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Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Vol. 1 is a hell of a start to the next chapter for Solo Leveling

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The highly anticipated sequel to the hit fantasy novel and comic SOLO LEVELING!

THE HEIR AWAKENS In a world of gates, monsters, and hunters galore, Sooho Sung is…

well, he’s just an ordinary college student.

Sure, his parents went missing right before the gates started appearing three years ago and he occasionally had a weird dream where he could beat up monsters and level up like in a video game, but other than that?

There’s absolutely nothing special about him.

So when a sudden monster outbreak occurs on his campus, he must fight against every instinct screaming at him to run away as he takes a page out of his police detective dad’s book and rushes to save his classmate.

The chances of making it out alive are looking bleak, until–PING!

[Congratulations on becoming a Player.

Original Story: Daul
Art: JIN (Redice Studio)
Adapted by: BRIX (Redice Studio)
Translation: Hye Young Im
Rewrite: J. Torres
Letterer: Tansy Noon

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Anime NYC 2026: Solo Leveling x Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Pop-Up Coming to NYC in August

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Ize Press, the English print publisher of some of the most beloved Korean webcomics and novels, has announced a special pop-up store featuring the fan-favorite fantasy franchises Solo Leveling and Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. The pop-up will be open from August 14 through August 30, 2026, at 238 E 6th Street in Manhattan, offering guests an immersive destination dedicated to two of the most influential Korean comic series in the world today.

The Ize Press Pop-Up Store is timed to coincide with the excitement surrounding Anime NYC, the largest anime convention on the East Coast. The store will be referred to as System Sync to represent both fandoms coming together to celebrate the two iconic fantasy stories that have captivated readers around the globe–with a nod to the world-governing systems that control the progression of each series.

Solo Leveling, the international juggernaut that has become one of the most successful webcomic and anime franchises of the decade, follows Jinwoo’s rise from the world’s weakest hunter to humanity’s most powerful force. Meanwhile, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint has earned widespread acclaim for its inventive blend of action, fantasy, and meta-storytelling, following Dokja as the world around him transforms into the very novel he has spent years reading. These two series are regarded as masterpieces by fans of dungeon crawlers, LitRPG sagas, and survival fantasy stories. Ize Press, and its parent company Yen Press, publishes the English editions of the comics, novels, and audiobooks.

Throughout the pop-up’s run, visitors can browse a curated selection of books and merchandise inspired by both series, take photos with themed installations, and connect with fellow fans from around the world during one of New York City’s busiest anime and manga weekends. Customers will be the first to shop Ize Press’s original merchandise line, featuring exclusive, never-before-seen glow-in-the-dark Solo Leveling apparel as well as Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint shirts specially made for the System Sync pop-up. Visitors can also get their hands on highly coveted Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint merchandise imported directly from Korea, giving collectors access to items that are rarely available in North America. The pop-up will offer tiered minimum-spend premium rewards, giving shoppers the chance to earn exclusive gifts with purchase, including a commemorative double-sided tote bag celebrating both series.

The System Sync pop-up will also bring limited-time incentives such as a stamp rally between Anime NYC, collectible gifts like bookmarks and stickers for visitors, and bonus rewards for dedicated fans who attend in cosplay.

Other key merchandise:

  • Acrylic items such as keychains, standees, and plates
  • T-shirts and hoodies
  • Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint figures
  • Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint hanging scrolls
  • Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint plush keychains
  • Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint photocard packs
  • Solo Leveling bookends
  • Solo Leveling enamel pins
  • Solo Leveling desk mats

Solo Leveling, Vol. 14: Side Stories 1 kicks off a new arc and sort of new direction for the series

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Jinwoo Sung, S-class hunter and Shadow Monarch, has saved the world from the destructive otherworldly creatures―but that’s a story that no longer exists…right? Thanks to Jinwoo turning back time and securing his victory against the Dragon Monarch, earth is now a normal place without any gates or magic beasts or hunters. Unfortunately, with danger lurking around every corner, Jinwoo will have to do everything in his power to keep it that way…

Original Story: Chugong
Art: Disciples (redice Studio)
Adapted by: h-goon
Translation: Hye Young Im
Rewrite: J. Torres
Letterer: Abigail Blackman

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NYCC 2025: Ize Press announces Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, the sequel to the global phenomenon Solo Leveling

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Fans of the global phenomenon Solo Leveling rejoiced at the news of the official English print release of Solo Leveling: Ragnarok during New York Comic Con 2025. As the current print publisher of the Solo Leveling comic, Ize Press will be publishing the long- awaited sequel to the New York Times bestselling series in June 2026. Set years after the epic conclusion of Solo Leveling, Ragnarok follows Jinwoo Sung’s son as he discovers the truth behind his lineage and the weight of the legacy he never asked for. Packed with high-stakes action, intense character development, and breathtaking artwork, this new installment expands the Solo Leveling universe and continues the saga of humanity’s battle against monstrous threats. Solo Leveling: Ragnarok features an original story by Daul with art by JIN(REDICE STUDIO) and adapted by Brix(REDICE STUDIO).

In a world of gates, monsters, and hunters galore, Sooho Sung is…well, he’s just an ordinary college student. Sure, his parents went missing right before the gates started appearing three years ago, and he occasionally had a weird dream where he could battle monsters and level up like a video game, but other than that? There’s absolutely nothing special about him. So when a sudden monster outbreak occurs on his campus, he must fight back every instinct screaming at him to run away as he takes a page out of his dad’s book and rushes to save his cornered classmate. The chances of making it alive are looking bleak, until—PING! [Congratulations on becoming a Player.]

Following the unprecedented global success of its predecessor, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok is an ongoing action fantasy comic that has been serialized digitally on Tapas with over 1 million views as of September 2025. Solo Leveling has been elevated to heights never before seen for a Korean comic series in the U.S. market, topping charts on the global stage. Now readers can look forward to owning the sequel to this trailblazing manhwa powerhouse in print and experience a new beginning to a beloved franchise. While the eager fandom of this international juggernaut waits for the next season of the record-breaking anime adaptation, the final volume of the main series will release in March 2026, just before the sequel series debuts. Solo Leveling: Ragnarok will be available at major bookstores, online retailers, and comic book shops nationwide Summer 2026.

Solo Leveling: Ragnarok

Solo Leveling Vol. 13 ups the action to epic levels as Jinwoo rallies the world against the Monarchs

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Outnumbered a hundred to one, Jinwoo and his shadow army ready themselves for the fight that will determine the fate of the whole world.

As hunters worldwide gather to make mankind’s last stand, Jinwoo focuses on the gate closest to home and those he loves.

A superior strategy is his only hope in the face of such overwhelming odds, but as the first wave emerges, it’s clear his foes are already a step ahead of the new Shadow Monarch.

Has Jinwoo leveled up enough to defend humanity from certain destruction?

Original Story: Chugong
Art: Dubu (redice Studio)
Adapted by: h-goon
Translation: Hye Young Im
Rewrite: J. Torres
Letterer: Abigail Blackman

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Solo Leveling Vol. 12 drops all of the reveals unlocking the mysteries

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Jinwoo faces off against the Monarchs for the first time, and while he’s undeniably the strongest hunter in the world, three otherworldly beings prove to be too much for him! But as Jinwoo is about to find out, death means little to the Shadow Monarch, King of the Dead. As Jinwoo Sung finally confronts the true source of his newfound powers, in the real world, a person thought to be lost forever steps in to defend his son’s defenseless body!

Original Story: Chugong
Art: Dubu (redice Studio)
Adapted by: h-goon
Translation: Hye Young Im
Rewrite: J. Torres
Letterer: Abigail Blackman

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Solo Leveling Vol. 11 delivers a hell of a punch as it sets up the titanic battles to come

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After saving Jinho from the vengeful Dongsoo Hwang, Jinwoo makes a public declaration that he will protect his family and friends no matter what. But when a close ally is killed in a sudden attack by the otherworldly Monarchs, Jinwoo is forced to reexamine who it is he wants to protect―and just how far he’ll go to do so.

Original Story: Chugong
Art: Dubu (redice Studio)
Adapted by: h-goon
Translation: Hye Young Im
Rewrite: J. Torres
Letterer: Abigail Blackman

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Tune in for Solo Leveling Season 2 on Crunchyroll is Saturday

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Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

The highly anticipated second season of Solo Leveling is finally here! Fans can embark on a thrilling new chapter as Sung Jinwoo faces powerful new adversaries, dives deeper into the mysteries of the system, and rises to unparalleled heights. Don’t miss the premiere episode as the global sensation returns only on Crunchyroll. Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- launches Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am PT on Crunchyroll.

Jinwoo has become a formidable necromancer with an army of loyal shadows at his command. But he must master these abilities while keeping them hidden from other hunters, all while racing against the clock to save his mother. As he faces humanity’s toughest foes, Jinwoo pushes his body and mind to the limit, and the full extent of his newfound power is revealed. 

Adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel written by Chugong, Solo Leveling follows Sung Jinwoo, the world’s weakest hunter. After being brutally slaughtered by monsters in a high-ranking dungeon, Jinwoo came back with the System, a program only he could see, that’s leveling him up in every way. Now, he’s inspired to discover the secrets behind his powers and the dungeon that spawned them.

Solo Leveling is animated by acclaimed studio A-1 Pictures (Sword Art Online). The series is directed by Shunsuke Nakashige (Sword Art Online Alicization War of Underworld). 

Solo Leveling Season 2 Arise from the Shadow reveals its Official Premiere Date and Ending Theme in a New Trailer

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Crunchyroll and Aniplex have announced that Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- will officially premiere on January 4, 2025, only on Crunchyroll.

This news was shared alongside the release of the main trailer, giving fans a fresh look at new footage from the upcoming second season. The trailer also revealed the ending theme song, “UN-APEX” performed by TK (best known for Tokyo Ghoul’s “Unravel”), promising another emotional and powerful musical centerpiece for the series.

Adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel written by Chugong, Solo Leveling follows Sung Jinwoo, the world’s weakest hunter. After being brutally slaughtered by monsters in a high-ranking dungeon, Jinwoo came back with the System, a program only he could see, that’s leveling him up in every way. Now, he’s inspired to discover the secrets behind his powers and the dungeon that spawned them.

It’s been over ten years since gates that lead to another dimension have begun appearing across the world. The battles between the magic beasts inhabiting the dungeons through the gates and the human hunters who have awakened the abilities to fight them show no signs of ending. Ordinarily, a hunter’s abilities do not change upon awakening, with their rank never increasing. However, the low-ranked Sung Jinwoo, known as “The Weakest Hunter of All Mankind,” gained the ability to level up through battle during a raid on a double dungeon.

Having completed a job-change quest that earned him the job “Shadow Monarch” and command over an army of shadows, Jinwoo heads into battle seeking the ingredients for the Elixir of Life to save his sick mother.

Solo Leveling is animated by acclaimed A-1 Pictures. The series is directed by Shunsuke Nakashige. 

Solo Leveling: ReAwakening, Crunchyroll Debuts an English Dub Trailer

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Solo Leveling: ReAwakening features a catch-up recap of the first season coupled with an exclusive sneak peek of the first two episodes of the highly anticipated second season in one momentous theatrical fan experience.

Over a decade has passed since a pathway called a “gate” which connects this world and another dimension suddenly appeared, and people with superhuman powers called “hunters” have been awakened. Hunters use their superhuman powers to conquer dungeons inside the gates to make a living, and Sung Jinwoo, a hunter of the lowest rank, is considered the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind. One day, he encounters a double dungeon, a high-level dungeon hidden inside a low-level one. In front of a severely wounded Jinwoo, a mysterious quest window pops up. On the verge of death, Jinwoo decides to take on the quest, which makes him the only person who can level up. 

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release Solo Leveling: ReAwakening in the United States and Canada in Movie Theaters this Friday, December 6. (In IMAX on December 4).

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