Say hello to the new Jin-Woo in Solo Leveling Season 3

IN Solo levelingthere is nothing more satisfying than seeing Jin-Woo crush his opponents one by one. After mastering his newfound abilities, he quickly becomes an unstoppable force alongside his most powerful and loyal shadows. No enemy or hunter, no matter how formidable, can withstand Jin-Woo's overwhelming power on the battlefield as shown in the first two seasons Solo leveling.

However, when Solo leveling season 3 drops, the new Sung Jin-Woo arrives. This character has the same abilities as Sung Jin-Woo, from the ability to control the dead to a deadly effectiveness in combat that allowed Korea's strongest hunter to dominate every fight and ensured that this new Sung Jin-Woo would be as good as him. Who is this character and is he really Jin-Woo's equal? Let's find out.

The First Shadow Monarch could appear in Solo Leveling Season 3

Jin-Woo's powers belong to the first Shadow Monarch

• The first Shadow Monarch, Ashborn, is the original King of the Dead.

• The first Shadow Monarch has the same abilities as Jin-Woo.

Solo leveling Seasons 1 and 2 showed Jin-Woo's accelerated growth from an E-rank hunter to an absolute force of nature who refuses to give up and accept defeat. Anime fans have also witnessed Sung Jin-Woo's toughest fights, from his showdown with Igris in Job-Change Quest to his one-sided fight with Ant King on Jeju Island. However, the anime has yet to reveal the origin of Jin-Woo's terrifying powers.

Solo leveling Season 3 could be the long-awaited chapter to reveal the origin of Jin-Woo's ability and its true owner. Before Jin-Woo became the Shadow Monarch, there was Ashborn, otherwise known to manhwa fans as the King of the Dead, and the Greatest Fragment of Brilliant Light became the Shadow Monarch. He is one of the creations of the Absolute Being, someone who has unparalleled loyalty to his creator.

Now, Ashborn might appear there Solo leveling Season 3especially in the Double Dungeon story arc where Jin-Woo encounters Ashborn's servant Kandiar. Thanks to a system that allows Jin-Woo to revisit Ashborn's memories, the two Shadow Monarchs who have equal power over the dead could finally see eye to eye. If so, it would be the first time Jin-Woo met his equal Solo leveling.

The first Shadow Monarch is Jin-Woo's Ultimate Equal

Ashborn chooses Jin-Woo as his human vessel

Like the first Shadow Monarch, Sung Jin-Woo has overcome insurmountable obstacles in his life and career as a hunter. As the original Shadow Monarch, Ashborn was left for dead by his comrades, yet rose from betrayal and despair to become a powerful being, while Jin-Woo was also left behind in the Cartenon Temple, forced to face death and betrayal alone.

That goes without saying Ashborn's journey parallels Jin-Woo's in many wayswhich is probably one of the reasons why the first Shadow Monarch resonated with him and stood by him. When Ashborn chose Jin-Woo as his human vessel, he entrusted him not only with his powers, but also with the responsibility of shaping the future. As Jin-Woo perseveres, it gives him hope that the influence of the Shadow Monarch will continue through someone worthy of the title.

Unlike other ambitious Monarchs who chose to ascend to the human world, the original Shadow Monarch did not hesitate to give Jin-Woo complete trust and full power. And inside Solo leveling In Season 3, Ashborn is expected to give Jin-Woo much of his full power not only to defy the System creator, but also to prepare him for the upcoming battles with the rest of the Monarchs ahead of him.

The first Shadow Monarch is now retired

Jin-Woo succeeds in the first Shadow Monarch

Once the original Shadow Monarch has served its purpose in Solo levelingretirement becomes attainable as Jin-Woo carries his confidence, power, vision and legacy forward. There is no need for Ashborn to interfere further as his chosen successor is more than capable of facing any threat and shaping the world in his name. He would be freed from the burden of war and conflict between Rulers and Monarchs that once defined his identity.

On the other hand, Jin-Woo is set to inherit Ashborn's power of attorney near the end Solo leveling. That said, fans expecting to see Jin-Woo at his absolute best in Season 3 may not get what they want, with the true extent of Ashborn's abilities only gradually being revealed. For now, fans will have to wait for further updates on Solo leveling season 3as the production committee and the creator have not yet shared details about the release date and how the story will unfold.

Release date

2024 – 2025-00-00

Network

Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV

directors

Tatsuya Sasaki, Toru Hamasaki

Writers

Shigeru Murakoshi, Shingo Irie, Fuka Ishii

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  Genta Nakamura

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