There are so many different genres to explore in anime, which makes it such a versatile storytelling medium. However, certain archetypes have grown in popularity and now dominate the medium in ways that cause more harm than good. Isekai fantasy series, MMORPG riffs, and dungeon-crawler content have never been more popular, and there are plenty of them in the anime landscape. The anime slate for 2024 alone includes series such as Gods' Game We Play, Quality Assurance in Another World, and Delicious in Dungeon.
Solo Leveling-the anime series is created by A-1 Pictures, a renowned production company that has produced many famous anime shows such as Sword Art Online, Black Butler, Blue Exorcist, and Fairy Tail. The motion graphics are handled by Production I.G, which has previously worked on popular anime series like Attack on Titan, Psycho-Pass, Vinland Saga, and Haikyuu!!. Solo Leveling is based on Chugong's South Korean web novel and has become immensely popular within the anime community.
Watch the trailer for Solo Leveling here-
Why Solo Leveling is so famous?
What distinguishes solo levelling is the amazing art, that makes the story even more enjoyable. The manhwa combines various elements such as action, fantasy, and adventure, making it appealing to a wide range of audiences. Another reason for the popularity of solo levelling is that it is easily accessible online. The premiere of Solo Leveling confirms that the anime will be a huge success, thanks to incredible art and fight scenes that highlight its strengths. The first two episodes of Solo Leveling establish a dark fantasy world complete with game-like mechanics and political intrigue.
The Story of Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling begins with a prelude set a decade ago, when the first pathway, known as a "gate," opened into the world, attracting creatures from another dimension. At the same time, humans began to develop magical abilities, which they used to hunt these dangerous monsters from another dimension. As time passed, the Hunters became more organized, and missions were dispatched to conquer the dungeons within these gates and defeat the creatures before they reached the human world.
The use of the class ranking system to classify a variety of hunters is an important aspect of the story. The ranking system goes from letter S to letter E, with S being the highest and E being the lowest. Depending on your rank, you may be assigned a more significant and dangerous mission, resulting in increased income, standing, and reputation within the community. The most important aspect is that once assigned a rank, it is nearly impossible to change that rank. It's nearly impossible because, of course, one character always breaks the rules.
The Protagonist- Sung Jinwoo
In a world where hunters and monsters coexist, Sung Jinwoo, a weak hunter, gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program. He becomes one of the strongest hunters and even conquers the strongest dungeons. At the beginning of the story, Sung Jinwoo is an infamous E-rank hunter. Due to his weak standing, poor weapon choice, and constant near-death experiences, he has earned a reputation as the "Weakest Hunter of All Mankind." However, he has chosen this path because of his circumstances. His mother is currently in a coma, and with his younger sister to take care of, Sung Jinwoo persists so he can provide for himself and his family. When the main story of Solo Leveling begins, he has been a hunter for about four years.
In Bottom Line
The series is directed by Shunsuke Nakashige, who is known for directing Sword Art Online. The character design is by Tomoko Sudo, while the monster design is credited to Hirotaka Tokuda. Notably, the composer for this series is Hiroyuki Sawano, who is best known for his work on the soundtrack for Attack on Titan.
Fans of Solo Leveling can rejoice as the much-awaited anime adaptation has finally arrived. The show's production quality is excellent, and it is certain to exceed expectations once more, as was the case with the original manhwa. The first season of Solo Leveling is now available on Crunchyroll, with episodes premiering on January 6th.
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