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Following Season 1’s success,Solo Levelinghas made a name for itself as one of the greatest webtoons in the game. While the manhwa has reached incredible heights and the anime is making its mark,Solo Levelingarguably had one of the most hyped and anticipated animation debuts in recent memory.
The manhwa readers can rejoice as A-1 Picture has confirmed Season 2’s premiere in January 2025. Amidst all the excitement, the franchise finds itself surrounded by criticism, largely focused on its lack of an engaging storyline. While the anime is generating significant buzz online, some suggest thatSolo Levelingis struggling to make a lasting impact by adhering to trends in the manhwa industry that may be limiting its success.
Why the Manhwa Industry’s Limitations Are HoldingSolo LevelingBack
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.
It follows the story of Sung Jin-woo, who is introduced as the weakest hunter because of his low-rank status as an E-rank hunter. WhileSolo Levelinggarneredimmense excitement and success, it also sparked a significant amount of criticism, causing many to question whether it truly lives up to the hype.
Solo Leveling Season 2 Has Made us Completely Forget Another 2025 Anime That’s the Closest Japan Has Come to ‘The Boys’ Universe
Solo Leveling: Ragnarök, the latest sequel, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with Sung Suho’s journey. After waiting for months of serialization,Solo Leveling: Ragnarökhas only been licensed in English by Tapas three whole months after the original.
Solo Leveling iconic statue of god smile… The whole sequence was just so well done, still gives me chills as when I first read the manhwa… that particular panel sheesh. Can’t wait to see what’s next!#SoloLevelingpic.twitter.com/054Dhu5ZF0
This highlights a common issue in manhwa, where many series remain unlicensed until far into the story, driving readers to rely on low-quality scans and fan translations. Thus, any attempts to battle piracy are futile, with late localizations being a major part of the problem.
Amidst the release ofSolo Leveling’sanime, the show attracted many new viewers to the franchise, making it a pivotal time for manhwa readers to dive intoRagnarök—yet they simply could not.Solo Leveling: Ragnarökwas certainly big enough to merit a simultaneous release, a strategy that must be adopted if manhwa creators aimto seriously combat rampant piracy.
Crackdown on Piracy: Korean Webtoon Platform Shut Down 170 Illegal Sites
Naver Webtoon’s recent actions against piracy websites have shaken the entire manga-anime industry. Reportedly, the Korean Webtoon platform has filed a DMCA subpoena request for over 170 piracy websites and is currently preparing legal action against only three big piracy sites.
Naturally, within hours the news took over the entire internet, leaving fans worried about their go-to piracy sites’ future. The Webtoon Publisher Kakao also disclosed their plan to take down the largest comic piracy website in the world, starting with the letter ‘M’ by collaborating with Japanese publishers.
Solo Leveling Anime is Doing One Thing Right That Makes Jeju Island Arc Even Better Than the Original Manhwa
The Webtoonplatform’s legal action has created a lot of commotionin the manga-anime industry. Although piracy sites promote unlawful distribution, they have also introduced several fans to the lesser-known world of Korean Webtoons. Not to forget, the Webtoon platform provides a very unpleasant experience for readers, especially with its paid services charging the user for every chapter.
Fans are left in a bittersweet state where supporting piracy sites seems to be the only viable option. Unfortunately, if Naver Webtoon’s legal efforts succeed, it could jeopardize the potential animation debut of popular manhwas likeThe Beginning After the End,The Legend of the Northern Blade, and many others.
Solo Levelingmanhwa can be read on Webtoons, while the anime will be available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Mehul Rolta
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
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