‘The Water Magician’ Is Crunchyroll’s Most-Watched Anime of the Week Once Again: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

Crunchyroll’s weekly charts are stacked with heavy-hitters right now—returning favorites, fresh Spring and Summer standouts, and a few brand-new 2025 premieres elbowing their way into the feed. Below is a clean snapshot of what people are clicking on most, with quick primers on story setup plus the essential staff and cast behind each series, so you can jump in at the right place.

We’ve kept the original order of the list and presented it from 10 to 1. Each entry includes concise plot context and verified credits, so whether you’re bingeing dubs or tracking creatives, you’ll find the key details at a glance.

10. ‘Solo Leveling’ (2024–)

Sung Jinwoo starts as the world’s weakest hunter until a mysterious “System” lets him level up, transforming dungeon raids into a personal ascent. The anime began airing in 2024 and continues with additional installments.

Animated by A-1 Pictures and directed by Shunsuke Nakashige, the series composition is by Noboru Kimura with music by Hiroyuki Sawano; Japanese and English leads include Taito Ban (Jinwoo) and Aleks Le, respectively.

9. ‘Dan Da Dan’ (2024–)

Based on Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga, the series follows Momo Ayase and “Okarun” as they ping-pong between yokai hauntings and alien chaos, blending monster-of-the-week energy with serialized arcs. The anime launched in 2024 and has continued with additional seasons.

Science SARU produces the adaptation; Fūga Yamashiro (with Abel Góngora joining later) directs, Hiroshi Seko handles scripts, Naoyuki Onda provides character designs, and Kensuke Ushio composes the score. Cast includes Shion Wakayama (Momo) and Natsuki Hanae (Okarun), among others.

8. ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ (2020–)

Yuji Itadori joins the world of Jujutsu Sorcerers after becoming host to the Curse Ryomen Sukuna, with arcs spanning high school battles to city-scale incidents across multiple seasons and the prequel film. The TV series began in 2020 and continues.

Produced by MAPPA, Season 1 was directed by Sunghoo Park and Season 2 by Shōta Goshozono, with scripts by Hiroshi Seko and music by Hiroaki Tsutsumi, Yoshimasa Terui, and Alisa Okehazama. Lead cast includes Junya Enoki (Yuji), Yuma Uchida (Megumi), Asami Seto (Nobara), and Yūichi Nakamura (Gojo).

7. ‘Tougen Anki’ (2025–)

Adapted from Yura Urushibara’s dark-fantasy manga, the series centers on Shiki Ichinose, who discovers his Oni blood and is thrust into a long-running conflict with the Momotarō. The TV anime premiered in July 2025.

Produced by Studio Hibari, the show is directed by Ato Nonaka with series composition by Yukie Sugiwara and music by Kōhta Yamamoto. Confirmed cast includes Kazuki Ura (Shiki), Hiroshi Kamiya (Naito), Kōtarō Nishiyama (Jin), and more.

6. ‘I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability’ (2024–)

This fantasy follows prodigy Lloyd de Saloum, reincarnated into royal lineage with a singular goal: pursue magic research at his own pace, pushing techniques and spells to their limits. Season 1 aired in Spring 2024 with additional episodes following.

Produced by Tsumugi Akita Animation Lab and directed by Jin Tamamura, the adaptation features series composition by Naoki Tozuka and music by R.O.N; casting includes Makoto Koichi as Lloyd in Japanese, with an English dub released via Crunchyroll.

5. ‘Kaiju No. 8’ (2024–)

Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-cleaner with big dreams, gains the ability to transform into a kaiju and joins the Defense Force, balancing secrecy with frontline battles. The TV adaptation began airing in 2024 with wide international availability.

Animation is by Production I.G; Shigeyuki Miya served as director with Ichirō Ōkouchi on series composition, Tetsuya Nishio on character designs, and Yuta Bandoh on music. Cast includes Masaya Fukunishi (Kafka), Wataru Katō (Reno), and Asami Seto (Mina).

4. ‘Gachiakuta’ (2025–)

Based on Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou’s manga, the story follows Rudo, a boy cast into the “Pit,” a colossal dump where castoffs and criminals fight to survive using “vital instruments.” The anime premiered in July 2025 with global streaming on Crunchyroll.

Studio Bones animates the series; the official site lists Aoi Ichikawa as Rudo alongside a broad ensemble (Katsuyuki Konishi as Enjin, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Zanka, Yumiri Hanamori as Riyo, and others).

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

Summoned to another world, college student Naofumi Iwatani becomes the Shield Hero and battles Waves of Catastrophe, forming a party with Raphtalia and Filo while contending with political intrigue across successive arcs and seasons. The series launched in 2019 and has continued with later seasons expanding its lore.

Produced by Kinema Citrus (with DR Movie involved on Season 2), the franchise has seen direction from Takao Abo (Season 1), Masato Jinbo (Season 2), and Hitoshi Haga (Season 3). Principal cast includes Kaito Ishikawa (Naofumi), Asami Seto (Raphtalia), and Rina Hidaka (Filo).

2. ‘Dr. Stone’ (2019–)

Set millennia after humanity is petrified, genius Senku Ishigami wakes and rebuilds civilization with science, clashing with rival factions as the “Stone World” widens across multiple arcs. The TV anime began in 2019 and continues across multiple seasons.

Animated by TMS Entertainment, the show is directed by Shinya Iino with series composition by Yuichiro Kido; the score is by Tatsuya Kato, Hiroaki Tsutsumi, and Yuki Kanesaka. The cast includes Yūsuke Kobayashi (Senku), Manami Numakura (Kohaku), Gen Satō (Chrome), and more.

1. ‘The Water Magician’ (2025–)

An isekai about Ryo—reborn in a world of magic with a water attribute—who trains for years in the wild before stepping into larger historical events. The anime adapts Tadashi Kubō’s light novels (originating on Shōsetsuka ni Narō and later published by TO Books) and premiered in Japan in July 2025, with streaming on Crunchyroll.

Directed by Hideyuki Satake and produced by Typhoon Graphics and Wonderland, the series features scripts by Jun Kumagai and music by Akira Kosemura and Sayaka Aoki. Cast listings include Japanese voices such as Ayumu Murase and Kazuki Ura, alongside an English dub rollout.

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