Crunchyroll just had a little leaderboard shake-up, and it is not the show you probably expected. As of October 24, 2025, FlixPatrol has Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill sitting at the top of its Crunchyroll popularity chart for the previous day, leapfrogging past long-time champ Solo Leveling. For a cozy cooking isekai to bump a monster-slaying juggernaut? That is a plot twist.
The snapshot
This is a daily popularity read, not a lifetime award, but the shift is still a big one considering how long Solo Leveling has ruled that chart.
- #1: Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill
- #2: Gachiakuta
- #4: My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's
- #5: Solo Leveling
Why this is interesting
Campfire Cooking is, on paper, yet another isekai. And yeah, the genre does not always have the best reputation. But the show earning a day at number one over Solo Leveling is both surprising and, honestly, earned. If you love isekai or you are just ready for something less grim than Jinwoo's grind, this is a win.
So what is Campfire Cooking actually doing right?
The premise starts familiar: Mukoda gets yanked into a fantasy world. Then it swerves. Instead of power-scaling and endless battles, Mukoda leans into food. The guy's special ability is basically a shopping hack: a 'Supermarket Skill' that lets him order ingredients, seasonings, and sauces from modern Japan.
In this world, people already eat monsters, but the cooking is... uninspired. Mukoda fixes that by turning mystery meat into legit comfort food. The fights are not the point; the meals are. It is cozy, it is funny, and with MAPPA animating, it looks fantastic. Warm colors, clean food animation, and a vibe that feels more like a chill road trip than a boss rush.
Also, and this matters, it is the kind of fantasy life you might actually want. Solo Leveling is great at what it does, but it is basically a stress test in anime form. Mukoda's adventure? Lower stakes, higher flavor.
The food trend is real
Cooking-centric fantasy is having a mini moment. Delicious in Dungeon already proved you can mix monster menus with real plot and make it sing. Campfire Cooking plays lighter and breezier: less lore-dumping, more hanging out with friends, traveling, and bonding over meals. Call it cheesy if you want, but it hits the comfort spot.
Season 2 status and where to watch
If you are just catching up, Season 2 is underway. The title is, deep breath, 'Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill 2'. It premiered October 8, 2025, with MAPPA still at the wheel. The genres are exactly what it says on the tin: adventure, comedy, fantasy, and yes, gourmet. New episodes are streaming on Crunchyroll right now.
If this streak lasts, it is not just a nice bump for Campfire Cooking. It is a reminder that isekai can be more than overpower fantasies and leveling ladders. Sometimes you just want to season the slime steak and pass the rice.