Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Solo Leveling’s Final Arcs!<em>Solo Leveling </em>holds a significant position in the contemporary anime scene, thanks to A-1 Pictures’ remarkable adaptation and the cherished manhwa it is based on. However, beyond the excitement surrounding the anime, especially after season 2, the series has some notable shortcomings, with one of its most significant being its conclusion. Nevertheless, the series may have a solution to fans’ concerns.

With the latest trailer and new details emerging from Solo Leveling: Karma (stylized in all caps), one undisclosed aspect of the manhwa’s climactic Final Battle Arc is revealed. Given that this arc’s events led to Jinwoo transforming the world while facing all threats alone, Solo Leveling: Karma could provide much-needed expansion or even redemption for the story.

Solo Leveling’s Most Controversial Arc Could Be Seen in a New Light

The primary concern among fans regarding the Final Battle Arc and its resolution of the Monarchs War lies in how Jinwoo employs a significant series mechanic to alter crucial history. By using the Cup of Reincarnation with the noble intention of preventing calamities such as the Monarchs’ devastation of Canada, Jinwoo attempted to redo events for better outcomes.

While reversing casualties was one result, another consequence was that these changes led to a 27-year-long conflict, effectively rendering the Hunters of the world from being sidelined to completely irrelevant. Without Solo Leveling: Ragnarok’s latest arc in the manhwa, these Hunters would have faded into mere memory.

Transforming this event, primarily condensed into episode #178 of the manhwa, into a comprehensive roguelite experience makes perfect sense. The genre aligns well with a character who frequently undergoes similar loops, acquiring greater skills, striving for optimal results, and completely avoiding casualties. It also maximizes focus on Jinwoo and his Shadows.

Initially, even the Rulers were content with previous versions of Jinwoo’s achievements, but he sought to avert the greatest disasters from past timelines from ever occurring again. This is a commendable endeavor, but concentrating solely on Jinwoo effectively stunted any character development for him or any significant supporting cast not in Shadow form.

What Is Solo Leveling: Karma?

While anime fans should definitely avoid these trailers, Netmarble’s Solo Leveling: Karma offers an intriguing glimpse into Jinwoo’s predicament. Setting himself back ten years in time presents a jarring image of a young Jinwoo even for viewers familiar with the series. However, this is part of the loop he faces.

Together with glimpses of young Jinwoo, fans can witness significant spoilers regarding upcoming key deaths he aims to prevent, including victims of Beru as a rampaging Ant King, Hunters like Go Gunhee, and other essential characters from later in the narrative. This is an engaging prospect that helps re-humanize Jinwoo’s somewhat rigid characterization.

The advantages of his actions become evident in subsequent chapters. Earth enters a prolonged period of peace without concerns over Gates or any need for Hunters but simultaneously erases Jinwoo’s accomplishments from global memory. It’s tragic in some respects, yet Jinwoo pursues this for the greater good.

Jinwoo’s Successor Is Fixing Solo Leveling’s Worst Mistakes

While the latest roguelite is anticipated for 2026, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok is already creating buzz as an exciting follow-up centered on Jinwoo’s son, Sung Suho. With Jinwoo away protecting Earth from the Itarim, Suho must develop his own powers mysteriously granted by the “System”. However, Suho has consistently chosen a different path from his father.

While much of Solo Leveling depicted Jinwoo walking a solitary path, Suho has formed a party of unique allies. From Esil, who was criminally underrated in the original series, to his new canine companion Grey, Suho not only has friends but future Monarchs by his side. In the latest arc, his unique abilities will empower even more overlooked teammates.

Although Choi Jongin and other high-ranking Hunters were eventually sidelined beyond halfway through Solo Leveling, Ragnarok provides them with an organic opportunity to confront their previous traumas. By recovering memories previously suppressed by Jinwoo, Suho’s new allies are gearing up to face an S-Rank Gate descending over Seoul.

It’s evident that various creative contributors behind Solo Leveling are striving to rectify some of the franchise’s biggest complaints. Centering the entire narrative around Jinwoo can become tedious—especially when his character lacks depth in personality. Expanding action to include other characters is ambitious yet a natural way for the series to evolve organically.

Anime Fans Will Hopefully Get to Judge the Ending for Themselves

While Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive premieres on November 17 and Karma arrives sometime in 2026 while Ragnarok continues releasing new chapters barring delays, momentum for the anime has slowed down. Season 3 of Solo Leveling is among the most anticipated releases for the series but news about a movie also adds to excitement.

The hypothetical final season of Solo Leveling would likely be closer to season four or beyond given its current pacing—with plenty to enjoy before delving into the Monarchs War. Although many felt that the manhwa’s conclusion was abrupt and had rushed moments during its execution of Jinwoo’s time-loop narrative, there’s potential for expansion similar to what Karma will provide.

An animation of key moments like Double Dungeon or Jinwoo’s numerous battles throughout could border on filler content. Conversely, animating the original story as it stands might receive negative feedback. Until there are tangible updates regarding anime continuation this remains speculative rather than certain at this time.

However,Solo Leveling fans have much to appreciate. Manhwa enthusiasts are witnessing increased investment in other cherished properties set for animation. Their favorite franchise dominated Crunchyroll’s 2025 Anime Awards. A poorly handled ending could dampen enthusiasm but it is highly unlikely to diminish what this franchise has achieved.

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