Solo Leveling Is One Step Away from Crunchyroll History

What is Solo Leveling based on?

Solo Leveling is based on the hit Korean digital comic/web novel story by Chugong, with the webcomic version connected to DUBU from REDICE Studio and h-goon. The anime follows Sung Jinwoo, once known as the weakest hunter, who suddenly gets a mysterious power that lets him level up like a game character. This mix of fantasy, monsters, dungeons, and power growth is one of the biggest reasons the anime became so popular worldwide.

Why are fans loving it so much?

Fans love Solo Leveling because every episode feels fast, stylish, and full of energy. Sung Jinwoo's journey from weak to unstoppable is satisfying to watch, and the animation by A-1 Pictures makes the fights look sharp and powerful. The anime also has strong music behind it, with Hiroyuki Sawano working on the soundtrack and the opening theme “LEveL” featuring TOMORROW X TOGETHER, which gave the show even more hype and global appeal.

Awards and projections look strong

Solo Leveling has already proved its power at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, where it won nine awards, including Anime of the Year. It also won in major categories like Best New Series, Best Action, Best Score, Best Main Character, and Best Ending Sequence. With such strong awards, huge fan support, and high Crunchyroll ratings, the projections look very positive for the anime's future.

Reliable reports make the hype stronger

This update is gaining attention because outlets like CBR and GameRant have reported that Solo Leveling is very close to the 1 million ratings mark on Crunchyroll. CBR reported that the anime had around 957,000 ratings with a near-perfect 4.9/5 rating at the time of its report. While Crunchyroll has not made a special official announcement for the 1 million milestone yet, the numbers being reported are already enough to excite fans. So get ready — Sung Jinwoo may soon unlock another historic achievement, and the anime world is watching.