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The following contains spoilers for the Solo Leveling manhwa.

Sung Jinwoo levels up astronomically quickly in Solo Leveling, taking him from a lowly E-Rank to an S-Rank Hunter at the pinnacle of strength in society. While the S Rank Hunters in Jinwoo’s homeland of South Korea were once like giants on an unreachable mountain top, the System has allowed Jinwoo to climb that mountain and stand beside them as peers. As the Jeju Island Raid commences in Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 10, fans will get to know the S Ranks of South Korea more than ever.

Hunter Rankings are fairly well-defined from Ranks E to A, but everything changes when a person awakens as an S-Rank. In Solo Leveling, S Rank simply means that a Hunter’s mana is immeasurable using any technology available to the Hunter’s Association. While that shows how much more powerful an S-Rank is than any other Hunter,...

Solo Leveling Season 2 has been shaking things up in the fan world, with each episode delivering action-packed fight sequences and mind-blowing power-ups for Sung Jinwoo. The ninth installment of the series, however, took a different route, by emphasizing emotional intensity over flashy fights.

Sung Jinwoo’s emotional reunion with his mother. | Credit: A-1 Pictures

While one group of fans enjoyed the tearful reunion between Jinwoo and his mother, Park Kyung-Hye, others were irritated at the skipping of an anticipated fight scene from the manhwa. However, if you look closely, this episode acted as a bridge between arcs, leading up to the much-awaited Jeju Island storyline and that is why this emotional scene was very crucial. Let’s see how.

Sung Jinwoo’s journey: More than just power

Solo Leveling is all about Sung Jinwoo transforming from being the weakest hunter to a straight-up powerhouse. Each battle made Jinwoo much, much stronger,...

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoiler from the manhwa.

Solo Leveling isn’t all about flashy fights and kicka** scenes and episode 9 of Season 2 proved it. It was slammed by some diehard fanatics who were rather interested in action scenes. The emotional reunion between Jinwoo and his mother left a bitter taste in their mouths but this is just the beginning.

Sung Jinwoo during the Red Gate arc | Credit: A-1 Pictures

There is a devastatingly emotional scene from the manhwa which might put the fanatics on the edge. It is beautiful yet so poignant in the way Chugong wrote it, so much so that fans cannot wait for it to be animated. Yet, Jinwoo’s reunion with his mother highlights an era of fanaticism within fandoms.

Solo Leveling fans await yet another reunion scene

Solo Leveling isn’t all zippy zappy considering its action sequences and fights. It has moments of vulnerability and depth.

The following contains spoilers for the Solo Leveling manhwa.

Solo Leveling is truly on top of the shonen anime game, and it doesn’t seem to be losing that spot anytime soon. This puts Solo Leveling in great company, as Akira Toriyama's iconic martial arts series Dragon Ball is itself the undisputed king of shonen manga even 40 years after it was first serialized in Shonen Jump magazine. Other than the fact they’re both considered shonen series that focus heavily on battles, the overall tone and themes of Solo Leveling are dramatically different than those of Dragon Ball. That said, Dragon Ball's influence on Sung Jinwoo's story is quite apparent when looking closer at Season 2's best fight so far.

In particular, Sung Jinwoo’s fight against the Demon Monarch Baran draws heavily from one of Dragon Ball Z’s most memorable moments. Like the Demon's Castle arc in Solo Leveling,...

The following contains spoilers for Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 9, "It Was All Worth It."

Sung Jinwoo’s newfound power as an S Rank Hunter in Solo Leveling came with a lot of perks, but it also comes with responsibilities. Jinwoo is nothing new to that kind of responsibility, as he took it upon himself to become the head of his household from a young age, and even successfully cured his mother’s Eternal Sleep Disease in an unprecedented achievement beyond the capabilities of modern medicine. However, Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 10 (Episode 22 overall), “We Need a Hero”, will highlight how the responsibility associated with his newfound power extends far beyond just his inner circle of family and friends.

Sung Jinwoo’s struggle to grow stronger throughout Solo Leveling was never just a shallow endeavor. While the physical strength and financial stability associated with becoming an S Rank Hunter was important, Sung...

Shonen as a genre is very tricky if we come to think about the fanbase. One wrong move and fans go with all guns blazing. The fan community in the past few years has gained notoriety for the toxicity and hate culture. But this time, they hit a new low in every sense.

Sung Jinwoo levels up during his fight against Baran | Credit: A-1 Pictures

Solo Leveling in particular proved why shonen fans don’t deserve good things. No matter how excellent a series is, the toxic fanatics devalue it nonetheless. This move stirred the pot for the worse among the fandom. But it also raises concerns regarding the rise of toxicity within the anime fandoms.

Solo Leveling Episode-9 sparks controversy among fans

Solo Leveling’s popularity and acclaim is a mere understatement considering its influence on the manhwa and anime industry on the whole. The series is making waves each day with its brilliance.

The following contains spoilers for the Solo Leveling manhwa.

Sung Jinwoo’s unprecedented ability to level up in Solo Leveling allows him to grow to unbelievable heights at a pace most other anime protagonists could only dream of. Despite starting the series as a lowly E Rank Hunter, Jinwoo swiftly grows to the level of an S Rank early in Season 2, making him one of the ten strongest Hunters in his entire country. Jinwoo’s physical strength and speed is already something to behold, but what truly differentiates him from any other Hunter is his necromancy skill, Shadow Extraction, which allows him to raise any enemy he defeats to become one of his undead minions.

By the halfway point of Solo Leveling Season 2, Jinwoo is not only one of Korea’s most powerful Hunters individually, he leads an army of extremely strong Shadow Soldiers, as well. It’s these abilities...

Solo Leveling is back with Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- ! Based on the Korean webtoon by Dubu (Redice Studio), Chugong and h-goon, Solo Leveling is the story of hunter Sung Jinwoo and his allies as they fight monsters from another world. Once a weak low-rank hunter, everything changed for Jinwoo in the depths of a deadly dungeon. Now he’s the only hunter in the world who can level up, secretly gaining strength and abilities, but others are taking notice… Related: Solo Leveling Episode 20, “Looking Up Was Tiring Me Out” Let’s talk about everything that happened in Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- episode 21 ! And stay tuned to Crunchyroll for the next incredible episode. Warning: Full details for the latest episode of Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- follow. S-Rank level spoilers ahead for Solo Leveling Episode 21 ! Shadow Exchange Sung Jinwoo stands at the top...

Solo Leveling has been a powerhouse in the anime world since it dropped, breaking records for popularity and views, earning fame and acclaim, and even many accolades. But this is not the peak of the series. Solo Leveling has yet to show its best parts.

Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling Season 2 | Credit: A-1 Pictures

Until now, the series was successful in delivering breathtaking animation and intense battles featuring the power-leveling protagonist Sung Jinwoo. But when it comes to emotional development, not much has taken place for Jinwoo.

This is about to change as the most emotional part of the series is going to be adapted soon, and this could change the perception of the fans that this series isn’t just about action and fights- Solo Leveling has heart and emotions!

A change that could augment its overall quality

While the Solo Leveling series thrives on high-speed thrill and action,...

The Jeju Island Arc in Solo Leveling is one of the most thrilling and heavily hyped parts of the series, and fans have been buzzing with anticipation for its anime adaptation. While some fans are concerned about how A-1 Pictures will handle this arc, most fans have expressed strong faith in the studio’s capabilities to deliver a superb adaptation.

A scene from Solo Leveling Season 2. | Credit: A-1 Pictures

With Solo Leveling Season 2 looking to be an amazing follow-up, there is no need to fret over the pacing of the Jeju Island Arc. The studio knows how crucial this arc is and will surely do it justice, making sure that fans receive an adaptation that is worth the hype.

A-1 Pictures knows how to ‘cook’

With that in mind, let’s break down why A-1 Pictures has earned the trust of Solo Leveling fans and why the Jeju Island Arc is in good hands.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for Solo Leveling Season 2 Episode 8.

Many have been looking forward to Solo Leveling’s latest episode but I do believe my reasons were a bit different. Everyone else was focused on Sung Jinwoo’s fight with Baran and I was no different. It is the penultimate moment for the protagonist who’s entire journey started as an attempt to pay his mother’s hospital bills and raise his younger sister. All of that struggle of being the Weakest Hunter of Mankind and then some comes to a standstill because of his fight with Baran.

Sung Jinwoo | Credit: A-1 Studios

Sung Jinwoo didn’t become a hunter because he had a hunger for power. No, he wanted to tend to his ailing mother. His goals were heartbreakingly mundane. My only hope is that A-1 Pictures takes the opportunity to make the next episode so emotionally...

The latest episode of Solo Leveling season 2 has finally been released, and it has showcased the much-awaited battle between Demon King Baran and Sung Jinwoo, the protagonist of the series. Sung Jinwoo’s return to the Demon Castle to obtain the final ingredient for the Holy Water of Life required him to take down the villain and climb the 100 floors of the Demon Castle.

Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling Season 2 | Credit: A-1 Pictures

While the Solo Leveling protagonist struggled a little bit, he managed to make it to the last floor and thus faced the final boss of the castle. The fight was much awaited because it holds a lot of significance within the narrative, and while the story was depicted greatly, the animation quality, according to many, was not up to the expected mark.

However, there are still some diehard Solo Leveling fans who refuse to believe that A-...

Solo Leveling's first anime season has been officially confirmed as the most-watched new anime of 2024 in an unsurprising yet impressive new disclosure from major streaming platform Crunchyroll.

Via Gamebiz, Crunchyroll revealed on Feb. 21 that Solo Leveling was the platform's most-watched new anime of 2024, over popular debutants like Dandadan, Kaiju No. 8, Wind Breaker and more. The revelation reportedly came in a newsletter sent to the media, confirming what many suspected about the series' massive global reach; Crunchyroll is also working on furthering this through recent collaborations with popular actors and musicians, such as Indian actor Rana Daggubati and Latin American music artist J Balvin.

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A-1 Pictures' Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 8 teases an all-out war between Sung Jinwoo and Demon King Baran as both characters' summoning abilities are put to the test in a fierce battle.

Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 8 (Episode 20 overall) revealed its official video preview via the official X (formerly Twitter) account. Titled "Looking Up was Tiring Me Out," the episode's trailer teases an exciting battle between Sung Jinwoo and formidable opponents in the Demon's Castle. Demon King Baran appears and is seemingly capable of matching Jinwoo's skill of summoning innumerable warriors, threatening an all-out war. The threat of the Ants also looms. Readers can check out the Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 8 trailer below.

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Ize Press' Solo Leveling manhwa is crowned 2024's top-growing series in the U.S., beating out Dandadan, One Piece, The Apothecary Diaries and more.

The following contains spoilers for Solo Leveling Season 2 Episode 7, "The 10th S Rank Hunter."

Sung Jinwoo has faced and overcome many of his personal demons throughout Solo Leveling’s 19 episode run so far. He faced terrifying Magic Beasts, bloodthirsty fellow Hunters, and even overcame death itself. Despite all he has accomplished, the odds of Jinwoo accomplishing his most important quest – to cure his mother of her debilitating illness – are only just now looking up. Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 8 (Episode 20 overall), “I Was Getting Tired of Looking Up” will put Jinwoo face to face with the King of all Demons, the Demon Monarch, Baran, to test how far Jinwoo has truly come in his journey from E Rank to S Rank.

As of Episode 19, Sung Jinwoo officially reentered the Demon’s Castle as he continued his ascent to the hundredth floor in search of the final ingredients to complete the fabled Elixir of Life.

Solo Leveling is teasing a major turning point in Sung Jinwoo's most personal battle -- saving his mother from Eternal Sleep. The official preview for Season 2, Episode 8 also promises a physical battle that Sung Jinwoo can't afford to lose.

The official Solo Levelinganime website revealed the preview images and synopsis for Season 2, Episode 8 (Episode 20 overall), titled "Looking Up was Tiring Me Out." The episode picks up from Jinwoo's global confirmation as the 10th S-Rank hunter, garnering direct visits from major figures like Choi Jong-in, Baek Yoonho and Go Gunhee, all while embarrassing actor-turning-hunter Lee Minsung. While his confirmation surprised those who knew him prior, such as Lee Joohee and Song Chiyul, a touching montage showcased their pride towards Jinwoo, formerly known as the world's weakest hunter. Readers can check out the new Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 8 preview images and synopsis below.

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Sakamoto Days made quite a splash when its anime was announced, to the point that most fans waited with bated breaths for the adaptation. And when it was announced that Tms would animate it, they weren’t too happy about it and were rather skeptical for the most part.

With Solo Leveling, however, that isn’t the case because of several reasons. Mainly because the anime is hailed for its animation and quality, which is top-tier in every way. But also, A-1 Pictures understood their assignment pretty well, and the upcoming episode is proof of that.

Sakamoto stops Son Hee with a knife | Credit: Tms Entertainment

The second season is all set to overdo the first season in more ways than one, be it animation or pacing. But what has most fans stoked up is an upcoming fight that will showcase the studio’s brilliance in every sense. It is probably the most anticipated fight,...

Sung Jinwoo has firmly established himself as the strongest Hunter in the world of Solo Leveling, although his E-rank beginnings couldn't possibly be more humble. After gaining access to the cryptic System, Jinwoo gradually grows stronger until he levels up to a Necromancer. Now, the protagonist can resurrect his dead enemies and recruit them into his Shadow army.

Numerous Shadows have been acquired over the course of the story, but a specific few are considered to be a part of the protagonist's core shadow army group. Furthermore, only four major Shadow Soldiers have been unlocked until the most recent episode of Season 2. Given Jinwoo's collection strategy throughout the narrative, it can get confusing to remember everyone and who they were before they became Shadows.

Updated on February 12, 2025, by Ajay Aravind: Season 2 of Solo Leveling is currently midway through its 13 expected episodes, and fans are already thrilled beyond their expectations. Jinwoo faces numerous struggles,...

No matter how pretentious it may sound, Solo Leveling has seriously leveled up its game with its second season, even now leaving Jujutsu Kaisen in the dust! And its popularity is only going to keep growing from here onwards.

Sung Jinwoo | Credit: A-1 Pictures

But despite its impressive rise to fame, Solo Leveling still has one major hurdle to overcome: the final boss of all anime and manga, One Piece! One Piece has been a fan favorite for decades now, and it’s going to take a lot for Solo Leveling or any other series in the future to surpass it.

Solo Leveling is unironically leveling up its game within the anime industry! Sung Jinwoo from episode 18 of Solo Leveling | Credit: A-1 Pictures

What Solo Leveling has managed to do is simply unthinkable. It finally surpassed Jujutsu Kaisen to become the third most popular anime on Crunchyroll, and this is just the beginning!

Contains heavy spoilers from Solo Leveling anime and manhwa.

Solo Leveling Season 2 is halfway through, and the anime has yet to tap into one of the most crucial parts of the source material. Manhwa readers already know that the world of Solo Leveling isn’t as simple as hunters vs dungeon monsters. There is a whole universe that exists in the background with roots in primordial forces and century-long wars that has yet to be introduced.

Even though the terms Monarch and Rulers haven’t been introduced in the anime yet,it is essential to understand the nature of these beings moving forward. Sung Jin-woo’s awakening is directly related to the tumultuous relationship between ancient beings who have been at each other’s throats since their inception. Created for the unending entertainment of the Absolute Being, the Monarchs are pivotal to Jin-woo’s rise to power and his destiny as the Shadow Monarch.

Netmarble's popular Solo Leveling: Arise game introduces the former "Veto Queen," the confident, fiery, and powerful A-Rank Hunter Gina.

Via Netmarble Forum, The latest Solo Leveling: Arise game update has added Gina, the Fire-type mage affiliated with the Hunter Guild in Korea. The fiery A-Rank enchantress exudes confidence, overwhelming her enemies through two powers: Telekinesis and Gravity control. Formerly known as the "Veto Queen," her lore reveals she's now a key member of the Hunter Guild's B-Team strike squad. Players can leverage her skills to launch ranged fire attacks, buff allies, or use gravity magic to keep enemies pinned down. Readers can check out her Hunter Analysis File video below.

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The world's biggest manga app, Kakao Piccoma, reveals Solo Leveling's sequel webtoon, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, had its biggest webtoon debut ever.

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