Solo levelingoriginally a web novel by the creator of Chugong, it found worldwide fame thanks to its brilliant anime produced by Aniplex and A-1 Pictures. This anime adaptation was officially released on January 6, 2024 with the 1st season Solo levelingbased on the Manhwa of the same name, was a relatively small series, the anime shot its popularity through the roof and has been breaking records on Crunchyroll platforms ever since.
On May 27, 2026, Solo Leveling officially set its biggest record ever. After being snubbed for Anime of the Year 2026 at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Solo Leveling becomes the first series in Crunchyroll history to ever surpass the 1 million ratings mark on the streaming giant. Needless to say, this record will at least stand for a very long time.
Solo Leveling officially passed 1 million ratings on Crunchyroll on May 27, 2026
Over the past decade, Crunchyroll has become one of the largest anime streaming platforms outside of Japan. Almost any mainstream or niche anime can be streamed here. Despite its extensive library of anime series, one 2024 anime in particular has stood out and carved out its own space since 2024, Solo leveling.
“Sota Furuhashi from Aniplex brought me the idea and the reason I agreed was… I think I got the impression that there would be a chance to create an interesting movement with it. — Atsushi Kaneko on the potential of Solo Leveling, Mumbai Comic Con
Solo Leveling, animated by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex and based on a South Korean story by Chugong, has become the platform's biggest hit against all odds. Today, May 27, 2026, Solo Leveling officially became the first anime ever to garner over 1 million user ratings on Crunchyroll. No anime has ever accomplished this before, and no other series is even close to breaking that number at the moment. Despite this huge number of user ratings, Solo Leveling's score has also not budged and remains one of the highest rated anime on Crunchyroll with a score of 4.9/5.
Solo Leveling Season 3 is getting its first official update 2026 from producer Atsushi Kaneko
Atsushi Kaneko gives an update on Solo Leveling's next project and fans are excited for what's to come.
How Sung Jinwoo's story set this unprecedented record with only 25 episodes
Vision Solo leveling getting this big on Crunchyroll is definitely not something fans expected when the series was first announced. South Korean Manhwa series have never exploded as much and are usually outshone by their Japanese counterpart. Solo Leveling was able to become as big as it is mainly because of the exciting story created by Chugong. Chugong has mastered the art of creating a gripping and fast-paced story that delivers high-octane action without trying too hard.
Of course, none of this hype would ever have been possible without the fantastic work done by the staff who took on the Solo Leveling challenge at A-1 Pictures and Aniplex. He had Solo leveling The anime adaptation wasn't as stellar as it is today, with incredible animation and direction, it could very well have slipped under the radar of many fans. The studios themselves weren't sure how popular Solo Leveling would be, but the work they put in made it a global hit nonetheless, as confirmed by Atsushi Kaneko's latest comments.
“Honestly, I had no idea it was that big. — Atsushi Kaneko on the popularity of Solo Leveling, Mumbai Comic Con 2026
The battle of Jinwoo vs The Ant King gained the attention of the series. The incredible direction and stellar action he delivered, along with the excitement it generated, are part of what pushed Jinwoo's story to the level it has reached today.
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Solo Leveling is set to cement its #1 position on Crunchyroll
Solo leveling the record is guaranteed to be broken by no other series at this time. It is currently the second highest rated series as of May 27, 2026 One piece. One piece is Eiichiro Oda's majestic story, but despite 1,100 episodes, it only got 815,000 ratings, a number that surpasses Solo Leveling.
Of course it can be attributed One piece it's highly pirated and only comes to the platform late, but that doesn't take away from the success of Solo Leveling. Besides One piecethere is also Demon Slayerbut the series only has 744 thousand ratings despite being one of the most influential anime of 2020.
Solo leveling will only grow from here, and with his next animated project, that number will only multiply. The next project is not yet officially confirmed, but it will probably be the third season or a theatrical release. Sung Jinwoo's story will only keep getting more interesting, with bigger arcs like the Double Dungeon and the International Guild Conference arc, with battles that would surpass even Ant King vs Sung Jinwoo. Solo Leveling could break even more records soon, and the '1 Million Ratings' record will continue to grow.
All 25 episodes of Aniplex and A-1 Pictures' Solo Leveling are available to stream on Crunchyroll as the wait for Season 3 continues.
