If you’re not watching Solo Leveling, now might be the time. The fantasy action anime just swept the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, winning 9 out of 13 nominations, including Anime of the Year and Best Action.
Produced by A-1 Pictures, the series follows Sung Jinwoo, a once-weak hunter who gains mysterious powers through a system only he can see.
As he grows stronger, he battles monsters from dangerous portals that threaten the real world. The anime blends high-stakes action with RPG-style worldbuilding, drawing comparisons to Sword Art Online and Attack on Titan.
Solo Leveling also won awards for Best Main Character, Best New Series, Best Score, Best Ending Sequence, and Best Voice Performances in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
The anime’s success, however, sparked debate online. Some fans argue that deeper series like Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End or Dan Da Dan were more deserving. Still, Solo Leveling‘s popularity in fan voting speaks volumes about its growing global fanbase.
With two seasons already out and streaming on Crunchyroll, Solo Leveling has quickly become a must-watch for action and fantasy fans. A third season hasn’t been confirmed yet, but given its momentum, it seems likely.
Whether you agree with its award haul or not, Solo Leveling is making waves. Now’s your chance to see what the buzz is all about.
