09 - Solo Leveling

In the last episode of season one, Cryptte flies solo again as he jumps into the popular Korean web novel, light novel and manga, Solo Leveling. It’s an action fantasy title written by Chugong, with the manga illustrated by the late Jang Sung-Rak (aka Dubu) of Redice Studio. 

Also known as Only I Level Up, the story tells the tale of Sung Jinwoo, an E-rank Hunter in a world plagued by mysterious Gates that lead into otherworldly dungeons full of monsters. After a devastating dungeon run, Sung begins his rise from the weakest Hunter into a force to be reckoned with. 

Find out what Cryptte thinks of the story, which adaptation is his favourite and where the series’ creator plans to take the franchise in the near future. Maybe 

If you like Solo Leveling, then also try one of these books; 

• Solo Leveling written by Chugong and illustrated by Jang Sung-Rak (aka Dubu) - https://amzn.to/3HINykG
• That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime written by Fuse and illustrated by Mitz Vah -  https://amzn.to/3VZzFmp
• Dungeon Busters written by Toma Shinozaki and illustrated by SenriGAN - https://j-novel.club/series/dungeon-busters

If you aren’t a fan, try this shoujo manga instead, an isekai classic full of fantasy, magic and romance;

• Fushigi Yuugi written and illustrated by Yuu Watase - https://amzn.to/3WkdOpB

Purchasing any of these books via the links provided will go a long way in keeping the lights on. Thanks in advance.

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