Is This the End of One Piece's Reign? Solo Leveling Takes Top Crunchyroll Spot

Solo Leveling has officially become the most-viewed anime of all time on Crunchyroll, surpassing even long-running giants like One Piece. This update came directly from Sony’s 2025 Business Segment report, which confirmed that Solo Leveling ranked #1 in Crunchyroll’s all-time view count as of March 2025.

Solo Leveling was Top Watched Show on Crunchyroll in March, Beating One Piece

This is a major moment for the anime industry. As someone who has followed One Piece for years, it’s surprising to see a relatively new series achieve this milestone in such a short time. But when you look closely, there are several reasons why Solo Leveling has gained so much attention so quickly.

First, Solo Leveling is based on a very popular Korean web novel and manhwa that already had a strong global fanbase. So when the anime adaptation was announced, there was already a lot of excitement. The first season, released in 2024, was well-received, but it was Season 2, Arise from the Shadow, that pushed it into the spotlight. With high-quality animation from A-1 Pictures and fast-paced storytelling, the show caught the attention of both new viewers and long-time anime fans.

Unlike One Piece, which has a complex and long-running story that takes time to catch up with, Solo Leveling offers a more straightforward experience. The episodes are easy to follow, and the action scenes are designed to impress right away. This makes it a great entry point for newer anime audiences and a fun weekly watch for others.

Social media also played a big role in spreading the show’s popularity. The clean animation, strong visuals, and memorable fight scenes led to countless clips, memes, and discussions online. All of this helped it grow even more.

At the same time, it’s important to recognize that this doesn’t take anything away from One Piece. That series still holds a huge place in anime history and continues to be one of the most beloved shows worldwide. But what this shift shows is that the anime landscape is changing. New titles are rising fast and are able to compete with older classics.

As of now, Solo Leveling has not been officially renewed for a third season, but given its popularity, an announcement seems likely. This is definitely a series worth keeping an eye on moving forward.