Even though Solo Leveling – I Level Up Alone concluded in 2021, this webtoon continues to thrive, having a significant impact and maintaining a dedicated fanbase. Since its debut, the webtoon (from South Korea) has attracted a large following, and the upcoming anime adaptation has excited many fans.
Last summer, Jang “Dubu” Sung-rak, the artist behind the webtoon Solo Leveling and CEO of Studio Redice, sadly passed away. Now, apart from the highly anticipated animated series, Solo Leveling is also set to be honored with a completely new story arc dedicated to celebrating the legacy of this remarkable artist. News of this new adaptation surfaced as Solo Leveling prepares for its revival in 2023.
This is particularly poignant, as July 2023 will mark one year since Jang “Dubu” Sung-rak’s passing. We can only imagine the emotional moments that will arise as fans remember the creative genius Chugong and the community surrounding Solo Leveling.
Moreover, this upcoming adaptation will be an external addition to Solo Leveling. The specific details of this new project have yet to be revealed, and we cannot be certain whether this “new arc” will be Solo Leveling season 3 or simply a few chapters intended as a tribute to the late artist Jang.
Given that artist Jang Sung-rak has passed away, Studio Redice will need to gather a new team to realize this adaptation of Solo Leveling.
This year, the anime adaptation of the popular manhwa Solo Leveling is set to premiere and has already garnered significant interest from many viewers.
As is known, for many manhwa (a genre of Korean comics influenced heavily by Japanese manga), transitioning to anime is not always straightforward. Only a handful of works have successfully made this leap and gained popularity, such as Tower of God and Noblesse. Thus, the legacy of Dubu will surely be included in the list of esteemed titles supported by A-1 Pictures.
