Everything You Need to Know About the Solo Leveling Anime: Release Date, Voice Cast, and Theme Songs

The anticipation for the Solo Leveling anime is incredibly high. The anime, based on the popular South Korean webcomic, is set to be released in Winter 2024 and is being animated by the well-known A-1 Pictures studio.

Chugong's Solo Leveling manhwa has captured a global audience with its gripping story, exciting action scenes, and unique characters. Fans were thrilled to learn at the Aniplex Online Fest 2023 that the anime adaptation is scheduled to premiere in January 2024.

As the Solo Leveling anime gets closer to being released, more information has come out about the series' voice cast, theme song, and official release date.

Solo Leveling anime set to release on January 6, 2024

The release date for the Solo Leveling anime was originally scheduled for the end of 2023, but Crunchyroll has now announced that it has been delayed until January 2024, just in time for Aniplex Online Fest 2023.

The premiere date for the first episode of Solo Leveling anime is set for January 6, 2024. Additionally, an early screening of the series will take place in Tokyo on December 10th, with further dates and locations to be announced.

Seoul - December 10

London - December 13

Los Angeles - December 14

A-1 Pictures, the renowned animation studio behind Your Lie in April, Sword Art Online, Kaguya Sama: Love is War, and Erased, is bringing Solo Leveling to life as an anime. With a track record of exceptional animation quality, fans can expect Solo Leveling to receive the same level of care and attention.

The director for the series is Shunsuke Nakashige and the head writer is Noboru Kimura. The anime's scores are being created by the renowned composer Hiroyuki Sawano, known for his work on Attack on Titan and Kill la Kill. He will be composing the opening theme song 'LEveL' in collaboration with the popular K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Meanwhile, the ending theme song 'request' is by krage.

Although there is no official word on the dub voice actors for the anime as of now, the Japanese voice cast includes:

Taito Ban as Sung Jin-Woo

Reina Ueda as Cha Hae-In

Haruna Mikawa as Sung Jin-Ah

Banjou Ginga as Go Gun-Hee

Genta Nakamura as Yoo Jin-Ho

Daisuke Hirakawa as Choi Jong-In

Hiroki Touchi as Baek Yoon-Ho

Makoto Furukawa will portray the character Woo Jin-Chul. Additionally, the anime is expected to follow the Japanese translation of the manhwa, leading to significant changes including the series' location being shifted from Seoul to Tokyo and the protagonist's name, Sung Jin-Woo, being changed to Shun Mizushino. Fans can anticipate these alterations in the adaptation.

What is the plot of Solo Leveling anime?

Despite the potential controversies that may arise from changing the location and names to cater to the Japanese audience, the original setting of Seoul is integral to the later arcs of the series. Nonetheless, fans are optimistic that the anime adaptation will stay true to the manhwa in other aspects.

The Solo Leveling anime is anticipated to stay true to the original manhwa despite some minor alterations. The storyline unfolds in a universe where extraordinary individuals known as 'Hunters' unleash their magical powers to combat malevolent creatures that emerged when "the Gate" linked the human world with the realm of magic and monsters.

The story follows Sung Jin-Woo, a low-ranking Hunter known as the 'World's Weakest Hunter' due to his lack of abilities. After nearly dying in a dungeon, he awakens with newfound powers and a second chance at life. With the ability to 'level up' by completing dangerous tasks, Jin-Woo sets out on a journey to become one of the most powerful and feared Hunters in the world.

Final Thoughts

Anticipation among fans is running high as they eagerly await the release of the anime. While the official release date is set for January 6, 2024, early screenings of the anime will be held this week, adding to the excitement.

Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of the Solo Leveling webcomic, I am incredibly excited about the upcoming anime adaptation. The webcomic has captivated me with its captivating storyline, dynamic characters, and stunning artwork, and I can't wait to see it come to life in animated form. The news of the release date, voice cast, and theme songs has only heightened my anticipation.

The fact that A-1 Pictures, the studio behind some of my favorite anime series, is animating Solo Leveling fills me with confidence that the anime will be of exceptional quality. The studio's track record of producing visually stunning and emotionally resonant anime gives me hope that Solo Leveling will receive the same level of care and attention. I can't wait to witness the breathtaking action sequences, intricate character designs, and immersive world-building that have made the webcomic so beloved.