Announced Solo Leveling anime which tells the story of Seung Jinwoo as he travels through the world of hunters. Here's everything we know about the new anime, including release date, cast, plot, and more.
Solo Leveling is a hit manhwa based on a novel. During its existence, it was the most popular manhwa, or Korean comic, of its time, gaining a global audience that eagerly awaited its weekly release. The plot is based on the story of the hunter Song Jinwoo, who becomes the main character of the series.
Following the success of the manhwa, A-1 Studios took over the animation of the series. This is the same studio that created Black Butler II, Sword Art Online, and even Kaguya-sama Love is War. They mainly focus on Japanese games, so their commitment to Solo Leveling is a little surprising.
Solo Leveling anime release date – Rumors
There is currently no official release date. The game has been confirmed to release in 2023, but no exact date has yet been announced. The animation studio is working on Nier: Automata Ver1.1a, which is an anime adaptation based on the video game, which comes out in January.
Therefore, it is unlikely that Solo Leveling will be released at the beginning of the year, as the studio will be busy with another major project. In this regard, the release date of the Solo Leveling anime will most likely be in the middle or end of 2023.
As 2023 approaches, expect a release date or trailer update in the next couple of months. This page will be updated with the official release date for Solo Leveling when it becomes known.
Cast
This part is a little interesting because A-1 studios is primarily a Japanese studio and usually works with Japanese voice actors. Solo Leveling is a Korean game, so they will most likely have to look for a new cast of their typical actors and actresses.
At the moment, there is no confirmation about the voice acting. They are probably still scouting talent as they can't just rely on their old connections. The trailer they released confirms that the anime will be in Korean, though Japanese and English dubs are highly likely.
The plot of the Solo Leveling anime
The plot is quite predetermined as it is based on a manhwa and a novel that have already concluded. Therefore, those who really want to know the plot should check out the manhwa or novel. The manhwa has 179 chapters and the novel has 270 chapters.
For those who don't want big spoilers, the plot is based on the story of a super-strong protagonist in a fantasy world.
The Korean manhwa has a real-life video game trope, somewhat similar to the progression system found in the Japanese anime genre Isekai. But instead of being sent to another world, their original world is a world where video game logic just makes sense. And for the solo level, they exist in a universe where these warriors are called hunters.
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