A series with a unique background that seems like a typical isekai anime from the Japanese light novel trend, but is actually based on a Korean webtoon, has started. This fantasy action series, Solo Leveling, tells the story of Hunters with supernatural abilities who are awakened and ranked from S-class to E-class, but they cannot grow beyond their rank. Among them, the weakest E-class hunter, Sung Jin-woo, exceptionally aims to become the strongest.
Based on the manga Solo Leveling, whose original novel was a huge hit in Korea from 2016 to 2018, it was animated by A-1 Pictures in early 2024. It was broadcast for a total of 12 episodes, and the production of Season 2 was announced immediately after the end of the first season.
For those who have finished watching the latest anime of Solo Leveling and are curious about what happens next, here we introduce the quickest way to enjoy the rest of Solo Leveling. That method is to read ahead in the original manga. But where does the Solo Leveling anime end in terms of the manga? It’s essential to check which volume and chapter to start reading from!
(Photo on top: ©︎Solo Leveling Animation Partners)
How many volumes does Solo Leveling have?
Solo Leveling was originally a novel consisting of 13 volumes plus 1 spin-off volume, serialized on Kakao Page by Chugong from 2016 to 2018. Then, from 2018 to 2021, a webtoon version was serialized, releasing a total of 179 episodes. The first volume of the manga was published in 2019, and as of now, 9 volumes have been released (with the latest, the ninth volume, being released in August 2023).
The English version has been published since 2021, with releases following smoothly without significant delays.
What chapter does the Solo Leveling anime end on?
The first season of the Solo Leveling anime finishes with Episode 12 “Arise,” which corresponds to the story from Volume 6 Chapter 41 to Volume 7 Chapter 45 in the manga series. In other words, you can enjoy the rest of the story by reading the Solo Leveling manga from Volume 7 Chapter 46 onwards. The 7th volume contains Chapter 45 to 53.
In the first season, the story covered from the D-Rank Dungeon Arc to the Job Change Arc. In an upcoming continuation of the anime, new stories such as the Red Gate Arc and the Demon Castle Arc will be depicted.
Season 1: From Volume 1 Chapter 1 to Volume 7 Chapter 45
Season 2 (Upcoming): From Volume 7 Chapter 46
When will Solo Leveling Season 2 air?
In March 2024, Solo Leveling Season 1 concluded, and almost immediately afterward, the production of Season 2, Solo Leveling: Arise from the Shadow, was announced. Fans are eagerly waiting for further news on when it will be aired. However, for those who are too curious to wait for the sequel of this anime, it’s advisable to read the manga and get a step ahead while waiting!
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