🔥 Just Finished Solo Leveling Season 2? Here Are 10 Anime You Should Watch Next

If you’re one of the many fans left reeling after Solo Leveling Season 2 wrapped up, you’re probably looking for something that delivers the same adrenaline-pumping action, fantasy vibes, and overpowered main characters. Lucky for you, Crunchyroll has already compiled a fantastic list — and we’re breaking it down for you right here.

What Makes Solo Leveling Special?

At its core, Solo Leveling stands out due to:

• A ridiculously powerful protagonist (hello, Sung Jinwoo!)

• A richly designed fantasy world

• Intense, high-stakes battles in an isekai-inspired universe

Let’s dive into 10 other anime that tick all those boxes 👇

🎮 Top 10 Anime Like Solo Leveling

1. Sword Art OnlineOne of the OGs in the modern isekai boom. A virtual world gone deadly and a solo-slaying swordsman? Perfect fit.

2. Shangri-La FrontierGame-like systems, tough monsters, and one dedicated player who turns trash games into treasure.

3. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a SlimeA fresh take on reincarnation with an OP slime protagonist building a kingdom from scratch.

4. Log HorizonStrategy, politics, and survival in a game world—if you're into MMORPG vibes with brains.

5. The Rising of the Shield HeroAnother summoned-to-another-world story, but with a twist of betrayal, growth, and vengeance.

6. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?Dungeon crawling, fast-paced fights, and a lovable underdog hero.

7. BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My DefensePure fun with overpowered defense builds and quirky energy.

8. Black CloverAsta doesn’t have magic, but his never-give-up attitude and power growth make it a ride worth watching.

9. OverlordImagine if Jinwoo was a full-on villain and loved it. That’s basically Ainz Ooal Gown.

10. .hack//SIGNOne of the earlier entries in the "trapped in a game" genre. It’s slower but deeper with its themes.

    
    

🧠 For New Anime Fans

New to anime or the isekai genre? This list is a great starting point. You’ll get a feel for different tones—from dark and intense (Overlord, Shield Hero) to comedic and light (BOFURI, Slime). And if you're into gaming and fantasy worlds, these shows bring that hybrid to life beautifully.

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