There’s no denying that Solo Leveling Season 2 has created a massive buzz around the internet even before its release. Well, as soon as anime enthusiasts learn about the debut of Solo Leveling, they can’t keep themselves calm. Well, there’s no denying that the anime has a huge fanbase. However, fans are now going insane on its sophomore run. Is it on the cards? Well, you don’t have to guess anymore. That’s because we have delightful news for you. Yes, things are pretty much in the fans’ favor.
Based on the South Korean web novel of the same name, the series follows the struggle of hunters, especially Sung Jin-Woo. The hunters must battle an unknown threat and deadly monsters to protect themselves from annihilation. However, Jin-Woo struggles to survive in such a matrix, making things unbearable for him until he levels up. Will he ever gain an upper hand in the System? Keep reading to find this out!
Solo Leveling Season 2: Renewed Or Not?
There’s no doubt that the pilot season was a huge success. Typically, Japanese anime receive such fame, and it isn’t expected from Solo Leveling (a South Korean anime) to receive such fame. However, its pilot episode was a blockbuster hit. It automatically raised fans’ expectations, and with every episode, the series didn’t disappoint its fans. But is it ready to return for Solo Leveling Season 2?
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You can breathe a sigh of relief. That’s because the series has already been renewed for the next season. Yes, you read that right. The series is all set to return with another season. The pilot season received a positive response from the audience as it gained 8.3 out of 10 on MyAnimeList. Meanwhile, it garnered 8.3 out of 10 on IMDb and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. So, such a series is expected to return with another season.
Official Announcement!
It’s official! In March 2024, Crunchyroll announced that Solo Leveling Season 2 is happening. The news was dropped just after the series released its final episode. Well, such an early announcement wasn’t expected, leaving fans in a frenzy. Not only this, but Crunchyroll also announced that the sophomore role will be officially titled Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise From The Shadow. In addition to this, the streaming platform dropped a short PV trailer and the character art for Igris, who appeared in Episode 11, alongside an official teaser announcing the second season.
The official announcement video follows Sung Jin-Woo narrating his struggle to reach the E-rank of the Hunters Class. His life has undoubtedly changed from being the weakest hunter to becoming the most skilled hunter. But it seems like things will turn darker soon when a new character makes his entry. It will be none other than Igris. As the teaser progresses, it suggests the biggest battle has yet to begin in Solo Leveling Season 2.
When is solo levelling season 2 going to be released? Production Status
As soon as the official trailer was dropped after the first season’s finale, fans wondered when the series would enter its production stage. But what if we tell you the series is currently developing? Yes, you read that right. A-1 Pictures produced the pilot season, and it will return to produce the Solo Leveling Season 2 as well.
As per its official website, the studio is currently working on Solo Leveling’s second season. Besides Solo Leveling, the studio house is known for producing various remarkable series, such as 86, Lycoris Recoil, Visual Prison, and Erased. So, undoubtedly, season 2 of Solo Leveling will also be incredible.
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Besides this, the series producer Sota Furuhashi revealed that Solo Leveling Season 2 is currently in the development stage. He told the Aniplex YouTube channel they are working hard on the series. Although he tried to avoid much about the series, he dropped the much-needed update. The series will focus on the side characters this time. Furuhashi revealed that this season won’t be solely based on Sung Jin-Woo. It will definitely focus on the side characters’ development and story arc. Interesting!
Solo Leveling Season 2: Teaser Trailer Is Out!
Finally, the wait is over now! The official account of Solo Leveling has recently dropped the official teaser trailer for Solo Leveling Season 2. The trailer features a new title track, “4eVR” by Hiroyuki Sawano. It features a stunning battle scene between Jinwoo’s shadows and enemy monsters. While the producer Sota Furuhashi has already revealed that the series will focus on the side characters, the leaked images show the second season will adapt the “Jeju Island Arc.” In addition to this, the series will also feature some characters from Solo Leveling: Arise, a new webtoon by Meilin Fisher and Alicia Blanche.
Solo Leveling Season 2: What To Expect Next?
The official announcement trailer hints that the second season will focus on Igris vs. Sung Jin-Woo. However, there’s more to come. The last we saw was the outcome of the Job-Change Quest and how things drastically changed in Sung Jin-Woo’s life. After finishing the quest, Jin-Woo received a reward from the System: Shadow Monarch title. He can turn the dead into Shadow Soldiers under his order with this title. This will definitely make things more fruitful for him.
But the threat is still on the horizon. Igris continues to eye on Jin-Woo, leading to a dramatic fight between the two. When things start getting serious, Jin-Woo vows to change the System. So far, the anime has remained faithful to its source material, and we expect the same in Solo Leveling Season 2. Apart from this, in the post-credit scene, Choi Jong In’s party managed to kill a giant ant from the Jeju Island Reconnaissance mission. While the battle was intense, the hunters learned that ants were evolving. That’s because the ant they battled had wings. So, it seems like season 2 of Solo Leveling will see more evolved demons and monsters.
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Since the series will also focus on the side characters, it will be interesting to see how they portray the development in the other characters’ lives, especially Cha Hae-in. As per the producer, he will receive his own side story in the next season. The second season will begin with the Red Gate Arc, and it’s expected that it will enter the Dungeon Castle Arc, too.
Solo Leveling Season 2: Cast Details
As per the official news, Solo Leveling Season 2 is expected to bring back the principal director, Shunsuke Nakashige, and head writer, Noboru Kimura. Besides them, Taito Ban will return to voice Sung Jin-Woo/Shun Mizushino and Reina Ueda as Cha Hae In and Shizuku Kosaka.
Other cast members include Hiroki Touchi as Baek Yoon Ho/Taiga Shirakawa, Makota Furukawa as Woo Jin Chui/Akira Inukai, and Banjou Ginga as Go Gun Hee/Kiyoomi Goto. Daisuke Hirakawa as Choi Jong In/Shin Mogami, Genta Nakamura as Yoo Jin Ho/Kenta Morohishi, and Hiroki Touchi as Baek Yoon Ho/Taiga Shirakawa will also return.
How Many Seasons Will There Be?
Solo Leveling started serializing in November 2016, and since then, the web novel has had a total of 13 volumes. Since the pilot season of Solo Leveling has covered up to Volume 2 of the web novel, there is enough source material left to cover. Solo Leveling Season 2 is expected to cover two more volumes. However, since the first season ended in chapter four of the second volume, the sophomore run will cover volumes two and three. Considering this, the anime can return for up to seven or more seasons.
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It has yet to be revealed how many episodes will be in Solo Leveling Season 2. But Aniplex suggested that the second season will consist of 13 episodes, as Solo Leveling is announced for a total of 25 episodes.
Is Solo Leveling Worth Watching?
Definitely yes! Solo Leveling is worth watching; the hype around the series is unmatchable. There’s no denying that the manhwa has its own dramatic and bloody scenes. But the anime took things to the extreme level, making it one of the most-watched series among anime lovers. Besides this, Reddit users state that “Solo Leveling is basically the epitome of the “bada** MC” troupe.”
Meanwhile, some users stated that the anime could be better. It was criticized for focusing heavily on the main character, Sung Jin-Woo, and overshadowing the side characters. Not only this, but its sound quality has also been criticized. Despite everything, the anime performed incredibly well. Its art was amazing, and so was the animation. Anime lovers love the series and even compare it to Demon Slayer‘s animation. Thus, there’s no denying that Solo Leveling is worth watching.
Solo Leveling Season 2: Release Date
Rejoice! Crunchyroll has finally announced the official release date of Solo Leveling. While D&C Media, the studio behind the manhwa’s publication, told Anime News Network that the anime will be out later this year, the streaming platform confirmed that Solo Leveling Season 2 will be released on August 1, 2024. This is all for now. Stay with The Anime Daily for more such updates.
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