Warning: The following contains spoilers for Solo Leveling Season 2 Episode #6!!
InSolo LevelingSeason 2—Arise from the Shadow—the action ramps up with an incredible fight between Sung Jinwoo and the strongest dungeon boss he has faced so far in the story. In the most visually appealing episode of the season yet,Solo Levelingbroke the internetwith its episode #18, titled “Don’t Look Down on My Guys”, successfully wraps up the Hunters Guild Arc, covering from chapters #72 to part of #76 of the manhwa. That meansfans should expect some flashy developments asSolo LevelingEpisode 19 will launch a new story arc.
InSolo Levelingepisode #6, Sung Jinwoo fights against the shaman boss Kargalgan and his army of high orcs protecting the second strike team of the Hunters Guild, with the endingteasingJinwoo’s official announcement as an S-Rank hunter. With 6 more episodes to go, here’s how fans can tune in toSolo LevelingSeason 2 Episode #7.
How to Watch Episode #7 of Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow
Anime Produced by A-1 Pictures, Based on the Manhwa Written by Chugong, Adapted by H-Goon and Illustrated by Dubu
Solo LevelingSeason 2 releases a new episode every Saturday, with a Japanese simulcast airing first set at 7:00 AM Pacific Time (PST). International viewers can expectSolo LevelingSeason 2 episode #19, titled “The 10th S-rank Hunter”, to drop later on Crunchyroll with subtitles on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 9:30 AM Pacific Standard Time(PST)/12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)/5:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Solo Leveling Season 2 Proves the Biggest Fan Critique Wrong With Subtle Change From the Manhwa
Solo Leveling Season 2 has proven the series’ biggest criticism wrong with an original scene that highlights why Jinwoo’s journey is so significant.
The English dub version ofSolo LevelingSeason 2 premiered two weeks after the subbed version on August 10, 2025, and has been releasing episodes weekly at the same time and day as the subbed simulcast ever since. Unfortunately, Crunchyroll has announced a delay for the dub ofSolo LevelingSeason 2 this week, which means that episode #5 and #6 will air both on July 15, 2025, at 9:30 AM PT.
What Happened in Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode #6?
Sung Jiwoon Experiences his Biggest Fight So Far Against Kargalgan and His Army of High Orcs
In Episode #18 ofSolo LevelingSeason 2,Sung Jinwoo reveals his true strengthin front of Strike Team B after deciding to save their commander, Son Kihoon, who was horribly defeated and used as a toy for entertainment. Jinwoo summoned all his shadow soldiers with Igris, Iron, and Tank, easily overpowering the High Orcs. However, despite using his monarch’s domain, the rest of his army was constantly defeated, so his mana decreased rapidly by regenerating them. Still, Jinwoo quickly assesses the situation and uses a potion to replenish his mana and shadow extraction on the fallen high orcs.
Moreover,Kargalgan can cast debuffs and curses, making Jinwoo his worst possible matchupsince, due to Kandiaru’s Blessing, he is unaffected by any status effect. This makes Kargalgan lose his composure and use many buffs on himself, becoming an easy target for Jinwoo, who defeats him with his own guardians and turns him into a shadow soldier named Tusk. Additionally, although Cha Hae In entered the dungeon, she could only watch, surprised by Jinwoo’s skill. Jinwoo’s power display puts him in a pinch, but thankfully, Woo Jinchul from the Hunter’s Association, who went to check on the gate, protects his identity.
What Will Happen in Solo Leveling Season Two, Episode #7?
Jinwoo Benefits of Becoming an S-Rank and Takes off Towards the Demon Castle Again
The upcoming episode #19 ofSolo Levelingwill reveal what will happen to the people around Jinwoo after being certified as an S-Rank. Moreover, the story of the new episode revealed on theSolo Levelingwebsiteunveils that Jinwoo will return to the Demon Castle. This means that Jinwoo will acquire the items he needs to clear the rest of the floors using his new status as S-Rank. Additionally, the anime teases that Jinwoo will easily clear 5 floors before encountering some enemies that will destroy his soldiers.
“Jinwoo cleared the top A-class dungeon all by himself, and after a reevaluation, he became the 10th person in Japan to become S-rank. Despite the attention of many people, including Go Gunhee, Choi Jong In, and Baek Yoon Ho, he once again attempts to conquer the Demon’s Castle. When Jinwoo reaches the 80th floor, he notices that the shadow soldiers he had dispersed to conquer the dungeon quickly have been destroyed by someone.”
This points to Jinwoo getting closer to fighting the final boss of the dungeon, which promises to be more of a challenge than Metus and Vulcan were. Nevertheless, fans should expect that in the next episode, Jinwoo will take another step toward his goal of completing the instant dungeon and crafting the elixir of life for his mother.
Solo Leveling Season 2 Episode #6 Showcases Jinwoo’s Battle IQ More Than the Manhwa
The Adaptation Includes Original Scenes to Enhance the Fight Against Kargalgan
WhileSolo Levelingepisode #18 skipped over a scene from the manhwa where Jinwoo runs out of mana, the adaptation once again includes original scenes to make the battle more visually striking, like in the first season during the confrontation against Cerberus. In the anime, Kargalgan uses more spells than in the manhwa, making him more intense and frenetic as they strike even his own soldiers. Also,Jinwoo uses a more roundabout, yet flashier, method to take the dungeon boss down.
New Solo Leveling Season 2 Preview Finally Teases An Enemy Strong Enough To Match Jinwoo
The preview of Solo Leveling Season 2 Episode #7 gives a glimpse of Jinwoo’s new encounter and his return to the instant dungeon with his shadow army.
In the manhwa,Jinwoo just punches Kargalgan after he increases his size, but in the anime, he uses his ability, Ruler’s Hand, to grab a chain and surround the dungeon’s boss with it. This sequence serves to highlight Jinwoo’s great battle sense as he uses strategy rather than brutal force. This proves how the adaptation makes good use of dynamic animation to find other ways to showcase Jinwoo’s increasing strength. Additionally, the anime added a scene of Choi Jong In being notified of the A-Rank Gate situation and of Kargalgan fighting his elite guards, which makes his defeat more gruesome.
Solo Leveling Season 2 Continues to Build Up Mystery Surrounding the System
Solo Leveling Keeps Viewers Excited To Find Out What Comes Next
One of the standout moments inSolo LevelingSeason 2, episode 18 was howKargalgan glitched, justlike Baruka did in the Red Gate Arcafter Jinwoo’s presence reminded him of someone else. Moreover, Kargalgan’s thoughts were, once again, tampered with the command to destroy humans. While this has yet to be explained in the anime, it hints that the nature of Jinwoo’s power has something to do with how the system continues to lead up to gaining job class abilities.
Solo Leveling Topples Jujutsu Kaisen, Taking New Record at Crunchyroll
Solo Leveling is breaking records once again, this time surpassing Jujutsu Kaisen to be the third-most-rated anime on Crunchyroll.
It also teases thatJinwoo will probably find more clues to uncover the mystery of the system once he fights another boss. Nonetheless,Solo Leveling’s adaptationhas successfully created some of the most exciting battles in anime in recent years, with Jinwoo vs. Kargalgan, which rivals the masterful fight against Igris in season 1. This carefully detailed adaptation gives viewers more reasons to look forward to the upcoming episodes ofSolo LevelingSeason 2.
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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.
