Solo Leveling anime: Everything you need to know

The highly anticipated release date for the Solo Leveling anime is drawing near, bringing with it the thrilling story of Sung Jinwoo's journey through the world of hunters. We have all the details on the upcoming anime, from its release date to the cast, plot, and more.

Solo Leveling, a wildly popular manhwa based on a novel, captivated an international audience during its run as one of the most beloved Korean comics of its time. The story revolves around Sung Jinwoo, a hunter who emerges as the series' formidable and overpowered protagonist.

Release date

A-1 Studios seized the opportunity to animate the series following the success of the manhwa. Known for their work on Black Butler II, Sword Art Online, and Kaguya-sama Love is War, this studio typically focuses on Japanese titles, making their decision to take on Solo Leveling quite unexpected.

The Solo Levelling anime has officially been confirmed for release on January 6, 2023. Following a series of worldwide premiere events for the first two episodes from December 11-14 across various countries, the first episode will be available on streaming services on January 6, 2023. Originally announced for January 2024, a new trailer has confirmed the official release date.

Cast

Additionally, the animation studio is also working on Nier: Automata Ver1.1a, an anime adaptation of the popular video game. The release is scheduled for January, making it a busy month for the studio.

Despite initial assumptions about the cast, only a Korean and English dub voice cast has been revealed for the adaptation of the Korean manhwa, with no Japanese cast announced yet.

Sung Jinwoo voiced by Taito Ban

Yoo Jinho voiced by Genta Nakamura

Sung Jinah voiced by Haruna Mikawa

Cha Hae-In voiced by Reina Ueda

Choi Jong-In voiced by Daisuke Hirakawa

Baek Yoonho voiced by Hiroki Touchi

Go Gunhee voiced by Banjo Ginga

Woo Jinchul voiced by Makoto Furukawa

The English dub cast includes:

Sung Jinwoo voiced by Aleks Le

Yoo Jinho voiced by Justin Briner

Sung Jinah voiced by Rebecca Wang

Cha Hae-in voiced by Michelle Rojas

Choi Jong-in voiced by Ian Sinclair

Baek Yoonho voiced by Christopher R. Sabat

Go Gunhee voiced by Kent Williams

Woo Jinchul voiced by SungWon Cho

Lee Joohee voiced by Dani Chambers

Plot

The storyline is essentially fixed as it is derived from a manhwa and novel that have already been completed. As such, for those seeking details about the plot, it is advisable to refer to the manhwa or novel. The manhwa spans 179 chapters, while the novel covers 270 chapters.

For those who prefer to avoid major spoilers, the storyline revolves around an incredibly powerful main character in a fantasy world. In Korean manhwa, there is a common theme of real life video gaming, partly resembling the progression system found in the Isekai Japanese anime genre. Rather than being transported to an alternate world, the characters navigate a world where video game logic is inexplicably intertwined with reality. In Solo Leveling, these exceptional individuals are known as hunters within this unique universe.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am incredibly excited about the upcoming Solo Leveling anime. The manhwa was one of my favorites, and I've been eagerly waiting for its anime adaptation. The trailer looks amazing, and I can't wait to see Sung Jinwoo's journey come to life on screen. I'm also curious to see how the anime will handle the manhwa's more mature and violent content.

I'm a bit concerned about the fact that the anime is being produced by A-1 Studios. While they've produced some great anime in the past, they're also known for their inconsistent quality. I hope that they'll put their best foot forward with Solo Leveling, as it deserves the best possible adaptation. Overall, I'm very optimistic about the Solo Leveling anime and can't wait to see it when it releases in January 2023.