Solo Leveling Manhwa: Why It Changed the Industry

It's not a manga, it's a manhwa. How Solo Leveling popularized the vertical scrolling format.

Solo Leveling is technically a manhwa (Korean comic), but it is often grouped with manga due to its massive popularity in Japan and the West.

The Art of Dubu

The late artist Dubu (Redice Studio) revolutionized webtoons. His use of lighting, particle effects, and dynamic paneling made Solo Leveling feel like an anime before it was even animated.

• Vertical Scrolling: He mastered the format, using long vertical panels to convey the scale of the monsters and the speed of the action.

The Legacy

Because of Solo Leveling, we now have a flood of "System" and "Dungeon" manhwa. It set the standard for the genre.

Conclusion

If you loved the anime, you owe it to yourself to read the Solo Leveling manhwa. The art is simply on another level.