Let’s take a break from all those discussions about animes (and games) for now and concentrate on manhwas, the literature that started some of these animes.
Manhwa is the genre of comic books and graphic novels from Korea. If Japan has mangas, Korea has manhwas.
Looking around for the best manhwas to read, the title will often be at the top of lists: “Solo Leveling.” Have you heard about it? In this article, you’ll learn what this is about and find out what other manhwas you can read that give its same feeling.
What Is ‘Solo Leveling’?
“Solo Leveling” is a South Korean web novel that is so famous that it has garnered over two million readers on KakaoPage, a monetized content platform optimized for mobile devices, since 2016.
This web novel has since been adapted into an anime and a game.
It follows the adventures of the main character, Sung Jinwoo, in a world constantly threatened by monsters and other evil forces. During his battles, he turns himself from the weakest hunter to one of the strongest hunters in existence.
Best Manhwas Like ‘Solo Leveling’
Here’s the list of the best manhwas that will give off some “Solo Leveling” vibes.
1. ‘Omniscient Reader’
The story of “Omniscient Reader” begins with Kim Dokja, an office worker who has read the novel “Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World” for most parts of his life. When the story finally ends in the 3,149th chapter, the world in the novel suddenly turns real. Dokja is the only person who knows how the novel’s ruined world will end. So, he tries to change the course of the storyline by conquering challenges facilitated by Korean goblins or dokkaebi.
2. ‘Tower Of God’
Meanwhile, this manhwa has received several game and merchandise adaptations. Its popularity is unquestionable.
“Tower of God” revolves around Twenty-Fifth Bam, a boy whose name means “night” or “chestnut.” For most of his life, he is trapped in a vast and mysterious Tower with Rachel, his best friend, to keep him company. When Rachel enters the Tower, he is devastated. But somehow, Bam manages to open the Tower’s door. Now, he must go the distance to see his best buddy again, even if it entails him dying. When he gets inside the Tower, he comes across Allies who would help him up the structure.
3. ‘The Beginning After The End’
Reading “The Beginning After the End” will embark you on a journey across a fantasy world filled with magic, mystery, and surprising twists. It brings to life the tale of Arthur Leywin, a powerful king who finds himself reincarnated in this magic-filled world after encountering a tragic end to his previous life.
4. ‘SSS-Class Revival Hunter’
Out of all the other manhwas around, it has been said that “SSS-Class Revival Hunter” shares the most resemblance to “Solo Leveling.”
Its story happens in a world where hunters live, including Kim Gong-ja, a hunter whose weaknesses cause him to envy all the top hunters in that world. But, on a special day, Gong-ja is bestowed with the gift of unreal power that enables him to copy the abilities and powers of other hunters. However, this gift comes with a hefty price, as he has to give up his own life.
5. ‘Nano Machine’
Fifth on the list is “Nano Machine.” This sci-fi action-fantasy Korean web novel follows the story of Chun Yeowun, an illegitimate child of the Demonic Cult Lord. One day, he receives an unexpected visit from his descendant from the future, who inserts nanomachines into his body.
6. ‘The Great Mage Returns After 4000 Years’
“The Great Mage Returns After 4000 Years” stars Lucas Traumen, a mage trapped in the abyss for four millennia after a battle with the Lord. Luckily, he manages to reincarnate into Frey Blake’s body. Blake is a talented but underappreciated mage. He commits suicide to escape from this miserable life.
Traumen then kicks off his new life with this new personality while training to achieve his former power level and also surpass it. However, the Demi-gods, the series’ villains, resurface, so he must do everything to defeat them.
7. ‘The Boxer’
“The Boxer” is one inspiring story you should read. This manhwa revolves around Yu, a 17-year-old who has suffered ruthless bullying. This has caused him to become emotionally numb and dissociate himself from reality. In other words, he can no longer act like a normal human being. While he has the talent to dodge the punches of his bullies, he just allows them to beat him down as he no longer finds meaning in his life.
But things start to change when he meets an old boxing trainer nicknamed K, who has raised champions in the past. Yu’s near-superhuman fighting charisma catches K’s attention, so he decides to take Yu under his wing, even if the latter isn’t initially interested.
However, he learns the significance of K’s initiative. He enters a world where he must fight all kinds of adversaries, from the righteous to the monstrous.
8. ‘Return Of The Disaster-Class Hero’
The overpowering appeal of “Solo Leveling’s” hero matches the hero of this manhwa. Filled with betrayals and treacheries, its story features Lee Gun, who returns to take revenge on his teammates who betrayed him by trapping and imprisoning him in a dungeon to fight monsters with incredible abilities. He manages to escape from the horrific dungeon with his immense willpower but carries newfound powers and appearance. His next goal is to show no mercy to his teammates who backstabbed him.
Final Word
That’s our list of some of the best manhwas you may read if you like “Solo Leveling.” “Solo Leveling” reached a legendary milestone in manhwa history. With these manhwas that resemble its story, it is bound to reach even more readers as it continues to take over the globe. Go ahead and shop for those manhwas today.
