Solo Leveling Has Officially Been Beaten By 3 Big Anime In 2025

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This article contains spoilers from the Solo Leveling series.

The anime Solo Leveling has had a fantastic year, particularly with its second season becoming a standout among new releases. While Season 1 was already a hit, Season 2 has taken the series to even greater popularity. Building on the success of the first season – which won Anime of the Year – fans are hoping Season 2 will achieve even more recognition and awards.

Overall, 2025 has been an excellent year for anime fans. While Solo Leveling has been a hit, it’s not the only standout series this year. In fact, three other anime – My Hero Academia Season 8, Takopi’s Original Sin, and Lord of the Mysteries – have actually received higher ratings on IMDb.

Solo Leveling Has Been Surpassed By 3 Big 2025 Anime

The second season of Solo Leveling kicked off the anime year with a bang, quickly becoming known for its incredible animation and exciting action sequences. Many viewers initially believed it would be the best anime of the year, but several other strong contenders emerged throughout the year. Ultimately, anime preference is personal, and Solo Leveling Season 2 remains a top pick for many fans.

I use the System, and the System uses me. — Sung Jinwoo

Everyone has different tastes, and what one person loves, another might not even consider a top pick. That’s why anime forums and rating sites are so helpful. While the second season of Solo Leveling has been amazing, it isn’t currently the highest-rated anime of 2025 on IMDb. Three other shows have earned higher ratings, most recently Season 8 of My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi, which is nearing its conclusion.

My Hero Academia Is Rated 9.5 on IMDb

As of now, My Hero Academia is the top-rated anime of 2025, and it’s expected to stay that way throughout the year. Season 8 marks the conclusion of this incredible story, which has been running for nearly ten years, and fans are showing their support to give it a fitting finale.

This is the story of how we all became the greatest Heroes! — Izuku Midoriya

Fans have praised the incredible quality of My Hero Academia’s final season, and with only a few episodes remaining, it’s expected to get even better. Currently, My Hero Academia Season 8 has a 9.5 rating on IMDb, making it the highest-rated anime of the year.

Takopi’s Original Sin Is Rated 9.4 On IMDb

Despite its brief run in the summer of 2025, Takopi’s Original Sin was a huge success. It quickly gained a dedicated following, earning an impressive 9.4 rating on IMDb and surpassing even popular series like Solo Leveling Season 2. The anime exceeded expectations and stood out in a year filled with highly anticipated releases.

Lord of the Mysteries Is Rated 9.1 on IMDb

Another anime that outperformed Solo Leveling Season 2 was Lord of the Mysteries, a series from China. In 2025, Chinese anime gained significant popularity, and Lord of the Mysteries played a big part in that rise. It ended the year with an impressive 9.1 rating on IMDb, making it a highly recommended watch.

Solo Leveling Is Still A Top 2025 Anime

Solo Leveling was still a fantastic anime. It had a very strong start to the year, earning a 9.0 rating on IMDb – making it one of the top four anime series released so far. While three other shows were even better received, that doesn’t diminish how much fans enjoyed Solo Leveling, and it’s important to remember that.

You can currently watch 25 episodes of Solo Leveling, divided into two seasons, with the latest season concluding in 2025. It’s available to stream on Crunchyroll. While there’s no news yet about a third season, fans can still enjoy the story through the original Solo Leveling Manhwa.

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2025-11-25 14:34