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- One of the Biggest Anime of the Last Few Years
Solo Leveling has been the uncontested king of anime this year. The series has been popular since its first season came out, but it was Solo Leveling Season 2 that caused it to really skyrocket in popularity.
Solo Leveling, a series based on a Korean Web Novel, is unique in what it brings to the table. And while it’s enormous right now, a returning anime might give it a run for its money.
Solo Leveling Is a Huge Hit All Over The World
One of the Biggest Anime of the Last Few Years
Solo Leveling is a series that some feel came out of absolutely nowhere. No fan really expected Solo Leveling to blow up as much as it did. Even people working on it were surprised to see how staggering its global success was.
Solo Leveling has been such a success that it even swept many of the awards during this year’s Crunchyroll Awards 2025. The anime won some of the most prestigious awards at that event, such as Anime of the Year and Best Main Character, among many others.
Solo Leveling especially stands out with its intense combat, an example of that being the latest battle, which saw Sung Jinwoo take on the Ant King. This fight perfectly encapsulates why fans consider Solo Leveling as one of the best series in recent years. The Solo Leveling series definitely knows how to keep fans entertained and hooked with its fast-paced story. That said, while it was Anime of the Year, most fans felt it wasn’t deserved, and a returning series is surely going to be incredibly difficult for it to beat.
Solo Leveling Is Going To Have Some Competition
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is Returning With Season 2
Solo Leveling is an anime all about action. While that’s fine, sometimes, fans want more than that. When it comes to the story, Solo Leveling doesn’t have much to offer, especially where the series stopped with Season 2. It does get slightly better later on, but it would be disingenuous to say that the series has above-average storytelling or worldbuilding. Some mysteries and answers concerning the world of Solo Leveling will eventually be revealed, but for now, the series does lack depth. Despite what’s to come, the story is still nothing to rave about. Meanwhile, it’s exactly what Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End excels in.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is an absolutely massive success. The story has captivated many, and Frieren’s character has become a fan favorite in the anime community. The last episode of Frieren came out in early 2024, and fans have been waiting for more information concerning Season 2 since then.
Just recently, it was officially announced that Frieren Season 2 will come to Crunchyroll in January 2026. It’s only going to get harder for Solo Leveling to compete with the hit anime Frieren, which has both an amazing story and animation under its belt.
Where to Watch Solo Leveling and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End?
Available on Crunchyroll
Solo Leveling currently has 25 episodes out to watch, which isn’t much. Many fans are waiting for news about Season 3, but an exact release date isn’t known. The first two seasons are available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Meanwhile, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End only has one season out at the moment. However, this season has a whopping 28 episodes, which is more than the average anime season. Frieren Season is set to be released in January 2026 on Crunchyroll.
