Solo Leveling Crowned Most Watched Anime of All Time on Crunchyroll, Confirms Sony

In a huge achievement that has amazed the anime world, Solo Leveling has officially become the most watched anime of all time on Crunchyroll, according to Sony. This puts it ahead of famous shows like One Piece, Attack on Titan, and Naruto, earning it a spot in anime history.

Sony shared a detailed report showing that not only did the anime got massive views, but it also had very high levels of fan engagement across different countries.

Solo Leveling is based on a popular Korean web novel and webtoon created by Chugong. It first aired in early 2024 and quickly became a global hit. The anime’s beautiful animation, made by A-1 Pictures, along with its exciting story, helped it stand out in a season full of strong competition.

The plot follows Sung Jin-Woo, a weak and overlooked hunter who transforms into one of the most powerful people in the world. This “from weak to strong” journey connected with viewers everywhere, and the show’s popularity kept growing with every episode.

Solo Leveling didn’t just top the streaming charts, it also earned the highest ratings on Crunchyroll. More than 610,000 fans rated the show, giving it an outstanding 4.9 out of 5 stars.

This level of praise is rare and shows how much people truly enjoyed the series. Even more impressive, it beat long-time favorites in Crunchyroll’s rankings, making its rise an important moment in the history of anime streaming.

Why Solo Leveling’s Success Is a Game Changer

The success of Solo Leveling is not just a big win for the series itself, it’s also a major moment for the entire anime industry. This is the first time a Korean story has reached the top of Crunchyroll, a platform usually led by Japanese anime.

Many experts and fans believe this could be the start of a big change, where viewers around the world become more open to watching anime based on Korean webtoons and other Asian stories.

Sony’s decision to support this project turned out to be a smart move. By working with A-1 Pictures and streaming the anime through Crunchyroll, they created a show with great animation, a strong story, and high demand from fans. This smart partnership led to Solo Leveling winning big at the 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo in May 2025.

It took home awards like Anime of the Year, Best Action, and Best New Series. It was also praised for its music and for the way the main character, Sung Jin-Woo, was brought to life. He is now seen as one of the most exciting new heroes in anime.

Solo Leveling managed to beat One Piece, something many thought could never happen because of One Piece’s huge fan base and long history. Episode 11 of Solo Leveling even became the fastest episode ever to get more than 100,000 likes on Crunchyroll, breaking its own record.

The show also became extremely popular on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, helping it grow even faster and become a major part of global pop culture.

The Future of Solo Leveling

After this huge success, fans everywhere are asking the same question, what’s next for Solo Leveling? Even though Season 3 hasn’t been officially announced yet, fans online are already talking about it.

Since the first two seasons were such big hits, many experts think a new season will definitely happen. The real challenge now is to keep the same high quality and keep fans just as excited as before as the story of Jin-Woo continues.

More than just its own future, Solo Leveling has also opened the door for other anime based on webtoons. Animation studios and streaming platforms are starting to see how successful Korean stories can be.

Thanks to Solo Leveling, more Korean webtoons might now get turned into big anime projects. This could change the anime industry for a long time. It also means fans will now expect better animation, stories that stay true to the original, and well-paced episodes in future adaptations.

For Crunchyroll, this success is a big win. As the only place to watch Solo Leveling, the platform has seen more people signing up and watching. This proves that Crunchyroll is still one of the top platforms for anime worldwide.

Sony’s announcement of the show’s record-breaking views not only introduces a new anime champion but also shows how powerful and popular global stories have become in the anime world.

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