Did you love Solo Leveling? We did too and so we went out looking for more manga and/or manhwa like Solo Leveling where the lead is overpowered and dominating the rest. And we found some good ones too! Here are some amazing manga/manhwa like Solo Leveling with OP MC or overpowered leads or main characters.

These manga and manhwa shows have lead characters getting into epic fights, have abilities, and are enhanced, with intense but deep backstories. If you loved Sung Jin-Woo, you will like the characters from these series too and might even relate to them!
Here are a few things we looked at when selecting the manhwa below like Solo Leveling:
- Rapid Power Growth: The MCs in these manhwas tend to become significantly stronger quickly.
- Action-Packed Combat: These stories are filled with exciting fight scenes.
- Overcoming Challenges: The MCs face difficult trials and constantly push their limits.
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5. Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint (Manhwa)

- Where to Read: Naver Webtoon
Kim Dokja is a lonely soul who lacks self-esteem. What keeps Dokja going is his love for web novels, his favorite being Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse (TWSA). It’s been more than 3000 chapters, and somehow, he’s the only one who reads it. However, nearing its end, TWSA came to life with Dokja as its main character.
With the power to save mankind and change the course of the story itself, Dokja decides to take the leap of faith and embark on this unforgettable journey. He is an overpowered character in the manhwa and his Omnipresence makes him hard to beat.
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4. Trash of the Count’s Family (Manhwa)

- Where to Read: N/A
Kim Roksu is fond of a novel called “Birth of a Hero,” but when he dozes off halfway through the novel, he wakes up as a minor antagonist in the book’s world. After realizing his whereabouts, Cale decides to just live without getting killed by the hero. He makes the best use of his time before his fateful encounter with the hero and diverts the plotline.
With prior knowledge about the plot at his disposal and being the son of a Duke, Cale has vast wealth and resources at his disposal. He is not overpowered because of his strength but because of his knowledge and intelligence, which he uses to his advantage. Just like Jinwoo, Cale also makes sure to keep certain things a secret for his own profit.
3. One Punch Man (Manga)

- Where to Read: Viz Media
Situps, squats, and pushups, a hundred each with a 10 km (6.2 miles) run daily: this has been Saitama’s training for over three years. He became so strong that he could defeat any enemy with one punch. However, becoming ultra-powerful is no fun because no one can defeat him.
Having lost the urge to fight anymore, Saitama leads a normal life. Things take a turn when saving a cyborg named Genos earns a disciple. He is suddenly thrown into the world of heroes and monsters to become the legendary One Punch Man.
2. The Beginning After the End / TBATE (Manhwa)

- Where to Read: Tapas
When King Grey reincarnates as a magic-wielding child to two retired adventurers, he retains the memory from his past life. After a dragon saves his life, Arthur decides not to repeat his past mistakes and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. But not too long after, a war breaks out, and Arthur gets dragged into it despite his fear of the past. However, he soon discovers his reincarnation isn’t by chance and might not be the only one from his world.
As the story progresses, Arthur’s overpowered status becomes very clear. His unique abilities, rapid growth, and access to powerful artifacts give him an upper hand. He might not be completely invincible, but his development mirrors that of Solo Leveling’s Jinwoo.
1. SSS-Class Suicide Hunter (Manhwa)

- Where to Read: Tapas
When a Tower appears out of nowhere, individuals called hunters start inhabiting it to pursue their personal goals. But only a few chosen ones get blessed with powerful S-ranked skills. Kim Gongja is of the lowest tier, an F-tier hunter, but suddenly receives an S-ranked skill. He can copy any technique but has to get killed by the skill’s owner.
Like Jinwoo, Gongja begins his journey from the very bottom of the system, and his unexpected powers give him a sudden boost. He can copy any skill as long as he gets killed by the skill’s owner but don’t worry because he opens his eyes soon after.