'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wgARCAAGAAoDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFgABAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUH/8QAFQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQP/2gAMAwEAAhADEAAAAMOiFn//xAAcEAACAwEAAwAAAAAAAAAAAAABAgMRIQAEBRP/2gAIAQEAAT8A8P3PzgSBYMxiS13e6OnmImkBVTTHSO//xAAXEQADAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQIh/9oACAECAQE/AFKl4f/EABcRAAMBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAiH/2gAIAQMBAT8AdOlp/9k='%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The anime community felt a major impact from Solo Leveling's record-breaking nine-win sweep at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, which demonstrated its strong cultural influence and commercial power to fans and experts in the industry.
The series swept through nearly all award categories and won top honors, including Anime of the Year and Best New Series.
The series' sweeping acclaim has sparked widespread anticipation for a third season because many interpret the award haul as an informal green light for A-1 Pictures and the production committee to continue the franchise.
Solo Leveling sweeps Anime Awards, sparks global hype for season 3
Trending
The extent of Solo Leveling's success during the Tokyo ceremony remains unparalleled. Earning nine wins from thirteen nominations marks one of the most commanding achievements in the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025.
In the highly competitive Anime of the Year category, Solo Leveling competed against Dandadan, Delicious in Dungeon, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Kaiju No. 8, The Apothecary Diaries battled against multiple acclaimed series but Solo Leveling ultimately secured the prestigious title.
Also read: Why does the System exist in Solo-Leveling? Explained
The show won both Best Score and Best Ending Sequence categories at once, which proved its extensive creative mastery over various disciplines. The recognition extended to performance categories as well, highlighting its global appeal and successful localization efforts. Here is the full list of awards that Solo Leveling won at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025:
- Anime of the Year
- Best Action
- Best New Series
- Best Score
- Best Main Character
- Best Ending Sequence
- English Voice Performance
- Brazilian Portuguese Voice Performance
- Castilian Spanish Voice Performance
Industry analysts point to these awards as concrete evidence of Solo Leveling's commercial and critical success, factors that typically drive season renewal decisions. Solo Leveling's wins for Best Action and Best Main Character demonstrate its capability to engage audiences while creating merchandise opportunities.
The recognition of anime productions at this level prompts studios and production committees to perceive further investment as a financially reasonable choice because these awards indicate opportunities for international market growth. The journey toward producing Season 3 might prove to be more complicated than fans expect.
Also read: Should you read the Solo-Leveling novel? Source material, explained
The studio A-1 Pictures, which produced Solo Leveling, now handles a large number of simultaneous projects that could affect production schedules. The studio keeps developing the Sword Art Online series by planning to resume the Gun Gale Online arc to finish the Alicization storyline, which constitutes SAO Season 4, while producing other SAO-related films.
The ongoing dedication to high animation standards by the studio, which won awards for the series, requires substantial resources and meticulous scheduling for any future season production. Many speculate that while the awards virtually guarantee eventual continuation, the timing remains dependent on studio capacity and strategic planning.
The international voice acting recognition particularly signals Solo Leveling's global market penetration, a crucial factor in modern anime production decisions. Success across multiple language markets demonstrates sustained international demand, which often proves more influential in renewal decisions than domestic performance alone.
The Brazilian Portuguese and Castilian Spanish voice performance awards specifically indicate strong Latin American market reception, a region increasingly important to anime distributors and production committees. Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira expertly hosted the awards ceremony for their third consecutive year, which served as an optimal platform for Solo Leveling to display its industry dominance.
Also read: Solo-Leveling is once again accused of having "absolutely zero depth to it"
The series maintains its relevance due to its capacity to stand toe-to-toe with well-known franchises while also holding its own against critically praised new series, which shows its wide-ranging appeal to various audience segments.
Conclusion
This historic awards performance has effectively transformed the question from "if" to "when" regarding season 3's announcement. While A-1 Pictures' busy production schedule may delay official confirmation, the overwhelming industry recognition and demonstrated global appeal make continuation almost inevitable.
The awards have provided the production committee with undeniable proof of the series' value, creating momentum that should translate into concrete renewal news. Sung Jin-Woo's fan base can anticipate another outstanding season of this innovative series because these awards confirm their wait will lead to fulfillment.
Also read
- 10 Solo-Leveling characters who'd fit right into Jujutsu Kaisen's world
- 10 Solo-Leveling characters who can awaken a Persona
- Does Sung Jinwoo return to the Cartenon Temple in Solo-Leveling? Explained
- Who is the female monarch in Solo-Leveling? Querehsha's role, explained
