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Despite its controversial debut,Solo LevelingSeason 1 lived up to fans’ expectations, captivating several fans to the series. The anime has achieved a lofty status and a massive following within anime and isekai fandoms. As the fall anime season unfolds,Solo LevelingSeason 2 is stirring up excitement online as 2025’s most anticipated anime.
With Season 2 excitement building, manhwa fans are dying to see their beloved character return on the big screen. While the manhwa has reached incredible heights and the anime is making its mark, many fans recognize that the adaptation will never fully capture the manhwa’s legacy.Solo Levelingis renowned for its god-tier manhwa panels that fully satisfy readers. Here are some of its most iconic panels, which anime could hardly hope to rival.
6 LegendarySolo LevelingPanels That Set a Standard Anime Can’t Reach
6. Sung Jinwoo VS Ant King
Arguably, the most popular and captivating arc of the entire Season 1 was the Jeju Island Arc. This marked the first time Sung Jinwoo showcased his powers to the world by facing off against the story’s strongest antagonist at that time, the Ant King.
As the strongest child of the Ant Queen and the hidden boss of a S-Rank gate, the Ant King was an immensely powerful individual and one of the most powerful magic beasts ever encountered by humanity.
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With hope nearly gone and several S-rank hunters on the brink of death, Sung Jinwoo steps onto the battlefield, giving the Ant King a taste of his own medicine by annihilating him with overwhelming power.
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5. Sung Jinwoo’s Iconic Middle Finger Panel
Solo Levelingfollows the story of Sung Jinwoo, who is introduced as the weakest hunter because of his low-rank status as an E-rank hunter. Indeed, Sung Jinwoo’s quest tobecome the strongest, despite startingas the weakest hunter, is truly inspiring.
From the start,Solo Levelingstayed focused on never undermining the MC, always portraying him as incredibly cool. However, one might wonder if the author needs to introduce more challenging opponents to make the story more engaging. With all eyes on Sung Jinwoo facing off against a National-Level Hunter, our beloved MC gives the worldwide famous hunter a bold middle finger in themost badass way possible.
4. Sung Jinwoo Unleashes a Full Army of Shadows
When Sung Jinwoo first gained the ability to extract shadows, he could only preserve 20. But as his mana level rose, his storage of shadows increased until he gained Ashborn’s remaining army.
With this army, Sung Jinwoo commanded over 100,000 shadows. Upon using the Cup of Reincarnation and concluding the war with the Monarchs, his army expanded to an astonishing 10 million shadows—undoubtedly one of the most unforgettable moments for any manhwa reader.
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- Sung Jinwoo Unlocks the True Power of the Shadow Monarch
After obtaining the hidden class necromancer, he was instantly promoted to be the “Shadow Monarch”, which many readers presumed initially as a sub-type of mage. However, it was later revealed to be a position of becoming a cosmic ruler of the dead by inheriting the legacy of his predecessor through the System, Ashborn, with both the powers of a Monarch and Ruler.
When Rakan killed Jinwoo in battle, Ashborn revived him using his black heart and transferred his remaining powers.
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With the System achieving its purpose, it was automatically deleted, allowing Jinwoo to be resurrected with the true powers of the Shadow Monarch.
2. Sung Jinwoo returns to the D-rank Double Dungeon
During his first trip to the Double Dungeon, Jinwoo was chosen by the System to be its Player when he voluntarily decided to stay behind and sacrifice himself for his other part members’ safety.
When Jinwoo reached level 100, Kandiaru invited him back to the Double Dungeon so that the Shadow Monarch Ashborn could take control of him as his vessel and finally descend into the human world. Sung Jinwoo’s revenge on the System was worth the wait; with his new power-up, our beloved MC utterly obliterates it—a moment fans had eagerly anticipated for a long time.
1. Sung Jinwoo Takes on Two Monarchs Simultaneously
The Frost Monarch’s plans are set in motion, and the war between humanity, the Rulers, and the Monarchs begins. During the fighting, Jinwoo is killed by the combined efforts of the Frost and Beast Monarchs. Surprisingly, the Shadow Monarch appears before Jinwoo and explains the entire truth of the events that led to the war.
Finally, he offers Jinwoo the choice of either remaining dead or rising again as the true Shadow Monarch. Meanwhile, Jinwoo’s father, Ilhwan, arrives just in time to protect his son’s body, fighting both Monarchs on his own. Jinwoo easily disposes of the Frost and Beast Monarchs, and Ilhwan dies in his arms after apologizing to his son for being absent for so long.
Solo Levelingmanhwa can be read on Webtoons, while the anime is 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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