Following Season 1’s success, Solo Leveling has made a name for itself as one of the greatest webtoons in the game. The fall anime season may be in full swing, but Solo Leveling Season 2 is stirring up excitement online as 2025’s most anticipated anime.
Sung Jinwoo’s physique in Solo Leveling. [Credit: A-1 Pictures]
While the manhwa has reached incredible heights and the anime is making its mark, Solo Leveling arguably had one of the most hyped and anticipated animation debuts in recent memory. On top of that, Solo Leveling is finally hitting the big screen this winter with its new film, Solo Leveling: ReAwakening. Undoubtedly, Solo Leveling stands as one of the most iconic manhwa titles that has significantly improved the Korean Webtoon’s popularity.
Solo Leveling‘s recent collaboration with Marvel’s Venom has sparked curiosity among manga fans about whether the manhwa industry is poised to surpass manga.
Is the Manhwa Industry Outpacing Manga with Solo Leveling‘s Venom Collaboration?
Solo Leveling‘s success in the anime world shows that manhwa, like manga, boasts compelling storylines and characters that, when adapted into anime, captivate fans and drive popularity. The anime is thriving these days with new content and easily ranks among the biggest hits of the Winter 2024 anime season.
Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling. [Credit: A-1 Pictures]
To capitalize on the recent release of Venom: The Last Dance, Solo Leveling has placed its characters into similar roles as Eddie Brock and his symbiote. The crossover between Marvel’s Venom and Solo Leveling has taken the internet by storm, leaving many manhwa fans extremely excited.
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Solo Leveling: ReAwakening movie has revealed a collaboration visual with Venom: The Last Dance. Solo Leveling has garnered an immense following over the years, and the manhwa introduced many fans to the little-known world of the Korean Webtoon industry.
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Due to the series’ immense popularity, many manga readers believe the manhwa industry will soon surpass manga in popularity. Additionally, the announcement of upcoming projects for popular manhwa titles is boosting the popularity of the Korean Webtoon industry.
Solo Leveling Double Dungeon Statue | Credits: Webtoons
Moreover, the recent collaboration between Marvel’s Venom and Solo Leveling has led many manhwa fans to believe that the Korean industry is rising and may soon surpass the Japanese manga industry.
Solo Leveling Season 2 Trailer Sets New Records
Based on Chugong’s highly popular web novel, it follows the story of Sung Jinwoo, who is introduced as the weakest hunter because of his low-rank status as an E-rank hunter. Even for those unfamiliar with the nuances of the Korean webtoon industry, Solo Leveling is well-known for its immense popularity in the manhwa scene.
Sung Jinwoo as the Shadow Monarch | Credits: Webtoons
With Season 1 garnering a huge fanbase, several fans have been curious about what to expect from the second season. Interestingly, Solo Leveling fans have just received an exciting glimpse of the second season, showcasing thrilling new scenes and intense action in the latest trailer.
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Though it has only been out for a few days, the Season 2 trailer has already outperformed the Season 1 trailer, showcasing the series’ significant impact and popularity. While anime fans are celebrating with enthusiasm, the same can’t be said for the manhwa readers.
Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling. [Credit: A-1 Pictures]
The manhwa has garnered a massive following over the years; thus, the anime not living up to manhwa’s legacy did upset a lot of readers. Additionally, the recent trailer surpassing its predecessor confirms that fans have lost faith in anime adaptations and no longer expect the production studio to match the manhwa’s legacy.
Solo Leveling manhwa can be read on Webtoons, while the anime is available to watch on Crunchyroll
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