Solo Leveling is a brilliant anime that has shown incredible growth. It hit fans' radars right after the premiere of its first season, and has now become the biggest anime on Crunchyroll with its second season. No fan expected Solo Leveling to become as big as it currently is, but it has proven to appeal to a wide audience and even won the title of Anime of the Year 2025.
Undoubtedly, Solo Leveling is a sensation, thanks in large part to its insane battles and fast pace. Not many anime can replicate what Solo Leveling has achieved so far, but there are a few that have a shot.
Kagurabachi
Kagurabachi is a brilliant manga that many fans are eagerly awaiting the anime adaptation of. Based on many rumors, it seems to be happening soon. The exact release date is yet to be confirmed, but when it premieres, it may continue to be the new Solo Leveling.
Kagurabachi has some of the best fighting in new shonen mangaand if given a good adaptation, it can reach new heights in popularity and even rival the likes of Solo Leveling or Jujutsu Kaisen. This tale of wizards, heavily focused on swordsmanship, will have fans hooked.
Omniscient reader's point of view
Omniscient reader's point of view does not yet have an anime adaptation, nor has one been confirmed at this time. However, it is one of the most popular Manhwa series for good reason. Its story and plot are both incredible, and if it were to get a good adaptation, it could become the new Solo Leveling, and maybe even the new greatest Manhwa based animesurpasses even Chugong's story in that respect.
All-sweating Readers Viewpoint follows the story of Kim Dokja, as his world becomes the novel only he has read – Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World. Since he is the only one who knows what will unfold, he is determined to change the ending.
Lord of Mysteries
Lord of Mysteries The anime adaptation started immediately after the conclusion of Solo Leveling Season 2. This story, based on a Chinese novel, has definitely gained in popularity over time. But at the moment Solo Leveling seems to be more mainstream overseas.
Still, this story, which follows Klein Moretti in a Victorian-style world with big mysteries and some gripping battles, will have fans begging for more content. At the moment it only has one season, but more seasons are already confirmed to be on the way.
Steller Swordmaster
Steller Swordmaster is one of Webtoon's most popular Manhwa series. To the surprise of many, it has been confirmed that it will receive an anime adaptation through a collaboration between Webtoon and Warner Bros. When exactly the anime will come out is unknown.
Depending on how good it is, Steller Swordmaster may go on to become the new Solo Levelingand the modern face of all Manhwa-based anime series. Fans can't wait for more information about this new adaptation.
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Gachiakuta
Gachiakuta is a new anime that made its debut last year. It's pretty easy to say that fans are already hooked on this series based on the manga by creator Kei Urana. The story of Gachiakuta follows Rudo in a dystopian world, where some are relegated to living in slums for being the children of criminals. Gachiakuta's world, like Solo Leveling, is full of intense fightshowever, here, through the use of vital instruments.
Gachiakuta definitely had some of the best episodes and battles of 2025, and fans can't wait for more. If this continues, Solo Leveling may soon be surpassed by Gachiakuta.
Being Hero X
Being Hero X is another great Chinese anime that fans have come to love. This anime series blew up in 2025, and it already has a season 2 in the works, after its massive success.
With the end of My Hero Academia, To Be Hero X has the perfect chance to dominate the superhero anime genre. Although it doesn't share many similarities with Solo Leveling, the fact is that it contains some exciting battles and has a great power-up system. In the sense of being a modern series with shonen tropes, Hero X can certainly compete with Solo Levelingand fans can't wait to see more of it.
Boruto
Boruto is certainly not a new anime series. It has always been popular, as it carries the legacy of one of the greatest anime series ever, Naruto. However, Boruto was never as popular as its predecessorand its anime going on hiatus definitely didn't help.
Now, fans are expecting its anime to return, after a 2-year hiatus. This is especially likely since a new Boruto manga, titled Two Blue Vortex, has started, with a much darker tone and bigger battles. Boruto can rise and become a series of battles on a similar scale to Solo Leveling. With better animation and becoming seasonal, Boruto's popularity could skyrocket, and fans absolutely cannot wait for its official comeback.
