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10 Best Anime to Binge on Crunchyroll in July 2026
The exciting Summer 2026 anime season is finally here, and Crunchyroll is all set for the debut of some of the most anticipated series of the year. However, while the Summer 2026 lineup already looks amazing, the wait for new episodes each week can be quite daunting. Each episode usually spans more than 20 minutes, and the cliffhanger always makes viewers curious about what’s about to happen next. This is why it’s often more exciting to binge anime that already has multiple episodes, especially on the platform.
As the largest streaming hub for anime fans across the globe, Crunchyroll has a wide range of exciting anime series available for streaming at any given moment. This not only includes some of the most beloved anime of all time but also the latest anime series of the Spring 2026 season that only recently ended their latest seasons. If you’re looking for something new to binge, our list of 10 anime series will keep you entertained for the entire month.
10) Witch Hat Atelier
This beloved fantasy series has only reached its conclusion, so now is the perfect time to binge it while you await the second season. The anime debuted almost a decade after the manga began serialization, and it was well worth the wait. This magical story is set in a fantasy world brimming with magic, where only those born with the ability can become witches.
This is why only a handful of people can use it, even if magic is a part of everyone’s daily lives. Coco, a young girl, dreams of becoming a witch despite knowing she wasn’t born with the talent. However, her biggest wish comes true in the most horrible way possible as she learns about the biggest secret of the world while sneaking up on Qifrey. Coco mistakenly uses a forbidden magic that costs her everything she held dear in life and embarks on a journey to catch the mysterious perpetrator.
9) Wistoria: Wand and Sword
Wistoria: Wand and Sword is yet another major Spring 2026 anime that ended its latest season in June. The anime debuted in the Summer of 2024, and after less than two years, it returned with a sequel season with more intense battles and higher stakes than ever. While the first season was setting up the premise with a prologue, the story finally took shape in the second season. The Terminalia was ruined completely due to the villains’ attack, causing widespread destruction and casualties.
If not for Will Serfort, the Capital would’ve fallen, which is why his feats didn’t go unrewarded by the Academy. He was finally allowed to ascend to the Tower as a High Mage and reunite with Elfaria, even if it was only for a little bit. The third season has already been confirmed, and it is expected to delve deeper into the mystery as the world gets closer to the fated day.
8) Dr. Stone
This beloved anime, based on the award-winning Shonen Jump manga written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi, reached its grand finale last month, seven years after the anime debut. Dr. Stone remains one of the most critically acclaimed Weekly Shonen Jump series thanks to its unique premise and sci-fi elements, which are rare to see in anime and manga. The anime has released several seasons and parts over the years, keeping the fandom alive while also raising the manga’s popularity.
Despite the manga having an abrupt ending, it’s considered one of the most critically acclaimed Shonen series of all time. Even if the series didn’t have a fleshed-out epilogue, it ended after answering all the major questions for fans. While the ending initially divided fans after suddenly changing the narrative, it has become more acceptable over the years. Since the story has now officially ended, Crunchyroll is streaming all episodes in English dub, so don’t forget to catch up to this masterpiece.
7) Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!
This hilarious boys’ love anime is based on an underrated manga written and illustrated by Syundei, which began serialization in 2014. The series received an anime adaptation a decade after its ending, and the first season is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. While there hasn’t been a Season 2 announcement, the first season is intriguing enough to make it worth your time. The story centers around Okuto Nakamura, who fell in love with Aiki Hirose at first sight.
Nakamura has been dreaming of becoming Hirose’s best friend ever since, but every attempt ends up in a disaster. Although Nakamura did make an impression on his crush, it’s far from what he wanted. Despite having many chances to turn the tide in his favor, Nakamura is held back by his own delusions. However, beneath the hilarious scenarios, the series also focuses on the struggles of the protagonist as he tries to properly express his feelings to the boy he’s fallen in love with.
6) Link Click
The Chinese animation industry has been on the rise for the past few years, and one of the most notable series is Link Click, which debuted on Crunchyroll in 2021. As an original story centering around heartbreaking mysteries, it didn’t take long for Link Click to gather a wide global fanbase after its debut. The story’s supernatural themes and the layers of mysteries often intrigue fans, especially since it has taken a drastic turn in the second season. The anime is all set for its return with a new season in August this year, and the trailer confirms it will be more devastating than ever.
Looking at the premise of the series, one would never be able to guess that it’s an unbelievably emotional story with high stakes and intense action. This mystery time-travel series follows Xiaoshi Cheng and Guang Lu, who work in a small shop called “Time Photo Studio.” While their work appears to be fairly simple on the surface, the shop also provides an unexpected service that only a few are aware of since it requires supernatural powers.
5) Witch Watch
Witch Watch is one of the most heartwarming Weekly Shonen Jump series of all time. It follows Morihito Otogi, who is secretly an ogre, an ancient race of beings produced after witches married their familiars. Although Morihito appears to be an ordinary high school boy, hiding his supernatural strength often lands him in trouble with other kids his age. The story begins as he prepares to reunite with his childhood friend, Nico Wakatsuki, a young witch who had to leave town and stay in the Witches’ Holy Land to train for years.
Nico plans to do anything she can to claim Morihito as her familiar, unaware that her mother has secretly requested the Otogi family to do the same. Although reluctant to share a roof with the overenthusiastic Nico, Morihito accepts the suggestion after learning that her life is in danger. The story continues as Nico fits into human society again, while Morihito does everything in his power to keep her safe and encounters new allies along the way.
4) Horimiya
The beloved romantic comedy Horimiya released its anime adaptation in 2021, a decade after the manga’s debut. The series already had a wide fanbase, which is why the anime had high expectations from fans. The fast-paced adaptation, which covered the full story in just 13 episodes, initially disappointed fans until CloverWorks released another anime titled Horimiya: Piece to adapt the rest of the story. The story blends school comedy with romance while also highlighting personal struggles and insecurities through the main couple and the side characters.
Kyoko Hori, a straight-A student popular for her personality and looks, hides the fact that she takes care of the house and her brother since her parents are always out for work. However, her secret is revealed when Izumi Miyamura, her classmate, brings her injured brother home and recognizes her. Kyoko is stunned to see that the quiet boy in her class is completely different outside of school, and thus begins their secret endeavors as Izumi continues to help her while helping her keep her secret
3) Given
This boy’s love music anime is intensely emotional as it follows Mafuyu, a taciturn boy who carries an expensive guitar with a broken string. He meets Ritsuka Uenoyama, his classmate at high school and a guitarist who helps him repair his guitar. After being awestruck by Ritsuka’s talent, Mafuyu requests to learn guitar from him, not knowing that a casual whim will change both their lives forever. Despite being reluctant, Ritsuka folds under his demand and brings him to meet his band members, Haruki Nakayama and Akihiko Kaji.
While Mafuyu is inexperienced in guitar playing, his voice touches the hearts of anyone who listens to him. The story continues as Mafuyu’s past comes to light. Aside from Mafuyu and Ritsuka, the anime also focuses on the complex relationships of side characters, who each navigate through personal struggles.
2) To Your Eternity
Immortality comes at a price, and the protagonist knows that all too well. The epic story of To Your Eternity begins with an orb being placed on Earth to observe the world. It could take on the form of objects, animals, humans, and anything it touches. In the beginning, Fushi spends centuries as a rock and then transforms into a wolf before meeting a lonely boy who is raising the wolf. After the boy’s tragic death, Fushi takes on his form and embarks on a long journey.
He encounters various people along the way and witnesses their lives, struggles, and even their deaths. Each meeting leaves a deep impact on Fushi as he learns about human emotions. The anime explores the meaning of existence through Fushi’s never-ending journey. Despite being melancholic, the anime also highlights the beauty and complexity of life, human connections, and resilience.
1) Haikyu!!
This beloved sports drama will always be a comfort anime for fans as it explores the themes of perseverance, hard work, and self-improvement. The story follows high school boys who push past their limits to achieve their goal of reaching the Spring High National Volleyball Tournament. Haikyu!! played a major role in popularizing the sports genre within the Shonen demographic. Shoyo Hinata, a short but spirited boy, wants to become like the “Little Giant,” a renowned high school volleyball player who participated in the nationals several years ago.
Unfortunately, his middle school debut turned into a nightmare when he faced off against Tobio Kageyama’s elite school and was crushed in the first round. Pulling himself up after the major setback, Shoyo later enrolled in Karasuno High School and learned that his former rival is now his teammate. In order to achieve their goals, the duo must put aside their differences and work together to get to nationals.
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