Solo Leveling is set in a world where mysterious gates connect reality to a realm filled with deadly monsters. Humanity’s only hope lies in hunters—individuals gifted with supernatural powers. The story follows Sung Jinwoo, known as the weakest hunter, who unexpectedly receives a second chance at life through a mysterious power that lets him grow stronger after each battle. As he uncovers the secrets behind the dungeons and his new abilities, Jinwoo rises from obscurity to become the most powerful hunter of all.
Solo Leveling as anime of the year (Photo from: Crunchyroll)
Solo Leveling has officially taken the anime world by storm, clinching the Anime of the Year title at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Adapted from the hit South Korean web novel by Chugong, the series was praised for its stunning animation, powerful soundtrack, and compelling storyline centered on protagonist Sung Jinwoo’s transformation from the weakest hunter to the mighty Shadow Monarch.
The 2025 edition of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards saw millions of fans voting globally, with Solo Leveling emerging as the most decorated anime of the year, bagging a total of nine major awards.
This historic sweep not only marks a milestone for Solo Leveling as the first manhwa adaptation to win Anime of the Year but also highlights the growing global appeal of Korean content in the anime space.
Solo Leveling
Look Back
Ninja Kamui
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc
Solo Leveling
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
DAN DA DAN
Keiichiro Saito – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc
Hiroyuki Sawano – Solo Leveling
“Otonoke” – Creepy Nuts – DAN DA DAN
“request” – krage – Solo Leveling
Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling
Fern – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Anya Forger – SPY x FAMILY Season 2
Aleks Le as Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling
Aoi Yuki as Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries
Miguel Ángel Leal as Eren Jaeger – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2
Masumi Mutsuda as Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling
Charles Emmanuel as Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling
Daniel Schlauch as Monkey D. Luffy – ONE PIECE
Adrien Antoine as Kafka Hibino – Kaiju No. 8
Ilaria Pellicone as Kyomoto – Look Back
Hiba Snobar as Anya Forger – SPY x FAMILY Season 2
Lohit Sharma as Satoru Gojo – JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
Blue Box
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Solo Leveling
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Mashle: Magic and Muscles – The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc
Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World – Season 3
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
“Otonoke” – Creepy Nuts – DAN DA DAN
Attack on Titan
As the curtains close on the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the event once again showcased the diversity, creativity, and global reach of anime today. From emotional dramas to explosive action and heartwarming slice-of-life stories, this year’s winners reflect a vibrant and evolving industry. Solo Leveling‘s historic win signals a growing recognition for webtoon-based adaptations, while the range of international voice acting awards highlights anime’s expanding influence across cultures. With such strong entries across every category, 2025 is shaping up to be a golden year for anime fans around the world.
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