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Solo Levelinghas broken all territorial barriers to spread its influence across the globe and has captured the attention of both anime veterans and first-timers.
After a short but illustrious run with many accolades, impressive art, and a global theatrical release, it is no wonder that it stands as one of the most popular anime titles in recent times. The anime has cemented itself as the undisputed king of modern anime by shattering records and dominating global discussions.
Crunchyroll has just seen another record broken as the series recently surpassed its own achievement by becoming the fastest anime to reach 100K likes on an episode. This is a testament to its reach, proving its overwhelming popularity.
The dangers of being the absolute dominator
Solo Levelingby Chugong was originally a web novel that was extremely famous, when it became a webtoon (manhwa), its reach increased even further as a large number of new fans were introduced to the masterpiece.
When the anime launched, it took the visual ideas from the webtoons and felt like a premium anime from the very beginning. Not only did it have impressive art and visuals, it had an incredibly fluid animation.
Many existing fans were happy to see that it was a faithful adaptation and was very close to the original. The genre itself is that of an overpowered protagonist,it is fast-paced with a gripping storyline, instantly capturing the attention of many.
Now, it has reached the epitome of anime, both in terms of acclaim and popularity. However, this level of dominance brings a unique problem—without any direct competition, canSolo Levelingstill keep going strong, or will it decline due to complacency?
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In the anime industry, competition is definitely a powerful motivator for the studios to push their creative limits. For instance,Jujutsu Kaisenaired alongsideAttack on Titan. Due to their fame and acclaim being on the same level, both series thrived under the pressure of keeping up with each other.
CanSolo Levelingmaintain its momentum?
But now, there is no such competition as most major anime have ended their anime adaptations.Solo Levelingis running almost unopposed in the same genre, with no major action-packed Shonen anime airing at the same time.
While the expectations of the many fans now might be a heavy responsibility, it is also possible that the studio and the creative team will get complacent and start slacking off due to already ‘being the very best.’
There is no doubt that A-1 Pictures has done exceptional workwithSolo Leveling’sadaptation. But despite its impressive work so far, will it be able to maintain the same level of dedication throughout the anime’s run?
There are many examples throughout anime history that have shown that once an anime reaches a level of unchallenged popularity, studios start to get comfortable, and the quality drops.
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The animeOne Punch Manis an example of this. Unless there soon enters an adaptation likeKagurabachithat is capable of tacklingSolo Leveling, maintaining the current hype and quality will be questionable.
Solo Levelingis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Chandra Shekhar
Anime Writer
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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.
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