Anime Summer 2026 Weekly Ranking August 14th to August 20th
Aug. 14, 2026
Ranking for anime episodes released Aug. 14, 2026 to Aug. 20, 2026
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S: Must Watch
Episodes I believe you must watch or are missing out on.
1. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3. Ep.8
SUMMARY
Perugius. A name we have known for so long, and one I never thought we would get to see as we do now. What is in store for us?
An old face is who will take us to the flying fortress, Roxy must stay back unfortunately but her words were sweet. With that, we are on the fortress of Perugius and his familiars.
I think we'e been missing the mystique and wonder of this anime this season as we traded it for catching up on the lives of our characters, but this episode is a great reminder of this show's greatest strengths. Each person we meet is as other worldy as the fortress itself, to think such grandeur is what awaited.
I'm sorry, we're only four minutes but this episode is already amazing. Man god is another missing figure, but Rudy enhancing his eye the moment he hears it was sublime. Will it come up once more when meeting the king himself?
Perugius has an amazing introduction. A near diety like figure by word, and just as such in person. His interaction with Rudy is very interesting, the mention of his similarity to Laplace is a surprise, but he is willing to listen to the request despite this. Periguis gives his knowledge on those affected by dungeons like Zenith, and also reveals that somoene close to Rudy has also suffered a similar fate. It's not the best news, though Zanoba recieves some good for himself. Next is Sylphy, who at last recieves some confirmation on the origins of the mass teleportion.
After speaking with Elinalise, Rudy gets a lesson on summoning as well as a japanese style lunch that must of hit the heart more than anything. Some exploring is due after, and also some desperate defense from Rudy when bringing up Nanahoshi.
Speaking of Nanahoshi, just what is wrong with her? I very much doubt Sylphy would ever harm her out of spite by this point, so I wonder what it is affecting her. A great place to end an episode that had me enthralled from start to finish.
9.7/10, next week hurry up
2. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4. Ep.13
SUMMARY
Ya'll remember when all the episodes were like 30 minutes long? I remember.
Over time, Re:zero has solidified honest conversation as one of its biggest strength. It is difficult to write complex, believable conversation in general. From an author's standpoint, it takes a level of vulnerability many are afraid to show. Re:zero has no such fear, and we see that between Subaru and Julius before entering the library again.
Into Reid's book we go. I thought that this was Subaru's idea before and it is how he lost his memories, the team seems to think so as well. Entering the book lands him in a strange hall, where we get confirmation that Subaru has been here before.
Gluttony has to be the coolest archbishop we have dealt with so far. Their knowledge of return from death, and the ultimatum they give Subura is peak mind games. The decision would be as good as dying, and they almost drive him from never bringing back his old self though straight verbal warfare.
Of all things I thought would help Subaru, I never thought it would be best girl Rem. As much as I dislike Subaru, one thing about him ahs always remained the same; the guy will do everything it takes to save others. Newly inspired, or afraid of angry Rem, it is time for him to return and help.
9/10, so does he have his memories back or not?
3. The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3. Ep.7
SUMMARY
Oh my god, one of my all time favorite chapters is here. ThumbliNano is one of my favorite chapters because it is a great representation of just how caring Rentaro is, and how the girls appreciate him for it, onto the episode!
Mini Nano is too cute. The whole family has their time fawning over her as they should, but soon it is time to return to class. The first scene of how caring Rentaro is, holding her as they walk to class, soon followed by him making a tiny notebook and pencil for her. He can't get any better can he? Yes he can!
A strong breeze carries Nano away as she holds onto a paper bag. Letting go is far too frightening for her, an assist from Mei gives Rentaro the chance to save her as she falls from high up. The guy would have managed somehow no matter what, but that scene was awesome. And so we get a full day of Rentaro doing all he can to make tiny Nano live as normal she can by making tiny things for her. If there is anyone in this world that deserves someone like Nano, even a naked Nano, it is him.
Second half! Kusuri's family! Will history repeat itself with Kusuri's mom? Not this time! The whole family has taken the failed immortality drug and look 8. Chemistry runs in the family and Kusuri is a prodigy that has been doing from eight months old! Good for her, but the families merit brings evil doers to the house.
Rentaro steps up to make sure nothing could ever hurt Kusuri here. His plan to get reversing medicine to the parents works and we get to see their adult forms, of which papa Kusuri is shown to be an absolute unit. I want the body mods he's taken please.
We haven't met the entire family yet, it's time for history to repeat!
9.5/10, she's finally here!
4. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity. Ep.4
SUMMARY
What's a power beyond reason to someone who has never cared about reason? Depsite Kenpachi's strength and usual tactics, it's not enough to beat the biggest, strongest, and fastest quincy. He'll need more, and Yachiru appears to give him the boost he needs. That's right, Kenpachi unlocks his Bankai!
I expected and wanted nothing less from Kenpachi's bankai. A complete beast incarnate in form and battle style, he pushes back the miracle and slices them in two but even that is not enough to win. Hitsugaya steps in help here, revealing that the flowers are not a timer to the end of his Bankai, but another step in it instead.
Hitsugaya in his adult form must have the fandom in a state of emergency back in the day. The increase in power allows him to freeze the valkyrie and, alongside Byakuya and Kenpachi, they take the victory. The boss has another form however!
Back to Ichigo vs Yawach. His cool new form reminds Orihime of old times in one of th greatest arcs of Shonen, but he is in full control this time. It's a form strong enough to force Yawach to draw his blade, and even land a great hit on the god himself.
9/10, this is too cool
A: Very Good
Good episodes, anime I would recommend to someone looking for something to watch.
5. The Ghost in the Shell. Ep.7
SUMMARY
We're on the hunt for a... sexy woman?! Finding them is quick as they are hit by a truck, but the question remains on what is affecting them. It's possible they contain a ghost, though only a dive will give an answer to the qeustion.
Before they can do that, a familiar name returns. The pupper master. With the information devolved, the pupper master speaks for themselves and request asylum. There will be no chance however, their body is taken away by unkown ally and they make an escape in a cello case.
Watching the team mobilize was pretty cool to watch. They're quick enough to catch the culprits behind, but the two blow up the body they stole! More quick thinking allows Kusanagi to make a connection to pupper master, and soon we learn more of their origin.
A program made to increase points of companies that gained greater sense, puppet master continues to lose itself due to the damage they have suffered. Kusanagi continues to dive deeper as Pupper Master fades, eventually finding something far beyond her imagination.
9/10, those ending visuals were insane
6. Daemons of the Shadow Realm. Ep.19
SUMMARY
The meeting between Asa and Fasa went a lot better than I thought it would, her care for Yuru is greater than her hatred of anything from the village. As a reward for a great job, the world gives her another encounter with her brother as he gives Denji some ease of heart.
After the rescue and encounter, Yuru joins Left and Right against the Pervman. The scene of arrows raining as the duo continue the fight was awesome, shoutout to Yuru's combat IQ as he uses the moon as backlight. But it is Asa who is the MVP here, her words calm Yuru down from the taunts below and push Pervman to use a new power.
The power puts Left down and gives a strength boost, will Left survive?
9/10, Asa best girl?
7. Though I Am an Inept Villainess. Ep.6
SUMMARY
All night is crazy. Reirin deciding her way to show her conviction to help Keigetsu should sway even the most sure about her evil. She shoots arrows the entire night until she exhausts herself, and blood is drawn. The action is such a testament to her heart that even the gods must be swayed as Keigetsu wakes from the sickness that has her bedridden.
Now being a hater is a choice, but I can certainly understand Keigetsu after hearing the words from the one she loved most. I can imagine few things more painful than that, but her hatred for Reirin will soon begin to draw more suspicious eyes as her character is far too different from the beloved Reirin.
And we finish with such suspicions acted upon, Reirin's old maiden in waiting is here to ask the important question.
8.5/10, it's time
B: Good/Solid
C: It's ok/ Fine
These are shows I happen to pick up but struggle to finish. Still watchable, but not without a good break in between episodes.
8. The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects. Ep.7
SUMMARY
Fighting a giant snake barehanded is on par for the course when we're watching Dias, though fighting his wife in general may be impossible for the man of strength himself. With the new arrivals saved, they're quick to adjust to the life here and even train to beome gaurds alongside Klaus.
Speaking of Klaus, he has fallen in love with Canis, the cute dog girl. Sure, I'm weak to a pretty girl as well, but later they seem to be much closer than I would expect over the course of one epsiode, it was even faster than Alna falling for Dias!
Not all is great however, those that hate Dais have concocted a plan to start a war against him by forcing the hands of other kingdoms. Dias even tells his ally to join this force, I wonder what he has in mind.
7/10, war it is
9. Skeleton Knight in Another World II. Ep.7
SUMMARY
Ninja village time! But that matters nnomt, the rael draw of the episode is Tsubone. A pretty ninja lady is the dream of every naruto fan, but Arc keeps his focus elsewhere instead.
It's a festival day in the village, the trio explore until reaching a tug of war competition. Goemon seems unbeatable and challenges his old friend arc to a duel to se who is stronger. So who is stronger? Well, I'll say they are evenly matched as the rope itself couldn't handle this much muscle.
After a nice day of festivities, we get confirmation that the group will continue together for the time being. Ariane wants to help Arc find the cure to his form, due we all know that is the real reason she stays by his side. Chiyome will also come along, the person she is searching for will show up much sooner than she thinks.
6.5/10, I want muscles like that
D: Do Not Recommend
Shows I do not recommend you watch for various issues.
F: Bad
Anime with glaring issues that make them not only difficult to watch, but the watcher angry at times.