When it comes to anime series adapted from manhwa, Solo Leveling is definitely the king at the moment. Following the story of Sung Jinwoo, it has become a worldwide sensation and one of the most successful series in recent years. Solo Leveling is extremely popular and its influence cannot be underestimated. But, as is the case with all major franchises, this success has only led to more rivalries being born. The next king of manhwa, Omniscient reader's point of viewcould come anytime now, and it will offer tough competition for Sung Jinwoo's Solo Leveling.
Solo Leveling is currently the most popular anime based on a Manhwa
Solo Leveling is the most popular Crunchyroll anime
Before Solo Leveling Season 1's debut in 2024, the Manhwa anime series never got the hype it deserved, with a few exceptions like Tower of God. When Solo Leveling made his debut, but everything changed. In 2025, Solo Leveling became the first ever Manhwa anime to win the title of Anime of the Year at the Crunchyroll Awards, marking a historic moment for the genre that was much deserved.
Additionally, Solo Leveling also went on to become the most popular anime on the Crunchyroll platform in general, which was an astounding achievement. Right now, the series has the most ratings and highest score of any anime on Crunchyroll, which is definitely an impressive feat for a series with only 25 total episodes on one platform, especially when it hosts the likes of One Piece, Demon Slayer, and Attack on Titan. It's clear that Sung Jinwoo's action-heavy series has captivated millions, and there's a possibility that it will go on to win Anime of the Year again at the 2026 Crunchyroll Awards, thanks to its second anime season.
Omniscient reader's point of view could be the next solo equalizer
Omniscient Reader's Point of View Anime has already been confirmed
At the moment, no other anime series based on a South Korean manhwa can compete with Solo Leveling, but this may change soon. Solo Leveling's popularity initially surprised many. With this massive success, anime studios have wanted to tap into the manhwa industry more to bring some of the most incredible and underrated stories to life. The next hugely popular manhwa series that will soon be brought to life is Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint. Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint is a series of similar scale to Solo Levelingand many believe that once it gets an anime adaptation, it may even compete with it.
Omniscient Readers Viewpoint has already been confirmed for an anime adaptation, though premiere details remain unclear at this time. During the Crunchyroll Anime Expo 2024 industry panel, this project was officially confirmed. What's more surprising is that Omniscient Readers Viewpoint will be handled by none other than Aniplex, who worked on the distribution and production of Solo Leveling seasons 1 and 2. This is incredibly exciting, especially seeing the incredible work they've done on Solo Leveling with A-1 Pictures, shaping it into one of the best animated series of recent years. Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint has both incredible action and a great story. If aligned well, it can even surpass Solo Leveling.
When will Omniscient Readers Viewpoint Anime be released?
Although the Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint anime adaptation has already been confirmed, other details about this project have not been revealed yet. The announcement is the extent of what people know about this series. Unfortunately, this anime has not received any new updates since the initial reveal in 2024. Now, two years later, fans are wondering how much further Crunchyroll and Aniplex have come with this project. It could be that Aniplex is taking their time with this anime and making sure it's a project fit to be on par with Solo Leveling. It could also be that this project is on hold to focus on other anime series they are currently working on, which would definitely be disappointing.
In both cases, fans are hoping for an update this year, and eventually a release window. Given the speed at which the project is moving, a 2027 or 2028 release date seems realistic for Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, especially when considering the lack of information surrounding its production.
Source: Crunchyroll Anime Expo 2024 Industry Panel
