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Read the manhwa like 10 times and I treasured it for a very long time. The best thing is that when someone reacting to the anime as I was with the manhwa back then, man can't explain how happy I am watching them explode with the thrill.

Animations look so cool and vivid as the manhwa.

Voice actors is killing the Scenes with their performances. Sawano's Background music's are phenomenal as ever.

Man that ending from TK was not expected. Opening was a great one too.

After the 2nd episode , pretty sure we can expect many many great things from now-on. 10/10 for the anime so far.100% Arise !!!!!

As someone who has devoured countless fantasy stories, Solo Leveling is, without a doubt, one of the finest adaptations to grace our screens. It's not just a story-it's an electrifying journey into a world where the stakes are high, the battles are epic, and the protagonist's evolution is nothing short of mesmerizing.

From the moment Jinwoo steps into the perilous world of hunters, we're hooked. The premise starts simple: an underdog trying to survive in a brutal system. But then, it levels up-literally and figuratively-into something extraordinary. The transformation of Jinwoo from the "weakest hunter" to an unstoppable force of nature is as inspiring as it is thrilling. Watching him rise to greatness feels like witnessing the birth of a legend.

The animation is breathtaking. Every fight scene bursts with intensity and emotion, accompanied by stellar visuals that bring the world of gates, dungeons, and monsters to life. The meticulous detail in character design and the fluidity of combat choreography set a new standard for action-packed storytelling.

What really sets Solo Leveling apart is its emotional core. Jinwoo's struggles-whether it's protecting his loved ones or grappling with the weight of his newfound power-add layers of depth to the spectacle. This isn't just a show about strength; it's a story about resilience, sacrifice, and the pursuit of greatness.

The supporting cast is equally compelling, each with their unique motivations and arcs, adding richness to the narrative. And the soundtrack? Simply phenomenal-it perfectly complements the high-octane action and heart-wrenching moments.

Whether you're a fan of the original web novel/manhwa or a newcomer, Solo Leveling will exceed your expectations. It's an exhilarating blend of heart, heroism, and jaw-dropping action that will leave you counting the days until the next episode.

In a sea of adaptations, Solo Leveling stands tall-much like its protagonist-above the rest. An absolute must-watch for fans of fantasy, action, and underdog stories.

Verdict: A flawless adaptation and a new gold standard for anime. Prepare to be awed.

I don't know about other anime/manhwa. But this was first time me seeing a game system like topic which I always wanted to see since childhood. This is just a fabulous anime. Although people say it got a simple story but that's what unique it is. Unlike other anime the protagonist is a simple Straight 'man' who is goal oriented and is not distracted which is I will always appreciate. This simple story can also be impactful with a unique idea. It has a good impact on my life too.

Talking about its animations. They are getting better time by time and the amount content they are bringing is faster but that's what we fans want. As I have read the manhwa too I just like this anime. Never thought at first ep it would turn out this good.

And you wont regret it!

Ive had this show on my watch list for over a year now, watching the first episode made me kinda meh but the second episode is the way to start!

I recommend watching those first three episodes alongside each other giving it a movie vibe, you feel me? The first one didn't quite hit it off for some, myself included, but trust me if you don't continue you are missing out!

The art game is on another level - the drawing, character moves, and the colors used are straight-up fire. It's a whole mood, something you don't come across every day.

That goofy yet kinda creepy smile? That's what hooked me a year back, and now we're getting the backstory of it, pure fire.

The outro is like being in a cinema, legit movie feels. The intro, though, needs some work, it's a bit meh, hope theyll work on it!

In this visual storytelling world, every frame tells a story , and it's not just about the plot. The animation style speak volumes, showing mad dedication from the creators and I already cant wait for the next Saturday!

Honestly, I don't even know what to say; I have mixed feelings since I am a reader of the Manhwa, and I feel that the story in the anime started off much softer than in the book, but I think it was very well done. I honestly feel that they respected the original story a lot. I also think that in terms of quality, the animation was more than good; honestly, it surprised me. I thought the animation would be bad like that of Tower of Gods, but it seems I was wrong. Honestly, the animation was very good, and the anime was very enjoyable to watch in my opinion. Above all, the character was very well done. The truth is, I hope for a second season and that it is just as good as the first.

I may be biased since i have been reading its manhwa for years ( completed it more than 10 times already) As for anime it was quite satisfying to finally see this masterpiece having an anime adaptation. I really liked it. Considering this was a 1st episode it was a brilliant move to let us see some important characters in between scenes Some people won't find 1st episode to their liking but believe me you will love ot wait till some more episodes drop I know it starts like this but wait till 3 episodes it will make you addicted to it.

Just hoping production will be deserving of this masterpiece in future.

To be honest it's so damn good and that feels like an insult to the episode just saying that this episode alone is in the top 30 ever produced truth be told. A1 Pictures knew what they were doing with Sung Drip Woo. I'm glad they didn't change his nationality and name like the rumors which would have been hella problematic considering Japan and Korea history, and on ep 2 we get to see Sung get *spoiler* so damn excited animation on point direction on point, va, cha on point! They even showed a raid that was only mentioned as a side not in the manwha and novel we got to see the S rank way earlier honestly it was just fantastic no notes!

The first two episodes have definitely left me wanting more, the pacing is decent and the main character is likeable and endearing. They also don't shy away from graphic depictions of blood and gore and they don't go overboard with that aspect either. Its looking good.

The show is definitely the best I've watched since JJK and I keep looking forward to the next episode . I have grown very attached to the main character due to his courage, seflessness and relentless spirit .

I hope it continues to maintain the same level of brilliance in subsequent episodes and will recommend it to as many people as possible.

So I understand that this show has a massive fanbase from its source material which has received high praise over the years so there was a lot of hype surrounding this.

As someone who has not read a page of the source material, I liked the premiere but couldn't help but feel that it was the missing the 'IT' factor. Many of the manhwa readers have argued that the premiere should have been a 2 episode premiere and I frankly agree. As of now, the first episode felt like just another fantasy series. It's not bad but I just don't get the hype YET. I am really hoping that I'll be surprised as more episodes come in and will surely change my rating if the quality of the show is improved.

Comparing this to other anime that have become widely popular, the pilot just doesn't match up to their level.

I truly think watching two episodes together for this may turn out to be a better approach alas, weekly watchers will just have to wait a few days to see the second part of the initial disaster.

I don't know what should I say.. but when I heard that solo leveling will be a anime adaptation my heart leaps up with joy.... it's perfectly animated especially it's op song and perfect sounds background...I don't understand some people saying that it's average story and plot start with blood blah blah blah... Just Don't listen these kind of people they just spoil these masterpiece......watch this story until the end weither it is simple plot or not... You should watch it's real story I mean it's manhwa then you will understand why it's masterpiece...I hope it will get season 2 and also season 3.

Season 1 has a nice introduction, with how events in the first episode developed and concluded in the next one. It was thrilling to see whether the characters will be capable to solve the challenge and the many sacrifices they had to do to survive, showing their honest side, and how impactful what happened there was for them.

After the first and second episodes, the rest of the season was a bit slow and spent more time with the main character training and giving some focus to the secondary characters, which's a plus since the manhwa barely did something with them, but that's it. A lot of time, the protagonist is in some place leveling up by killing monsters - or humans if he doesn't have a choice - but there are times where he felt more challenged because of some unexpected situations, making it a bit more entertaining than usual to watch; then there's the rest of the characters, which they didn't do much, most of them did few things here and there but nothing major. The whole first season felt like an introduction, being there to introduce characters, setting up future events, and having the protagonist grinding levels to be ready for those future events.

Aside from characters, the world building is lacking a bit on development. For an anime where characters have to fight inside of dungeons, there's not much information about it, the series shows how dungeons affected human society in many ways: the economy, health (for the better or worst), or hunters' influences over society; but not much about a simpler topic: the dungeon itself. What's the dungeon's ecosystem? Are there even food (plants or something edible) in that place? If not, then how can monsters stay alive in such a rocky area? Or why a lot of dungeon are rocky lands? The dungeon's world building is just as important as any world building in the series, and such a relevant topic being wasted for unknown reasons

To finish things up, Solo Leveling is an anime that has many ideas placed in the table but just a few of them gets to stand out. Throughout the first season, the main focus are the main character and the fights, the rest are either showing up a bit to let the viewers know that they exist or just there being overshadowed by those two. Hoping season 2 get to focus more than just the main character and fights.

The whole story is basically a masturbation for the MC (and viewer), he literally goes from being a nobody to attracting all the girls, becoming 5 inches taller and having a bodybuilder's body in one episode for no reason at all.

The characters are shallow, his sister and mother are just there to make him have a sad back story and his dungeon partners are just there to make him seem even stronger.

It's not funny, it's not exciting, it doesn't have good characters, the story is confusing and the fights that should have been the good part hold no weight because they have no emotion or stakes, you don't care if anyone there dies, because they mean nothing to the story, everybody there is NPC with no development at all.

As I said I am huge fan of Bleach anime.

And when I started whatching this I felt déjà vu..

In Bleach you had Hollow monsters attacking humans, Shinigami with special powers killing them...aaaaand there was Ichigo with almost no powers (underestimated by all) getting stronger... and stronger... and stronger, never giving up. And with Ichigo was his cute, scared lady friend Orihime with healing powers...total déjà vu.

But story is different. I like this game level up system. It is crazy idea and it works.

Also the whole idea that you need magical weapons to kill monsters is great. And that magical swords dont last...so you need to make money to buy new stuff all the time. Power up, get new gear...and so on.

It is briliant. The whole story is like a game. Love it.

I think every gamer can feel the buzz here.

I also like that this anime dont drag things to much. It moves fast for anime.

I am at episode 8 atm. It is clear 9/10 for me.

Love it.

I loved the series and stories which are very nice and I watched its 4 episode and each end of the episode gives you excitement that what will happened in next so it will connect you with the story and you would also love to watch it.

I loved the series and stories which are very nice and I watched its 4 episode and each end of the episode gives you excitement that what will happened in next so it will connect you with the story and you would also love to watch it.

I loved the series and stories which are very nice and I watched its 4 episode and each end of the episode gives you excitement that what will happened in next so it will connect you with the story and you would also love to watch it.

I was surprised to see they are sticking to the books with the pace. I've seen a lot of Book to Anime series over the last 2 years and most of them speed it up. In fact, I think they've ruined 'Berserk of Gluttony' by skipping way too much detail. This one, they are sticking to the pace and detail that was written. It makes sense since DUBU died and this is going to be an homage to him, no offense to Chugong who may be overshadowed here because of a death.

When an Anime Studio gets a hold of content, they make some strange decisions when it comes to time compression or what will/won't be okay with fans. Luckily, we are getting a real good version of the Anime in comparison with the books..........which is the entire reason it's been so popular.

This series has been a success because the story and characters are intelligently written and there is a beginning and an ending that takes a while to get to, but not too long and not the 'Never Ending Story'.

One thing I've noticed, the Studio didn't try to take a Brutal Novel/Manga series and try to make it "Family Friendly" which is happening way too much lately. This is brutal because it's the only way to define the Protagonist's drive and how he ends up. Kudos for keeping most of the brutality of the world Chugong created.

I gave this 10/10 because the story speaks to me and they didn't screw up the Anime.....to this point.

If you decided to watch the anime adaptation of Solo Leveling, chances are you were either already a fan of the popular Korean manhwa or drawn in by the hype. Either way, you likely entered with high expectations. The key to enjoying Solo Leveling Season 1 is simple: don't expect too much.

While the series starts off solid, effectively introducing the power level system, it begins to lose steam after the first few episodes. It's clear that aside from the protagonist, the other characters are largely irrelevant to the story and have minimal impact on his journey. As a result, there's little reason for the audience to get invested in side characters. The mother's illness, which could have added emotional weight, doesn't hit hard enough. The sister's role feels insignificant throughout the season, and this trend applies to nearly every other character. Even the violence, which should be impactful, falls flat since we don't develop connections to the characters, including the protagonist himself.

This might be forgivable if the animation quality were top-notch, but unfortunately, the visuals remain mediocre and chaotic until the finale, where there is a slight improvement-but it's too little, too late to redeem the season.

The show's constant reminder that the protagonist is the "weakest hunter" feels forced, almost as if the author is trying too hard to build up his eventual power growth for dramatic effect. It just doesn't land as intended.

Ultimately, Season 1 falls into the familiar trope of a weak main character gaining immense strength, seemingly for the sake of boosting his ego and fulfilling a noble mission to save someone close to him. While not groundbreaking, it's still reasonably entertaining. I'd give it a 7 out of 10-not a standout, but it did spark my curiosity enough to check out the original manhwa and see where the story goes.

I just created an IMDB account just to rate a solid 10 to this masterpiece. This is just the beginning!

The animation team is doing a great Adaptation of the manhua. A-1 Picture rocks as always, hats off to all staff.

Its now episode 6 which im currently writing this review.

Each episodes adapt roughly 3-5 chapters of the manhua. The fight scenes are actually getting amazing from episode 4 and above. They are putting most effort and budget on the last episodes i guess. The art and graphics are mind blowing thanks to each animator behind the scene.

All in all, if you haven't read the manhua yet it could be a little bit confusing but everything would be alright if there would be a season 2!

All i can say, Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!!!

This anime has no plot it's just mindless slaughter of enemy after enemy while the character levels up. It's literally a power fantasy of some gamer.

If you like to watch game streams, you may enjoy this anime. Do not think too much, there is no plot, just go into dungeon defeats enemy, go to next dungeon defeats another enemy and so on and on.

I do not understand the hype, any other shonen around is way, way better than this thing. The author even looks like he forgot this was not an isekai and the main character just transforms in some random more cute version of himself and just go away with it.

The fighting scenes are not even that good.

The new best anime? I think so. There is only a few episodes out so far. But I love it. The first episode starts kind of slow, but it ends on a high note. What happens from here is very exiting and you just want to see more. The universe even tho it takes a lot of influense from games seem to have lots of potential and even tho we at the current time is only on episode 6 you have still to reveal who the major charracters will be beside the main charracter. I cant wait to see more and I pray the quality of the show will stay as it is, because this looks very good so far. The only thing I dont like is that the episodes are to short. I would rater like to have 2 episodes as 1. So instead of 6 maybe we should have 3. Cant wait to see the next chapter. Its not often Im this exited for a new show. I think Attack on Titan was the last time.

Btw: Some might find the first episode a little slow, but I promis it will be worth it.

This anime has the best level of animation and story of boy jinwoo sung who work hard and gain more power after every fight and challenges to save his love ones. The struggle from weak to strong will motivate you by watching it. Best fights and vfx during the battle with monsters and jinwoo shadow army which is literally crazy i fight ,the shadow like igres and beru their power and aura in the battle field let you gosbumms.

The news of jinwoo become s rank blow up my mind and I am eagerly waiting for the upcoming episodes of the anime. In my opinion this is perfectly rated anime for the year.