Is Solo Leveling Manhwa Finished?
Yes, the Solo Leveling Manhwa officially finished on January 10, 2023, with the release of Chapter 179. Fans around the world saw the final part of Sung Jin-Woo’s epic journey. They also saw the end of important storylines.
Solo Leveling Manga Timeline
To better understand the progression of Solo Leveling, here’s an overview of its timeline:
Milestone | Details |
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Launch Date | November 2016 |
Completion Date | December 29, 2021. |
Total Chapters | 179 |
Platform | Available on platforms like KakaoPage, Tappytoon, and Webtoon. |
Anime Adaptation of Solo Leveling
The anime adaptation of Solo Leveling has been a huge hit, bringing the beloved web novel and webtoon to life in an exciting new way. If you’re a fan or just curious, here’s a simple breakdown of what’s happening with the anime and related content:
Season 1
- Premiere Date: January 6, 2024
- Episodes: 12
- Story Covered: From the D-Rank Dungeon Arc to the Job Change Arc
- Streaming Platforms: Available on Crunchyroll in over 200 territories (except East Asia) and also on our dedicated page for streaming solo leveling season 1
Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow
- Scheduled Premiere: January 2025
- What’s Next: Continues the story after the Job Change Arc, diving into the epic battles and deeper mysteries.
- Number of epiosdes: Expected epiosdes of solo leveling season 2 above 20
Fans are already hyped to see the next part of Jin-Woo’s journey with even more action and intrigue!
Chapter Highlights
Solo Leveling is full of exciting moments that keep readers hooked. Here’s a simple breakdown of its most memorable arcs and chapters:
D-Rank Dungeon Arc Chapter 1-10
The D-Rank Dungeon Arc in Solo Leveling is where the story of Sung Jin-Woo begins. These chapters introduce readers to Jin-Woo’s world, his struggles, and how his journey as a hunter starts. Let’s break it down in simple terms.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 10
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 9
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 8
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 7
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 6
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 5
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 4
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 3
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 2
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 1
Reawakening Arc 11-12
The Reawakening Arc is a short but critical part of Solo Leveling that takes place right after the events of the D-Rank Dungeon Arc. These chapters mark the beginning of Sung Jin-Woo’s transformation from the weakest hunter to someone with incredible potential. Let’s explore this arc step by step in simple terms.
Instant Dungeon Arc 13-17
The Instant Dungeon Arc in Solo Leveling takes readers deeper into the world of the System and showcases Sung Jin-Woo’s first steps toward becoming a powerful hunter. This arc is exciting because it introduces the concept of Instant Dungeons, giving Jin-Woo a private space to train, fight monsters, and level up.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 17
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 16
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 15
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 14
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 13
Dungeon & Lizards Arc 18-24
The Dungeon & Lizards Arc in Solo Leveling continues Sung Jin-Woo’s journey as he faces greater dangers and challenges in a real-world dungeon raid. This arc is pivotal as it showcases Jin-Woo’s growing strength and the stark contrast between his current abilities and his earlier self.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 24
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 23
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 22
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 21
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 20
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 19
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 18
Dungeon & Prisoners Arc 25-34
The Dungeon & Prisoners Arc is a gripping and dark chapter of Solo Leveling where Sung Jin-Woo takes on a dungeon raid that pushes his abilities and morality to their limits. This arc reveals just how much Jin-Woo has changed since his reawakening and introduces new dangers, stronger foes, and a critical moral dilemma.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 34
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 33
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 32
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 31
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 30
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 29
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 28
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 27
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 26
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 25
Yoo Jinho Raid Party Arc 35-37
The Yoo Jinho Raid Party Arc is a short but significant section of Solo Leveling that focuses on Sung Jin-Woo’s first steps toward independence in the hunter world. It introduces Yoo Jinho, an important supporting character, and sets the foundation for their partnership. This arc highlights Jin-Woo’s cleverness, strength, and resourcefulness while developing his relationship with Jinho.
Job Change Arc 38-45
The Job Change Arc is a significant turning point in Solo Leveling, as Sung Jin-Woo undergoes a major transformation by completing the Job Change Quest. This arc introduces the concept of “jobs” within the System, allowing Jin-Woo to unlock a specialized role and power-up to a new level of strength. Packed with intense action and thrilling revelations, the Job Change Arc cements Jin-Woo’s rise as a force to be reckoned with.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 45
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 44
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 43
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 42
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 41
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 40
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 39
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 38
Red Gate Arc 46-55
The Red Gate Arc is one of the most suspenseful and thrilling sections of Solo Leveling. In this arc, Sung Jin-Woo is thrust into a deadly Red Gate, a special dungeon that teleports hunters to an alternate world filled with extreme dangers. Jin-Woo must fight for survival while protecting others and uncovering the secrets of this terrifying realm.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 55
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 54
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 53
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 52
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 51
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 50
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 49
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 48
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 47
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 46
Demon Castle Arc 56-61
The Demon Castle Arc in Solo Leveling is a pivotal moment in Sung Jin-Woo’s journey. This arc revolves around his quest to conquer the Demon Castle, an incredibly challenging dungeon introduced by the System. Jin-Woo’s strength and determination are tested as he faces formidable enemies and uncovers new powers.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 61
- Solo Leveling Chapter 60
- Solo Leveling Chapter 59
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 58
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 57
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 56
Retesting Rank Arc 61-64
The Retesting Rank Arc is a pivotal moment in Solo Leveling that explores Sung Jin-Woo’s growth and recognition within the world of hunters. After his extraordinary transformation and immense power gain, Jin-Woo finally decides to undergo a rank reassessment to determine his true standing as a hunter. This arc is exciting because it showcases Jin-Woo’s abilities in public for the first time, leaving other hunters and officials stunned.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 64
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 63
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 62
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 61
Hunters Guild Gate Arc 65-75
The Hunters Guild Gate Arc is a major turning point in Solo Leveling, filled with intense action, political intrigue, and stunning revelations about Sung Jin-Woo’s growing power. In this arc, Jin-Woo takes part in a dangerous raid organized by the prestigious Hunters Guild, but things go awry when the dungeon turns out to be much deadlier than expected. This arc showcases Jin-Woo’s abilities as he steps up to protect others and handle a catastrophic situation.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 75
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 74
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 73
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 72
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 71
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 70
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 69
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 68
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 67
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 66
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 65
Return to Demon Castle Arc 76-89
The Return to Demon Castle Arc is an epic continuation of Solo Leveling, where Sung Jin-Woo revisits the treacherous Demon Castle to finally conquer it and achieve his long-standing goal of acquiring a cure for his mother’s illness. This arc is packed with high-stakes battles, new powers, and the revelation of critical lore about the System and the world of Solo Leveling.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 89
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 88
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 87
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 86
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 85
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 84
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 83
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 82
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 81
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 80
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 79
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 78
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 77
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 76
Jeju Island Arc 90-107
The Jeju Island Arc is one of the most intense and pivotal storylines in Solo Leveling. It revolves around a large-scale raid on Jeju Island, which has been overrun by powerful ant monsters. This arc showcases Sung Jin-Woo’s transformation into a dominant force in the hunter world, as well as the collaboration and rivalry among top hunters from different nations. Packed with high-stakes battles, emotional moments, and significant character developments, this arc is a fan-favorite.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 105
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 104
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 103
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 102
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 101
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 100
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 99
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 98
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 97
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 96
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 95
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 94
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 93
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 92
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 91
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 90
Recruitment Arc 108-110
The Recruitment Arc in Solo Leveling is a short but significant section that follows the aftermath of the Jeju Island Raid. With Sung Jin-Woo’s overwhelming display of power during the raid, guilds and organizations worldwide are desperate to recruit him. This arc highlights Jin-Woo’s growing reputation, his interactions with other hunters, and his firm stance on remaining independent.
Ahjin Guild Arc 111-122
The Ahjin Guild Arc is a key segment in Solo Leveling that focuses on Sung Jin-Woo’s formation of his own guild, the Ahjin Guild. This arc explores Jin-Woo’s growing reputation, his decision to remain independent, and his loyalty to Yoo Jin-Ho. It also features action-packed dungeon raids that highlight the guild’s early operations.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 122
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 121
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 120
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 119
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 118
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 117
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 116
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 115
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 114
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 113
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 112
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 111
Double Dungeon Arc 123-131
The Double Dungeon Arc is one of the most pivotal arcs in Solo Leveling. This arc delves deeper into the mysteries of the System, introduces a significant antagonist, and reveals shocking truths about Sung Jin-Woo’s powers and their origins. The return to the double dungeon marks a major turning point in the story, transitioning it from dungeon-clearing action to cosmic-level stakes.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 131
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 130
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 129
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 128
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 127
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 126
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 125
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 124
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 123
Japan Crisis Arc 132-139
The Japan Crisis Arc is a high-stakes and emotionally charged section of Solo Leveling, where Sung Jin-Woo steps in to save Japan from a catastrophic dungeon break. This arc emphasizes Jin-Woo’s rising global influence, his leadership, and the devastating consequences of neglecting dungeon threats. It also explores the dynamics between nations and their reliance on powerful hunters during times of crisis.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 139
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 138
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 137
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 136
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 135
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 134
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 133
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 132
International Guild Conference Arc 140-149
The International Guild Conference Arc in Solo Leveling takes the story to a global stage, where the strongest guilds and hunters from around the world come together for a high-profile conference in the United States. This arc explores international power dynamics, introduces key characters, and raises the stakes by revealing the looming threat of the Monarchs. It sets the stage for the epic confrontations that define the series’ later arcs.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 149
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 148
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 147
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 146
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 145
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 144
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 143
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 142
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 141
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 140
Monarchs War Arc 150-166
The Monarchs War Arc in Solo Leveling is one of the most intense and climactic arcs in the series. This storyline revolves around the open conflict between the Monarchs—powerful beings determined to dominate Earth—and Sung Jin-Woo, who emerges as humanity’s last line of defense. The arc explores Jin-Woo’s role as the Shadow Monarch, introduces fierce battles, and brings revelations about the cosmic battle between Monarchs and Rulers.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 166
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 165
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 164
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 163
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 162
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 161
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 160
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 159
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 158
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 157
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 156
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 155
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 154
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 153
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 152
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 151
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 150
Final Battle Arc 167-177
The Final Battle Arc in Solo Leveling is the climactic conclusion of the series, where Sung Jin-Woo faces off against the Monarchs and their ultimate leader, the Dragon Monarch. This arc delivers high-stakes action, emotional moments, and a satisfying resolution to Jin-Woo’s journey as the Shadow Monarch and humanity’s savior.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 177
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 176
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 175
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 174
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 173
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 172
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 171
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 170
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 169
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 168
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 167
Epilogue 178-179
The Epilogue of Solo Leveling provides a heartfelt and satisfying conclusion to Sung Jin-Woo’s epic journey. After the climactic events of the Final Battle Arc, the story takes a reflective turn, offering a glimpse into the world after the reset and Jin-Woo’s choices moving forward. It ties up loose ends while leaving readers with a sense of hope and closure.
Academy Arc 180-200
There is no Academy Arc in the original Solo Leveling series. The story concludes with the Epilogue Arc in Chapters 178–179, where Sung Jin-Woo’s journey as the Shadow Monarch ends with the reset of the timeline and his return to a peaceful life.
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 200
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 199
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 198
- Solo Leveling Chapter 197
- Solo Leveling Chapter 196
- Solo Leveling Chapter 195
- Solo Leveling Chapter 194
- Solo Leveling Chapter 193
- Solo Leveling Chapter 192
- Solo Leveling Chapter 191
- Solo Leveling Chapter 190
- Solo Leveling Chapter 189
- Solo Leveling Chapter 188
- Solo Leveling Chapter 187
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 186
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 185
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 184
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 183
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 182
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 181
- Solo Leveling, Chapter 180
Why Did Solo Leveling End?
Every great story must come to a close, and Solo Leveling is no exception. The creators decided to end the series at Chapter 179 to deliver a complete narrative. Ending it on a high note preserved its legacy as one of the greatest manhwa of all time.