The anime world is partying with a new edition of the Anime Awards 2025, organized by Crunchyroll, the most important event that celebrates the best of anime globally. This year, the ceremony was held on May 25, 2025 And, as always, he left unforgettable moments, great surprises and an award that is not yet over. Among the most anticipated ads, one of the most commented categories by fans has already been revealed, Just leveling He has won the category of Best New Series of the Year.
Solo Leveling is the best new series
It’s no surprise that Just leveling has conquered the category of best new series in the Anime Awards 2025. Since its long-awaited premiere, this adaptation of the popular webtoon Korean captured the attention of the international otaku community thanks to its incredible animation quality, its action-laden story and a protagonist who evolves dramatically episode after episode.
the character of Sung Jin-woo, a low rank hunter who suddenly gains the ability to become stronger by defeating enemies and fulfilling missions, quickly became an icon of the season. The series combined an immersive narrative with spectacular combat scenes, and its fidelity to the original material was widely praised.
in the category best new series, , Just leveling He competed with great titles that stood out for his great quality during his broadcast, including:
- Dan Dan Dan
- Delicious in Dungeon
- Frieren: Beyond Journeys End
- Kaiju No. 8
- The Apothecary Diaries
Despite the harsh competition, the phenomenon of Just leveling It was impossible to overcome, especially due to the great disappointment that his second season had. Its popularity swept Japan As in the West, and his victory in this category only confirms his global impact.
The award ceremony is not yet over: large categories are missing to be revealed
Though Just leveling He has already won one of the most outstanding awards, The 2025 edition of the Anime Awards It still continues. Crunchyroll He has announced that the winners of several key categories will be revealed in the coming days. Among the most anticipated are:
- Anime of the year
- best movie
- best series in progress
- Best Original Anime
- best animation
- best character design
- best director
- best background art
- best romance anime
- best comedy anime
Fans look forward to knowing if other favorites of the year like Frieren: Beyond Journeys End, , Dan Dan Dan, , Delicious in Dungeon, , Kaiju No. 8, or The Apothecary Diaries The most coveted prizes will be won. But there are also those who do not rule out that Just leveling Reappear in one of these categories, since it has also been nominated in other areas thanks to its technical and narrative quality.
