Summary
Anime fans, manhwa enthusiasts, and web novel enthusiasts adoreSolo Levelingdue to its engaging and smart power fantasy available across multiple English formats courtesy of Yen Press and A-1 Pictures. While Tapas and Tappytoon have the Chugong adventure’s webtoon adaptation available to read digitally, those who crave the author’s original vision may appreciate the newest announcement. Fans will soon be able to read the entireSolo Levelingweb novel series, contained within one beautiful hardcover omnibus thanks to Yen Press' Yen On imprint.
Solo Leveling’sweb novel began in 2016, nearly two years before the webtoon adaptation many readers are familiar with. While the novel and manhwa are regarded as having similarly high quality storytelling, due to Chugong being the author for both,the novel contains expansive details readers may miss were they just to read the comic.
But the best news is, for those who still crave the illustrated adventures from the comic, theSolo Leveling Collector’s Omnibuswill feature illustrations from Dubu’s work on the comic.
Solo Leveling’s Sequel Series Confirms Webtoon Release Date
Solo Leveling’s highly awaited sequel Solo Leveling: Ragnarok is officially being adapted into a webtoon, expected to release in the coming month.
Solo Leveling Collector’s Omnibus Is a Perfect Way to Enjoy the Novel
The Light Novel’s Release Could Pace Well with the Manhwa’s Last Volumes
CuriousSolo Levelingfans looking up details for the light novel may initially be confused because the original novels are fourteen volumes.Still, Yen On’s release condenses those to eight volumes, all contained within this omnibus. This stands alongside other elegant upcoming collector’s editions like theDelicious in Dungeonbox set, or the stall-shapedToilet-Bound Hanako-Kuncollectors' sets. Yen Press knows what looks great to read and to draw eyes to the bookshelf, and theSolo Leveling Collector’s Omnibusboasts a distinctive black and green concept that’ll draw eyes of curious readers.
The timing makes sense for readers who crave a more condensed, single-book alternative.
As for a release date, there is not one currently listed for this omnibus, along with the cover design being listed as “not final,” so for now readers can reasonably expect a 2025 window forSolo Leveling’snovel collection. With consideration for the manhwa’s volume #10 release occurring on August 13, 2025, from Yen’s IZE Press imprint, the timing makes sense for readers who crave a more condensed, single-book alternative. But for fans who enjoyedthe hit anime’s first season,Solo Leveling Collector’s Omnibuswill be the perfect way to read through even the final conflicts along Sung Jinwoo’s journey.
The Solo Leveling Novel Is a Great Alternative to the Manhwa
The Light Novel Topic Is Popular in the Manhwa and Webtoon Sphere
Much like how people advocate reading the light novels from which Japanese anime adapt their stories, such asThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a SlimeorMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, there’s often debate about the better medium for given stories.The Beginning After The EndorTBATEis a case where people either have a mixed reaction to the novel or see the manhwa as better due to the visuals enhancing the experience. ButSolo Leveling’snovel benefits from greater real estate to tell the unabridged storywith only passing glimpses of images and is regarded as similarly excellent.
A collector’s edition omnibus assembling the entireSolo Levelingnovel story across eight novels into one book is a potent value proposition against ten or eleven manhwa volumes.
But sometimes, the pragmatic reason can win above all others, as a collector’s edition omnibus assembling the entireSolo Levelingnovel story across eight novels into one book, is a potent value proposition against ten or eleven manhwa volumes. Some people don’t crave the visual aid of a manhwa like others do, seeinglight novels before their manhwa adaptationsas a perfect medium to enjoy chapter-by-chapter such as for some light reading or entertainment while in transit. But theSolo Leveling Collector’s Omnibusis certainly the most exciting announcement from Yen Press leading up to AnimeNYC.
Solo Leveling
Cast
Solo Leveling follows Sung Jin-woo, the world’s weakest hunter, who gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program after surviving a brutal monster attack. As he navigates his newfound abilities, Jinwoo embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of his powers and the dungeon that altered his fate.
