Solo Levelinghas emerged as one of the most popular recent animes thanks to its intense battles and stunning animation, making the wait for the announcement of a third season unbearable for fans. However, withso much hype surrounding the upcoming Chinese adaptation,The Lord of the Mysteries, it seems the series will be a guaranteed successthatcould even rivalSolo Leveling.
Chinese anime, known as donghuas, has been taking the world by storm with popularseries likeLink ClickandTo Be Hero Xin the past months, outshining Japanese titles in the competitive animation world. While it’s not too surprising thatThe Lord of the Mysterieswill get an adaptation, given the popularity of the original light novel, the sneak peek at the series ahead of its release in July not only predicts it is set for greatness, but it hasa significant advantage in overcomingSolo Levelingas the best animation of the 2025.
The Lord of the Mysteries Is One of the Best Written Isekai Novels
The Lord of the Mysteries Light Novel Has a Long Standing Reputation
Klein Moretti looks afar, surrounded by a black aura, in the trailer of Lord of the Mysteries.
The Lord of the Mysteriesis a web novel that premiered in 2018, quickly becoming an IP that has broken multiple records, gaining the top title in the medium by 2020.The Lord of the Mysterieshasproven that donghuas can have well-written stories that aren’t focused on Chinese mythology,following a young man transmigrating to a fantasy world set in a Victorian era, with a clearinspiration in Lovecraft’s works, like Cthulhu.
This unique setting has made the series recognized as having one of the best world-buildings in any web novel. Created by a Chinese writer,Lord of the Mysterieshas reached international popularity due to its blend of oriental culture, having an aftertaste of cultivation fantasies but with Western influences, which is a fresh take for readers worldwide.
Moreover, unlike generic isekai, where the new reality takes a backseat to focus on the protagonist becoming overpowered,Lord of the Mysteriesshows how Klein Moretti adapts to his new world, discovering how society works, the different organizations and the power system. Furthermore,Lord of the Mysterieshas surpassed others due to itsmind-blowing plot twists and engrossing overarching plot, which has managed to involve and attract the reader’s attention despite the series' length, which extends for more than one thousand chapters.
Why Lord of the Mysteries’ Adaptation Could Be Better Than Solo Leveling
The Series Features One of the Most Complex Power Systems
Lord of the Mysterieshas arguably the most fleshed-out characters and unique power system in a modern fantasy novel.This gives more depth to its story than series likeSolo Leveling, which explores more on the path to a greater power than the functioning of the power itself. InThe Lord of the Mysteries, the characters use potions and the powers are based on paths and sequences, with multiple ones, where each one represents an ability or concept.
But what has stood out the most aboutLord of the Mysteries’animated adaptation, which is set to release in July, is its animation quality showcased in the trailers, with an eerie atmosphere and unique visual style that masterfully ties with the novel’s setting, making the series more immersive. Moreover, one of the reasons it could surpassSolo Leveling’s animation quality and be the best series in 2025, isa comment fromLord of the Mysteries' author, Cuttlefish, who has already previewed the adaptation ahead of its release and has praised the project, especially the finale of season 1.
It will definitely be one of the greatest episodes in anime history. - Cuttlefish, regarding episode 13 of Lord of the Mysteries.
The author’s comments hint that season 1 of Lord of the Mysteries might cover volume 1 of the novel. However, the adaptation might not feel rushed due to Cuttlefish being involved as a script supervisor, making several changes to guarantee a good representation of the character’s emotions and dialogue. Moreover, it’s been revealed that episodes will have a duration of 30 minutes, leaving more space so that more content can be adapted without harming the pacing of the series.
The Lord of the Mysteries Makes Solo Leveling’s Flaws its Biggest Strength
Klein Moretti is One of the Best Protagonists in Fiction
The most interesting aspects ofThe Lord of the Mysteriesare its world-building, protagonist and side characters, which are consideredSolo Leveling’s biggest weakness. Klein shows himself as someone who is intelligent and calculative, but he can still make mistakes and be deceived, being presented as a really human character. Moreover, one of the highlights of the series is the Tarot Club and its members, from how they are introduced to how they interact with each other, which gives more intrigue to the first volume of the novel.
WhileSolo Levelingengages with its hyped fighting scenesand art style,Lord of the Mysterieswill captivate viewers with its narrative, complex antagonists, and unique powers. Although the beginning may be a little slow for some viewers, it is necessary to explain and form Klein’s character and delve into his thoughts about a new world.
Also,Lord of the Mysteriesis a more mature story where Klein takes the spotlight due to its cleverness, personality and great development, but where the side characters have important roles, contributing to build up the mysteries surrounding the world which differs from Solo leveling when Jinwoo is a great protagonist but overshadows the rest of the cast due to the serie’s premise.
Lord of the Mysteries Could Revolutionize Animation
The Donghua Tease Top Notch Animation Like Viewers Haven’t Seen Before
TheLord of the Mysteries' release trailers showcase incredible animation, and a great portrayal of the series' eerie atmosphere, dark tone and unique aesthetic, highlighting how the production team is committed to making a faithful adaptation. Furthermore, it might be some of the best animation that viewers have seen so far,according to the producers ofLord of The Mysteries.
Nearly a thousand animations are drawn per minute, using the most cutting-edge 2D production to bring you a fantasy world of tarot cards and steampunk.
Also, not onlywill TheLord of the Mysteries’author be among the production supervisors, which guarantees that any additions or deletions that occur will all be approved by him, but also the producers have revealed that the series will have approximately 30000 frames per episode, which rounded to 1000 frames pero minute, teasing a bombastically fluid animation.
Additionally, accessibility might no longer be an issue for viewers who have yet to introduce themselves to the world of donghuas, as it could follow the example of series that are available for streaming with multiple dubbings likeTo Be Hero XorLink Click.TheLord of the Mysteriesis definitely a series that is bound to become a hit among viewersand gain recognition.Lord of the Mysteries may not beatSolo Leveling’s popularityright away, but its story and animation could easily surpass it and be one of the best releases in the summer season 2025.
