Solo Leveling: Karma, Netmarble’s action RPG based on the Solo Leveling manhwa and anime, received a new trailer at Anime Japan 2026 — giving fans the clearest look yet at the game’s combat system and playable roster ahead of its anticipated launch.
What the Anime Japan 2026 Trailer Showed
The Solo Leveling: Karma trailer debuted at Anime Japan 2026, held annually in Tokyo and one of the biggest anime industry events on the calendar. Netmarble used the platform to showcase extended gameplay footage of Sung Jin-Woo — the series’ protagonist and the game’s central playable character — alongside additional hunters confirmed for the roster.
Combat System on Display
The trailer puts Sung Jin-Woo’s Shadow Army abilities front and centre, including the shadow extraction mechanic that defines his character in the original manhwa by Chugong. Players appear able to build and deploy shadow soldiers during combat, which aligns with how the power operates in the anime adaptation produced by A-1 Pictures.
The visual style closely follows the anime aesthetic — fluid, high-contrast action with the same colour palette and character silhouettes that viewers of the Solo Leveling anime (which began airing in January 2024 and returned for its second season in 2025) will immediately recognise.
Additional Playable Characters
Beyond Sung Jin-Woo, the trailer confirms additional hunters as playable characters. The roster pulls from prominent figures in the Solo Leveling story, including S-Rank hunters with ability sets that differ meaningfully from the protagonist’s shadow-based kit. The structure suggests character switching or team composition is central to the gameplay loop — standard for the action RPG mobile genre Netmarble operates in.
What This Means for Solo Leveling Fans in SEA
Southeast Asia has one of the strongest Solo Leveling fanbases in the world. The manhwa and anime both have large audiences across Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand. A mobile action RPG at this production level, built on a beloved IP, is a natural fit for the region.
Solo Leveling: Karma will offer in-app purchases — pricing varies by region.
Netmarble’s Track Record
Netmarble is the South Korean developer behind Marvel Future Fight, Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and Blade & Soul Revolution. Netmarble has a mixed reputation for gacha monetisation systems, and how aggressively Karma gates content will likely determine its long-term retention in the SEA market. The Solo Leveling community will be watching the monetisation closely at launch.
What Comes Next
A global release date for Solo Leveling: Karma has not been confirmed. Netmarble typically runs pre-registration campaigns ahead of major mobile launches. Follow the game’s official channels and Netmarble’s social platforms for release window announcements.
Source: Anime Japan 2026 coverage and Netmarble official channels
