Solo Leveling’s Sung Jinwoo Has Already Been Surpassed By 1 Manhwa Protagonist

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This article contains spoilers for Solo Leveling.

As an avid anime enthusiast, I can attest that the acclaimed series “Solo Leveling” has been crowned Anime of the Year, a title that feels quite warranted considering its two seasons’ impressive success. The show continues to captivate audiences, and at this moment, fans are eagerly anticipating Season 3. Here’s hoping that our protagonist, Jinwoo, receives some well-deserved character development in the upcoming season.

During Jinwoo’s absence, fans could productively spend their time getting acquainted with alternative manga characters. Among these, there’s undoubtedly one that surpasses Jinwoo in terms of appeal.

Sung Jinwoo is One Of The Most Popular Main Characters At The Moment

Jinwoo Stars In Solo Leveling

The popular manhwa series “Solo Leveling” has rapidly gained significant recognition as a top-rated anime adaptation, leaving many, including those involved in its production like Atsushi Kaneko, astonished by its unexpected rise to fame. Even Kaneko, who’s worked on the series, might find this success surprising since “Solo Leveling” is just another anime in Japan, and Japanese fans typically don’t regard it as extraordinary.

Although delighted by the reception, I still believe the series isn’t widely known just yet among many people. Solo Leveling doesn’t have the same level of fame in Japan as titles like Dragon Ball, One Piece, or Naruto do. However, if a third season materializes, that’s when I hope to significantly increase its popularity within Japan.” – Atsushi Kaneko (paraphrased)

Worldwide, the series “Solo Leveling” and its protagonist, Sung Jinwoo, have gained significant recognition, becoming well-known names in many households. During the Crunchyroll Awards, not only did the series win Anime of the Year, but Sung Jinwoo himself was honored with the Best Main Character Award. This achievement speaks volumes about his popularity, especially considering he was competing against characters like Frieren and Maomao. Impressive indeed!

Sung Jinwoo is Popular, but Kim Dokja Is A Better Manhwa Protagonist

Kim Dokja is The Protagonist of Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

Currently, Solo Leveling stands unrivaled among Manhwas, with its anime adaptation being exceptionally well-received. However, there are other series that show great promise for surpassing it, particularly those given skillful adaptations. One such series that certainly holds potential is Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. This series enjoys widespread popularity and features a protagonist, Kim Dokja, whose fans argue is even superior to Jinwoo from Solo Leveling.

Jinwoo certainly isn’t an evil character, but it’s challenging not to notice how minimally developed he appears compared to others. A significant portion of his appeal seems to stem from his power and calm persona rather than a richly layered character arc. On the other hand, Kim Dokja stands out as a much more captivating character in Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, as evidenced by his role in the story.

From an All-Knowing Perspective, it can certainly hold its own against Solo Leveling, given the opportunity. It particularly shines by providing readers with a much more engaging narrative and intricate character development.

Where To Watch Solo Leveling?

Available on Crunchyroll

Currently, Solo Leveling boasts two seasons, with the first containing 12 episodes and the second having 13. In total, this amounts to 25 thrilling episodes that are currently available for viewers to watch on Crunchyroll. As we wait for updates about the third season, fans can immerse themselves in these existing episodes.

For fans who can’t wait for season 3 to come out, checking out the Manhwa might be a great option.

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2025-08-23 22:36