Solo Leveling recap episode disappoints fans on Crunchyroll

Fans of Solo Leveling were not happy with the recap episode on Crunchyroll. The like-to-dislike ratio on the platform dropped significantly, showing that many fans were not pleased with having a recap episode so early in the season. Currently, the recap episode has received less than 31,000 likes and over 65,000 dislikes.

This ratio marks the lowest point for Solo Leveling so far, setting a record that the production company and creators had hoped to avoid. The fanbase has expressed their disappointment with the lack of a new episode, which they had eagerly been anticipating.

Reasons for Solo Leveling’s recap episode roll out and poor response it generated

A screengrab from the Crunchyroll streaming website showcasing the like-to-dislike ratio of the recap episode (Screengrab via Crunchyroll) - Reasons for Solo Leveling’s recap episode roll out and poor response it generated

Earlier, Crunchyroll released a recap episode instead of a new one. This decision caused fans to show their disappointment by using the dislike option on the website, resulting in a significant drop in the like-to-dislike ratio.

Fans expressed disappointment over the delay of episode 8, as the previous episode "7.5" served as a recap of earlier episodes. Aniplex has a history of releasing recap episodes for various anime series. Another current anime, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, also had a recap episode.

Sung Jin-Woo's voice actor provided an update reagrding his health on X (Screengrab via X/@TaitoB_1218) - Sung Jin-Woo's voice actor provided an update reagrding his health on X (Screengrab via X/@TaitoB_1218)

Sung Jin-Woo's voice actor, Taito Ban, recently gave an update on his health through a post on X. He revealed that he has tested positive for Coronavirus and apologized to fans for any inconvenience caused. Additionally, he expressed gratitude towards his fans for their ongoing support.

It seems like many Western viewers were unaware of this, leading to their dissatisfaction with the recap episode on Crunchyroll. However, fans are now happy with the animation quality in episode 8 by A-1 Pictures.

Solo Leveling streaming details

The anime will be on Crunchyroll, a major streaming platform globally. To watch the newest episodes, fans will need to subscribe. Additionally, the series will also be on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.

These platforms are only accessible in certain regions. New episodes come out every Sunday. So, episode 10 of Solo Leveling will be out on March 10, 2024.

Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2024 progresses.

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Editor's P/S:

The article highlights the disappointment of Solo Leveling fans with the recent recap episode released by Crunchyroll. The overwhelming negative response, with a low like-to-dislike ratio, reflects the frustration of viewers who eagerly anticipated a new episode. This situation has set a concerning precedent for the production company and creators, who had hoped to avoid such a reaction.

The lack of a new episode has been attributed to the voice actor's unfortunate health condition and Aniplex's history of releasing recap episodes. While fans understand the circumstances, they remain disappointed with the delay. However, the positive reception to the animation quality in episode 8 has somewhat mitigated the disappointment. Fans are hopeful that the series will continue to deliver engaging content in the coming weeks.