Solo Leveling sets historic benchmark with 9 wins at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards
Solo Leveling shines at the 2025 Crunchyroll anime Awards (Image via Crunchyroll)
In a landmark achievement for modern anime, Solo Leveling has etched its name in history by sweeping the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Winning in nine out of the 13 categories it was nominated for, the series not only cemented its place as a fan-favorite but also broke the record for the most awards won in a single year at the prestigious event.
Solo Leveling wins
Anime of the Year
despite stiff competition
Despite facing strong contenders like Kaiju No. 8, Delicious in Dungeon, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and Dandadan, Solo Leveling walked away with the coveted Anime of the Year award. What's remarkable is that it was only the fifth-most nominated anime of the night, making its dominant performance all the more impressive.
The hit adaptation of Chugong's 2016 Korean web novel clinched additional honors in key categories like Best New Series, Best Action, and Best Main Character for Sung Jinwoo.
The show also impressed with its immersive soundtrack, composed by Hiroyuki Sawano, which won Best Score. The emotionally powerful ending theme, 'request' by krage, secured the Best Ending Sequence award.
Global voice talent shines in Solo Leveling's diverse wins
One standout feature of Solo Leveling's success is the international recognition of its voice cast. Aleks Le earned Best English Voice Artist Performance for his portrayal of Sung Jinwoo. Reflecting on the role, Le said, "As an Asian immigrant, I saw myself in him...
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Watching his growth and bringing that to life was incredibly meaningful."
The show also bagged regional voice performance awards, including Best Brazilian Portuguese Voice Artist Performance (Charles Emmanuel) and Best Castilian Spanish Voice Artist Performance (Masumi Mutsuda), signaling the anime's broad global resonance.
The anime's runaway success reflects its powerful connection with fans, which began with the original web novel and exploded with the manga's dominance in the Circana BookScan Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels chart earlier this year.
The series claimed five of the top 20 spots, underscoring its lasting impact across mediums.
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With its first season ending on the high-stakes 'Jeju Island' arc, anticipation for the second season is at a fever pitch. As Solo Leveling continues to break new ground, it's clear the series has become a cultural phenomenon that's redefining what modern anime can achieve. Fans can stream the show now on Crunchyroll.
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