At the 2022 Crunchyroll Expo Industry Panel, the big news dropped that the much-loved Solo Leveling manhwa will receive an anime adaptation. Find all the details about its upcoming release right here, including the release date, trailer, plot & more.
Solo Leveling, often hailed as one of the best webcomics out there, is gearing up for its anime debut on Crunchyroll. With a legion of fans, the narrative revolves around Sung Jinwoo, once dubbed the weakest Hunter, who gains unparalleled abilities enabling him to level up and become the strongest.
The manhwa is celebrated for its RPG-style character progression that amps up the excitement with each new skill, adrenaline-fueled action, captivating illustrations, and intricate characters. The adventure intensifies with the introduction of various types of portals that open to a myriad of realms, each teeming with beasts that the awakened individuals, referred to as hunters, must confront.
Solo Leveling Release Date On Crunchyroll
Confirmed for release during the 2024 winter season, which spans from January to March, Crunchyroll will launch the anime adaptation shortly after its Japanese debut. It will feature original Japanese audio accompanied by German and English subtitles.
Crunchyroll finally confirmed the official global release date: January 6, 2024. Early winter season, thank God!
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Solo Leveling Trailer Gets Fans Excited
The new trailer for the Solo Leveling anime dropped as well, and it looks... absolutely fantastic! With the first few trailers, fans were still a little anxious, whether they will be able to capture the webcomics clean aesthetic, but looking at it now, things are looking really promising!
Diving Into Solo Leveling’s Storyline
Given that the webtoon is complete, the plot isn’t exactly shrouded in mystery. However, to keep things exciting, let’s just say the first trailer for Ore dake Level Up na Ken, the anime adaptation’s official title, offers a great first glimpse into the story.
Solo Leveling is set in a universe where hunters, humans endowed with magical prowess, battle against deadly monsters to shield humanity, while also getting filthy rich and famous if they're strong.
Meet Sung Jinwoo, our initially weak hero who is a feeble hunter, fighting tooth and nail to provide for his sick mother.
Without giving too much away, Sung Jinwoo stumbles upon a peculiar system that grants him the power to progressively level up and become stronger.
Meet the Team Behind Solo Leveling
Crunchyroll has also shared insights into the staff working on Solo Leveling. The original creation can be credited to DUBU (REDICE Studio), but additional details about the director, head writer, and others have been disclosed.
- Original Work: Solo Leveling by DUBU (REDICE Studio), Chugong, h-goon
- Director: Shunsuke Nakashige (Sword Art Online)
- Head Writer: Noboru Kimura (Princess Principal)
- Character Designer: Tomoko Sudo (Alice in Borderland)
- Music: Hiroyuki Sawano (Attack on Titan: "Call of Silence")
- Animation Studio: A-1 Pictures (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War)
A-1 Pictures, known for their work on phenomenal projects like Fate/Apocrypha, Sword Art Online, and Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, is handling the animation, so we can expect some insane animations.
With a team comprised of industry veterans possessing a wealth of experience in creating breathtaking action anime with exquisite art, Solo Leveling is set for greatness.
It’s evident that the team will have to be on top of their game, though, as expectations are going to be extremely high for this adaptation.
Mark your calendars for January 6 and prepare for an epic journey!