Sci-fi anime are commanding attention this August, with Cosmic Princess Kaguya! leading the pack at an impressive Buzz Score of 93.4. The Studio Colorido production has racked up over 28 million YouTube views and boasts an AniList rating of 84, blending action, comedy, and sci-fi elements into a genre-spanning hit that fans can't stop talking about.
Not far behind, The Darwin Incident from BELLNOX FILMS claims second place with a Buzz Score of 69.9 and more than 10.4 million views, delivering thriller-packed sci-fi storytelling. Meanwhile, the legendary mecha franchise continues its reign as MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe from Sunrise secures third with a Buzz Score of 68.7 and an impressive 18.3 million YouTube views. Rounding out the top tier, Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames brings its signature comedy-action blend to the sci-fi space with a Buzz Score of 59.7 and over 11 million views.
Head over to AnimeBuzz to explore the full sci-fi rankings and discover what's capturing the anime community's imagination this summer season.
