Based on theSouth Koreanhit web novel of the same name,Solo Levelingis set in a modern-day world where humans are forced to protect humanity against monsters. It follows a society wherein the strongest and weakest are ranked separately. Then we have Jinwoo, “the weakest hunter of all mankind,” who has come a long way since the first season debuted onCrunchyrollearlier this year. With Season 1 focusing on the lead character’s rise from being the weakest to one of the strongest hunters, fans want to see more of Jinwoo’s adventures. Luckily, the show’s producer has just provided an exciting update.
Solo LevelingSeason 1 debuted on July 21, 2025, and immediately amassed positive reviews, with a total of a 100% critic score onRotten Tomatoesas of this writing. Of course,with a successful first season, it is no surprise that Season 2 is already underway. Onsocial media(viaComicBook),Atsushi Kanekoteases that A-1 Pictures (the Japanese animation studio that brought viewersSword Art Online,Fairy Tail,Kaguya-sama: Love is War, and more) is still in production and that Season 2 has already wrapped dubbing. He said:
“Today at last!Dubbing for all the [season two] episodes has been done successfully. There are so many things I cannot say, but first, I want to give a big thank you to all the cast members for their hard work. Even at my age, I feel like I am able to run forward given the support of the show’s staff. [Solo Leveling] season two is developing at a furious pace, so please wait a bit longer until new info is released!”
‘Solo Leveling’ Is One of the Best Anime Releases of 2024 So Far
The fantasy anime centers on humans who have gained supernatural abilities since the emergence of otherworldly gates. Called hunters, they utilize their newfound powers to defeat the creatures behind the gates. Since its debut,Solo Levelinghas become one of thehighest-rating anime showsof all time. It has also joined the list of some ofthe biggest binge-worthy anime titles, includingThe Tatami Galaxy,Death Parade,Grand Blue Dreaming,The Promised Neverland,Dorohedoro,Chainsaw Man, andCyberpunk: Edgerunners, among others. It’s exciting to see howSolo Levelingwill grow into a popular franchise now that the second season is confirmed to be on the way.
The release window for Season 2 has yet to be announced. Meanwhile, the first season ofSolo Levelingis available to stream on Crunchyroll in the U.S.
Solo Leveling
In a world of gifted hunters and monsters, a weak hunter Sung Jinwoo gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program, leading him to become one of the strongest hunters and conquering even the strongest dungeons.
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