Manhwa series have always had a huge fanbase, but right now, these series are bigger than ever before, much of which is down to the few successful Manhwa anime adaptations which expose more people all over the world to them more than ever before. There have been quite a few successful manhwa anime adaptations over the years that have helped achieve this, and Solo Leveling is certainly one of them. Solo Leveling has helped pave the way for many other Manhwa series to go bigger. While Solo Leveling is probably the most successful anime based on a manhwa, there certainly exist better and more popular Manhwa series.
Solo Leveling's Biggest Rival Will Surpass It In 2026
Solo Leveling is about to fall off as its biggest rival has its biggest year yet in 2026.
Solo Leveling might have to step aside as one of the most renowned Manhwa series is confirmed to be getting an anime. The Stellar Swordmaster, one of Webtoon’s biggest hits, is officially getting an anime. This anime was made possible through a collaboration between Webtoon and Warner Bros, and fans are incredibly excited. Solo Leveling Season 3 might be delayed, perhaps indefinitely, but fans have some other exciting stuff to look forward to now. Depending on the quality of the adaptation, this anime could even surpass Solo Leveling.
The Stellar Swordmaster Is Getting An Anime
The Stellar Swordmaster is a very popular Manhwa series that was serialized on Webtoon, known to be one of the biggest manhwa platforms in the world. The Stellar Swordmaster is a series by creators Hong Dae Ui and Juno.
The story of The Stellar Swordmaster follows main character Vlad, an orphan who vows to grow stronger through swordsmanship after finding the brothel he worked for ravaged by a knight.
The Stellar Swordmaster is a captivating work, and fans have come to love it for its incredible creativity and brilliant character writing. Finally, it’s getting an anime adaptation that it very much deserves. Fans can’t wait to see how this beloved Manhwa is brought to life.
“The Weaker You Are, the Faster You Get Thrown Away, but if You’re Strong, People Will Seek That Strength.” - Unnamed Hunter
While the series getting an anime is exciting, the adaptation could take a while to be released. For now, the Manhwa for this series has 96 chapters out, and all of them are definitely a treat to read while fans wait for more information regarding the anime to drop.
When Will The Stellar Swordmaster Anime Drop?
The Stellar Swordmaster has definitely made a name for itself, and fans of the series, as well as others who are interested in the anime, are wondering when this adaptation will come out.
The anime for The Stellar Swordmaster has just been announced, and the official release dates are completely unknown. It’s too early to say when it will drop, but it could drop anytime in late 2026 or 2027. For now, it’s unclear if the production has even started yet.
Webtoon And Warner Bros’ New Collab Will Be Huge For Manhwa
Fans are excited for the anime adaptation of The Stellar Swordmaster, but it isn’t the only hit manhwa to look forward to. Indeed, through a collab between Webtoon and Warner Bros’, quite a few Manhwa series from the platform will be adapted into anime.
Solo Leveling Is Making A Comeback in November
Solo Leveling is returning, and very soon. As early as November.
The Stellar Swordmaster is just one out of 10 anime series that are coming. Out of these 10, only 4 have been confirmed by name. The Stellar Swordmaster is one, and the other three are Hardcore Leveling Warrior, Elf & Warrior, and Down to Earth.
Solo Leveling Might Remain The Most Popular Manhwa
Solo Leveling isn’t exactly known for having mindblowing writing. The story is simple, and in this department, it's outperformed by many other Manhwa series, such as The Stellar Swordmaster. Nevertheless, Solo Leveling is popular for a reason. The series has incredible battles that were brought to life masterfully by its anime.
"If You Guys Are Hunters, I’m Saying You Should Be Ready to Become Hunted" - Sung Jinwoo
The Stellar Swordmaster and other Manhwas have a shot at surpassing Solo Leveling as the most popular Manhwa-based anime, but at the end of the day, it will strongly depend on how good the adaptation is.
Meanwhile, Solo Leveling is already popular, and it is also iconic in a sense, given that it opened the gateway for many exciting manhwa-based anime adaptations. Solo Leveling will also get new projects in the future to propel the franchise to bigger heights, and that's also something to consider.