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The new season of Solo Leveling has finally arrived on Crunchyroll, bringing Sung Jin-woo back to our screens. The first season was one of the biggest hits of 2024, so we’re excited to see what Solo Leveling – Arise from the Shadow brings us. With season two currently airing, here is when (and where) the next episode of Solo Leveling will be coming out.

Because the first episode was such an international success, Solo Leveling season two episodes will drop around the world at the same time every Saturday. What time will depend on which time zone you live in, but the release schedule seems geared toward US viewers. New episodes of Solo Leveling season two will air on Crunchyroll at 12:30 pm EST and 9:30 am PST. The next episode of Solo Leveling – Arise from the Shadows will be released on:

• Solo Leveling season 2 – Arise from the Shadows: 'On to the Next Target' – Saturday March 30, 2025 at 12:30 pm EST/9:30 am PST

After the success of season one, it wasn’t surprising to see season two of Solo Leveling confirmed almost as soon as the first season ended. With it currently airing, we are getting a bit closer to the epic conclusion of the original manhwa. Season two is likely to focus on how Jin-woo builds his shadow army to take on the Monarchs who have tried to destroy humanity over and over. This season will also probably focus on revealing more about the nature of the Gates and the Guilds that fight the dangerous monsters within.

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