Tomb Raider King Season 1 Wraps Up This September – Crunchyroll’s Unexpected Solo Leveling Stand‑In Gets a Finale Date

When Crunchyroll’s much‑talked‑about second season of Solo Leveling stalled, a new Korean‑webtoon adaptation swooped in to fill the void. That show is Tomb Raider King, and after a summer packed with action‑filled episodes, the series is now eye‑balling its last episode of the first season.

The debut episode aired on July 9 2026, and the studio confirmed a 12‑episode run. Nine episodes have already streamed, and the countdown is on: the Japanese‑subbed version will bow out on September 24 2026. If you’re watching the English dub, expect the curtain to fall a couple of weeks later, on October 8 2026, because the dub lags about two weeks behind the original.

Why does this matter? “Solo Leveling” finally got a second season back in January 2025, but the follow‑up movie that was teased has yet to receive a release date. In other words, fans have been waiting a long time for more of the hunter‑world drama. “Tomb Raider King” stepped in with its own high‑octane premise—time‑travel, corporate treasure wars, and a revenge‑driven protagonist named Jooheon—earning a spot as the de‑facto replacement for the season.

The anime draws from a sprawling webtoon that already boasts over 400 chapters, including side stories. With only twelve episodes slated for the first season, the adaptation is merely scratching the surface. That means we’ll need more seasons to cover the full narrative, especially since the webtoon itself continues with a sequel titled “Tomb Raider King: End Line.” No official word on a second season yet, but a post‑finale announcement could change that.

Popularity-wise, the series has surged thanks to the inevitable comparisons to “Solo Leveling.” While the latter still commands a massive global fanbase, “Tomb Raider King” has carved out its own niche, thanks to its blend of intense combat, sly humor, and the novelty of manipulating future knowledge to steal powerful artifacts. Viewers have been watching Jooheon’s quest for vengeance unfold, and the momentum shows no signs of slowing.

So mark your calendars, set a reminder, and get ready to say goodbye—at least for now—to the first chapter of “Tomb Raider King.” Whether it leads to a sequel or leaves us hanging, the finale will wrap up a summer that gave Crunchyroll fans a worthy stand‑in for “Solo Leveling.”