Solo Equalization originated as a South Korean web novel by Chugong and became a very successful Manhwa. It finally received its TV anime adaptation which debuted in January 2024. The franchise went from a web novel and Manhwa series to a TV anime when it was finally brought to Japan, introducing the series to an even larger global audience. It went on to give fans two great seasons. With two hit anime seasons already released, the franchise has become one of the biggest names in modern anime.
While Solo Leveling Season 3 is expected to arrive between 2027 and 2028, and the movie Solo Leveling: Beyond the System is also in development, many fans are looking for another manhwa that can deliver the same excitement. From incredible action and powerful protagonists to rich world-building, these seven manhwas have what it takes to be next Solo Leveling.
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A transmigrant's privilege
After dying unexpectedly, Ailette wakes up in an S-grade survival novel that she knows by heart. Thanks to an afterlife insurance package she purchased before she reincarnated, she gains access to overpowered abilities and even a group of gods to support her. But things are not as easy as they seem. Ailette soon discovers that the novel's original hero is stuck in an endless loop of tragedy and regression, so determined to save him, she derails the original plot, which becomes the most engaging aspect of the series.
Like Jinwoo, Ailette, the main character of A transmigrant's privilegegets a special privilege, which gives her a special advantage over everyone else. It delivers the same satisfying fantasy of power as Solo Levelingbut with a much lighter and more comedic tone.
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The player hides his past
Lee Hoyeol, an ordinary office worker, is suddenly drawn into the dangerous world of the virtual reality game Chronicles of Arcana, where monsters, dungeons and players with special powers are real. But that's just the beginning of his problems. He is forced to live as a Demon Hunter Grandfell, the powerful Demon Hunter character he created back in middle school, which leads to many funny moments. Hoyeol must fight powerful enemies and uncover the mystery behind the game's arrival in the real world.
With an overpowered MC, a world filled with monsters and action-heavy battles, The player hides his past has a lot to offer Solo Leveling fans. It has all the ingredients to be the next great Manhwa.
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Regressor Instruction Manual (How to Use a Returner)
Regressor Instruction Manual (How to Use a Returner) is a popular Korean web novel and a Manhwa, though obviously not on the same level as Solo Leveling. Even so, it has tons of potential with its entertaining and captivating, deadly fantasy world setting and protagonist Lee Kiyoung, who is suddenly thrown into a survival game but is willing to do anything to get to the top.
After receiving the regressor's instruction manual, Kiyoung becomes a master manipulator, even outwitting the powerful returner Kim Hyunsung. Instead of surviving through brute force, he relies on his Liar's Temptation trait to deceive and persuade others, while making full use of his wizardry and alchemy. Kiyoung alone is enough to get anyone hooked on the series.
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The world after the fall
The world after the fall comes from the same author behind Omniscient reader's point of viewso it's already been backed up by someone with a proven track record. It has fast-paced action and unique world-building, which contribute to its engaging story that keeps readers hooked until the truth behind the larger mystery and the deceptive gods that control the system are finally revealed.
The world after the fall follows Jaehwan, who struggles to survive after mysterious towers suddenly appear above the earth, plunging the world into an apocalyptic nightmare. Tower Walkers gain Regression Stones that allow them to turn back time after failing the Tower's attempt. Almost everyone chooses to start over and try again, but not Jaehwan. Instead of taking the easy way out, he decides to stay in his original timeline and fight to the end, a choice that sends him down a completely different path.
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Doom Breaker
If there is a Manhwa that can match Solo Levelings nonstop action, that is Doom Breaker. The story follows Zephyr, the last surviving human in the war against the demon lord Tartarus. After dying in the final battle, the gods give him another chance, not out of kindness, but to see if he can change history. For them, the war between humans and demons is nothing more than entertainment.
Sent back 10 years in the past, to the days when he was a temple slave, Zephyr must stop the downfall of humanity before it begins. He uses his knowledge of the future to grow stronger, save those he couldn't, and slowly begins to plot against the gods, who see humanity's suffering as nothing more than a spectator sport. Doom Breaker delivers everything done Solo Leveling so exciting, from an overpowered hero to exciting battles and high stakes, and therefore has the potential to be the next great fantasy action Manhwa.
The novel's encore will be fully appreciated Solo Leveling fans as it follows the protagonist, Kim Hajin, overcoming impossible odds. Hajin finds himself trapped in the world of his unfinished web novel, not as a hero or as the villain of the story, or even as a supporting character, but as someone that no one cares about. He is just an insignificant extra in the story. His only advantage is a special system that allows him to make small changes to the outside world. Using this ability, he slowly changes history while trying to survive and grow stronger. Along the way, he saves characters destined to die, creates powerful allies, and prepares for the dangers he knows are coming.
The manhwa has plenty of potential as Hajin, like Jinwoo, goes from being an unimportant extra to one of the strongest and most important characters in the novel. With its thrilling action and satisfying character growth, The novel encore (remake) has all the ingredients to be the next great manhwa.
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The Second Coming of Frost
With its action, character growth and game-like world, The Second Coming of Frost resembles Solo Leveling. Kind of like Jinwoo, Seol Jihu from The Second Coming of Frost starts out as a weak character, but with a gambling addiction and addiction that costs him almost everything, including his family and relationships. He is then drawn into a brutal fantasy world called Lost Paradise, where he dies full of regret. But he gets a new chance to live his life and change the future.
With a second chance at life, Jihu returns to Paradise equipped with knowledge that others do not have. He starts by taking simple steps to redeem himself, undo things and become one of the strongest warriors. While the manhwa is currently on hiatus, the finished web novel continues the entire story and is highly regarded by fans. Although the Manhwa is on hiatus, if it returns, The Second Coming of Frost has every opportunity to be next Solo Leveling.
