In an email on December 12, 2023, Crunchyroll informed Our Website that Indian actor Ali Fazal will join the Hindi voice cast for the Solo Leveling anime series. The Hindi dub of the anime will debut exclusively on Crunchyroll on January 6, 2024.
Ali Fazal, known for his Hollywood debut in Furious 7 and his leading role opposite Dame Judi Dench in Victoria and Abdul, will bring his talent to the Solo Leveling anime. He has also showcased his acting skills in Death on the Nile alongside Gal Gadot and Kandahar with Gerard Butler.
With such roles, he has established himself as a leading Indian actor in Hollywood. Following that, he has also got himself cast in the highly anticipated anime Solo Leveling.
Crunchyroll: Solo Leveling Hindi Dub casts Ali Fazal
Crunchyroll has announced that Ali Fazal will be providing the Hindi voice for the character Song Chiyul in the anime Solo Leveling. Chiyul is a Korean C-Rank Hunter who takes the protagonist Sung Jinwoo under his wing, and together they face the challenges of the Double Dungeon incident.
Solo Leveling's Hindi dub will be available for simulcast on Crunchyroll alongside the worldwide premiere of the anime on Saturday, January 6, 2024. In addition, the streaming platform will offer subtitled versions for streaming.
Sung Jinwoo as seen in the anime (Image via A-1 Pictures)
Ali Fazal expressed his excitement about joining the cast and voicing the gritty character Song Chiyul, describing it as a unique and thrilling opportunity. He always seeks to push the boundaries with each new project and found working with Crunchyroll and entering the anime world to be a fresh and exhilarating experience.
Akshat Sahu, Director of Marketing, APAC, Crunchyroll, also shared the company's excitement about collaborating with a talented artist like Ali Fazal for Solo Leveling. Recognizing the immense love for anime in India, they are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to their audience.
Sung Jinwoo as depicted in the anime (Image via A-1 Pictures)
To generate more anticipation among Indian anime enthusiasts, Crunchyroll will be presenting a special fan premiere of the initial two episodes of Solo Leveling with Hindi dub on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Maison PVR, Mumbai.
Lastly, Crunchyroll also announced the other Hindi voice cast members for the anime. They are as follows:
Sung Jinwoo voiced by Rajesh Shukla
Sung Jinah voiced by Riya Sen Gupta
Go Gunhee voiced by Kishore Bhatt
Song Chiyul voiced by Ali Fazal
Kim Sangshik voiced by Archit Maurya
Lee Joohee voiced by Shiny Prakash
Go Myunghwan voiced by Varnit Kumar
Park Beom-shik voiced by Ish Thakkar
Kang Jeongho voiced by Harsh Sharma
Joo Jae-hwan voiced by Aniket Khade
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of both anime and Ali Fazal's acting, I am thrilled to hear about his involvement in the Hindi dub of Solo Leveling. Fazal's talent and versatility as an actor make him an excellent choice to bring the character of Song Chiyul to life in Hindi. His Hollywood experience and impressive performances in various international projects further solidify his ability to connect with a global audience.
The news of the Hindi dub's simulcast on Crunchyroll alongside the worldwide premiere is particularly exciting for Indian anime enthusiasts. Crunchyroll's commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to its Indian audience demonstrates their understanding of the growing popularity of anime in the country. The special fan premiere of the initial two episodes in Mumbai adds an extra layer of excitement and engagement for fans, creating a sense of community and shared anticipation.