The popularity of Japanese anime has skyrocketed over the years with its movies and shows trending worldwide. One of the latest anime that has created massive hype among anime fans is ‘Solo Levelling’ and its second season has also been announced. The series is set in a world where human warriors with supernatural abilities have to hunt deadly monsters to protect mankind. The story focuses on Sung Jin-woo, who gains new superpowers after facing a near-death experience.
Amid the wait for ‘Solo Leveling Season 2’, take a look at the list of five best anime series in the same dark fantasy genre that are already streaming on different OTT platforms.
Jujutsu Kaisen
‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ revolves around a Yuji Itadori, who gains superpowers and soon joins the team of jujutsu sorcery to save the world from demons. Its two seasons are already streaming on Netflix and Crunchyroll and will return with season three. ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed anime series in the past years.
Goblin Slayer
‘Goblin Slayer’ focuses on an elf archer, a human priestess, a dwarf shaman and a lizardman priest as they follow a famous goblin hunter to destroy the hordes of aggressive goblins. The series is available to watch on Prime Video and Crunchyroll. Similar to ‘Solo Leveling’, ‘Goblin Slayer’ is set in a fictional and dark fantasy world.
Demon Slayer
‘Demon Slayer’ is currently one of the most popular anime of all time. Also set in a dark fantasy world similar to ‘Solo Leveling’, the series has action, and thrill and keeps balance with some light-hearted moments. ‘Demon Slayer’ focuses on Tanjiro, whose family gets brutally killed and his only surviving sister turns into a demon. He joins a group, that trains and helps him to fight against powerful demons. It is streaming on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
Tower Of God
‘Tower Of God’ is set in a world where people who reach the top of the tower will attain the divinity granted by the universe. The series revolves around a boy named Bam, who follows his friend Rachel as she reaches the top. It is available to watch on Crunchyroll and Prime Video.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime’ revolves around an officer worker named Mikami, who is reborn as a powerful slime in an alternate universe after he gets murdered. The series follows his journey in the new world as he tries to bring harmony. It is available to watch on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Prime Video and JioCinema.