The Dragon Ball franchise has been going for over 40 years now, and it's grown even bigger with each passing year. Through its many installments, Dragon Ball has become a big part of many anime fans' childhoods, and it goes without saying that it is one of the most recognizable series ever. Dragon Ball has definitely cemented itself as legendary, but ever since the unfortunate death of its creator Akira Toriyama, the series has faced some issues. Dragon Ball Super took an immediate hiatus after, and any new content moving forward will mostly be created without input from Toriyama.
Dragon Ball Z: All Filler Episodes in Anime
Like most long-running anime series, Dragon Ball Z also comes with its fair share of filler episodes between story arcs.
That being said, fans should turn to a new campaign anime that is rising in popularity, none other than Solo Leveling. While Solo Leveling will never completely replace Dragon Ball, both series share some similar elements that have made them appealing to a large audience of fans.
Solo Leveling is a fighting-focused series, just like Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball is known as the father of Shonen animeand it's easy to understand why. It has inspired many huge series after that, and it continues to do so even now. Many parts of Dragon Ball have been adapted by others who came after it, and quite easily the biggest inspiration it gave to others was its incredible battles.
I am the record of your battles, the proof of your resistance and the reward of your sufferings. I am death, I am eternal rest, I am horror. – Ashborn to Sung Jinwoo, Solo Leveling Manhwa
In the modern anime era, when it comes to a hot campaign anime, fans often think of Solo Leveling. Solo Leveling is a new 2024 anime based on a Korean web series of the same nameand it's easy to say that it has really taken the world by storm.
Solo Leveling, like Dragon Ball, has a big draw that keeps fans coming back for more, and that's its intense fights. Both series have their own exciting stories, but it's the battles that fans really invest in. Fans of both series want to see their main character shine. In Solo Leveling it's Sung Jinwoo, while in Dragon Ball it's Goku. They both develop and evolve to new heights with each opponent they face. When it comes to power scaling anime characters, Jinwoo and Goku are always a big part of the conversation.
Solo Leveling is not the perfect replacement for Dragon Ball
Many Dragon Ball fans have enjoyed the Solo Leveling series, but it will never be a true replacement for the iconic shonen anime. Solo Leveling is a series with a modern setting that takes many tropes from the Isekai seriesalthough not itself an Isekai. At the same time, Dragon Ball is a real shonen, filled with some sci-fi and fantasy elements.
It might be time to say goodbye to Solo Leveling Season 3 and welcome something even better
Solo Leveling Season 3 is not coming, and fans can look forward to this series instead.
“I will protect my family even if it means turning every hunter in the world against me.” —Sung Jinwoo
Jinwoo and Goku also couldn't be more different when it comes to personalities. While Jinwoo is a calm and nonchalant character most of the time, Goku has a cheerful personality and he loves to have fun.
What awaits Dragon Ball after Toriyama?
Dragon Ball has definitely run into some issues after the death of Akira Toriyamabut it seems like some big things are coming for the series, and soon.
Dragon Ball GENKIDAIMATSURI will take place in January 2026and this event will reveal huge projects for the series. This might be the revival the series needs the most, and it's sure to be very exciting for fans after Dragon Ball Super's unfortunate hiatus.
Currently, Dragon Ball lacks new exciting content, but the series still has huge potential to this day. However, this potential will not go to waste. All fans of the series know that Dragon Ball still has a bright future and even if this phase is difficult to get through, it will eventually make a big comeback. Until then, fans can simply watch and enjoy Sung Jinwoo's battles.
Solo Leveling has two seasons out right now, one with 12 episodes and the other with 13, for a combined episode count of 25 episodes available to watch right now. The series can be streamed on Crunchyroll for fans to enjoy while they wait for more news about the third season. There has been no major announcement about a third season so far. Fans can get more Solo Leveling content via the Manhwa.
