Published Nov 15, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
Merlyn De Souza is a freelance writer and anime enthusiast based in Goa, India, with a Bachelor's in English Literature. When she isn't writing, she can be found exploring various realms of entertainment, including, but not limited to, K-dramas, novels, and even the occasional manhwa. She also enjoys all things creative, like sewing and makeup.
Despite nearly two years having passed since Season 2 of the anime aired and a long way to go till the big release of the Beyond the System movie, Solo Leveling has re-entered the spotlight lately with the return of its sequel manhwa. Solo Leveling: Ragnarok's third season is officially in full swing, and it's once again a hit among fans as if it never went on hiatus.
That said, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok isn't the only big manhwa release this fall, as arguably one of the best action fantasy series of all time is also due to make its return in less than two weeks. And it's not just a simple rival, but maybe even a series that may very well surpass Solo Leveling very soon.
Omniscient Reader Returns With New Chapters In Less Than 2 Weeks
Omniscient Reader, the king of action fantasy on Webtoon, officially returns from its hiatus on November 24, 2026. Webtoon originally announced the series' return from hiatus at NYCC 2026 back in October, and now Omniscient Reader has finally locked down a return date for its much-anticipated second season, along with a new poster featuring its main trio of Dokja, Junghyeon, and Sooyoung.
Omniscient Reader ended Season 1 with Chapter 311 back in May, going on its first-ever hiatus in six years. Over 300 chapters in, the webtoon is only halfway into the story, though it still only continues to get better with every new arc. Season 2 of Omniscient Reader is now set to take things up a notch both in terms of its story and artwork.
The webtoon's creators promised to return with an even higher-quality adaptation following the hiatus. Meanwhile, story-wise, the webtoon is currently in the middle of the Demon King Selection Arc, following which the series is finally set to explore its biggest secrets, followed by some of the toughest scenarios and decisions Dokja will have faced to date, all leading up to Omniscient Reader's climactic finale and the "Final Scenario."
Omniscient Reader Takes Home A Major Award Once Given to Solo Leveling
Admittedly, with Solo Leveling's recent rise to fame, there have been many a series dubbed its rival, to the point of exhaustion. However, if there's one series that's truly worthy of that title and being considered on equal ground with Solo Leveling, it is Omniscient Reader. In fact, Omniscient Reader has proved as much with its recent win at the 2026 World Webtoon Awards organized by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency.
Omniscient Reader, alongside Return of the Blossoming Blade, The Greatest Estate Developer, A Man's Man, Killer Peter, and five other series, were recently announced as the ten main award winners. This award was famously also presented to Solo Leveling back in 2024 at the very first edition of the World Webtoon Awards, making it a huge win for Omniscient Reader and once again solidifying its position as Solo Leveling's one true rival.
All things considered, Omniscient Reader may not share the same widespread, mainstream popularity as Solo Leveling just yet; it's only a matter of time until the series becomes the next big sensation. This largely rests on its upcoming anime adaptation, which was recently reported to be delayed till 2028. From its setting, writing, world-building, action, and characters to the grand scope of its story, Omniscient Reader already has everything it needs to surpass Solo Leveling and become the next big action-fantasy anime sensation.
Writers Shing Shong
Penciler(s) Sleepy-C
Inker(s) Sleepy-C
Colorist(s) Sleepy-C
Publisher(s) Line Webtoon
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