Over the past 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 liked by many with its great main character Sung Jinwoo and fast-paced battles and action. While the action that Solo Leveling brought was absolutely incredible, the last season ended a long time ago.
Maybe it's time to say goodbye to Season 3 of solo leveling and welcome something even better
Solo Leveling Season 3 is not coming and fans can look forward to this series instead.
Since then, the series has been losing relevance, especially with no confirmation of its third season. Meantime, a new anime is on the rise and it's Isekai called My Assassin Status is clearly surpassing Hero's. This anime is a perfect substitute for any Solo leveling fan, especially since both series share some similar elements.
My Assassin Status Apparently Transcends Hero Status is Isekai's new Crunchyroll hit
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The perfect Isekai replacement for solo leveling
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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 of all time on Crunchyroll. Solo Leveling has a huge appeal, especially with its intense battles. As most fans already know, Solo Leveling is an anime based on a manhwa, which in turn is based on a web novel and while not an Isekai, it shares many elements of one.
“I feel like something inside of 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 it Isekai titled 'My assassin status clearly surpasses Hero's'. The series became an instant hit, and given the similar nature of the two stories, fans couldn't help but draw comparisons 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 assassin status clearly beats heroes” and solo leveling have many similaritiesthe most egregious of which are the main characters. Akira Oda and Sung Jinwoo are quite similar, especially in personality. Of course, this does not mean that they are exactly the same. Still, the two initially had similar motivations, having to work hard to support their families, which consisted of their sick mother and sister.
Akira and Jinwoo also have great abilities 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's also interesting to note that both of these series feature great action, and both are perfect watches for anyone looking for a good battle-focused anime.
Solo Leveling regains its place among the most popular anime on Crunchyroll with its 3rd season
Solo Leveling is definitely losing popularity, but the series will definitely get the hype it deserves once more information about Season 3 is revealed.
Solo Leveling Season 3 is highly anticipatedso it's definitely sad for many fans to see that the studio working on it isn't a priority.
I am the record of your struggles, the proof of your resistance, and the reward for your suffering. I am death, I am eternal rest, I am horror. – Ashborn Sung Jinwoo, Solo Leveling Manhwa
The future of Solo Leveling is generally unknown and fans can only wait for more information. lately a production report from A-1 Pictures apparently indicated that a Solo Leveling movie could be released in late 2026but the confirmation has not been given to the fans yet.
If this is true, then Season 3 of Solo Leveling is not coming anytime soon. Fans should then expect a release date sometime between 2026 and 2028.
Solo Leveling now has two seasons, one with 12 episodes and the other with 13, for a total of 25 episodes to watch right now. The series can be streamed on Crunchyroll for fans to enjoy while waiting for more news regarding the third season. There have been no major announcements about the third season yet. Fans can get more Solo Leveling content through the Manhwa.
