Enjoyed Solo Leveling and looking for new anime to binge-watch? If you're a fan of intense action, powerful characters, and epic worlds, then you'll love this list! We've selected the 20 best anime that combine elements of Solo Leveling , such as thrilling battles, supernatural powers, and engaging plots. If you're looking for new adventures full of adrenaline and mystery, be sure to check out these unmissable suggestions!
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Anime for fans of Solo Leveling – Top 20
20. Gate
An underrated Isekai, Gate takes place in a world where a mysterious portal connects the real world with the fantasy world. As a literal army of men and monsters traverses the rift in time and space, our hero, Youji Itami, an off-duty member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), fights to save as many lives as possible.
Thus, three months after the initial attack, he is tasked with leading a special reconnaissance mission beyond the gate, in an effort to establish friendly relations with the ruling empire. In this way, like Solo Leveling, this series blends the mundane and the fantastical to great effect, and both series feature quite spectacular action.
19. The Eminence in Shadow
On the other hand, Eminence in Shadow follows Minoru Kagenou, an ordinary boy who always dreamed of being an evil genius. When he dies in an unfortunate accident, he is unexpectedly reborn in a fantasy world where magic is commonplace.
Now known as Cid, Minoru finally has everything he ever wanted and, hoping to expand his influence, creates a clandestine organization known as the Garden of Shadows. However, Cid soon discovers that running a secret society isn't as glamorous as he imagined, and to make matters worse, another group emerges, determined to overthrow him.
18. Tower of God
Tower of God is an underrated gem awaiting fan appreciation. In short, the story revolves around Bam, who spends most of his life trapped beneath a Tower. However, he decides to enter this Tower to find Rachael. On his journey, Bam learns to grow stronger and, with each level, meets new people – allies and enemies.
It's a spectacular anime series that closely resembles Solo Leveling in terms of story, focusing on an underdog protagonist who gradually becomes more powerful.
17. The God of High School
Martial artist Jin Mori enters The God of High School tournament, a competition created to find the greatest fighter among Korean high school students, hoping to win the grand prize: a single wish for anything the winner desires.
However, what begins as a friendly competition quickly becomes something much more serious, as the fighters borrow the powers of gods, monsters, and demons to become ever stronger.
16. Death Note
Death Note follows Light Yagami, an incredibly intelligent but ordinary young man. But when he innocently picks up a notebook, he gains the powers of the Shinigami, the gods of death, and decides to use his newfound control over life and death to punish criminals.
What makes Death Note such an interesting series is that Light isn't a nice guy, but you can see how good his intentions were at the beginning. It's just that supreme power tends to corrupt even the noblest causes, and by the end of the series, you'll be begging someone to write Light's name in that cursed book.
Anime for fans of Solo Leveling – Top 15
15. Goblin Slayer
After an inexperienced priestess is nearly killed by goblins, she is saved by the Goblin Slayer, a man who seeks to eradicate every goblin he can capture with his bare hands.
Thus, Goblin Slayer is a dark series that tackles truly adult themes, including sexual assault and other mature subjects. However, if you have the stomach for it, you'll be rewarded with a surprisingly profound deconstruction of the traditional hero narrative… and some gruesome fight scenes.
14. Jujutsu Kaisen
After Yuji Itadori swallows one of the fingers, he becomes the host of the evil ancient sorcerer Ryomen Sukuna. Desperate to end Sukuna's threat once and for all, Yuji trains to master the sorcery of Jujutsu and attempts to hunt down the remaining fingers.
Like Solo Leveling, Jujutsu tackles quite complex themes, and both series revolve around sinister supernatural forces and entities. However, the most significant similarity is that both anime have well-defined power systems and follow weak protagonists who acquire immense power through training and a bit of luck.
13. Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
Based on the light novel of the same name, the anime follows Glenn Radars, whose unconventional powers are similar to those of Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling. The story takes place in the Alzano Empire, home to the prestigious Alzano Imperial Magic Academy.
Sistine Fibel and her best friend Rumia Tingel are upset by the sudden retirement of their favorite teacher, who is replaced by the eccentric Glenn Radars. He has a lazy lifestyle and is completely indifferent to magic, earning him the scorn of his students. However, he is more than he seems, as he hides a dark past and a strange power that cannot be underestimated.
12. Demon Slayer
After his family is massacred by demons, Tanjiro Kamado joins the Demon Slayer Corps hoping to exorcise the monsters that transformed his younger sister, Nezuko. But Tanjiro is unaware that Muzan Kibutsuji has bigger plans for the young girl.
11. Chainsaw Man
Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a teenager who shares his body with Pochita, also known as the Chainsaw Demon. This unusual arrangement grants Denji the ability to transform into a Chainsaw Man, and he uses these deadly powers to fight other demons when they threaten the people of Japan.
So, what will Solo Leveling fans enjoy about Chainsaw Man? Well, both series share a penchant for gruesome violence, and those who enjoy watching Sung slicing and destroying dungeons full of monsters will certainly have fun watching Denji dismember devils and demons.
Anime for fans of Solo Leveling – Top 10
10. Sousou no Frieren
In short, the story begins with the end of an epic journey: four members of the victorious group of heroes return home after a ten-year journey. Together, the wizard Frieren, the hero Himmel, the priest Heiter, and the warrior Eisen defeat the demon king and bring peace to the kingdom after a ten-year quest.
Years pass, and one by one, Frieren loses her companions. But she remains the same, for elves have eternal life. Before dying, Heiter asks Frieren to accept Fern, a talented young mage, as her disciple. Frieren and Fern embark on a new journey before Frieren finds a new purpose in life.
09. Danmachi
Just like in Solo Leveling, this anime takes place in a world where people raid dungeons and defeat monsters to survive. Both series begin with incredibly weak protagonists and then demonstrate remarkable growth over time. Moreover, as we follow the protagonists' path to success, the stories only get better.
This particular series takes place in a world where gods and humans coexist. When Bell Cranel encounters the lonely goddess, Hestia, he realizes he is much closer to his goal than he ever imagined.
08. Mushoku Tensei
Mushoku Tensei follows a nameless, unloved 34-year-old man who dies in a tragic accident and awakens in another world. Now known as Rudeus Greyrat, this unknown man finally has the loving family he always wanted.
Furthermore, he reveals an incredible magical talent and works to hone his powers under the tutelage of a sorceress named Roxy, while also learning swordsmanship from his father, Paul. Despite how strange this new world is, Rudeus decides to embrace this new beginning and break free from the shackles of his traumatic past.
07. The Rising of the Shield Hero
If you're looking for an action-packed adventure series with a dark undertone, the first anime we recommend is The Rising of the Shield Hero. It starts as a typical isekai anime, but Naofumi Iwatani's adventure reaches a stalemate when he is betrayed by Princess Malty.
Rejected by his friends and the people he swore to protect, Naofumi trains to seek revenge and achieve redemption. Unsurprisingly, this results in a highly engaging series, and fans of Solo Leveling, in particular, will love the main character.
06. Death Parade
If you enjoy a good mystery, then you need to check out the short and captivating anime Death Parade. In short, set in the afterlife, the anime follows a bartender who pits the recently deceased against each other to discover the ultimate fate of their souls. However, his life becomes complicated when he develops an interest in our ability to feel, as well as an unseen God working behind the scenes.
Anime for fans of Solo Leveling – Top 5 Danmachi
05. Dragon Ball Z
The grandfather of shonen anime, everyone knows and loves Dragon Ball, but if for some strange reason you've never seen it, you need to check it out. With some of the most impressive scenes in anime history, transformations that defined the genre, and a story that's equally silly and serious, there's a lot to love about Akira Toriyama's series.
04. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
For something more fantastical, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is an isekai anime about someone who—you guessed it—transforms into a slime in an alternate dimension. So, instead of trying to return home, the protagonist settles into his life as an amorphous blob, eventually becoming a member of royalty and helping to ward off evil.
Anime for fans of Solo Leveling – Top 3
03. One Punch Man
On the other hand, if only all of life's problems could be solved with a single punch. We would have a utopia! That's the fantasy Saitama offers, like a superhero with an unstoppable punch that knocks out everything and everyone with a precise blow.
The first two seasons of One Punch Man delivered great moments and clever satire on superheroes, and the upcoming third season should continue that trend. With a movie on the way, it would be great to jump on board.
02. Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online focuses on virtual reality worlds created by various companies. In the anime, you explore unique game worlds, including a universe based on RPG elements. Similarly, in Solo Leveling, you take on the role of a protagonist who needs to complete different tasks to improve their skills.
Sung Jinwoo needs to defeat various monsters to gather powerful resources, including super-powerful daggers. In this sense, the solo leveling and Sword Art Online follow the same concept, inspired by RPGs.
01. Overlord
Overlord follows Momonga, a veteran MMORPG player who, on the day his favorite game, Yggdrasil, was supposed to be deactivated, finds himself trapped in the game world, in the body of a skeletal monster. Realizing that he has somehow been transported to a real fantasy world and that the NPCs have become sentient, Momonga tries to figure out what the heck happened to him.
If you can't see the similarities between Overlord and Solo Leveling, I'm afraid you need help. Both series essentially revolve around people using their RPG knowledge to succeed in a fantasy world.
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