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Netflix’s 2025 lineup is shaping up to be a standout year, with hits likeSquid GameSeason 2 and highly anticipated anime titles such asSakamoto DaysandThe Summer Hikaru Died. Among Netflix’s vast catalog of movies and shows,Squid Gameis one of the unique entries.
Squid GameSeason 1 was a massive, massive sensation, not only in South Korea but around the world. The shocking ending ofSquid GameSeason 2 left viewers on a cliffhanger, fueling excitement and eager anticipation for updates on Season 3.
AmidSquid Game‘s global fame, fans have drawn intriguing parallels between Gi-hun andOmniscient Reader’s Viewpoint,sparking excitement and praise across both fandoms.
The Humorous Parallel betweenSquid Game‘s Gi-hun andOmniscient Reader’s Viewpoint
ORVempowers its protagonist, Dokja Kim, through knowledge he gains reading a little-known webnovel, an interesting approach that diverges the manhwa from other acclaimed titles.
He has stuck by his favorite web novel titled “Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse” for the longest time, even though it has 3,000+ chapters, making him the sole reader of the web novel.
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On his way home from work, Kim Dokja’s favorite web novel comes to life, turning Korea into a post-apocalyptic fantasy. As the only one who knows what’s to come, will he survive,take on the role of the protagonist, and become humanity’s savior?
The premise feels familiar—Gi-hun fromSquid GameSeason 2 enters the deadly game once more, using his knowledge of Season 1 to protect innocent players.
Fans couldn’t help but draw a humorous and striking parallel between Gi-hun and Dokja.
On one hand, Gi-hun shouts, “I know these games,” while on the other, Dokja inOmniscient Reader’s Viewpointsays, “I’ve read these scenarios before.”
Fans who knew both franchises were excited by the comparison, flooding the comments with praise and appreciation.
Sing Shong’sORVis a true standout in the manhwa medium and has rightfully earned its place as a fan favorite. With its apocalyptic backdrop, compelling cast of characters, and intense battles, it’s easy to seewhy it holds such a prominent position.
WhyOmniscient Reader’s Viewpointis the ideal successor toSolo Leveling
Sadly,Omniscient Reader’s Viewpointhas faced a lot of criticism, with some claiming it’s a cheap knockoff ofSolo Leveling,which is far from the truth.
While it’s easy to draw comparisons due to overlapping elements like REDICE Studio’s artwork and RPG overlays shaping much of the story and presentation, the narrative and world-building are entirely different.
UnlikeSolo Leveling, where the manhwa’s entire plot revolves around Sung Jinwoo,ORVintroduces a range of compelling characters, each wielding immense power and adding both action and depth to the story.
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While many ofSolo Leveling’ssuccessors share too many similarities, even Arthur fromTBATEshows traits similar to Jinwoo, portraying the strongest mage blessed with immense powers. However,ORVtakes a different approach.
A major criticism ofSolo Levelingis that it lacks supporting characters, as Jinwoo is seen as an overly powerful and fearsome hunter.
ORVexcels in this area by focusing on Dokja’s journey, initially presenting him as a background character who gradually grows stronger, relying on his wits and resourcefulness to navigate his path.
Squid GameSeason 2 is available to watch on Netflix, whereas,Omniscient Reader’s Viewpointwill be available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Mehul Rolta
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
