Solo Levelingis a franchise that has quickly become synonymous with success, as it continues to dominate discussions among anime fans. Jin-woo’s adventure has continuously captivated audiences with its amazing plot, memorable characters, and stunning art style. The series has achieved many impressive milestones thatno other anime in historyhas been remotely close to.
Yet, despite this unprecedented success, many fans have made their concern for the franchise known after it failed to reach the top of the best-selling adult graphic novels during July. Despite being considered the biggest anime of the moment, the original manhwa from which the show was inspired has found it hard to reach American audiences.
Solo Leveling Is Anime’s Biggest Hit, But Its Manhwa Continues To Struggle
On Jul 12, 2025,Circana Bookscan’s report for the month of Julywas released, giving fans a chance to see which graphic novels were the most popular during the past 30 days. As expected, many big names, such asJujutsu Kaisen,One Piece, andJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, were among thebest-selling manga of 2025.
Surprisingly, none ofSolo Leveling’s latest volumes were mentioned on the list, shocking fans of this beloved series. During June, volume #12 of the manhwa was released, earning the fifth position among that month’s best-selling graphic novels. This trend has caused concern in the fandom, as other titles released around the same time continue to report massive success among audiences.
The list of the most popular graphic novels for the month of July 2025, as reported by Circana Bookscan goes as follows:
Is Solo Leveling’s Reign Over?
Although worrisome to learn that theSolo Levelingmanhwa might be struggling to maintain interest among audiences, the franchise is very much alive and thriving. The second season of the animebroke many of Crunchyroll’s biggest recordsduring its time airing, with millions of fans worldwide tuning in each week to enjoy the show.
Furthermore, the thrilling third season of the anime and alive-action adaptation of theSolo Levelingserieshave already been confirmed, keeping fans invested in this cherished franchise. Even though the manhwa might continue to fight for a spot among the best-selling graphic novels, it is clear that the series still has many years before its time comes.
