Solo Leveling has enjoyed incredible hype as of late. Naturally, many fans believe this series is unbeatable at the moment. After all, the series won a ridiculous number of accolades during this year’s Crunchyroll Awards. However, in Japan, Solo Leveling isn’t all that huge. Jinwoo did not win best character of the year, and that title went to another character whose anime is doing numbers in Japan at the moment.

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Solo Leveling season 2 was huge, but this one anime is taking away its spotlight.

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Jinwoo Won Best Anime of the Year At the Crunchyroll Awards

Solo Leveling Won Many Awards

Solo Leveling has become one of the biggest anime hits of recent years. The anime, which initially came out in 2024 with Season 1, was a major success. Solo Leveling Season 2 was even bigger, featuring huge arcs like the Jeju Island arc.

Fans all over the world have been obsessed with this series, and one can see why. The series is fast-paced and offers fantastic fights to keep watchers entertained. It’s short and straight to the point, which is part of the appeal.

Solo Leveling has won quite a few awards this year, which goes to prove its popularity. Not too long ago, the anime was crowned as Anime of the Year at the Crunchyroll Awards, and Jinwoo even won the title of Best Main Character of the Year.

But when it comes to the Grand Prix, and Solo Leveling’s popularity in Japan in general, it’s a whole different story.

Jinwoo Was Beaten To the Crown of Best Character at the 47th Anime Grand Prix Awards

Maomao Won The Title

The Anime Grand Prix Awards are huge in Japan. The winners of these awards are decided by the votes of readers of the magazine Animage.

This year was the 47th Anime Grand Prix Awards, and the results shocked many fans when it came to the best character of the year.

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This year, it isn’t Frieren or Jinwoo who took the number one spot, but the beloved main character of The Apothecary Diaries, Maomao. Maomao most definitely deserves this award. Her role in both Season 1 and Season 2 of the series was quite incredible, and she is a standout character among a plethora of generic characters.

The Apothecary Diaries is also getting more recognition worldwide, and many fans can’t wait for Season 3. Meanwhile, Solo Leveling’s popularity remains mostly an international phenomenon, with Japanese watchers treating it like a regular anime.

Where to Watch Solo Leveling and The Apothecary Diaries?

Both are Available on Crunchyroll

The Apothecary Diaries is a must-watch anime right now. The series’ second season just wrapped up, and the story has only been getting better. With the series having a third season announced, fans who are yet to be caught up have the opportunity to watch the first two seasons, with a total of 48 episodes.

Meanwhile, Solo Leveling currently has 25 episodes out to watch. Fans are waiting for any news about Solo Leveling Season 3, but for now, the first two seasons of the show can be watched on Crunchyroll.

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Release Date
2024 - 2025-00-00
Network
Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV
Directors
Tatsuya Sasaki, Toru Hamasaki
Writers
Shigeru Murakoshi, Shingo Irie, Fuka Ishii
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    Taito Ban
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    Yoo Jin-ho
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Studio
A-1 Pictures
Creator
Chugong
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll