Solo Levelingis one of the biggest surprises in recent years. Although manhwa adaptations have been growing in popularity,Solo Leveling’s incredible first season set a new standard. The series was licensed by Crunchyroll for an anime produced by A-1 Pictures, a subsidiary of Aniplex with an impressive portfolio including classics likeSword Art Online,Black Butler, andBlue Exorcist. What resulted was a smash-hit battle shōnen nobody saw coming. Anticipation for its second season has been high as many fans arewondering what to expect.
Not long ago, the second season ofSolo Levelingwasteased in a trailer forSolo Leveling -ReAwakening-. Now, there’s an even bigger development for our hero Jinwoo. A 45-second trailer forSolo Levelingseason two just dropped.Despite the anime’s simple premise,Solo Levelingteems with complexity and hype, and the trailer confirms that more of the same is on the horizon.
As one of the only manhwa in a space dominated by Japanese manga and light novels,Solo Leveling’s new trailer features an OST bringing together Korean idol Felix (of the boy group Stray Kids) with the renowned Japanese artist LiSa, whose voice has been heard in hit franchises likeMy Hero Academia,Fate,Sword Art Online, andDemon Slayer. The symbolism of this decision is obvious, but also incredibly meaningful.Solo Levelingis a decisive milestone in anime’s embrace of manhwa, representing just how creative and refreshing it can be, and its second season already promises to make that case even better than the first.
Solo Leveling
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Solo Leveling follows Sung Jin-woo, the world’s weakest hunter, who gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program after surviving a brutal monster attack. As he navigates his newfound abilities, Jinwoo embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of his powers and the dungeon that altered his fate.
