Solo Leveling season 2 premiered just a few days ago and is already shattering records on Crunchyroll. The first episode became the most-liked premiere ever within 24 hours, and now the series has set a new record for the most ratings.
Solo Leveling has remained a top-tier manhwa, and its anime has taken the franchise to new heights. The anime made a spectacular return with Season 2’s first episode, taking over the internet and generating a massive buzz online.
Fans who watched the –ReAwakening– compilation film got an early look at the season’s first two episodes. Season 2’s first two episodes will cover the entire Red Gate arc of the manhwa; however, the season won’t delve into the major mysterious cliffhanger from Season 1.
Solo Leveling Season 1 ending explained
Solo Leveling has quickly become the biggest new anime of the season, surpassing nearly every other release in recent memory. Despite all skepticism following the controversial first season, the Solo Leveling anime is breaking records online, earning fans’ trust in the adaptation.
Season 1 proved that manhwa, like manga, offers compelling storylines and characters that captivate fans, driving popularity when adapted into anime.
Indeed, Solo Leveling Season 1 was one of the biggest animated spectacles of last year, beautifully adapting the Webtoon into a fantastical spectacle, raising several fans’ expectations for the upcoming prequel.
Season 1 definitely raised the bar for the highly anticipated sequel, and Episode 13 (Season 2 Episode 1) was a testament to A-1 Studio’s stunning craftsmanship.
The episode wastes no time introducing Jinwoo, and his stunning new look takes viewers by surprise, with Sung Jinwoo’s character design earning widespread acclaim.
[Anime only spoiler] I was today years old when I realised what this shot from the first ending theme was about
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Amid all the excitement of Season 2, fans may forget the cliffhanger from Season 1, where a mysterious figure, identical to Jinwoo, silently watches his growth and the life-threatening obstacles he overcomes.
The anime brilliantly honors both light novel and manhwa fans throughout Season 1, adding foreshadowing like the Jeju Island arc to enhance the cinematic experience. Season 1’s ending cleverly foreshadows the true Shadow Monarch, Ashborn, who watches Jinwoo’s entire journey.
While the light novel reveals how Ashborn has observed and been impressed by Jinwoo’s every move, this was never shown in the manga. The anime, however, highlights this early on, setting the stage for future events and showcasing great storytelling that does justice to both the manhwa and light novel.
Solo Leveling‘s manhwa features a Hidden Easter Egg
Though the manhwa is hailed as one of the industry’s best, many loyal fans missed an Easter egg referencing a disturbing Oscar-winning film. One of the most acclaimed a Korean film, Parasite, received a hidden reference in Solo Leveling manhwa, that many manhwa readers initially overlooked.
In Chapter 112, fans can notice Parasite‘s poster in Cha Hae-In’s room. Given that only a brief glimpse of the poster appeared in the chapter, it’s understandable that many manhwa readers overlooked it.
It won in the categories of directing, original screenplay, international feature, and best picture, marking the first time in the history of the Oscars that a foreign-language film took home the top prize.
One of the key factors behind SL‘s immense popularity and dedicated fanbase was its stunning art and breathtaking panels, all crafted by Dubu.
With the increasing hype of the popular manhwa series, the hidden reference to the 2019 Oscar-winning film has reignited interest, further boosting its appeal among the fandom.
Solo Leveling manhwa can be read on Webtoons, while the anime is available to watch on Crunchyroll.
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