Quick answer: Solo Leveling Season 1 ends at webtoon chapter 45 and Season 2 adapts the manhwa through about chapter 110. To continue after the anime, start reading at chapter 108, because the adaptation skips some material near the end (ComicBook and Beebom). The official English edition is on Tappytoon and Tapas.
Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow ended in March 2025 with Sung Jinwoo stepping into another Red Gate on his own. If you finished the anime and want the story to continue, the question is simple: Solo Leveling manhwa where to start, and which chapter do you open first? This guide gives the answer, explains why outlets quote slightly different numbers, and lists the legal places to read. Facts are as of November 13, 2026.
Where should you start the Solo Leveling manhwa after the anime?
Two outlets that wrote dedicated guides after the finale, ComicBook and Beebom, agree on the same two numbers. Season 2 adapts the story through chapter 110, and the final scene of the season, Jinwoo entering another Red Gate, comes from that chapter. Both recommend that you start reading from chapter 108. ComicBook says the anime skips a few character introductions, and Beebom says it skips some events from the last three chapters, so a short overlap lets you catch what the adaptation left out.
If you want zero overlap and are happy to trust the anime’s pacing, begin at chapter 111. Be aware that chapter numbers are not identical everywhere: Sportskeeda’s finale write-up describes the last episode as covering the remaining events from chapter 104 to roughly half of chapter 108, which is why starting a few chapters early is the safe choice. The webtoon, the web novel and the English print volumes also number their chapters differently, so use the chapter counter of the platform you read on and match it to the scene, not only the number.
Where does each Solo Leveling season end in the manhwa?
| Anime | Episodes | Premiere | Manhwa chapters adapted | Where it stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 2024 | 1 to 45 (webtoon numbering) | End of the Job Change arc |
| Season 2: Arise from the Shadow | 13 | January 2025 | 46 to about 110 | The Jeju Island raid concludes, Jinwoo enters another Red Gate |
Season 1’s end point is easy to pin down: One Esports places it at webtoon chapter 45, with the next chapter to read being 46. The same article notes that the web novel numbers the same events differently, with the Job Change arc ending at web novel chapter 55 and the story continuing at chapter 56. If you read the novel instead of the webtoon, use those numbers.
The first two episodes of Season 2 also appear at the end of the compilation film Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-, which Crunchyroll released in North American theaters on December 6, 2024. It recaps Season 1 and adds the first two Season 2 episodes, so it adds no new story beyond the TV seasons.
Webtoon or web novel: which numbers to use
| Format | Season 1 ends at | Next chapter to read | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webtoon (manhwa) | Chapter 45 | Chapter 46 | One Esports |
| Web novel | Chapter 55 | Chapter 56 | One Esports |
Pick one format and stay with it. Switching between the webtoon and the novel mid-story is the most common way readers lose their place, because the two count chapters differently even though they tell the same story.
What does Season 2 already cover, and what comes next?
Without spoiling the manhwa, here is what the anime has already closed. Season 2 wraps up the Jeju Island arc, with Jinwoo gaining Beru as a shadow soldier, and ends with him securing permission to open his own guild before heading into another Red Gate alone. Beebom describes the next stretch of the story as the Ahjin Guild arc. Reading from chapter 108 therefore puts you in the last scenes of Jeju and carries you directly into what comes after.
One practical point: reading from 108 means you will see events the finale already showed you. That is the intended trade-off, because the overlap restores the introductions the anime skipped. If you would rather not repeat anything, finish the anime first, then read chapters 108 to 110 quickly and slow down at chapter 111, where the manhwa moves beyond what the anime has shown. Readers coming from the novel should note that the novel’s numbering runs ten chapters ahead of the webtoon at the Season 1 break (chapter 56 versus chapter 46), so do not carry a novel chapter number over to the webtoon or the reverse.
How long is the Solo Leveling manhwa?
The main story is 179 chapters, which concluded in December 2021, followed by side-story chapters numbered 180 to 200 that began serializing in January 2023. So from chapter 108 you have roughly 70 main chapters left before the finale, plus the side stories. The series is based on the Korean web novel by Chugong, and the webtoon art is by DUBU of Redice Studio. We could not confirm one reliable count of English print volumes across sources, so check the publisher’s catalog for the current number rather than relying on a figure here.
Where can you read Solo Leveling legally?
- Tappytoon: the official English digital edition.
- Tapas: the series page tapas.io/series/solo-leveling-comic, listed as an official platform by ComicBook.
- Print: Yen Press has published the English print edition since March 2, 2021.
- Anime: both seasons stream on Crunchyroll.
We do not link to scan sites or unofficial translations, and the official platforms are the only places we recommend.
Will there be a Solo Leveling Season 3?
There is no officially announced Season 3 date. In a Radio Times interview reported in May 2026, Crunchyroll’s CEO said the creators are actively working on the next Solo Leveling project, with nothing to announce yet. What is officially confirmed is a theatrical film, Solo Leveling: Beyond the System, which continues Jinwoo’s story; our Solo Leveling movie release date page tracks its status and the unconfirmed 2027 reports. Any reported window should be treated as unconfirmed until Aniplex or Crunchyroll announces it.
Solo Leveling manhwa where to start: a simple plan
- Finish Season 2 on Crunchyroll, including episode 13.
- Open the manhwa on Tappytoon or Tapas and go to chapter 108.
- Read through chapter 110 and compare with the finale: this is the overlap.
- Continue from chapter 111 for new material.
For more on what is airing and coming, see our anime news section, the Fall 2026 anime season guide and the November 2026 release calendar.
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FAQ
What chapter does Solo Leveling Season 2 end on?
ComicBook and Beebom both say Season 2 adapts the manhwa through chapter 110, ending on Jinwoo entering another Red Gate.
Which chapter should I start reading after the anime?
Start at chapter 108, as recommended by ComicBook and Beebom, because the anime skips some material (ComicBook: a few character introductions; Beebom: some events from the last three chapters). Starting at chapter 111 skips the overlap.
Where does Solo Leveling Season 1 end in the manhwa?
At webtoon chapter 45, the end of the Job Change arc. Season 2 resumes at chapter 46.
Where can I read the Solo Leveling manhwa legally?
On Tappytoon and Tapas in English, and in print from Yen Press.
Sources: ComicBook: where to read Solo Leveling after the Season 2 finale, Beebom: where to start the manhwa after Season 2, One Esports: where does the Solo Leveling anime end in the manhwa, Anime Corner: Season 2 Episode 13 finale review, Anime Corner: Solo Leveling webtoon ends after 179 episodes, Sportskeeda: Season 2 episode 13 anime vs manhwa comparison, Anime Mojo: Crunchyroll CEO Solo Leveling update (Radio Times interview), Anime News Network: ReAwakening theatrical date.