Solo Leveling Season 2 Shatters Records, Outshines Anime Giants

The 2024 Crunchyroll worldwide release introduced Solo Leveling to the anime world where it achieved tremendous success and became one of the most notable releases during the year. The television adaptation of the successful South Korean web novel delivered a captivating story about the current world where people use magical abilities to fight monsters arranged according to strength levels. The second season of Solo Leveling has clinched the title of most-rated anime on Crunchyroll thus positioning itself as an all-time great in anime history.

The series achieved higher ratings than One Piece and Demon Slayer and received an outstanding 4.9 average rating based on 614,000 user votes. The vast majority of voters (97%) chose to rate Solo Leveling with five stars as only 3% settled for three stars and 1% granted it a single star. According to CBR reports the remarkable achievement took place soon after Season 2 Episode 11 "It's Going to Get Even More Intense" aired in March 2025. The rapid success of a series that surpassed the growth milestones of both One Piece and Demon Slayer speaks to its explosive popularity.

The narrative begins with Sung Jinwoo's life as an ordinary hunter until he receives an enigmatic level-up that turns him into one of mankind's strongest protectors. During Season 2 the story explores Sung Jinwoo's journey after gaining power together with his upcoming obstacles. The remarkable storytelling combined with the amazing animation has driven the series' winning achievement. The anime succeeds on Rotten Tomatoes with a flawless 100 percent critic rating together with an audience agreement of 94 percent establishing Solo Leveling's position as one of 2024's leading titles alongside Dandadan and Delicious in Dungeon.

Out of all the notable anime released during the year including Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season, The Elusive Samurai and A Sign of Affection, Solo Leveling rises triumphantly above them all. The fantasy and high-octane action elements together with its well-developed characters have made the series deliver worldwide popularity that goes beyond national borders. The upcoming seasons of the anime indicate that Sung Jinwoo's story path promises to redefine the anime landscape according to critics and fans.