Over the last two years, Crunchyroll has seen one major anime series absolutely dominate everything else, and that series is none other than Solo Leveling. Produced by A-1 Pictures, Solo Leveling has appealed to many with its cool main character, Sung Jinwoo, and with its fast-paced battles and action. While the action that Solo Leveling delivered was absolutely incredible, the latest season concluded quite a while ago now.
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Since then, the series has been losing relevance, especially with no confirmation concerning its third season. In the meantime, a new anime has been on the rise, and that's an Isekai titled My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's. This anime is the perfect replacement for any Solo Leveling fan, especially as both series share some similar elements.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's is Crunchyroll’s New Isekai Hit
- The Perfect Isekai Replacement for Solo Leveling
- Akira Oda and Sung Jinwoo Are Similar Characters
Solo Leveling was an unexpected hit overseas. The series debuted in 2024, and against all odds, became one of the most popular anime series ever on Crunchyroll. Solo Leveling has a huge appeal, especially thanks to its intense battles. As most fans know already, Solo Leveling is an anime based on a manhwa, that is in turn based on a web novel, and while it isn’t an Isekai, it shares many elements of one.
"I Feel Like Something Within Me Is Lost Every Time I Get Stronger." — Sung Jinwoo
Somewhat recently, Crunchyroll added a new anime to its already massive library, and that was an Isekai titled ‘My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's’. This series has been an instant hit, and due to the similar nature of the two stories, fans couldn't help but compare it to Solo Leveling.
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"I Will Protect My Family Even If It Means Turning All The Hunters In The World Against Me." — Sung Jinwoo
‘My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's’ and Solo Leveling share many similarities, the most glaring one being the main characters. Akira Oda and Sung Jinwoo are pretty similar, especially in personality. Of course, that doesn’t mean they are exactly the same. Still, the two had similar motivations at first, having to work hard to support their families, which consisted of their sick mother and sister.
Akira and Jinwoo are also granted great powers that put them on the path to becoming the strongest. Jinwoo achieved this by gaining the power to level up, and Akira Oda by becoming an assassin. It is also interesting to note that both of these series feature great action, and they're both perfect watches for anyone looking for a good battle-centered anime.
Solo Leveling Will Reclaim Its Spot Among The Most Popular Anime on Crunchyroll With Season 3
Solo Leveling is definitely losing popularity, but the series will definitely get the hype it deserves once more information on Season 3 is revealed.
Solo Leveling Season 3 is highly anticipated, so it’s definitely sad for many fans to see that it isn’t being prioritized by the Studio working on it.
I am the record of your struggles, the evidence of your resistance, and the reward of your sufferings. I am death, I am eternal rest, I am terror. - Ashborn to Sung Jinwoo, Solo Leveling Manhwa
Solo Leveling's future, in general, is unknown, and fans can only wait for more information to drop. Most recently, a production report from A-1 Pictures apparently suggested that a Solo Leveling movie could possibly come out in late 2026, but a confirmation hasn't been given to the fans yet.
If true, then Solo Leveling season 3 won't come anytime soon. Fans should then expect a release date anytime between 2026 and 2028.
Solo Leveling has two seasons out right now, one with 12 episodes, and the other with 13, for a combined episode count of 25 episodes available to watch right now. The series can be streamed on Crunchyroll for fans to enjoy while awaiting any more news concerning the third season. There have been no major announcements about a third season so far. Fans can get more Solo Leveling content via the Manhwa.