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Solo Leveling anime doesn’t encompass the entirety of the series’ massive storyline. Here is a guide to help you navigate Solo Leveling arcs.
Solo Leveling took the anime world by storm in early 2024. The hype around this series had been brewing since its Manhwa adaptation boomed and quickly gained fans. So much so, that the second season is already on its way and is set to premiere in January 2025. This is a major feat aside from being the most famous Manhwa today.
Furthermore, the sequel is already out with the title Solo Leveling: Ragnarok. Solo Leveling’s 2024 anime, however, only covers seven of the twenty-two story arcs in the first installment. So, it leaves a huge chunk of the story ready for the second season of the anime. If you’re curious about which chapter you must read, check out this Solo Leveling Arcs guide!
Arcs Guide With List of Arcs
With a ton of story arcs, reading Solo Leveling might feel daunting at first. However, because of its engaging and fun story, readers can breeze through the chapters. Also, you don’t have to worry about cliffhangers because the story has already reached its end.
But, in case you want to know exactly where the story arcs begin and end, you can check out this table. Below are the lists of Solo Leveling arcs in order as well as its sequel, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok.
Solo Leveling Complete Story Arcs
| Arcs | Manhwa Chapters | Anime Episodes |
| D-Rank Dungeon Arc | Chapters 1-10 | Episodes 1-3 |
| Reawakening Arc | Chapters 11-12 | Episode 3 |
| Instant Dungeon Arc | Chapters 13-17 | Episodes 3-4 |
| Dungeon and Lizards Arc | Chapters 18-24 | Episodes 5-6 |
| Dungeon and Prisoners Arc | Chapters 25-34 | Episodes 7-9 |
| Yoo Jinho Raid Party Arc | Chapters 35-37 | Episode 10 |
| Job Change Arc | Chapters 38-45 | Episodes 11-12 |
| Red Gate Arc | Chapters 46-55 | |
| Demon Castle Arc | Chapters 56-61 | |
| Retesting Arc | Chapters 61-64 | |
| Hunters Guild Gate Arc | Chapters 65-75 | |
| Return to Demon Castle Arc | Chapters 75-89 | |
| Jeju Island Arc | Chapters 90-107 | |
| Recruitment Arc | Chapters 108-110 | |
| Ahjin Guild Arc | Chapters 111-122 | |
| Double Dungeon Arc | Chapters 123-131 | |
| Japan Crisis Arc | Chapters 132-139 | |
| International Guild Conference Arc | Chapters 140-149 | |
| Monarchs War Arc | Chapters 150-166 | |
| Final Battle Arc | Chapters 167-177 | |
| Epilogue | Chapters 178-179 | |
| Academy Arc | Chapters 180-200 |
This is all of the Solo Leveling Arcs with all of the chapters and episodes listed. For the second season of the anime, fans can be sure that it will pick up from the Red Gate arc. If it’s going to adapt the same amount of content as the first season’s story, it’s most likely to end with the Return to Demon Castle arc. However, that would still leave a lot of room for further adaptation since there would be ten arcs left.
Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Ongoing Story Arcs
| Arcs | Light Novel Chapters |
| Hunter Awakening Arc | Chapters 1-7 |
| D-Rank Dungeon Arc | Chapters 8-12 |
| Gwanak Mount Field Arc | Chapters 14-20 |
| Seoul Station Field Arc | Chapters 21-29 |
| Beast Sanctuary Arc | Chapters 30-37 |
| Retesting Rank Arc | Chapters 38-44 |
| Pyramid Arc | Chapters 45-56 |
| Times Square Field Arc | Chapters 57-70 |
| Insect Sanctuary Arc | Chapters 71-77 |
| Recruitment Arc | Chapters 78-84 |
| Demon Realm Arc | Chapters 85-106 |
| Preparation Arc | Chapters 107-116 |
| Glacier Dungeon Arc | Chapters 117-136 |
| Jisan Prison Break Arc | Chapters 137-156 |
| Woojin Guild Arc | Chapters 157-162 |
| Busan Haeundae Beach Dungeon Break Arc | Chapters 163-173 |
| Black Market Arc | Chapters 174-191 (ongoing) |
This is the full list of ongoing arcs in Solo Leveling: Ragnarok. Unfortunately for English speakers, the Manhwa is only available on the South Korean KakaoPage. But, if you want to know the continuation of the first series, there is another way.
The light novel adaptation of Solo Leveling: Ragnarok is already available in English and available on tapas.io. However, there is a little bit of a gap between the Korean and English releases. So, don’t expect it to have the latest chapter the moment it’s released.
Should You Skip Any Solo Leveling Arc
Skipping any story arc when reading a manga, Manhwa, or light novel isn’t advised. Readers might miss an important development or find themselves without the context of the current events in the story. It’s somewhat okay to skip some filler anime episodes in some cases. But, considering Solo Leveling only has twelve episodes, there’s simply no need to skip any of the early arcs.
However, if you have finished the first season of the anime, you can jump straight to the Red Gate arc in the Manhwa. This is where Solo Leveling’s second season will pick up the narrative.
Which Are the Longest and Shortest Solo Leveling Arcs
In Solo Leveling, the longest arc is the final Academy arc. This arc is a setup for a new reality that Jinwoo has to live in after achieving what he wants. Also, this part of the story sets the stage for the sequel, which follows Jinwoo’s son’s journey.
The shortest arc for the first installment of this series would be the Reawakening arc. It’s remarkably short with only two Manhwa chapters, and made it into the anime as a part of episode 3.
What Is the Current Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Arc in the Manhwa
Currently, the English light novel Solo Leveling: Ragnarok is on its 17th arc, the Black Market arc. Though it seems to have reached a similar amount of content to the first Solo Leveling title, the sequel is far from over. The light novel is set to release its English 191st chapter on tapas.io on November 30th, 2024.
Conclusion
Solo Leveling earned its fame for its adventurous story. Jinwoo’s struggle as a low-level hunter made fans root for him, despite the unfortunate events he had to face. It’s a story that is filled with themes of growth and survival.
The sequel, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok brings in a new protagonist and a new approach to the Solo Leveling themes. Instead of starting from a humble beginning like Jinwoo, his son, Sung Suho, was a prodigy. His struggles revolved around taming his natural gift and gaining total control of his talent.
The universe of this series is rapidly expanding with the popularity of the sequel. Furthermore, you can expect a second anime adaptation of the original title later in January 2025. It’s not too late to jump on the bandwagon. Especially, if you already know all the Solo Leveling arcs which will help in picking up the story.
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