Solo Leveling was the center of attention for quite some time within the anime community. It is an anime that seemingly came out of nowhere and broke quite a few records along the way. Not only that, but Solo Leveling’s first season was so big that it won Anime of the Year. Fans are convinced it will win this title again next year with its second season.
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Despite all that, however, Solo Leveling is no longer Crunchyroll’s most popular anime. Not even close, in fact, as it doesn’t even appear in the top 20 on the website at the moment. Currently, Crunchyroll’s most popular anime is a series called Gachiakuta, which many fans think is better than Solo Leveling anyway.
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Solo Leveling is Popular, But It Lacks Longevity
Crunchyroll is undoubtedly the biggest streaming platform for anime out there, and whatever is popular there carries a lot of weight generally. Solo Leveling was quite popular on Crunchyroll, but it seems its era is over, at least for now. Solo Leveling has dropped substantially on Crunchyroll’s most popular anime page and has been surpassed by countless other titles. The number one spot at the moment is held by Gachiakuta, a retro anime that outshines Solo Leveling in style and originality.
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What This Means For Solo Leveling
Until Season 3 Comes Out, Interest in the Series Will Likely Wane
Some might say it’s unfair to compare Solo Leveling, whose season 2 ended a few months ago, to a currently ongoing anime like Gachiakuta. And that would be a fair critique if Solo Leveling weren’t so far behind, but that isn’t the case. Several other series that have already concluded their respective seasons, such as My Hero Academia and Attack on Titan, rank above Solo Leveling.
Solo Leveling seems to be the kind of anime that gets a lot of hype for a short period but then falls off hard. It will likely only regain popularity once the third season airs, and that hasn’t even been confirmed yet. This is a concern, as many fans might lose interest if Season 3 takes too long, or if it’s rushed and doesn’t meet the standards of fans who tune in primarily for the flashy battles and eye-catching animation.
After all, Solo Leveling doesn’t have deep lore or a captivating plot that keeps fans hooked for years waiting for more answers. The series is straightforward, which works well for short-term popularity.
Currently, Solo Leveling has two seasons available, one with 12 episodes and the other with 13, for a total of 25 episodes. The series is available for streaming on Crunchyroll for fans to enjoy as they wait for news on Solo Leveling Season 3. For those who can’t wait, checking out the Manhwa might be a great option.
Solo Leveling
Display card tags widget Display card community and brand rating widget Display card main info widget Display card main info widget end Display card media widget start Display card media widget endA-1 Pictures' Solo Leveling is an anime based on Chugong's popular web novel. Set in an unforgiving fantasy world where hunters explore dungeons filled with monsters, the vulnerable Sung Jinwoo gains a significant power boost after he is picked to be a solo player by the System.
- Release Date
- January 7, 2024
- Writers
- Shigeru Murakoshi, Shingo Irie, Fuka Ishii
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
- Based On
- Manhwa
- Creator
- Chugong
