Sung Jinwoo continues to grow stronger in Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, even after ascending to the position of Shadow Monarch and King of the Dead. He has no intention of slowing down, constantly pursuing greater power as long as he remains alive. As such, it comes as no surprise that Jinwoo has evolved into a godlike being in the Solo Leveling universe.
Speaking of gods, shonen anime features plenty of formidable divine beings capable of giving Sung Jinwoo a serious fight. However, despite standing at the pinnacle of their respective series, these anime gods may still fall short of the Shadow Monarch’s overwhelming power, potentially allowing Sung Jinwoo to overpower them in a direct confrontation.
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Enel’s Goro Goro no Mi Wouldn’t Give Him an Edge Over Jinwoo
One Piece
Enel claims the title of God of Skypiea after overthrowing Gan Fall in One Piece. He is among the series’ most ambitious and powerful villains, largely thanks to his seemingly invincible Devil Fruit, the Goro Goro no Mi, which grants him complete control over electricity and lightning. On top of that, his exceptional Observation Haki allows him to anticipate his opponents’ movements, making him an even more dangerous fighter.
Unfortunately, combining his Observation Haki with his lightning manipulation still wouldn’t give Enel a reliable way to defeat someone as powerful as Sung Jinwoo. The Shadow Monarch holds a considerable advantage in overall combat stats, making it difficult for the former God of Skypiea to keep up with him. Despite Enel’s impressive abilities, Jinwoo could potentially put him in his place with little difficulty.
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The Goddess of Creation Has No Proven Counter to Sung Jinwoo
Frieren
The Goddess of Creation may no longer be active in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, but her influence continues to shape the world’s magic system. Regarded as an all-powerful and all-knowing deity, she is credited with creating healing and supportive magic, allowing mages and priests to perform a variety of beneficial spells. Serie, one of the most powerful mages in the series, is also said to be the closest living being to the Goddess of Creation in terms of magical knowledge and abilities.
However, Jinwoo is no ordinary magic user. As the Shadow Monarch, he possesses complete control over shadows, darkness, and necromancy, making him an incredibly dangerous opponent for any magical being. While the Goddess of Creation could potentially rival him in terms of magical authority, Frieren has yet to show any direct feats that establish the full extent of her powers. Even Serie’s impressive accomplishments provide little evidence that the Goddess could overcome someone with Jinwoo’s overwhelming abilities, particularly in Solo Leveling: Ragnarok.
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Hashirama Senju Is No Match for Sung Jinwoo
Naruto
Hashirama Senju is one of the few humans in Naruto to earn a divine moniker. Revered as the original God of Shinobi, his signature Wood Release and other extraordinary abilities allow him to take on Madara Uchiha and the Tailed Beasts head-on. He also played a pivotal role in uniting the shinobi world during the Warring States period, all while maintaining his carefree and laid-back personality.
Even years after Hashirama’s death, the shinobi world continues to regard him as a legendary God. Those who later acquired his cells also gained immense power, allowing them to become formidable enemies or valuable allies of Naruto and his friends. However, despite Hashirama’s legendary status and overwhelming strength as a shinobi, he would still stand little chance against Jinwoo, who could overpower the First Hokage in a matter of minutes.
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King Kai Would Struggle to Keep Up With Jinwoo’s Combat Abilities
Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball is one of the few shonen anime series that Jinwoo couldn’t possibly conquer on his own. After all, its universe is home to countless overpowered fighters, including humans, gods, and other powerful species, making it a breeding ground for some of the strongest anime characters in history.
King Kai is one of the many gods in Dragon Ball, overseeing the North Area of Universe 7. He initially trained Son Goku in the Kaio-ken and Spirit Bomb techniques before passing his teachings to other Z Fighters, including Yamcha, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo. While King Kai possesses formidable abilities, he is hardly a confrontational deity. Despite his immense knowledge and techniques, his combat power pales in comparison to Sung Jinwoo’s, particularly in Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, where the Shadow Monarch reaches even more godlike heights.
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Yato’s Divine Instruments Would Make Little Difference Against Jinwoo
Noragami
Noragami‘s former God of Calamity, Yato, is a weapon specialist who excels in combat. His Shinki, also known as Regalia or Divine Instruments, has always taken the form of weapons, ranging from blades and daggers to katanas. Yato is particularly fond of wielding these weapons whenever he enters a battle or when his father tasks him with assassinating someone.
Despite Yato’s combat prowess and divine physiology, he would struggle to dominate a battle against Jinwoo. Although he is a God, Yato lacks a reliable counter to Jinwoo’s abilities as the Shadow Monarch. Before Yato could land a significant blow, Jinwoo’s massive shadow army would likely overwhelm him, leaving the former God of Calamity at a considerable disadvantage.
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Momoshiki Otsutsuki’s Greatest Abilities Wouldn’t Stop Sung Jinwoo
Boruto
Momoshiki Otsutsuki is a recurring antagonist in Boruto, continuing to torment the young Uzumaki even after his defeat during the Momoshiki Arc. Now residing within Boruto, the Otsutsuki poses a constant threat, as he can take complete control of the young ninja’s body under the right conditions and potentially never relinquish it.
Among the Otsutsuki introduced in Boruto, Momoshiki is undoubtedly one of the most powerful. Considered a greater threat than Kaguya, he can absorb almost any ninjutsu and unleash an amplified version of the attack against his opponents. He can also consume chakra pills to increase his already formidable strength. Nevertheless, Jinwoo would still have the upper hand in a battle against him. After all, the Shadow Monarch possesses far greater resources and combat abilities than Momoshiki, who ultimately met his end after being struck by a massive Rasengan.
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Satan’s Reality Manipulation Would Be Tested Against Sung Jinwoo
Blue Exorcist
Blue Exorcist features an absurdly powerful demon god in Satan, the series’ primary antagonist who shows little regard for humanity or demons alike. He is also the father of Rin Okumura, the protagonist, whom he claims to have created out of boredom. As the ruler of Gehenna, Satan reigns as a ruthless and merciless demon king with an array of godlike abilities, including the power to manipulate weather, control nature, distort reality, and kill his opponents instantly.
Despite possessing such extraordinary powers, Satan would struggle against someone like Sung Jinwoo. As the Shadow Monarch, Jinwoo holds absolute dominion over death, the underworld, and the shadows themselves. Even the most powerful demons in Solo Leveling cannot challenge his authority, as Jinwoo commands the very darkness and shadow that give these beings their power. Consequently, Satan’s status as a demon god wouldn’t necessarily give him an advantage against the Shadow Monarch.
- Release Date
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2024 – 2025-00-00
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Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Directors
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Tatsuya Sasaki, Toru Hamasaki
- Writers
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Shigeru Murakoshi, Shingo Irie, Fuka Ishii
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Genta Nakamura
Yoo Jin-ho
