10 Anime Like Solo Leveling That Give The Same Epic Rush
Looking for anime that deliver the same adrenaline-pumping action as Solo Leveling? Here are 10 series with overpowered MCs, game mechanics, and dark fantasy vibes that will satisfy your craving.
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"Arise." —Sung Jin-Woo
That one word flipped the internet on its head. When Solo Leveling dropped, it wasn't just another isekai. It was a movement. A whole generation of anime fans got addicted to one man's journey from weakest hunter to literal god-tier menace.
And let's be real—nothing hits quite like that level-up screen or the moment Jin-Woo walks solo into a dungeon and wipes it clean like he's clocking in for work.
Now that Season 1 has wrapped and the hype's still simmering in our veins, you're probably wondering: What can possibly fill this void?
Good news. I've got 10 anime that don't just "feel like" Solo Leveling—they are that vibe. No rankings here—every pick slaps. Pick one and thank me later.
Why We're Still Obsessed with Solo Leveling (and You Should Be Too)
Solo Leveling wasn't just about fights. It was about grind. About dominance. About that glorious moment when Sung Jin-Woo, who once couldn't kill a goblin, casually destroys an S-rank beast like it owes him money.
We got:
- A literal game-like System with quests, stats, and loot.
- Solo raids that made entire guilds look like side characters.
- The coldest stares, cleanest drip, and most ARISE-inducing power-ups.
And that animation? Peak. Studio A-1 went feral.
So if you're here, I already know you're chasing that same serotonin. Let's get into it.
🔥 The 10 Anime That'll Give You That Solo Leveling Rush
1. My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1
Think Jin-Woo's broken stat growth, but imagine if you never even needed to level to be busted. That's this MC—level 1, yet wrecking monsters.
He gets isekai'd into a world where drops matter more than XP. His unique skill lets him farm gear no one else can. Suddenly, everyone wants him in their party—but he's chill doing it solo.
One punch. Giant boss. Boom. Party's freaking out, and he's just casually looting in the background.
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2. I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too
This is the "bullied loser becomes giga-chad" energy that Jin-Woo fans eat up. Our MC gets a portal to another world and suddenly has the body of a Greek god.
High schooler finds a door to another world, levels up absurdly fast, and gets OP gear. He starts flexing on bullies in the real world and dominates fantasy battles.
The moment he walks back into school looking like he bench-presses dragons—chef's kiss.
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3. The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic
Think support class? Nah. This MC turns healing into a blunt-force weapon. Jin-Woo used shadows—this guy uses regeneration tanking and fists. A healer is trained in extreme combat, learning to heal mid-fight and become unkillable. It's a brutal twist on the usual "safe support" role.
Watch him heal so hard he punches ghosts back into the afterlife. Yes, really.
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4. The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far
Jin-Woo had the System. This kid? He's blessed by literal gods and still trains like a beast. No shortcuts—just grind with divine backing. An aristocrat reincarnates into a fantasy world and receives gifts from multiple gods. He mixes talent, brains, and work ethic to rise as a legendary warrior.
The moment he fights a demon with divine buffs stacked like Uno cards.
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5. The Daily Life of the Immortal King
Jin-Woo solo'd dungeons. This guy solos existence. Imagine a godlike MC who just wants a quiet school life—but keeps accidentally ending reality. Cultivation genius tries to stay under the radar at high school, but trouble keeps finding him. His powers? Reality-breaking. His mood? Perpetually done.
He literally defeats a villain just by blinking. No effort. It's disrespectful in the best way.
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6. The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made
Like Solo Leveling, but if it took a detour through absurd comedy and cursed gorilla romance (just trust the process). Unpopular kid is isekai'd and eats a weird fruit that mutates his body and powers. Cue power-ups, weird flexes, and chaotic good vibes.
Yes, he turns hot. Yes, he gets OP. And yes, his first love interest is... unconventional.
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7. The Eminence in Shadow
Jin-Woo accidentally becomes a god. This guy pretends to be a background character while secretly building a whole shadow organization. Same drip. Same solo domination.
A chuunibyou teen dreams of becoming a shadowy puppet master—and then actually does it, by sheer coincidence and dumb luck. Or is it fate?
Wait till you see him "die" dramatically, only to rise and go full anime Batman.
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8. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
From weak to overpowered nation-building god. Rimuru is Jin-Woo if he had more friends and diplomatic immunity.
A salaryman dies and gets reborn as a slime—who absorbs powers and evolves into a borderline deity. He builds a monster utopia while wrecking fools.
That moment Rimuru says enough and wipes an entire army in one move. Peak catharsis.
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9. Loner Life in Another World
Solo leveling? This MC refused to join a party. He's anti-social, anti-teamwork, and still claps every boss by himself.
Transported with his class to another world, he picks the "worst" skills—and still becomes unstoppable through grind and stubbornness.
He kills a dragon solo while his classmates are struggling with goblins.
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10. As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
Jin-Woo got smart with his army. This MC gets smart with people. He builds an empire using talent appraisal—turning nobodies into elites.
He's born into nobility, but weak. His Appraisal skill lets him find hidden talent and build the strongest army from the ground up.
He recruits a literal war genius who looks like a commoner. Then lets them cook.
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Bonus: The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World
A totally average salaryman gets dragged into another world, but instead of becoming a sword-swinging hero, he discovers his online shopping app still works. Sounds weird, right? But he uses it to summon modern items that completely break the fantasy economy—and monsters.
If Jin-Woo had Amazon Prime in a fantasy world, this would be it. Our guy doesn't have raw combat skills or shadow armies, but the way he cheeses the system with Earth-made food, gear, and items? Chef's kiss. And don't even get me started on the legendary wolf he tames (Fenrir fans, rise up). This show proves you don't need sword skills when you've got snacks and kitchen gadgets.
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What Makes These Anime Solo Leveling-Level Good?
Let's be honest, we're here for the thrill of:
- Overpowered MCs who could solo a raid boss without blinking.
- Game mechanics—XP bars, skill trees, loot drops.
- Solo underdog arcs where the world sleeps on the MC until it's too late.
- Dark fantasy vibes with monsters, dungeon cores, and world-ending stakes.
Also: every one of these guys has a resting "I've seen some things" face. Coincidence? Absolutely not.
Where to Watch These Anime
| Title | Streaming Platforms |
|---|---|
| My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 | Crunchyroll |
| I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too | Netflix |
| Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic | Crunchyroll |
| The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far | Netflix |
| Daily Life of Immortal King | Netflix |
| The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made | CatchPlay |
| Eminence in Shadow | HIDIVE |
| That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime | Crunchyroll |
| Loner Life in Another World | HIDIVE |
| As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World | Crunchyroll |
Pro tip: If it's not on your go-to app, check JustWatch before, y'know... sailing the high seas. 🏴☠️
(This is what I said at the start: I know that some of us can't afford the subscription cost. So, for those who like me. Try the site below. It's totally ad-free; you can watch almost any anime from that.)
Link to watch: www.hianime.to
Final Thoughts
I started The Eminence in Shadow as a joke and finished it in one night. You've been warned.
These anime are defiantly worth your time—definitely, sorry, my keyboard hates joy.
Whether you want that same dungeon-crawling adrenaline or just need another MC who one-shots enemies like it's Tuesday, this list's got your back.
Let's Talk 👇
Which of these have you seen? Did I miss your favorite?
Fight me in the comments (or just drop a rec).
And until Solo Leveling Season 2 drops... may your grind be blessed. 🖤
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