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ConfirmedUpdated Nov 15, 2026 · 12 sources

Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Season 3 Return and Artist Debate

Solo Leveling: Ragnarok has confirmed its return from hiatus for Season 3 with a first look, a November rollout featuring three new episodes, an English release date, and a new artist. Meanwhile, fans on Reddit are debating how manhwa artists Dubu, Jin, and Sanjimseung compare, while also navigating the Tapas to Manta platform transfer.

Official Season 3 Return and November Release Dates

In late October 2026, outlets including Comic Book Resources, ComicBook.com, ScreenRant, and GameRant reported that the Solo Leveling sequel, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, officially confirmed its return from hiatus for Season 3 alongside an official first look.

According to ScreenRant and Comic Book Resources reports on October 30, 2026, the return was set to launch with 3 new episodes. GameRant reported two November dates: a new release on November 3 and an official Season 3 return on November 5.

In November 2026, IMDb reported that new sequel seasons were officially announced in an update, and Comic Book Resources reported on November 15, 2026 that Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Season 3 received an official English release date. The exact calendar date of that English release is not stated in the available report snippets.

New Season 3 Artist Sparks Manhwa Comparison Debate

ComicBook.com reported on October 28, 2026 that Solo Leveling: Ragnarok's return from hiatus for the new season also brings a new artist, revealed alongside the official first look.

Following the return, a November 8, 2026 fan discussion on the r/sololeveling subreddit opened a debate comparing three artists across the Solo Leveling and Ragnarok manhwa: Dubu, Jin, and Sanjimseung, asking readers to weigh in on which artist is better.

Tapas Shutdown and Manta Transfer Discussion

Alongside the Season 3 rollout and artist discussion, readers on r/sololeveling noted on November 2, 2026 that Tapas was shutting down. According to the fan post, Manta introduced a free transfer service allowing readers who purchased the entire Solo Leveling series on Tapas to move their collection over to Manta at no cost.

Two sides of the debate

Excited for the New Season 3 Era and Fresh Art

  • Solo Leveling: Ragnarok is officially back from hiatus with an official first look and a 3-episode launch in early November.
  • Introducing a new artist for Season 3 gives fans a fresh visual take to discuss alongside previous series artists inside the community.
  • An official English release date announcement and Manta's free transfer service from Tapas keep the series accessible for English-language readers.

Prefer Earlier Artists and Cautious About Changes

  • Changing the artist after a hiatus naturally raises comparisons to earlier work, prompting fans on Reddit to debate who is better among Dubu, Jin, and Sanjimseung.
  • The gap between the early November return reports and the November 15 official English release date news meant English readers had to wait longer for localization details.
  • The shutdown of Tapas initially worried fans who had already purchased the entire Solo Leveling series before discovering Manta's transfer option.

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