Solo Leveling fans continue to wait for more updates on the highly anticipated film, which will continue Jinwoo’s epic journey. It’s been more than a year since the second season of the anime reached its conclusion, and the story will only get more intense from here on out. While the anime is making fans wait longer than expected, the official spin-off series, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, continues its indefinite hiatus. The manhwa went on a hiatus in January this year following the artist’s enlistment in mandatory military service, which typically lasts for 18 to 21 months. With the shortage of new content for fans, Solo Leveling: Arise is the only medium that keeps returning with new stories. Developed by the popular gaming company Netmarble, it’s a free-to-play game available for Android, iOS, and PC, with a gacha monetization system.
The game includes playable canon and original characters set in the same world as the main story, as they combat new threats after the appearance of the gates. The official website of Solo Leveling: Arise has a dedicated page for Hunter Origin one-shots, with each update following the game’s characters, including those from the original story and those introduced in Arise. The website released a new one-shot recently, following Sung Jinwoo, the most powerful character in the main story.
While all the Hunter Origin one-shots focus on side characters or the game’s original characters, this one centers around the protagonist. The one-shot looks back at how Jinwoo almost died in the Double Dungeon at the beginning of the story, and the System helped him out. The manhwa looks back at his journey as he slowly becomes stronger.
We see glimpses of his biggest battles, including the one on Jeju Island. As the one-shot draws near its conclusion, an exhausted Jinwoo stands in front of Ashborn. Having done everything he can to become more powerful and fighting countless battles, it’s evident that the arduous journey took a heavy toll on him. As the two Shadow Monarchs meet, the story ends with one of them saying “Arise,” although it doesn’t reveal who said it.
Although the upcoming film has yet to confirm a release window or any other details, it will follow the canon story. Jinwoo’s journey will continue after the Jeju Island Arc, after the entire world witnessed his powers. The upcoming film will introduce new characters, including the powerful National Hunters and the Monarchs. The anime has yet to unravel several mysteries surrounding the world, and the film will only take the first step towards Jinwoo finding the answers to all his questions.
The second season wrapped up the Jeju Island Arc, one of the most beloved arcs in the entire story, where Jinwoo fights against the Ant King and makes the villain his shadow. Following the events that take place on the island, the upcoming film is expected to adapt the Recruitment Arc and Ahjin Guild Arcs from the main story. Depending on the pacing of the film, fans might get a glimpse of the Double Dungeon Arc as well.
