Solo Leveling Officially Makes Comeback In Japan With New Sequel

Solo Leveling first started as a Korean web novel written by Chugong in 2016 before becoming a popular webtoon in 2018. The webtoon was illustrated by the late Jang Sung-rak, also known as DUBU, and quickly gained fans around the world because of its exciting story and action-packed battles. It follows Sung Jinwoo, a weak hunter who gets a mysterious system that allows him to grow stronger. The webtoon was later adapted into an anime by A-1 Pictures, with Season 1 premiering in January 2024. Season 2, Solo Leveling: Arise from the Shadow, followed in January 2025. Before Season 2, Solo Leveling: ReAwakening was released in theaters as a recap of Season 1 with a preview of the new season.