Solo Leveling Season 3: Meet the Insane New Shadows That Will Blow Your Mind!

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Summary

  • Sung Jinwoo acquires powerful shadows like Jima, Shadow Giants, and Kamish, showcasing his growing strength.
  • Bellion, the ultimate shadow created by the Shadow Monarch, could be the final addition to Jinwoo’s army in Season 3.
  • Greed, a former scoundrel turned shadow, highlights Jinwoo’s rare human-to-shadow transformations in Solo Leveling.

In 2024, Solo Leveling was undoubtedly one of the standout television shows, setting the stage for an explosive beginning to the following year’s anime lineup. The series has earned its status as a classic, thanks to its stunning animation, exhilarating battles, and the captivating allure of its unique world. One intriguing aspect of Sung Jinwoo’s abilities lies in his power to summon shadows that engage in combat on his behalf, essentially being immortal entities.

The first season concluded with him unveiling his first potent shadow, Igris, and it was only fitting that season 2 ended with another formidable shadow, Beru. With fans eagerly awaiting the third season, what mighty shadows could potentially feature in the upcoming season? Here are a few noteworthy candidates that could excite viewers as the new season unfolds.

Potential spoilers below, proceed with caution.

5. Jima

The Boss Of The Nagas

Debut Chapter 122
Rank Elite Knight
Origin Boss Naga

Among the notable consequences following the Jeju Arc, Sung Jinwoo gained control over Jima, a formidable boss known as Naga, whom he confronted during an A-rank dungeon expedition. Accompanied by Woo Jin-chul who was assigned to ‘escort’ Jinwoo, this encounter served as an eye-opening experience for Jin-chul, revealing the extraordinary power that Jinwoo wields.

Jinwoo confronted Jima directly and remembered his own spectral reflections, which Jin-chul inquired about. He explained that he wished to battle Jima independently to avoid relying too heavily on his shadows and potentially losing his connection with them. Upon being summoned as a shadow, Jima was automatically upgraded to level 13 and earned the title of an Elite Knight. This is remarkable because an Elite Knight holds roughly equal power to an S-rank hunter.

4. Shadow Giants

They Decimated Most Of Japan

Debut Chapter 135
Rank Elite Knight
Origin Giants

A significant storyline that highlights Sung Jinwoo’s power development is the Japan Crisis arc, during which a dungeon breach occurs within Japan, unleashing massive giants that wreak havoc on the nation. These giants managed to overpower some elite S-class hunters, causing widespread fear and chaos. Desiring to boost his abilities and prevent global catastrophe, Sung Jinwoo intervened.

In a confrontation, he and his entities squared off against colossal beings. Due to their massive quantities, they successfully vanquished the giants. These giants were incredibly formidable; it took just 31 of them to create such devastation in Japan that the nation pleaded for intervention from top-tier hunters. After defeating the giants, Sung Jinwoo retrieved their shadows and casually labeled them as numbers ‘1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6’ rather than giving them names.

3. Kamish

The Greatest Disaster

Debut Chapter 115
Rank General
Origin Kamish

Initially emerging alongside the first-ever S-rank gate, Kamish was the dragon responsible for Thomas Andre’s global renown. In an attempt to gain favor with Sung Jinwoo, the U.S. government offered him a stone imbued with mystical powers from Kamish’s lair. The stone was believed to hold such potent abilities that it might persuade Sung Jinwoo to pledge his loyalty.

In the end, what Jinwoo yearned for was to examine the deceased body, yet despite the American Hunters Association’s opposition to granting him an ally as formidable as Kamish, they were unable to prevent him. With determination, Jinwoo managed to retrieve Kamish and his power surpassed anything Jinwoo had ever experienced. Unfortunately, due to the time elapsed between its death and extraction, Kamish was only able to maintain its integrity for a short while before it began to disintegrate. This loss was significant for Jinwoo, and his frustration at failing to acquire Kamish as a soldier was evident on his face.

2. Greed

A Fitting End For A Scoundrel

Debut Chapter 147
Rank General
Origin Hwang Dongsoo

Sung Jinwoo seldom transforms humans into shadow soldiers, but there are three instances where he did so. First, Kim Chul, the A-rank from the Red Gate incident, experienced this transformation. The second was Min Byung-Gyu, but this happened during an emergency situation; once Byung-Gyu healed Cha Hae-in, he freed him and allowed him to pass away peacefully. Notably, Greed (formerly Hwang Dongsoo) was the most notable of these transformations.

In a fury because Jinwoo had murdered his brother, Dongsoo plotted revenge and abducted and tormented Yoo Jinho to force Jinwoo into action. However, his plan backfired as Jinwoo ultimately killed Dongsoo, even with the intervention of Thomas Andre. As a result, Jinwoo became an enigmatic figure and was swiftly promoted to Knight Commander. Given that this event occurred in chapters 145-146, it is probable that it will be featured in the upcoming third season.

1. Bellion

The Ultimate Shadow

Debut Chapter 166
Rank Grand Marshall
Origin NA

Bellion, the initial shadow crafted by Shadow Monarch Ashborn, serves under Sung Jinwoo, who possesses Ashborn’s power. This colossal shadow outranks every other shadow known to exist and demonstrates unwavering loyalty, making it a reliable ally for Sung Jinwoo.

It’s possible that Bellion, the latest shadow acquired by Sung Jinwoo, might appear in season 3 of the “Solo Leveling” anime, although some may wonder if this is the case. Given that the first two seasons concluded with Sung Jinwoo significantly expanding his army of shadows, it seems plausible that Bellion could be the final shadow to round off the third season, paving the way for a fourth and potentially concluding season of this epic series.

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2025-04-18 08:17