Solo Leveling Is Over, But These Anime Will Fulfill Your Cravings

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In 2025, Solo Leveling was named Anime of the Year, and it’s proving so popular it could win the award again. The series quickly became a global hit, attracting millions of fans. While its success is remarkable, the first season only has 25 episodes, leaving viewers eager for more. While fans await Season 3 of Solo Leveling, they can enjoy other popular anime like Sword Art Online or The Rising of the Shield Hero.

Sword Art Online

Fast-Paced Video Game Anime

Similar to how popular *Solo Leveling* was in its time, *Sword Art Online* was a defining anime of its decade. It’s known for its quick pace and frequent action. If you enjoyed *Solo Leveling*, *Sword Art Online* is a great choice – video games play an even bigger role in its story. With four seasons available, it’s sure to satisfy fans looking for something similar.

Tower of God

Another Anime Based on a Manhwa

While *Solo Leveling* is the most popular anime adapted from a Korean webcomic (Manhwa), it’s not the only one. *Tower of God* is likely the second most popular. If you enjoyed *Solo Leveling*, *Tower of God* is a great next watch – you won’t be let down!

Naruto

A Ninja Anime With Some of the Best Battles

Everyone should really give the anime series *Naruto* a try. It’s set in a world of ninjas and, though different from *Solo Leveling*, it’s known for having some truly amazing fight scenes – many fans consider them to be the best in anime.

However, *Naruto* is a much longer series. This could be a big adjustment for fans of *Solo Leveling*, which currently has just 25 episodes.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

An Isekai with an Overpowered Main Character

If you enjoy anime, you’ve probably heard of *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime*. It’s become hugely popular, especially among fans of the ‘isekai’ genre, largely because of its main character, Rimuru. Like Jinwoo from *Solo Leveling*, Rimuru starts out relatively weak but rapidly becomes incredibly powerful. If you’re a *Solo Leveling* fan, you’ll likely enjoy this anime, which currently has three seasons available.

The Rising of the Shield Hero

An Isekai With Video Game Elements

Like *Solo Leveling*, *The Rising of the Shield Hero* is another anime that follows a character who begins as a weakling but rapidly gains strength and popularity. It also incorporates many elements commonly found in video games. Currently, four seasons of *The Rising of the Shield Hero* are available for viewers.

One Piece

An Insane Adventure With Great Battles

Although *Solo Leveling* and *One Piece* are quite different – *Solo Leveling* is concise, while *One Piece* is incredibly long with over a thousand episodes – *One Piece* is a good choice for viewers who enjoy anime with strong storylines and exciting action. It takes a significant time commitment to start watching, but it could be a rewarding experience.

Jujutsu Kaisen

Battle Shonen with Sorcerers and Curses

Fans of Solo Leveling often want to see exciting and visually impressive battles in other anime. If you’re looking for that, Jujutsu Kaisen is a great choice. It’s become one of the most popular action anime currently airing, and it’s easy to see why. The creator, Gege, has designed fantastic fights and memorable characters, and with two seasons already released and a third one coming, there’s plenty to enjoy.

Currently, there are 25 episodes of *Solo Leveling* available – the first season has 12 episodes and the second has 13. You can watch both seasons on Crunchyroll. While we wait for news about season 3, reading the original *Solo Leveling* Manhwa is a great way to continue the story.

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2025-09-26 13:35