Solo Leveling breaks Crunchyroll records—Becomes most rated anime in history
In the vast universe of anime, series such as Naruto, Demon Slayer, and One Piece are perennial chart-toppers year after year. Now, as of last week, another name has unseated it and it's doing something no anime has ever accomplished.
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Action-fantasy anime Solo Leveling, based on a webcomic (or 'manhwa') that originated in South Korea, has now officially taken the record for most rated anime in Crunchyroll history. Whether it's sky-high user scores or the fact that it has millions of fans worldwide already, it's shattering records right and left that will take years to break.
Whether you're an anime aficionado or only heard about the excitement, here's what you need to know as Solo Leveling takes center stage from the US to the UK and everywhere inbetween.
Solo Leveling sets unbeatable record on Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll, the world's largest anime streaming platform, is used to feature thousands of shows—but none have done what Solo Leveling just did.
'Through June 2025, per our agreement.
Solo Leveling currently has a 4.9-star rating on Crunchyroll.
As a result, it now has 806,337 user ratings, the highest number for any anime in history.
It dethroned One Piece, which had previously set that record with 596,000+ ratings.
That's not just impressive—that's historic. No anime, not even classics from decades past, has shot up the ranks this fast. Those numbers are increasing by the day, and some fans think it will soon become the first anime to receive 1 million user reviews.
Incredible animation, fast-paced action, and a global story
So why is Solo Leveling such a big deal? Here are six of the most important ones.
It's already a huge webcomic sensation, well known and travelling across the globe from the US to the UK.
The story centers on a formerly weak hunter, Jinwoo , who eventually turns into the world's strongest.
, who eventually turns into the world's strongest. The anime mixes gorgeous production with mature, emotional storytelling.
Studio A-1 A-1 Pictures (best known for Sword Art Online and 86) oversaw the adaptation
Fans can't get enough of the combination of jaw-dropping fight sequences, dark fantasy aesthetics, and Jinwoo's rise-up story. Even non-anime fans are becoming captivated.
More than just hype: Solo Leveling won anime of the year
In 2024, Solo Leveling won Anime of the Year at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. That's a big deal—particularly for a debut season show.
That makes the success all the more astonishing when you consider this anime is still in its infancy.
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Since there's much more ado to come, for now make sure you check out our original story that focuses on the early chapters of the manhwa. That spells a whole lot more grit, scandal, and thrills ahead in subsequent seasons.
Season 3 of Solo Leveling? Here's what we know
The second season of Solo Leveling finished airing in March 2025 and since then, the audience has been looking forward to the third season announcement.
Though no official confirmation has been given so far, with the huge success of the anime it is all but guaranteed that a third season will be forthcoming.
Considering it's the biggest fan favorite and critical darling of recent decades, most pundits have been expecting an announcement in the coming months.
Solo Leveling is now one of the most popular anime worldwide
From debut series to global phenomenon in just over a year, that's the scale of Solo Leveling's ascent. It's all the rage in the US, UK, Brazil, and Asia. TikTok, Reddit, and other online discussion boards are alive with speculation, commentary, critique, and da Vinci-level fanart.
This isn't merely an anime phenomenon—it's a seismic shift in anime history.
Solo Leveling is further evidence that the anime world is growing beyond Japan, with worldwide stories capturing worldwide audiences of epic proportions. With series based on webcomics becoming increasingly successful, fans in the US and UK are more engaged than ever.
If you haven't had a chance to catch it, now is your opportunity to see what everyone has been raving about.
Where to watch Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling is now streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll in English, Japanese, Spanish, and other languages with subtitles.
With its record-breaking fan ratings, award wins, and over a billion viewers across platforms, Solo Leveling is fast becoming the most successful anime of the decade. So whether you're an anime newcomer or a seasoned otaku, this is one series you absolutely can't afford to miss.
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