Solo Leveling
Synopsis
Ten years ago, “the Gate” appeared and connected the real world with the realm of magic and monsters. To combat these vile beasts, ordinary people received superhuman powers and became known as “Hunters.” Twenty-year-old Sung Jin-Woo is one such Hunter, but he is known as the “World’s Weakest,” owing to his pathetic power compared to even a measly E-Rank. Still, he hunts monsters tirelessly in low-rank Gates to pay for his mother’s medical bills.
However, this miserable lifestyle changes when Jin-Woo—believing himself to be the only one left to die in a mission gone terribly wrong—awakens in a hospital three days later to find a mysterious screen floating in front of him. This “Quest Log” demands that Jin-Woo completes an unrealistic and intense training program, or face an appropriate penalty. Initially reluctant to comply because of the quest’s rigor, Jin-Woo soon finds that it may just transform him into one of the world’s most fearsome Hunters.
Background
Solo Leveling is a webtoon series which has been officially published in book format by D&C Media (디앤씨미디어) since September 26, 2019. It originally ended with 179 chapters on December 29, 2021, and side stories began serialization on January 20, 2023. The side stories are drawn by Disciples after the death of original artist Sung-rak Jang.
The series has been published digitally in English by Tappytoon since June 4, 2020, and in print by Yen Press since March 2, 2021. It has also been published in French by Delcourt since April 7, 2021.
Reviews
- Solo leveling is a super fun read, where the MC is pretty much op but it never ceases to be entertaining. The story flows well and is a straightup an upgrade from the LN. Combined with the godly artist every page is just a feast for the eyes. This manhua is an example of op done right.Story : 9.5
somewhat generic isekai power fantasy but that doesn’t really affect the story.Starts off slow but quickly turns into a ride you can’t get off. World building is done well in both the LN and manhua.Art: 10
Most likely one of the best looking manhua/manga I’ve read besides berserk, being a manhua the colors just give that extra kick to make this an eyegasmCharacters: 10
MC goes from 0 to 100 real quick, many scenes where I just think damn, thats a fucking badass mf if I’ve ever seen one.Enjoyment:10
I really can’t get enough of these new chapters, one of the few things I look foward to during the week.Overall: 10
In general a fucking good read Reviewer’s Rating: 10