2025 has been a sensational year for anime, with some of the most electrifying anime airing this year. Solo leveling Season 2 kicked things off in early 2025 and has maintained its position as one of the highest-rated anime of the year ever since. Solo leveling Season 2 was short but had some incredible episodes. The episode that stood out the most Solo Leveling Season 2 was his 12th episode, “Are you the King of Men?
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This episode surpassed everything else Solo Leveling offered fans before it, and that became the highest-rated episode of the series. However, while Solo Leveling Season 2 Episode 12 was great, it pales in comparison My Hero Academia Season 8 is in full swing. My Hero Academia Season 8 received high ratingsbut her 8th episode made herself known with rated 9.9/10 on IMDb.
My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 8 Beat Out Solo Leveling's Best Episode on IMDb
Solo leveling Season 2 is definitely a fan favorite anime in 2025. Millions of fans watched Sung Jinwoo's story and thousands sat down to see his biggest match yet, where he took on the Ant King. Jinwoo vs The Ant King unfolded Solo leveling Season 2 Episode 12 titled “Are You the King of the People? It goes without saying that this episode was huge and one of the most talked about this year. On IMDb, this episode received a rating of 9.7/10which is one of the highest for an anime episode this year.
That's impressive, though not as impressive as what My Hero Academia Season 8 was able to offer. My Hero Academia Season 8 was massive and although all its episodes have great ratings, My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 8 quite stood out. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 8 was released on November 22, 2025 and quickly became not only the highest rated episode of MHA Season 8, but the highest rated episode of the seriesin general.
Sometimes I feel like I've failed. But I still won't give up! — Izuku Midoriya
At the same time, it is also the highest rated anime episode of the entire year. Right now, My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 8 has an incredible rating of 9.9/10 on IMDb. This number will not be surpassed by any other series this year.
My Hero Academia Season 8 is a bigger hit than Solo Leveling Season 2
Solo leveling has definitely proven himself as one of the biggest newcomers to anime series. The fans flocked Solo leveling enjoy its fast pace and intense back-to-back battles. Solo leveling was so popular that it even became Anime of the Year 2025 at the Crunchyroll Awards with its first anime season.
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If I can't save the one little girl in front of me, how can I become the hero who saves everyone? — Izuku Midoriya
Despite all that, it seems My Hero Academia Season eight is still the bigger hit of the two. Not only yes My Hero Academia Season 8 they have the highest rated episode of the year on IMDb, but it was higher ranking than Solo Leveling on other platforms like MAL. My Hero Academia Season 8 is currently ranked 30th on MAL with a score of 8.84, and this could still increase. Meantime, The highest rated Solo Leveling season on MAL is 96. His score is currently 8.62/10.
My Hero Academia will be remembered for years to come
My Hero Academia Season 8 is the final season of the franchise. So fans are understandably sad to see their favorite series disappear forever. MHA will still have smaller projects like Vigilantes or a live-action movie, but they will never replace the original series.
There will always be people beyond our reach that we cannot protect. That's why we have to save the people we can reach. — Izuku Midoriya
Despite closing this December, MHA is the type of series that will be remembered for years to come and remains a must-watch for any anime fan.
The My Hero Academia manga has ended with 431 chapters for fans to read. You can find all these chapters on Manga Plus. My Hero Academia is also airing its final season, which will consist of a total of 11 episodes. The series can be watched on Crunchyroll.
