Solo Levelingis, without a doubt, one of the best and most popular series the anime industry has produced in recent memory. The story of Sung Jin-Woo becoming the strongest hunter in the world has millions of fans waiting impatiently every week to see how the plot will develop. It is rare to see such a dedicated fanbase, but theSolo Levelinganime more than deserves its popularity.
Woefully, the success of the series has also led to some undesirable outcomes, such as the recent leaks of season 2, episode 11, that were uploaded to social media. Amidst the chaos provoked by this crime, the producer of the series, Atsushi Kaneko, shared his feelings on the matter, assuring fans that he considers these actions a form of betrayal.
Atsushi Condems Leakers on Social Media
The Producer Wishes for Fans To Respect the Publishing Schedule
Previous tothe release ofSolo Levelingseason 2 episode 11, which is scheduled to occur this coming June 03, 2025, footage of the events began being shared on social media. This quickly caused a commotion among fans, who condemned the people behind the leak. The issue escalated quicker than anyone would have imagined when Kaneko, the producer for the series, took to social media and shared his thoughts about the leaks on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
I appreciate your anticipation of our latest story.
But…it is a real shame that the footage is leaked prior to broadcast and distribution.
It is an act of betrayal to the creative staff and the fans who are looking forward to the show.
I feel sorry for them. It’s a shame.
The man began his message by thanking fans for the interest they have shown in the anime, as well as their excitement for new episodes. Immediately after, he states how disappointed and angry he is at the people who leaked the footage of episode 11. According to him, this was one of the biggest forms of betrayal he could have experienced, and he feels sorry for the people who believed this was a good idea to get attention. His words inspired fans to look for the perpetrators, wanting to let the producer know who was behind the attack.
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The accountants behind the leaks quickly deleted the evidence of their crimes shortly after their usernames were made public. While some shamelessly admitted to having leaked the episode, others tried to pretend they either did not or stated they had committed a mistake. Most fans agree that it is likely they are trying to save themselves from possible legal issues, as leaking anime has been a practice heavily persecuted by Japanese law in the last couple of years.
The Anime Industry Has a Major Piracy Problem
Solo Leveling Is Not the Only Show That Has Been Leaked
Recently, anime fans have noticed an alarming increase in the number of leaks that have attacked their favorite shows. The opinion of the large majority is thatpiracy is one of the biggest problems the anime industry faces at the moment. The leaks ofSolo Levelingseason 2, episode 11, are just the latest example of how prevalent this issue has been, a trend that worries both the producers and fans alike.
Another great example of this practice was the attack led by an unknown individualagainst Netflix and its top anime shows. Japanese laws have been working hard to prevent such attacks from happening in the future, but with the rapid evolution of technology, the practice might continue in the immediate future. On the bright side, it is possible that the team behindSolo Levelingwill take extra precautions to stop leakers, meaning another attack on the series is unlikely to happen before the end of the season.
