The long wait is almost over. Solo Leveling: Arise from the Shadows, the highly anticipated second season of the hit anime, is set to premiere on January 4, 2025. Picking up right where the engrossing first season left off, this new chapter promises more thrill, action and adrenaline-filled moments.

The trailer of the season was shared by Crunchyroll, a popular OTT platform for anime fans. It teases protagonist Jin-woo’s incredible evolution from “the world’s weakest hunter” to a formidable Shadow Emperor. Season 2 will delve into the Red Gate Arc and then transition into the highly anticipated Demon Castle Arc, which appears from chapters 46 to 75 in the manhwa.

For those who haven’t read the manhwa, fans can expect episodes featuring epic confrontations with S-rank monsters, treacherous dungeons, and Jin-woo’s steady rise to power. Jin-woo’s powers will also be tested and it remains to be seen if his spectacular growth will help his mother’s recovery.

Watch the trailer here:

Those who have not seen the first season but want to start the journey can watch it Solo Leveling: Reawakening MovieWhich is currently running in theatres. This special compilation film recaps Season 1 and includes a glimpse of the first two episodes of the upcoming season, featuring Sung Jin-woo’s first thrilling encounter with Barca, the King of the Ice Elves.

Familiar voices return, including Taito Ban as Sung Jin-woo, Genta Nakamura as Yoo Jin-ho, and Reina Ueda reprising her role as Chae Hae-in. With a 13-episode run ending in March 2025, Solo Leveling: Arise from the Shadows will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll.