Solo Leveling has done the unthinkable. With just 25 episodes under its belt, the 2024 breakout anime has already overtaken One Piece in a department that many never thought possible, viewer ratings on Crunchyroll. And yes, it’s exactly as wild as it sounds.
As of March 2025, Solo Leveling boasts an eye-watering 718,600 user ratings on Crunchyroll, making it the highest-rated anime on the platform. That’s more than One Piece (615,000), Demon Slayer (596,000), Jujutsu Kaisen (510,000), and even Attack on Titan (363,000). The sheer speed at which it achieved this milestone is almost unheard of.
To put things in perspective, Solo Leveling premiered in January 2024, with its second season following up in January 2025. That’s just over a year since its anime debut. Meanwhile, One Piece began its manga run in 1997, with the anime airing since 1999, and currently sits at over 1,100 episodes.
Let that sink in: 25 episodes versus 1,100+, and yet Solo Leveling sits at the top of Crunchyroll’s rankings.
Why Solo Leveling’s Achievement is So Wild
Crunchyroll ratings might not tell the whole story of a show’s popularity, but they’re a decent barometer of hype, buzz, and viewer engagement. When you look at the numbers in isolation, Solo Leveling’s lead might not seem that outrageous. But when you factor in how little content it actually has compared to its rivals, the accomplishment becomes astonishing.
Here’s a quick comparison as of April 2025:
| Anime | Crunchyroll Ratings | Episode Count |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Leveling | 718,600 | 25 (12+13) |
| One Piece | 615,000 | 1,122+ |
| Demon Slayer | 596,000 | 63 |
| Jujutsu Kaisen | 510,000 | 47 |
| Attack on Titan | 363,000 | 94 |
Solo Leveling isn’t just winning, it’s dominating with a fraction of the content. And that’s precisely why this is such a big deal.
But Let’s Not Count One Piece Out Yet
There’s one very relevant factor in this battle for the top: One Piece has been on a temporary break. The anime took a pause following the end of the Wano arc and the beginning of the Egghead Island arc. This break likely slowed its ratings momentum, giving Solo Leveling room to surge ahead.
But make no mistake, One Piece is gearing up for a massive return. With the Egghead arc promising some of the most hyped story developments in years (including long-awaited reveals and explosive battles), all eyes will be back on Luffy and crew once the anime resumes.
That’s when things could get really interesting. Time will tell whether Solo Leveling’s rise is a one-off phenomenon or a signal of where anime is headed. But if these numbers are anything to go by, the appetite for short, high-impact anime with great visuals and immediate character growth is stronger than ever.
