12 Anime Like Solo Leveling June 2026
Solo Leveling fans love watching Sung Jinwoo grind from the world's weakest hunter to an unstoppable Shadow Monarch through a game-like leveling system, dungeon gates and gorgeously animated action. These picks match that mix of OP-protagonist power fantasy, RPG-style progression and slick fight choreography. Every recommendation below appears across multiple independent "anime like Solo Leveling" lists and community threads — consensus picks first, with the exact reason each one matches. Last verified June 12, 2026.
💖 The list, ranked
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Tower of God
Korean webtoon adaptation where Bam climbs a deadly tower of trials, growing stronger floor by floor with twists and faction intrigue.
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The Eminence in Shadow
Widely called the most similar anime to Solo Leveling: an absurdly overpowered MC, dark fantasy setting and a massive power gap he hides from everyone.
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Jujutsu Kaisen
The closest rival to Solo Leveling's production values — fast-paced dark fantasy with an exciting power system and spectacular MAPPA fight animation.
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Overlord
Game-like power system with levels, stats and stored items, and a near-invincible protagonist dominating everyone beneath him.
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Shangri-La Frontier
Called the best RPG anime of the decade — Sunraku's drive to beat impossible bosses mirrors Jinwoo's grind to get stronger.
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The God of High School
Another Korean webtoon adaptation packed with tournament battles, escalating power reveals and flashy MAPPA action.
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Sword Art Online
The template for living inside game mechanics with life-or-death stakes — fans call Solo Leveling 'SAO with mystery, minus the harem'.
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Kaiju No. 8
An underdog in a monster-defense corps suddenly gains a hidden overpowered form — Solo Leveling's hunter-organization vibe with blockbuster Production I.G animation.
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Hunter x Hunter
The definitive hunter-society anime: licensed hunters, exams, a deep Nen power system and some of the best shonen fights ever made.
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The Beginning After the End
Webnovel/webtoon-famous adaptation of a king reborn to level up from scratch — Season 2 just premiered in April 2026.
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Berserk of Gluttony
Fate starts at the absolute bottom of society before his Gluttony skill lets him devour souls and level up — the same dark grind as Jinwoo.
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A Returner's Magic Should Be Special
Manhwa adaptation about a survivor of a world-ending labyrinth who returns to the past to regrind his power with future knowledge.
❓ FAQ
What is the closest match to Solo Leveling overall?
The Eminence in Shadow is most often called the single closest match thanks to its overpowered lead, dark fantasy world and huge power gap, while Tower of God is the top pick if you specifically want another Korean webtoon adaptation with a climb-to-power structure.
Is anything as good as Solo Leveling animation-wise?
Jujutsu Kaisen (MAPPA) and Kaiju No. 8 (Production I.G) are the usual answers — both deliver the same blockbuster-grade fight choreography and polish as A-1 Pictures' work on Solo Leveling.
Are there other manhwa/webtoon adaptations like Solo Leveling?
Yes: Tower of God, The God of High School, A Returner's Magic Should Be Special and The Beginning After the End are all webtoon/webnovel adaptations, and Tomb Raider King premieres in July 2026 as its most direct successor yet.
What should I watch while waiting for Solo Leveling Season 3?
Season 3 was officially confirmed as in production in June 2026 with a projected 2027-2028 release, so bridge the gap with The Beginning After the End Season 2 (April 2026), Sentenced to Be a Hero (Winter 2026) and Tomb Raider King (July 2026).
Is there anything with the same 'weak to strong' feel?
Berserk of Gluttony, The Beginning After the End and A Returner's Magic Should Be Special all start their heroes at rock bottom and level them up through a system, while Kaiju No. 8 captures the thrill of a laughed-at underdog suddenly outclassing the elites.
📚 Sources
Cross-checked against: CBR · GameRant · Anime-Planet user recommendations. Last verified June 12, 2026.