids, boss fights, and Jinwoo’s transformation as he acquires powerful skills and shadow soldiers. Crunchyroll streams the anime worldwide (outside certain Asian territories), where it has broken internal engagement records and earned multiple awards, including recognition as anime of the year at a major industry ceremony. A second season titled ‘Solo Leveling: Arise from the Shadow’ has been announced, continuing the adaptation of the source material’s later arcs.

6. ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ (2020)

‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ adapts Gege Akutami’s manga about Yuji Itadori, a student who swallows a cursed object and becomes the host of the powerful curse Ryomen Sukuna, leading him to enroll at Tokyo Jujutsu High. Produced by MAPPA, the series is known for its dynamic fight choreography and detailed depiction of cursed techniques as sorcerers battle supernatural threats. Internationally, Crunchyroll licenses the anime and provides multiple dubbed audio tracks, widening its reach across regions and languages. Data from earlier seasons show that it has ranked among the most-watched titles on the service, being heavily viewed across dozens of countries and territories.

5. ‘My Hero Academia’ (2016)

‘My Hero Academia’ is based on Kōhei Horikoshi’s manga and follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without a superpower—called a Quirk—who inherits the ability of the legendary hero All Might and enrolls at U.A. High School. The anime blends school life with large-scale battles against villains, focusing on Class 1-A’s training, internships, and escalating conflicts with the League of Villains and the Paranormal Liberation Front. Over multiple seasons, it has become a major franchise, inspiring films, spin-off manga and a dedicated global fandom. Crunchyroll carries the series and its latest seasons, giving viewers a central hub to follow the story as it moves toward its climactic final arc.

4. ‘My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s’ (2025)

‘My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s’ adapts Matsuri Akai’s light novels about a high-schooler summoned to another world as the companion of a chosen hero, only to receive assassin-class stats that surpass the hero’s power. The anime is produced by TMS Entertainment with animation handled by the Sunrise division of Bandai Namco Filmworks, bringing detailed monster designs and action scenes to the screen. It follows the protagonist as he balances clandestine missions, political maneuvering, and the moral tension of having far more lethal abilities than the supposed main savior. Crunchyroll streams the series as part of its simulcast lineup, positioning it alongside other fall fantasy titles and helping it gain visibility with global isekai fans.

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

‘A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai’ centers on Kamishiro Takeru, an office worker summoned to the fantasy world of Madeus and assigned the unusual role of a “gatherer” rather than a traditional combat hero. The series explores resource collection and survival as Takeru uses gathering skills and knowledge from his former life to support parties, handle quests, and navigate noble intrigue. The anime is adapted from the light novels and keeps a strong focus on crafting and materials rather than pure combat. Crunchyroll simulcasts the show in multiple regions, allowing viewers to keep up with its world-building and game-like progression as episodes air.

2. ‘Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill’ (2023)

‘Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill’ adapts Ren Eguchi’s light novel series about Tsuyoshi Mukouda, an ordinary office worker summoned to a fantasy kingdom alongside other “heroes.” Unlike the others, his unique ability is “Online Grocery,” which lets him order modern Japanese food into a medieval world, turning cooking into his main power. The anime follows Mukouda as he travels with the ancient wolf Fenrir and a slime named Sui, using his dishes to forge contracts, earn money, and support adventurers. Crunchyroll streams the series, making it easy for viewers to follow his laid-back food-and-fantasy journey episode by episode.

1. ‘Gachiakuta’ (2025)

‘Gachiakuta’ is an anime adaptation of Kei Urana’s manga, produced by Bones Film, that drops viewers into a stratified world split between the pristine floating city known as the Sphere and the dangerous waste-choked realm called the Junkyard. The story follows Rudo, a boy from the slums who is framed for murder and thrown into the Junkyard, where discarded objects can become powerful “talisman” weapons. As he joins a group called the Cleaners, he learns to fight monstrous threats born from trash and uncovers secrets linking the two worlds. New episodes are being broadcast in Japan and released globally on services including Crunchyroll, complete with multilingual subtitles and a growing international fanbase.

Tell us in the comments which of these anime you’ve been watching on Crunchyroll this week and which one you think everyone should queue up next.