The Shonen Trap That Wait For Solo Leveling

The first season of Solo Leveling ended, and fans are excited for the next one! It's got a cool main character, awesome fights, and a really cool story.

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The Shonen Formula

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The Shonen Trap

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Because Shonen stories follow a simple pattern, they can become repetitive and predictable. When viewers know what to expect, it can make watching less exciting.

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Many Shonen series, like Dragon Ball, Bleach, and Fairy Tail, stick to a formulaic story structure. Even early Naruto and One Piece fall into this trap.

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Solo Leveling wowed fans with a stellar first season, but upcoming seasons may fall into common story traps, raising concerns among viewers.

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