The Best manhwa every fan of Solo leveling Must read are series that will channel the essence of the overpowered protagonist like Sung Jin-Woo, creating colorful settings like Solo levelingSeoul’s fantasy landscape, and weave stories of redemption and underdogs, among other things.
Although Solo leveling Is a manhwa with terribly original concepts, it takes a lot from trends and predecessors. Likewise, there are series that continue Solo levelingWhether on purpose or not. As a result, an exquisite web of culture is created between series similar to Solo levelingBecause the series does not continue indefinitely, leaving fans always wanting more. The following series are manhwa that can quench the thirst of anyone Solo leveling flag, Opening up new branches of discovery.
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Solo skater
Based on the original novel by Chungcho and illustrated by Kimint
Solo Glitch player follows Shin Taepung who after his untimely death is reincarnated in the world of his favorite virtual reality game called Paradiso. The world of Paradiso is embroiled in war against the Demon King and his army but instead of being born as the hero of the story, Taepung finds himself in the body of the delinquent, good-for-nothing young lord of Krivia named Jared.
Fortunately, no one knows the game quite like Taepung who has been religiously playing and blogging about it for a decade. Armed with the knowledge of every glitch in the system, Taepung, now known as Jared, is ready to conquer the game, and not even the weak stats of his new self can get in the way of his new solo adventure. As the title says, Solo skater undeniably participates in the subculture created and popularized by Solo leveling And is sure to appeal to fans of the latest look for An enjoyable read with a stronger focus on the game-like aspects that make Solo leveling So addicting.
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Doom breaker
Created by Blue-Deep
In a significantly more apocalyptic vision of a world already destroyed, Zephyr is the last man standing against Tartarus, the god of destruction, only to be given a second chance by the gods watching his struggle. Although it is especially unfair to Tartarus, who, in the introduction, sees this interference as an infraction, Zephyr wastes no time in sending back ten years to his slave days. Zephyr’s goal this time is to Get back what he lost, quickly rise to power, and save Altair, the woman he loves.
However, unlike the urban power fantasy in Solo levelingZephyr’s journey in Doom breaker Mixes traditional western-inspired fantasy aspects with its aesthetics. He quickly figures his assets to grow rapidly due to some shockingly powerful perks he retains with his past self. The series is also very popular on the Webton platformWith 1.1 million subscribers and 77 million views so far in the West alone.
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The lone necromancer
Based on the original story by JJJ and illustrated by KIM DONG-JUN
Unique necromancer Follows Seongwu, who after completing his service in the military returns to college only for the campus to be thrown into total chaos by the sudden onset of the apocalypse and the appearance of monsters. When a message window appears before Seongwu asking him to choose a class with the highest chance of survival in this new brutal world, Seongwu chooses to be a necromancer and thus begins his adventure in the monster-infested world.
Seongwu’s abilities are quite similar to Jinwoo and the gaming interface is also quite similar to that Solo leveling which contribute to the pleasure of the series. while his History is nothing particularly revolutionary, Unique necromancer Also features exquisite art With a distinct color palette that makes the series worth checking out at least once.
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66,666 years: Advent of the Dark Mage
Based on the original story of Hwabong, adapted by Dopack & illustrated by BAEKSSE
While most power fantasies typically follow a protagonist who takes the occasional dark path to the top of their growth, Jamie Welton’s is ready to become his former, all-powerful self. Originally known as Diablo Volpire, Jamie was sealed by a coalition of twelve gods.Reborn to a loving family as his innocent former self. However, as Jamie retains his knowledge of his previous life, his power is impossible to hide as he quickly wants to ascend to his previous heights.
66,666 years: Advent of the Dark Mage is a different kind of power fantasy from solo leveling, Resembling more than a mixture of manhwa of the genre and isekai novels and anime, namely OVERLORD. But it’s not a cold, emotional journey for Jamie, with many formative developments in the series suggesting a complex personality fueled by previous tragedy. Jamie’s dynamic with his family is immediately endearing And always interesting, because the series is currently localized its third season, with new chapters every Wednesday on Webtoon.
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The world after the fall
Written by singNsong and illustrated by Undead Gamja
While Solo leveling has its gates, The world after the fall Has towers full of magical animals that suddenly started to spawn on the ground. The towers beckoned a select few to try to climb them or face the total destruction of humanity if they refuse. Dubbed as Tower Walkers, these people are presented with a unique choice to return to the time when the Towers first spawned with all their memories intact using regression stones.
However, only Jaehwan, the protagonist of the series, wants to retreat and continue to climb the tower alone. apparently, The world after the fall shares many similarities to Solo levelingPutting Quite a unique twist on the classic dungeon trope With a protagonist just as unique as Jinwoo and a plot that quickly grows quite complicated much like singNsong’s other works like Omniscient Rider.
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The beginning after the end
Based on the novel by TurtleMe and illustrated by Fuyuki23
The beginning after the end is quite a classic reincarnation of manhwa and it is not difficult to see why the series has managed to enthrall so many. The story centers around King Gray who, in classic manhwa fashion, sees the light at the end of the tunnel and is reborn after a mysterious death. Now known as Arthur, he intends to make the most of this life and his knowledge of his previous life sees him quickly become a prodigy in mana manipulation.
The previously bored king is so determined to find a purpose in life, as Jinwoo also gradually discovers a new outlook in Solo leveling. That has, the most appealing feature of The beginning after the end Is his whimsical world full of magic, beasts, goblins, dwarves and much more that make up the series Perfect for getting a full of the fantastic after finishing Solo leveling.
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Latna Saga: Survival of a Sword King
Based on the novel by YKB and illustrated by SOON-Q
Latna Saga follows Ryu Han Bin who is one day transported into a game-like world where he must fight monsters to survive and level up. Unfortunately, an error in the system meant to guide him through this new world called Selha Latna keeps Ryu stuck in the tutorial stage for ten whole years, where he continues to grow stronger and more experienced despite not being able to level up. Ryu’s only other choice is to give up and die but he refuses to do so and eventually finds a way to survive in this desolate landscape.
Eventually, the mysterious overseer of the magical world notices Ryu is still alive and allows him to move on from the tutorial world to the next stage, where Ryu is hunted down for being an outsider. Armed with an impossible mission, Ryu begins to navigate this new dangerous world and although he appears to be weak, his low level belies his true strength from his decades of training. Latin saga boasts Rich world-building and game-like mechanics that are sure to appeal to fans of Solo leveling. Ryu Han Bin is also a classic example of an overpowered main character like Sung Jin-woo, even if his system is rigged against him instead of in his favor.
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A returner’s magic should be special
By Yu So-Nan and Uk-Jakga
A returner’s magic should be special is a manhwa series that is steadily gaining success through its magical landscapes that incorporate urban elements and its manhwa reincarnation premise. His success recently reached its peak with an anime adaptation in the fall of 2023. The story follows Desir Arman, who survives the magical disaster of the world called the Shadow Labyrinth, only to be one of humanity defeated and killed. However, the real story begins when Desir is given the opportunity to travel back in time and thoroughly prepare for the impending apocalypse.
Although A returner’s magic should be special Power system and urban structure is different from Solo levelingThere are many similarities. First, Desir’s reincarnation is highly reminiscent of Sung Jin-Woo’s reawakening process. While Desir’s is pure time travel regression and Sung Jin-Woo has to work himself up as an underdog, Both share the essence of the overpowered protagonist. Second, both stories involve a similar sense of impending chaos. In the case of A returner’s magic should be special, It is the Shadow Labyrinth, and in Solo levelingIt is the interdimensional portals.
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Tomb Raider King
By Sanji Jiksong and 3B2S
Tomb Raider King is a popular manhwa series produced by Redice Studio, the same studio that adapted the Solo leveling manhwa. The story is an urban fantasy that follows Seo Joo-Heon, a tomb raider, or grave robber, who is given a second chance at life. With the advantage of his memories, Joo-Heon becomes stronger than he has ever been before by collecting magical items called relics from the magical tombs that invaded the modern world.
Except Tomb Raider Kings art is similar to Solo levelings and Seo Joo-hoon’s character bears an uncanny resemblance to Sung Jin-woo, Tomb Raider King Also draws in an urban fantasy concept that seems to take influence from Solo leveling Gates. Tombs spawn and fuse with real world structures much like how gates appear, and the internal structure of tombs are dungeon-like as well. however, Tomb Raider King’s The redeeming difference is the original use of relics as a power system, because each item is equipped with unique knowledge and possibilities.
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The player who can not level up
By GaVinGe and Park Jeongjae
The player who can not level up is a manhwa with heavy gameplay elements and fantasy aspects that take a lot of influence from the premise Solo leveling and other fanciful manhwas have established. The story follows Kim Kigyu after he awakens the power of a player, a man who climbs the Tower and defeats monsters to close magical gates around the world. However, despite receiving a unique ability, Kim Kyugyu was unable to level up.
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The concept of the manhwa seems to run contrary to Solo levelingThe idea of ​​a main character who is the only one who can level up in his universe. however, Both series take the abilities of exclusive and exclusive leveling up to the extreme When portraying an overpowered protagonist. While Sung Jin-Woo starts out as the lowest ranked hunter and levels his way to underdog success, Kim Kigyu similarly defies ranking logic as a low level player capable of unusual feats.
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The archmage returns after 4000 years
by Nakhasan and Kim Dok-yong
The archmage returns after 4000 years is a manhwa series of secrets, a rapidly growing protagonist, and exquisite use of dramatic irony. The series is a reincarnation of mana that includes Isekai elements, and follows the rebirth of the legendary mage, Lucas Trauman, who was considered the most powerful mage in history, but fell to the world’s demigods. However, Lucas is given a second chance by the body of Free Blake, as he retrieves his hidden identity and memories to start again from the basics of magic school.
Of course, Lucas will not follow the traditional path laid out for him, especially since he comes with ancient knowledge of magic from 4000 years ago. As a result, he improves with fast and innovative growth, much In the same way as Sung Jin-Woo uses his game system advantage. Moreover, the art in The archmage returns after 4000 years Is dynamic and crisp, much like Solo levelings, which is a direct result of Redice Studio’s hand in its production.
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The return of the disaster-class hero
Based on the story by Sanji Jiksong, adapted by HEATS and illustrated by BGman
Despite being by the same author as Tomb Raider King and his novel conceived as a prequel to the story, The return of the disaster-class hero Reads like a completely different yet engaging power fantasy. Geon Lee is the thirteenth Zodiac, the most powerful of his kind, but ultimately betrayed, with his assets distributed among his allies upon his death. But now, Geon is back, stronger than ever, and wants revenge against those who betrayed him.
The return of the disaster-class hero Has remarkably impressive visuals rendering appropriately catastrophic attacks of the calamities, but there is more than simple spectacle in the series. Geon, despite occasionally Come off to readers as a plump handsome protagonist with a wickedly huge appetiteWill still protect his friends, if not draining their wallets first for food. But as the series continues, with newly localized chapters on Tappitun Every Sunday.
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I am the Sorcerer King
By Decaspell and Miro
I am the Sorcerer King is a compact magical story that doesn’t quite fit the same vibes as Solo levelingBut conjures incredibly similar character sentiments and thematic developments. The series follows Lee Sunghoon, a normal young man in an urban fantasy world who awakens memories of his past life as the Sorcerer King.
In a landscape that runs parallel to Solo levelings, with monsters, interdimensional dungeons and magic, I am the Sorcerer King Creates a protagonist who stands outside the established system, Which simultaneously serves as Lee Sunghoon’s advantage. On top of the game interface that is available to all awakened people, Sunghoon also develops his own magic systems in addition to the powers of the mysterious director of Ahkasha. Through this, the manhwa creates a storyline of the growth of an overpowered protagonist just like Sung Jin-Woo, but with its own magical twists and art style.
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Dungeon Odyssey
Based on the Glump novels and illustrated by Son Minwoo
The Nagas are Expensive In their earliest appearances, with harder variants soon introduced, Jinwoo quickly develops an attachment to them and his position as their leader, while meeting and winning over other powerful opponents. The art style is also different enough from Solo leveling, Indulging similar power fantasies to create a fresh experience for fans. Dungeon Odyssey Has also recently started localizing season 2, available every Sunday on Tapas.
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Tower of God
by SIU
Tower of God is one of the original classics of the manhwa medium when considering its impact on the genre’s international popularization. The tower-climbing fantasy began airing in 2010 and reached an all-time peak when it paved the way for manhwa adaptations in anime. Its first season aired in 2020, while a second season is slated to air in summer 2024, as the story of ​​Bam and his unraveling of the mysteries of the Tower continues.
Although the history of Tower of God is nothing like Solo leveling‘s, and the series each boast distinct but invigorating art styles, no fan of Solo leveling Would benefit from checking out Tower of God. Despite the lack of glaring similarities and utilized tropes, Tower of God Provides a fresh manhwa perspective on the mainstream platform that perfectly complements Solo leveling without overlapping on its areas of influence.
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Nano machine
By Hanjung Wolya and Geumgang Bulgoe
Produced by the same art studio that brought Solo leveling to color, Nano machine is a more recent adaptation of an all-time favorite web novel of the same name. Nano machine is a martial arts manhwa with a technological twist. The series begins with the pursuit of Cheon Yeo Woon, an unfortunate child of the martial arts world whose enemies aim to snuff out his life by the roots. However, a time traveler claiming to be Yeo Woon’s descendant comes to his rescue and injects Yeo Woon with the most advanced nano machine.
As the story of Nano machine Develops, it turns out that the futuristic piece of technology that Yeo Woon was graced with is the perfect tool for rapid growth in martial arts and advantageous real-time battle support. As a result, Yeo Woon’s path is incredibly similar to Sung Jin-Woo’s, each with their technological reawakenings, Although their stories take two different paths through their respective different universes.
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Second life ranker
By Sadoyeon and Nongnong
Second life ranker is a manhwa that embodies all the best aspects of the isekai and reincarnation genres, but does so without conforming to the traditional premises of either trope. The story follows Cha Yeonwoo as he attempts to uncover mysteries and exact his revenge for his brother’s death at the Tower of the Sun God, or the Obelisk. Armed with a stopwatch containing his brother’s notes and memories, Cha Yeonwoo willingly enters the tower that took his brother’s life, and does so with extraordinary skill.
In The Obelisk, Yeonwoo strives for transcendence in a rather broken manner due to the cheat-like mechanics that Yeonwoo gains from his brother’s legacy. As a result, there is also a great need for Yeonwoo to carefully regulate his identity in the tower, as unexplained phenomena run rampant. In this way, Yeonwoo’s character is incredibly similar to Sung Jin-Woo. moreover, Second life ranker establishes similar fantasy elements in the tower, Almost like a mix between Tower of God And Solo leveling.
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Omniscient reader’s opinion
By singing a song and sleeping
Omniscient reader’s opinion is a popular manhwa series that bulldozed its way into the industry through incredible support from its web novel fan base. Produced by the same Redice Studio that produced Solo levelingThere is no doubt that this is a good series to binge after finishing Solo leveling.
The story follows Kim Dokja, a young corporate worker whose biggest hobby is reading the last chapter of a web novel called Three ways to survive the apocalypse Everyday on the train. However, on the day the series ends, Kim Dokja’s world is fused with that of the novel, beginning an enthralling adventure of rewriting stories. Not only does Kim Dokja’s character eventually come to resemble Sung Jin-woo’s, The two series carry a similar air of chaos and the gradual usurpation of the status quo.
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SSS-class revival hunter
By Bill K and Sinnoa
SSS-class revival hunter is an action fantasy manhwa that hinges on the premise of ​​time travel, but crafts a universe and story flow that is incredibly similar to Solo levelings. The series follows Kim Gong Ja in a world of hunters and a magical tower called Babel. He witnesses the power and fame of the world’s strongest, and Develop a jealousy so strong that he has an S-class skill, Something he had always wanted for. However, the caveat is, if he uses it, he dies.
Armed with a seemingly useless skill, Kim Gong Ja quickly meets his death at the hands of the overpowering Flame Emperor, but in his last moments, Kim Gong Ja activates his skill, which copies the Flame Emperor’s skill: the ability to travel back In time for death. With this ability, Kim Gong Ja traverses a fantasy world similar to solo levelings, but does so in a fresh manner involving mental battles like never before. He must cope with the fear of death while simultaneously planning around the Flame Emperor. This series is a must-read after finishing Solo leveling.
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Solo Leveling: Ragnarok
Based on the novel by Daul, adapted by Dangdo & illustrated by Jin
Solo Leveling: Ragnarok is the anticipated sequel series following Sung Suho, Jinwoo’s son, who encounters his awakening in a power fantasy that places greater emphasis on the world and characters established by his predecessor. Suho strongly resembles his father, yet his upbringing is noticeably different, with Readers quickly name surprising returns like Beru, one of Jinwoo’s most memorable shadows. It is in this series that readers can discover a certain presentation of Solo leveling Mythology.
with frequent discussions about what should be considered Solo leveling Spiritual successor, this direct sequel is a different, more obvious conclusion, as Solo Leveling: Ragnarok is already a fascinating and creative new experience. Readers can enjoy Suho’s journey as the talented son of the Shadow MonarchIncluding a new iteration of Courage of the Weak Quest, while Suho investigates his father’s legacy and forges a path for himself once he has his awakening. Fans can also enjoy the web novel available on Tapas.