Solo Leveling Proves Critics Wrong Yet Again After Season 1 Was Branded “The most boring power fantasy ever written”

Love it or hate it, Solo Leveling has undoubtedly revolutionized the Korean webcomic scene, leaving its enduring legacy. Its explosive popularity and devoted fan base have cemented its status as a cultural phenomenon. But beneath all the hype, there still remains a debatable question: does Solo Leveling genuinely deserve the widespread acclaim?

As critics and fans argue at the top of their lungs, one thing remains undeniable. It truly has brought forth a refreshing tide of coolness in a manhwa format that has captured an insane amount of fan excitement across the globe.

A still from Solo Leveling season 2 trailer | Credits: A-1 Pictures

Proving critics wrong time and again, Solo Leveling’s impact on pop culture extends beyond its storyline, influencing the overall webcomic landscape and inspiring new creators. Even at the end of a polarized Season 1 adaptation, that influence remains intact, reaching an unprecedented milestone that none of us could have guessed.

People on the internet opined Solo Leveling is boring after Season 1

Jinwoo vs Igris | Credits: A-1 Pictures

There certainly was a high amount of pressure on the manhwa fans, as Season 1 of Solo Leveling was announced to be animated by Studio A-1 Pictures. Despite them trying their best, they still failed to meet the extremely high fan expectations. Thus, it spread disappointment among millions of fans all over the globe. Many took to social media to express their discontent.

The backlash was so intense that many labeled the series “boring”! Although the series already had some underwhelming criticisms, the subpar anime adaptation further ignited a wave of discontent among fans.

Solo leveling has to be the most boring power fantasy ever written.

That's just sad

However, this does not overshadow the fact that there still are some objective reasons for Solo Leveling’s undeniable popularity. Even with mixed opinions on the anime adaptation, the original webcomic is successful for many reasons, and its large number of devoted fanbases can speak to the franchise’s value on its own.

Everything popular has a reason for its popularity!

Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling | Credits: A-1 Pictures

Solo Leveling Season 1 dominated the 2024 anime charts, as it got the top spot on MyAnimeList’s popularity rankings with an overwhelming number of votes. Although its success on MAL is mostly rooted in its existing manhwa fandom, still such a victory defies critics who are calling it “boring”. The numbers speak for themselves, and true fans can also attest to that.

We won!! pic.twitter.com/g5EPwqF8Kd

The manhwa surely has an addicting narrative, comprised of its insane art style, relentless pacing, and escalating stakes that keep readers hooked.

Solo Leveling masterfully crafts its storyline, fueling readers’ enthusiasm with each passing chapter. Readers always find themselves reading the next chapter, to know what happens next.

We haven't even gotten to the best parts yet. I think S2 is going to really set it on 🔥

it'll get even more popular in future

So needless to say, Solo Leveling deserves all the praise. Without getting unnecessarily complicated, Solo Leveling delivers the fans an exciting time, that goes along with the preferences of the general population at large. With only a couple of days left until the Season 2 releases, things are about to get progressively better, as Manhwa fans are eagerly wishing for it.

Solo Leveling season 1 is available to watch on Crunchyroll.