Is it just because both are well-animated?
Summary:
- Fans wonder why Solo Leveling is being compared to Demon Slayer lately.
- Sometimes, viewers say that both are not good outside of fight animation.
- However, both actually focus on fights, which they do well — and that’s enough to make them similar in viewers’ eyes.
As Solo Leveling (Ore dake Level Up na Ken) came out, it got compared to many already existing anime in the same niche. Some of the comparisons included Sword Art Online and Tower of God (Kami no Tou) for fairly obvious reasons.
However, recently, some compared Solo Leveling to Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) — which confused many fans. After all, the two anime don’t have much in common — or do they? The answer is actually quite obvious if you think about it for a while.
Both Are Carried by Animation and Not the Story
The comparison between Solo Leveling and Demon Slayer is actually a subtle jab at both series. Both of them have earned the reputation of “being carried by animation,” and many feel the actual content of both anime isn’t that good.
To be fair, neither Solo Leveling nor Demon Slayer does anything new. They’re both hype action series with excellent animation, easy-to-understand story and determined protagonist. As such, both have a pretty large audience, but more experienced otaku might not enjoy them as they are way too simple.
Both Adapt Popular Source Material
That said, it’s not like that’s a bad thing. Both already had very popular source material before the anime came out, and the anime arguably improved on it, too. While Solo Leveling’s first episodes weren’t as visually impressive, the animation quality was upgraded later on.
The two are also speculated to get a full adaptation — with Demon Slayer, it’s virtually been accepted as truth. While we don’t have any confirmation for Solo Leveling, there have been rumors that it will get 6 cours total — probably meaning a full adaptation.
Both Are Great Action Series for Newcomers
Also, both Demon Slayer and Solo Leveling are anime that are very easily watchable — and you can get into both very easily. They can serve as a gateway to anime for newer fans, and are both great recommendations for those who just want to see really good action.
Overall, they are really good at what they’re trying to do, which is showcasing cool battles.
Are they similar outside of being well-animated action shows that make you hyped up for the next episode? No, not really.
However, the overall vibe is similar enough that comparisons are being made, and you can’t blame otaku for that. After all, sometimes the vibe is far more important than genres or plot points.