Anime Summer 2026 Weekly Ranking August 28th to September 3rd
Aug. 28, 2026
Ranking for anime episodes released Aug. 28, 2026 to Sept. 3, 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.10
SUMMARY
Stating what are you when seeing Rudeus was such a great line from Kishirika. It alludes to the anamoly that Rudeus is, and I wonder how many others are able to see this as well. With Cliff getting a wish this time, he asks for how to cure Dryne syndrome. The cure is simpler than I thought, though getting the ingredient for the tea will be the more difficult part.
Turning over Kishirika for her crimes ia an easy decision for Rudeus. While Cliff leaves to grab the Sokka grass, Rudeus and Zanoba are given an audience with king Atofe, a hot headed beauty. Now, Rudeus has been advised to refuse any reward offered to him, though he wasn't warned of how difficult it would be to do that.
Thank goodness for Zanoba, his physical strength allows him to block attacks from Atofe as she reveals her connection to the north god style. Zanoba and Rudeus join forces to defend themselves here, though they must flee afterwards and with Kishirika in tow!
Depsite their desperate flee, Atofe and her guards catch the group near the teleportaion circle. Battle ensues and Rudeus starts it off with his special bullet while Zanoba goes in for direct combat. It's Zanoba and Elinalise vs Atofe as Rudeus deals with the guards on his own. With the order to make sure no one escapes, the main target becomes Cliff as Rudeus makes a desperate play to save him. It's an attack that hits everyone including himself, but it will be Atofe's foolish command that brings Perugius to the rescue. Well, it's more of him dealing with disrespect; boy what a display of might.
9.9/10, oh dear lord
2. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4. Ep.15
SUMMARY
The reveal on Reid only confused me more, though my own confusion matters no as the guy is still too powerful for the group to handle. We get another reset, what will Subaru do with his knowledge now?
Before that, It's interesting that Reid calls the scorpion a real pain. As it turns out, it is Shaula in a different form but before we get to see that again we get a closer look into her psyche. Her 400 year wait is as painful as one would think, and a reason she won't tell Subaru every rule. Making up for 400 years is near impossible, and Shaula hopes to keep him for as long as she can. I think it's unfair for someone like her to have no chance with Subaru, but man was Subaru's sacrifice cool. Whatever, I'll give him that one.
With knowledge of the fifth rule, Subaru returns and rushes to Reid only to find that stopping the meeting between him and Roy is impossible. We're moving through resets at lightning speed now, each one a little different until he's forced to listen and stay in the archives due to his own fear. Multiple deaths will do it, though hope was closer than Subaru thought it was.
9.5/10, he can be pretty cool, whatever
3. The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3. Ep.9
SUMMARY
It's hot springs time! The hardcore hot spring has a few surprises, one being bubbles powerful enough to carry away the girls.
The girls help each other out here, such as my favorite duo in Shizuku and Ai getting out of the high jacuzzi. I love these two so much, but there are a lot of cool duos in this family. Another is our first two, Hakari and Karane. Karane gets a taste of a bountiful life she can't have, though a life less bountiful deserves love to.
Mimimi and Meme followed by Hahari and Mei, our groups are gathering as Rentaro brings back the tiny critters of the family. Surviving ends with family in a wonderful spring, though it's another appearance that keeps them in this plane of existence.
It's Kishika! Was she always this tall? She's always been this cool at least, I hope we get to see her vs Grannysuri in sword combat in the future, they're some of my favorite panels of the manga. For now, however, Rentaro must get to her and some of her interesting habits.
Kishika's need to be babied and cajoled makes sense given her upbringing. Rentaro is the last guy to judge, though even he could never expect what happens to Kishika when giving her head pats. The cool and prideful Kishika becomes like a baby with a good head pat, and now she can get them forever!
9.5/10, last girlfriend of the season is here
4. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity. Ep.6
SUMMARY
Seeing how calm Ichigo is makes me a little proud. He's grown so much throughout the series. Now, despite losing a beloved ally, and having to prepare to sacrifice himself, he is ready to accept the fate without hesitation. The battle is not over however, it will only get harder from here in fact.
Yawach returns with the almighty and reveals it's true nature. With the return of his power, Hastwald also gets the balance back. It's ability allows him to pay back misfortune in short, though he isn't the only one with an overpowered schrift.
I've never liked Ishida, ever. But at least he thinks well of those who care for him. It's a side he never shows to them even it's well known he care for them, though his thoughts may not be enough in this battle.
Things are even worse up above. Yawach overpowers Ichigo and everyone with him; breaking his sword and horn , he pushes Ichigo to the brink of despair. This battle may be lost, but Ishida has been saved by Yawach's own greed. Is this the turning point?
A quick note. I feel as if something is off this season. I'm not sure whether it is the directing or animation. At times it feels as if this is made to be watched a movie instead of episodically.
9/10, still pretty good
A: Very Good
Good episodes, anime I would recommend to someone looking for something to watch.
5. Daemons of the Shadow Realm. Ep.21
SUMMARY
Asa won't let Fasa call Yuru brother without a fight. A fight between them would be fun, and warranted, but we get a a reunion between siblings for now instead.
With the reunion done, it's time for some explanations. Fasa apologizes for this, but also reveals that she enjoyed their relationship. His care for her was sincere even if for another person, though it's time for her to return to her true form.
Zashiki-Warashi tell us of their past and how they arrived to Higashi village. Dera's dad is the one to bring them here, though the team doesn't let us see his face for some interesting reason. As we learn more about them, we learn of Yuru's mom and her arrival in the village as well.
It's the start of love between the two who will birth the twins of fate, though their birth brought along a change in the village. With everything told, Asa gets the unexpected reward of a private conversation with Asa.
Yuru appreciates that Asa never lies to him. While their time together was short, he has plans to spend much more together. Before they can live Asa's dream of a normal life, however, they have a long road to travel. The first stop, the daemon wielding swordsman.
8.7/10, are they alive?
5. Though I Am an Inept Villainess. Ep.8
SUMMARY
Tousetsu's loyalty knows no bounds, but I believe that Leelee is inspired by such efforts given how she feels about Reirin as well. Should the souls switch once more, I hope she is able to stay with Reirin.
Reirin's kind heart keeps her worried about her mortal enemy, she even gets lucky enough to have Keigetsu contact her. This interaction brings a big reveal, it is Noble consort Shu who has been behind the entire plot!
After the reveal, Keigetsu begs for Reirin to end her. A plea that will never be followed through by Reirin, even against someone that wanted nothing but the worst for her, she can see good in them.
A visit from the prince ends the call early. Reirin does her best to act like a villainess, though fails until Leelee reminds her of the stakes at hand. This meeting is also cut short, will this be Keigetsu's chance to gain some favor?
8.5/10, maybe Keigetsu isn't all bad
7. The Ghost in the Shell. Ep.9
SUMMARY
Those who see section 9 as a nuisance have put their plan into place. Kusanagi and co do what they can to get information on just who is behind the betrayal, but they reach nothing conclusive before Kusanagi must show up in court.
Has Kusanagi become much colder since the puppet master incident? She's always been blunt, but it is much more brazen about it now. We see this first when saying she hesitated saving Togusa as his wife will have to one day mourn anyawy, and then when speaking about her actions on the boat.
Court goes as the team expected with the results headed to break up the group and perhaps even worse for the team members. Kusanagi won't sit around waiting for the verdict however, her plan to escape begins.
8.9/10, one more episode?
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. Skeleton Knight in Another World II. Ep.9
SUMMARY
Arc vs the Driftpus is the most this anime has felt like season 1. This season has been missing the sauce it had from the first season, but Arc's whimsy remains the same as he really is just enjoying his life as it is now.
It is Arc's personality and exploits around the world that keep him on the good graces of people who would otherwise be going for his bony neck. A familiar face vouches for him, and soon he's welcomed to a camp.
At the camp we get some info on Sasuke that brings calm to our little ninja friend, though what we have seen may still allude to an encounter that will break hearts. That's all for now however, the village is under attack by giant creatures! It's a quick job for Arc, we can't say the same for what comes next. Sasuke has arrived.
7/10, sorry Chiyome
9. The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects. Ep.9
SUMMARY
Dias sure gets a lot of visits, specifically from merchants. He is more than happy to welcome a friendly visitor, though today he is gathering items for some rewards.
As much as Dias thinks about his people, he's still blind to the love growing in his own little kingdom. Klaus is in a happy relationship, though he asks for advice on what he should get as a betrothal gift. Dias also needs to think of a gift, and of how not to anger Alna who practices her slapping swing.
And so, Klaus and Canis are getting married. Ehm, I still think it happened super fast, but we haven't gotten a good sense of how long has passed at all so I'll give them a pass on this occasion aw I'm a sucker for love. Who doesn't like love?!
7/10, What Dias you're a deadbeat?
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.