This article contains spoilers for Solo Leveling Season 2.

Solo Leveling Season 2 dropped earlier this year, and it wouldn't be a stretch to say that it had quite an impact within the anime community. Before Solo Leveling even got an anime adaptation, it had amassed quite a lot of fans, but the anime took it to heights never reached before. Solo Leveling Season 1 was quite exciting and it certainly did put the series on the map.

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A New Replacement For Solo Leveling Is Here, And It's Even Better

Solo Leveling is big, but this anime has been taking over in Japan.

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More fans were excited about the future of the series, but it was Solo Leveling Season 2 that went on to blow everyone away. Solo Leveling Season 2 was an absolutely phenomenal anime, but that certainly doesn't mean it can't be surpassed. 2025’s anime lineup has been absolutely incredible, and it doesn't come as a big surprise that Solo Leveling is already being bested.

Solo Leveling Season 2 Gave Fans Amazing Action

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  • Solo Leveling Season 2 Reached New Heights
  • The Series Broke Many Records

Solo Leveling Season 1 was already huge, but when Solo Leveling Season 2 dropped, the series was taken to a new height, especially when it comes to the global community. In Japan, Solo Leveling is treated as just another anime, but the popularity that it has internationally is absolutely incredible. Solo Leveling Season 2 gave Jinwoo better powers, better fights, and above all, it managed to depict everything in the best way possible. The battles were incredibly pleasing to the eye and the plot advancements, while not the main thing fans watch for, were certainly intriguing as well.

Solo Leveling managed to break quite a few records during and after its sensational run. It had several best-rated episodes for 2025, and even some that compete with all-time best anime episodes. It won Anime of the Year, and it also managed to snatch the award for Best Main Character. Above all, Solo Leveling became Crunchyroll's most-streamed anime of all time, which is absolutely sensational. Despite all that, fans love one anime far more.

Takopi's Original Sin Is Blowing Solo Leveling Away

Fans Are Enjoying Takopi's Original Sin More

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With just 6 episodes under its belt in total, it is hard to believe that Takopi's Original Sin is a series that fans have come to love more than Solo Leveling, but it's true. This series delivers a compelling storyline and fans have been blown away by its complexity. While Solo Leveling is quite a straightforward series with exciting battles, Takopi's Original Sin is the exact opposite. All the excitement comes from characters figuring out their lives and living through their trauma, and the new cathartic twists and turns in the story.

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Solo Leveling Season 3 Could Get An Official Update Soon

Solo Leveling fans are left in the dust for season 3, but a big update might be coming soon.

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Takopi's Original Sin concluded recently, and many regard it as the best anime of this year. In fact, it even went on to surpass Solo Leveling momentarily before it received quite a few negative reviews from fans of other series on purpose.

Takopi's Original Sin Beats Solo Leveling On MAL

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With 6 absolutely stunning episodes that have kept everyone on the edge of their seats, Takopi's Original Sin has proven to be a true gem of 2025. It isn't flashy enough to win big awards, but for those who are looking for more than just action in a story, this is, by far, better than Solo Leveling. In fact, Takopi's Original Sin has already beaten Solo Leveling officially on MyAnimeList. While Solo Leveling Season 2 has a rating of 8.65, Takopi's Original Sin received a rating of 8.83, which is much higher. It is currently the second-best anime of 2025 behind The Apothecary Diaries Season 2.

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. 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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Release Date
2024 - 2025-00-00
Network
Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV
Directors
Tatsuya Sasaki, Toru Hamasaki
Writers
Shigeru Murakoshi, Shingo Irie, Fuka Ishii
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    Taito Ban
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    Yoo Jin-ho
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Studio
A-1 Pictures
Creator
Chugong
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll