Following its major anime success, Solo Leveling is getting a live-action adaptation

Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling season 2 arise from the shadow
(Image credit: ©Solo Leveling Animation Partners)

Hit new anime Solo Leveling is getting a surprise live-action adaptation.

Unfortunately for those hoping to see a new side to Jinwoo's story, there's been practically nothing else has been revealed so far.

As per Anime TV, South Korean production studio Kakao Entertainment is handling the script and it's currently in the 'planning' stages. A release date, cast, and even a streaming or television platform has yet to be announced.

Based on a manhwa by author Chugong, Solo Leveling revolves around the story of Jinwoo, a hapless hunter struggling through dungeons full of monsters. One day, however, he stumbles upon 'The System', a program that allows him to level up and tackle increasingly fearsome threats.

Solo Leveling season 2 has already proved a smash with viewers, with its premiere episode generating almost 130,000 likes on streaming service Crunchyroll – a record for the anime series. It's currently adapting the Demon Castle arc.

Last year, Oshi no Ko became the latest anime and manga to get the live-action treatment on Prime Video. One Piece season 2, meanwhile, is currently filming and will set sail on Netflix later this year.

It all amounts to anime going through a moment – as evidenced by 2025's stacked lineup on streaming and in cinemas. My Hero Academia season 8, the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie, and One-Punch Man season 3 are all set to release over the next 12 months.

For more, check out the best anime you should be watching right now. Then keep up on all of Jinwoo's latest adventures with the Solo Leveling season 2 release schedule.

Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at 12DOVE, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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