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Solo Levelingis all the rage with its stunning visuals and power-packed battle scenes. Apart from being one of the popular manhwas, the animated series is turning heads. It is clear in the anime’s rank among the most famous series list by Crunchyroll. The series has been a massive hit albeit the pacing issue. Amidst its success, the series is yet to exceed a benchmark that its director set.
People may deem the benchmark as eitherOne PieceorNaruto. That, however, isn’t the case with this series. On the contrary, the director aspired to surpass the Sword Art Online franchise. With the manhwa’s sales and popularity, this is anything but a far-fetched dream.
TheSolo LevelingDirector wanted to surpass this benchmark
Solo Levelingis one of the most celebrated and popular manhwas on Webtoon. Its theme of leveling up would instantly remind the readers of dungeons and dragons. This might not be the case entirely. Especially with how well-written Jinwoo’s character is. The zero-to-hero trope fits perfectly in the manhwa and makes him a rather familiar character. And there’s more to it.
Unlike most shonen heroes, Jinwoo makes his way to the top as an S-class hunter. His weakness and fallible nature is what makes him more familiar to the readers. Thewell-written storylinecoupled with top-notch animation sets it apart from other series. This is especially true with the director’s ambition to exceed a certain benchmark anime.
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ARedditthread posted the news regarding the same. Atsushi Kaneko expressed their desire to surpass the Sword Art Online franchise through the anime project.
The series is yet to exceed the benchmark, despite its growing popularity. The manhwa writer Chugong is soaring to heights with their manhwa. From Crunchyroll’s ranking to IMDb rating, it’s going places. This is also reflected in the series’ upcoming projects and adaptations.
Chugong and their manhwa’s soaring popularity
Chugongis the mastermind behind the successful manhwa. Their series reflects a shift in the narrative and process of storytelling. This is especially true for most upcoming manhwas in the adventure fantasy genre. The leveling-uppower systemisn’t unique to this manhwa alone. Webtoons likeI Was The Final Bosshave a parallel theme to this. However, there’s more to it.
The ever-looming themes of death and survival sets it apart from other manhwa. As opposed to Baphomet, Jinwoo is a powerless hunter. Often deemed as weak, he is allowed to outline his strength. To say the least, the series influenced Kaneko as well.
In an interview withNME, he revealed the impact of manhwas and games. He quoted:
When I was a kid I liked anime and manga about monsters, goblins, and things like that,I wanted to escape reality… When I couldn’t speak to the girl that I liked or when I couldn’t win over classmates… I wanted some kind of sanctuary or place that I could escape into – and that was a game or manga for me.
Chugong’s series, like most manhwas, is pivotal in shaping the mindset of the young generation. While it may not be a cult series likeNarutoorOnePiece, it peaks in most aspects through its storytelling.
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All in all,Solo Levelingis leveling up in more ways than one. Be it Webtoon views or IMDb ratings, the manhwa is soaring heights.
Solo Levelingis available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manhwa is available for reading on Webtoon.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
