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Solo Leveling: Jinwoo's Shadow Army members Igris and Ashborn to get a spin-off; will we get to see Iron's backstory too?

Solo Leveling season 2 is loved for Igris and Iron

Solo Leveling: Jinwoo's Shadow Army members Igris and Ashborn to get a spin-off; will we get to see Iron's backstory too?
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Last Updated: 05.05 PM, Jan 28, 2025

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Solo Leveling season 2, which is ongoing on Crunchyroll, has become mainly about Sung Jin-woo fighting battles alongside his Shadow Army, out of whom Igris remains the most loved. Fans rightly called him ‘The Kurama to Jinwoo’s Naruto.’ While we miss seeing him for two episodes now, there's some good news for all the Igris fans out there. The author of the Korean webtoon, Chugong, has confirmed that he will bring a spin-off to both Igris and Ashborn. But, with Iron gaining as much popularity, will that be a possibility too? Let's explore...

Igris to get a spin-off

Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling

Solo Leveling season 1 had come to an end when Jinwoo managed to bring along a powerful soldier Igris back as a shadow. Ever since, Igris has proven to be a loyal soldier and a literal shadow to Jinwoo, so much that he fought Baruka almost on his own in season 2 episode 2. Jinwoo and Igris are the iconic duo so far in the anime.

Ashborn gets a spin-off too

Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling

The true Shadow Monarch aka Ashborn will also be seen in the spin-off (uncertain whether the two characters are in the same spin-off or different ones). Igris served under Ashborn in a war against rulers, but eons ago. Among many other things, we will also get to see what made Ashborn the 'Knight of Death.'

Will Iron's backstory be explored?

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Solo Leveling

Although the author did not mention a spin-off on the beloved shadow Iron, he remains a fan-favourite too. Igris killed A-rank Hunter Kim Chul, and Jinwoo added him to the Shadow Army. This proved as one of the more crucial moments this season. Obviously, Iron was introduced to the anime with Solo Leveling season 2 as well (both as a shadow army and given the name), and it is Iron's humour that steals the spotlight and makes him so beloved. It is Iron's brute strength and loyalty towards Jinwoo that made him a fan-favourite, but do you think his story will be explored? We think he deserves a chance. Do let us know your thoughts!

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