Based on a manhwa by author Chugong, Solo Leveling revolves around the story of Jinwoo, a hapless hunter struggling through dungeons full of monsters. One day, however, he stumbles upon 'The System', a program that allows him to level up and tackle increasingly fearsome threats.

Solo Leveling’s female lead, Cha Hae-in, in particular, suffers a lot of setbacks because of her portrayal in the manhwa. Unfortunately, the anime portrays her in the same way as the manhwa, which is quite different from the novel where her character is much more fleshed out.

Manhwa vs anime differences in season 2 episode 3 of Solo Leveling. Original scenes and adaptation differences from the webtoon.

Solo Leveling does not disappoint with its action sequences but its fast pacing may not work in its favor for too long.

The live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling is officially in development, with Kakao Entertainment confirming the news on January 21, 2025. The series is currently in the planning and scriptwriting phase,