With its premiere in January, solo leveling has already garnered a huge fan base. The action-packed magical anime series is based on Chugong’s webcomic of the same name. So far, six episodes of Solo Leveling have been released, with Sung Jin-woo fans already waiting for more. As you wait for the next set of episodes, here is a list of anime series that are similar to Solo Leveling:
Jujutsu Kaisen
Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Gege Akutami, the Jujutsu Kaisen anime first premiered in 2020. With 249 chapters of JJK manga released so far, there are heaps of exciting plot lines for anime fans. The official synopsis of the series produced by MAPPA reads, “Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, although he leads a completely normal high school life,” according to Crunchyroll.
“One day, in order to save a classmate suffering from a curse, he eats Ryomen Sukuna’s finger, and takes the curse into his soul. Since then, he shares a body with Ryomen Sukuna. Guided by the most powerful magician, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is recruited into Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights curses… and thus begins the heroic story of a boy who must overcome a curse. A life he could never get back,” adds the summary.
tower of god
The Tower of God anime series is based on the South Korean manhwa of the same name, written and illustrated by SIU. The animated series has one season consisting of 13 episodes, which was released in 2020. Fans can stream the show online on Crunchyroll.
The official synopsis for the fantasy-drama anime series reads, “Rise to the top, and everything will be yours. At the top of the tower there is everything in this world, and it can all be yours. You can become God. This is the story of the beginning and end of Rachel, the girl who climbed the tower so she could see the stars, and Bam, the boy who wanted nothing but her.
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
The anime adaptation of the Japanese manga series Mashable: Magic and Muscles first premiered in 2023. Along with Solo Leveling, it is one of the recent anime series to gain a wide fan base. The manga was written and illustrated by Hajime Komoto. Following the success of the first season, Mashley: Magic & Muscles Season 2 was soon announced.
The official synopsis for Mashable: Magic and Muscles reads, “This is a world of magic. This is a world in which everyone uses magic effortlessly. In a deep, dark forest of this world of magic, there is a boy who is working alone. His name is Mash Burned, and he has a secret. He can’t use magic,” according to Crunchyroll.
demon slayer
The anime series Demon Slayer is a must-watch for those who love vivid animation with a strong story. It is based on the Japanese manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge. Anime fans can stream the series online on Crunchyroll.
The official synopsis for Demon Slayer reads, “It is the Taishō period in Japan. Tanjiro, a kind-hearted boy who sells charcoal for a living, finds that his family has been killed by a demon. To make matters worse, his younger sister Nezuko, the only survivor, has been transformed into a monster herself.
chainsaw man
Chainsaw Man is an anime adapted from the manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto. This is similar to the context of solo leveling in the sense that both shows feature a weak protagonist who later becomes the strongest character throughout the series.
According to Crunchyroll, the official synopsis for Chainsaw Man reads, “Denji is a young boy who works as a Devil Hunter alongside the “Chainsaw Devil” Pochita. One day, when he inherits from his parents While living his miserable life trying to repay the debt, he was betrayed and murdered. Just as he was losing his consciousness, he made a deal with Pochita, and was resurrected as the “Chainsaw Man”. Gaya: The owner of the devil’s heart.
