On March 17, 2025, Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 11 achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the most-liked episode on the Crunchyroll platform. This episode not only surpassed the likes of Chainsaw Man Episode 1 but also earned recognition as the most-rated episode just a week earlier.
The original Solo Leveling manhwa spans 13 serialized volumes, released between 2018 and 2021, captivating audiences with its engaging storyline. Following its success, the franchise has expanded to include several video game adaptations, an anticipated live-action series, and a compelling anime adaptation produced by A-1 Pictures.
Breaking Records: Solo Leveling’s Remarkable Achievement
Released on March 15, 2025, Episode 11 of Solo Leveling quickly garnered immense popularity, becoming the most-liked episode on Crunchyroll. The episode gained 279,000 likes, narrowly surpassing Chainsaw Man Episode 1, which also enjoyed the same number of likes. This latest episode marks a significant achievement in a series that had already reached the third most-liked episode status on the platform before its airing.
A-1 Pictures, a top-tier Japanese animation studio, is renowned for its contributions to the anime industry. The studio is responsible for other acclaimed series like Too Many Losing Heroines, Your Lie in April, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, and Eighty-Six, consistently delivering high-quality animation and storytelling.
Featuring a stellar voice cast, Solo Leveling brings characters to life with talented actors such as:
- Hiroki Touchi as Beak Yoonho (known for his role as Heiter in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)
- Akari Ishida voicing Ant King (previously Regulus in Re:ZERO)
- Banjou Ginga as Go Gunhee (famous for King Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z)
- Satoshi Mikami as Goto Ryuji (notable for voicing Ishigami Byakuya in Dr. Stone)
Episode Synopsis: Tension and Triumph
In this action-packed episode, the narrative picks up with the terrifying Ant King unleashing chaos on Jeju Island, mercilessly decapitating Japanese hunters. As tensions escalate, Korean hunters engage in a fierce battle against the Ant Queen, ultimately claiming victory and igniting celebrations throughout Korea.
However, a dramatic twist occurs: the Ant Queen’s final cry summons every ant in the cave, including the Ant King himself. Following the consumption of his mother, he inflicts fatal injuries on the remaining Korean hunters. The dark turn culminates with the Ant King’s deadly assault on Goto Ryuji, plunging the island into despair and leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
With its thrilling storyline and stunning animation, Solo Leveling continues to captivate fans, reinforcing its position as a powerful presence in the anime industry.