Solo Leveling is probably the most hyped anime of Winter 2024. It is based off a Korean manhwa of the same name and is the front-runner in "leveling and dungeon" stories. So, if you love this world and want more, here are a few suggestions for you.
Solo Leveling the anime has finally been released and it's looking to be one of the best anime of Winter 2024 with an insane story and great animation. The initial web novel was released in 2016, with the manhwa coming out two years later in 2018.
The story revolves around Sung Jin-Woo, a weak hunter in a world where humans fight monsters from another dimension. He gains a unique ability to "level up" in strength, becoming an unparalleled "player." If you're into this type of plot, then there are plenty of similar manhwa and webcomics for you to enjoy.
Manhwa is a term for South Korean comics and print cartoons, distinct from Japanese manga. The main differences lie in their cultural origins and reading direction: manhwa is read from left to right, aligning with Western reading habits, while manga is read right to left, reflecting Japanese tradition.
Seven Manhwa Similar To Solo Leveling
7. Murim Login
Murim Login is similar to solo leveling, but has put a unique twist on the hunter and dungeon aspect of the story. For those of you who enjoy some historical stories as well, this one is going to be one you should definitely keep an eye on.
The story revolves around Jin Tae-Kyung a low-rank hunter who picks up a VR machine, and accidentally logs into the game, which is set in the world of Martial Arts. Eventually he makes it out of this world, having picked up insane martial arts skills, which carry over into the real world as well.
6. The Advance Player of the Tutorial Tower
Want to see someone slap the living shit out of someone else with a slipper? Then this is the manhwa for you . It's a fun story revolving around Hyeonu Kim who was trapped in a tutorial tower for 12-years. Well, his 12-year training arc paid off because he comes out of it stronger than anyone before him.
5. I Was the Final Boss
I Was The Final Boss takes on the dungeon trope in a completely different way. In this story, the final boss of a dungeon tower becomes obsessed with humans and wishes to become one to find out more about their lives, thinking of them as nothing more than "cute toys" in a way.
Well, he gets his wish and becomes human, but he has to come to terms with the huge difference between being a powerful dungeon boss and a mere weak human at first.
4. Return of the Disaster Class Hero
You like mythology and revenge stories? Then Return of the Disaster Class Hero is a great pick as well. Seo Junho was once the strongest hero, but another high ranking hero was jealous of his success and killed him... or so everyone thought. Junho returns seeking revenge, while also killing monsters along the way.
3. The S Classes That I Raised
my s class hunters is not only an amazing adaptation of the novel, it has also provided me w so many reaction photos pic.twitter.com/x3fGr6Ych3
— zee (@xanuhhoh) August 24, 2023
This is another story of a low ranker becoming very strong, but this story is filled with family drama as well, which adds a little twist to it all.
In this manhwa, a weak support-class hunter Yoojin is able to tell the potential of other hunters and how strong they can be. Thanks to his abilities, he can grow their power to new heights, basically building an army of S-class hunters who don't even realize that he's the one pulling the strings behind-the-scenes.
2. Second Life Ranker
RELEASE - SECOND LIFE RANKERYeonwoo's brother was betrayed while competing in the Tower of the Sun God. Now it's Yeonwoo's turn to climb the tower and avenge his brother!Available as Wait-For-Free! 18 episodes are out now! https://t.co/i75S8V6cxM pic.twitter.com/Qqi2qcSIMh
— Tapas (@tapas_app) January 30, 2021
If you want a story similar to Tower of God and Solo Leveling then this is your best bet. In this tower climbing story the main protagonist, Yeon-woo is out for revenge after his brother was killed. So, he makes his way to the tower to seek what he's looking for.
1. Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint
Of course, we couldn't have a list without the Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint on here, right? This is probably the most popular manhwa, with a similar feel to Solo Leveling out there.
The story is about Kim Dokja, the sole reader of a web novel "Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World." Suddenly, the world transforms into the novel's setting, and Kim, armed with his unique knowledge of the plot, must navigate this new reality to survive.
On a side-note, the manhwa is even getting a live-action film featuring Jisoo of Blackpink.
These are some of the best manwha to check out if you love Solo Leveling, so make sure to get your hand on these or just read them online on the official distributors sites.