Warning: The following contains spoilers for Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 10!!
The stakes are getting higher inSolo LevelingSeason 2—Arise from the Shadow—as the S-Rank hunters reach the decisive point of the fourthJeju Island Raid, unknowingly getting closer to the most deadly threat they could have ever imagined. One of the most awaited moments of the series,Solo LevelingSeason 2, officially launched the Jeju Island Arc with the release of its episode 10 (Episode 22 overall), titled “We Need a Hero,” which covered chapters #92 to #96 of the manhwa, withthe episode ending on a chilling cliffhanger that left viewers craving answers.
This way,Solo Levelingepisode #23 is set to follow up on the Korean S-Rank hunters finally entering the Ant Queen’s chamber. Furthermore,viewers have a few things to look forward to in the release ofSolo LevelingSeason 2Episode #11 titled “It’s Going to Get More Intense,“as the S-rank hunters appear to start being targeted as prey. So here’s everything fans need to know to tune in to episode #11.
How to Watch Episode #11 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
Fortunately,Solo LevelingSeason 2has followed its schedule faithfully, with new episodes every Saturday, with an earlier premiere in Japan set at 7:00 AM Pacific Time (PST). For international fans, the subbed version ofSolo Leveling Season 2 episode #11 will be released on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 9:30 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Crunchyroll, 11:30 AM Central Standard Time (CST), 5:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time, and 12:30 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Additionally, the English dub ofSolo Leveling Season 2has also been consistently releasing new episodes since its premiere on August 01, 2025, with a two-episode difference from the subbed version. That means that theEnglish dub of Solo Leveling Season 2 episode #9 will be available on Crunchyroll at the same time and day as the subbed simulcaston Aug 16, 2025, at 9:30 AM PT, as well, covering the aftermath of Jinwoo’s fight against Baran and if Jinwoo will be able to craft the potion to cure his mother.
What Happened in Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode #10?
Jinwoo Doesn’t Tag Along in the Raid on Jeju Island
InSolo Levelingepisode #22, theKorean and Japanese S-rank huntershave a sparring session, showing that Cha Hae In’s skills stood out the most due to her unpredictable fighting style. Still, she is protected by Jinwoo after the match gets more heated than intended. Later, Jinwoo draws the attention of Ryuji Goto, who asks him to have a match to test his abilities. Jinwoo is originally only avoiding Goto’s attacks but decides to take it seriously after seeing his animosity rising. However,Jinwoo and Goto are stopped before connecting their attacks with their encounter ending in an apparent draw.
Nevertheless, Jinwoo achieves his goal of testing the hunters’ strength and attaching shadow soldiers to them, deciding not to join the raid on Jeju. Before the party arrives in Jeju, the Ant Queen is talking with one of her offspring, who is waking up and appears to be much stronger than the rest. Later, the raid starts with the Koreans’ S-Rank hunters entering the ant tunnels to find the queen ant and the Japanese taking care of the ant soldiers outside. However, ina terrifying cliffhanger, Akari Shimizu, the Japanese S-rank healer, is brutally killed, teasing problems for the hunters.
What Will Happen in Solo Leveling Season Two, Episode #11?
The S-Rank Hunters Will Become the Hunted in the Jeju Island Raid
The upcoming episode #23 ofSolo Levelingwill showcase the fight between the Korean S-Rank hunters and the Ant Queenas they carry out their original plan to avoid the birth of more monster ants. However, the Ant King has already been born and is most likely the one who killed the Japanese S-rank healer, Shimizu, teasing an unparalleled power that the hunters didn’t anticipate. This way, according to the story of the new episode revealed on theSolo Levelingwebsite, the S-Rank hunters will become the prey of the Ant King.
As the battle with the S-rank hunters progresses smoothly, a human-sized winged ant-like monster with a black exoskeleton appears before them. The hunters become the hunted. They are confronted with an unprecedented power, all for the sake of achieving their long-held ambitions. The climax of the decisive battle in which they have given their all is near.
This preview, in addition to the title of the episode “It’s Going to Get More Intense”, teases thatfans should expect to watch one of the most brutal episodes ofSolo Leveling. However, the Japanese Hunters have Ryuji Goto on their side, but whether he will be strong enough to defeatthe Ant Kingremains to be seen. Also, Jinwoo prepared himself to join the raid by placing his shadow soldiers on the S-rank hunters, but it’s uncertain if he will arrive on time.
Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 10 Is the One That Skipped the Most Manhwa Content of the Season
The Anime Adaptation Is Rushing Through the Jeju Island Arc
DespiteSolo Levelingepisode #10 also adapting 5 chapters of the manhwa like in previous episodes, it presents many changes from the source material to cover the most important content. While some scenes might be rearranged to be adapted later, like Jinwoo meeting with Jinho in the new office of their guild,the anime adaptation skipped content that took away part ofSolo Leveling’s identity, which wasn’t as well received by fans, like the characterization of Ryuji Goto. However, this change might have been to create more hype surrounding Ryuji Goto and the Japanese S-rank hunters.
Solo Leveling Season 2 Erases A Key Part of the Manhwa’s Identity With a Simple Change
Solo Leveling Season 2 episode 10 has taken away part of what makes the story so interesting by skipping several significant scenes from the manhwa.
Otherchanges in Solo Leveling’s adaptationare the rearrangement of Jinwoo’s moment with his familythat was supposed to be adapted in episode 9, to episode 10, as well as the omission of several dialogues during the sparring session between Korean and Japanese hunters, Jinwoo receiving hate comments from the public and acting as a vigilante and saving a woman from a criminal, a scene of Ryuji Goto before the start of the raid, Cha Hae In asking Baek Yoonho about Jinwoo, and shortening the entrance of the Korean S-Rank Hunters in Jeju Island.
Solo Leveling’ Anime Has Its Essence Different from the Manhwa
It’s Impossible for Solo Leveling’s Adaptation to Live Up to the High Expectations of Manhwa Fans
There’s no doubt thatSolo Levelinghas been one of the most dedicated anime adaptations of recent years, delivering carefully detailed animation and dynamic yet stunning battles. However, one of the reasons forSolo Levelingmanhwa’s explosive popularitywas the incredible art of its late artist DUBU, which might be difficult to always do justice to, given the time restrictions during production in animes. This way,the anime focuses on elevating the most relevant fights of Solo Leveling’s story over regular moments.
Solo Leveling Season 2 Cuts a Manhwa Moment That Points Towards a Key Arc
Solo Leveling Season 2 significantly cut two scenes about Jinwoo’s enemy and the introduction of a major character meant to build up a future arc.
An example of this is howSolo Leveling Season 2skipped the scene in chapter #95 of the manhwa where Choi Jong-in jumps from the chopper to attack the ants on the ground before the other hunters jump too. However,Solo Leveling’s anime has highlighted other moments, giving more importance to supporting characters, like an additional scene of Jinwoo returning home with his mother that humanizes him more, and a scene of Lee Joohee deciding to join as backup on the sidelines for the Jeju Island Raid, when she was only momentarily shown in the manhwa.
While some changes in the anime could be seen as negative,Solo Levelingis still an amazing series that has captivated the general audience every week with its action and intriguing story. Moreover, viewers should keep their expectations high as the stakes will only keep increasing asSolo Leveling Season 2 is reaching its finale. Either way,Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 11, promises to be an exciting episode with the strongest enemy so far in the story.
