One-Punch Man Season 3 Exposes Why Solo Leveling Might Be the Most Overrated Anime of 2025

Solo Leveling Season 2 is easily the biggest anime hit of 2025 — no question about it. In a year when My Hero Academia wraps up and new titles like Gachiakuta are making serious waves, Solo Leveling completely dominates the conversation. But not everyone’s buying the hype.

After sweeping the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the biggest debate online isn’t whether Solo Leveling is good — it’s whether it deserves that much praise. Fans can’t stop arguing if the series is truly groundbreaking or just perfectly average wrapped in flashy animation.

And now, there’s a surprising twist — One-Punch Man Season 3 is unintentionally proving that Solo Leveling may not be as great as everyone thinks.

One-Punch Man Season 3: A Flawed Yet Fascinating Comeback

Let’s be real — One-Punch Man Season 3 hasn’t impressed everyone. The animation, once a major selling point, feels off this time. Action scenes that should hit hard just don’t land the same. Fans were hoping J.C. Staff would make up for Season 2’s disappointment, but the magic still seems missing.

Yet, here’s the twist — those very flaws make the new season way more interesting. Seeing such a massive project struggle gives fans a raw look at how chaotic and unpredictable the anime industry really is. It’s messy, but in a strangely captivating way.

Even with all its issues, One-Punch Man still has what Solo Leveling doesn’t — boldness. The characters, the humor, the world-building — they still feel alive. And Saitama remains one of the most iconic, effortlessly powerful heroes in anime history.

Solo Leveling’s Real Problem: It’s Too Safe

Now, let’s talk Solo Leveling. Sure, it’s smooth, stylish, and consistent — maybe too consistent. Every episode looks good, sounds great, and flows perfectly fine… but that’s the problem. It’s fine. It rarely surprises you.

While One-Punch Man Season 3 is a chaotic explosion of risks — some failing spectacularly — Solo Leveling plays it safe. It’s a “clean success,” but it lacks the raw energy that keeps you guessing.

Fans love Jinwoo’s transformation, but for many, the story feels like a checklist — predictable power-ups, predictable fights, predictable wins. It’s cool, but it doesn’t stick with you after the episode ends.

The Truth: Boring Perfection vs. Beautiful Chaos

At the end of the day, Solo Leveling might technically be the better-made anime. But One-Punch Man Season 3 is the one people can’t stop talking about — even for its failures.

And that’s the real irony here: a bold failure is more fascinating than a flawless routine.

So, while Solo Leveling continues its spotless run into 2026, One-Punch Man reminds us that sometimes the messiest stories are the ones that truly stick — because they dare to do something different.