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"Anything can enjoyed if no brainpower is required" perfectly encapsulates "Ore dake Level Up na Ken", better known as "Solo Leveling", it is a run-of-the-mill power fantasy with mindless action and trite storytelling. It was perhaps designed by the author to be as bland as possible and to appeal to as many young impressionable males as possible. Furthermore, the story serves as a form of escapism for its intended audience; for that reason, "Solo Leveling" should be reviled for its existence.

The protagonist, Jin-Woo, serves as a self-insert to most young men, making up the base of the social hierarchy in real life. Whose worth, in ... society's view, come from wealth and good-looks. Jin-Woo Having neither and being the weakest character in his world is relatable to many, but the author gives him a literal "cheat menu"; Jin-Woo becomes a completely different person after receiving his cheat menu. Initially he was admirable but later becomes detestable. The cheat menu deviates from the initial premise of the show, "Hard work is rewarded" that many shonen anime have. This illustrates that the story is facile slop excreted by the author for the mindless masses to consume. Moreover, the story lacks depth and the escapist power fantasy of the show delivers the wrong message to its audience. Jin-Woo does not have to work hard when he is given the "cheat menu". He becomes strong in a few weeks when in reality it would takes years to become that strong. This cheat menu allows the author to make a multiple ass-pulls in his nonsensical story. In addition the story does not have anything meaningful to say.

The show provides a self-insert power fantasy for its brain-dead audience who will enjoy the show. Those not lacking in critical thought will find that it is, as others have also said, mediocre at best. Therefore, its nickname by many as "Mid-Leveling" is truly apt.