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While Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint will be a strong candidate for top manhwa anime, it hasn’t yet released any new information, and The Beginning After the End excels in its story but lacks the quality production to match Solo Leveling at the moment. However, The Legend of the Northern Blade raised the bar in every possible way for epic fights and could revolutionize the anime medium if it gets animated.

The Legend of the Northern Blade Is One of the Best Action Manhwa

Modern Anime Needs a Refreshing Martial Arts Story

Anime isn’t short of great martial arts series like Rurouni Kenshin or Dragon Ball, but the story of The Legend of the Northern Blade may well top them all. The Legend of the Northern Blade is commonly referred to as the best murim manhwa, which encapsulates worlds ruled by martial arts, thanks to its compelling revenge story, visually striking art style, and intense action.

The manhwa by Woo-gack tells the story of the successor of the Northern Heavenly Sect named Jin Mu-won, who managed to survive after his father was betrayed by his allies and seeks to become stronger to avenge the destruction of his sect and defeat those who conspired against them. However, what makes it stand out is its focus on different fighting styles and showing the true path of a warrior restoring his honor.

Why The Legend of the Northern Blade Could Be a Better Anime Than Solo Leveling

The Legend of the Northern Blade Shares the Best Traits of Solo Leveling Without Its Flaws

Even though Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint’s story shares more similarities with Solo Leveling, the action and battle choreography in The Legend of the Northern Blade are at the top of the manhwa medium. The manhwa has a dynamic and uniquely detailed art style that, if captured fully in animation, could easily sur some of the best anime fights. Likewise, he might not have a game-like system guiding his path to strength, but Mu-Won also starts out weak with no relevant talent or skill and trains restlessly with a goal in mind until becoming overpowered.

Additionally, both series are fast-paced and easy to follow, and have protagonists who are grounded, analytical and remain calm while assessing disadvantageous situations to decide the best course of action. Also, some of the best traits of The Legend of the Northern Blade are its interesting antagonists and side characters, which are considered Solo Leveling’s biggest weakness, as they lack more development.

Furthermore, Mu-Won’s struggle after having the pillar of his life broken is well portrayed, conveying his emotions and development while reflecting on his mistakes as he looks to fulfill his revenge. The manhwa is consistent in every aspect, from its world-building to political conspiracies, the meaning of honor, and the path of a true swordsman, which may remind viewers of other works like Rurouni Kenshin or Samurai Jack. That means that with a proper adaptation, The Legend of the Northern Blade could sur Solo Leveling’s hype.

The Legend of the Northern Blade Could Get an Anime Adaptation Soon

More Webtoons Are Getting Animated

Manhwas are growing in popularity, as proven by new series like The Beginning after the End and the adaptation of Latna Saga. Because of this, and due to the recent announcement that Solo Leveling’s success has influenced more webtoons being adapted and the universal appeal of martial arts titles like Gosu, which is currently in production by Toei Animation, The Legend of the Northern Blade has good possibilities of becoming an anime.

The impact of The Legend of the Northern Blade remains strong even after its conclusion, which may signal that fans shouldn’t wait too long to see the manhwa get an anime adaptation. Nevertheless, The Legend of the Northern Blade is the perfect option for those looking for a mature and deep story filled with action, and, like Solo Leveling, it is a fairly short manhwa, with only 202 chapters that are easy to binge-read.