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Solo Levelingis making quite a splash in the shonen genre. With its cult popularity and reception, the series is peaking in more ways than one. The animation, pacing as well as the visuals are beyond breathtaking.
Season 2, however, takes it up a notch with A-1 Pictures’ finesse and brilliance. And while most fans had qualms about the second season, it is far more promising.
As fans respond to the second episode’s leaks, one thing is certain. The franchise might be following inDemon Slayer’sfootsteps. This is evident with the anime-only scenes that set it apart from the blatant criticism regarding the film.
Moreover, withMugen Train, Koyoharu Gotouge paved the way for most Shonen series to follow the trail. In any case, however, the film stands as a testament to its success and glory.
Solo Levelingfans respond to Season 2’s leaks
Solo Levelingis making waves in more ways than one. Based on the manhwa by Chugong, the anime series is trailblazing in several aspects. Be it animation, pacing, or characters, the series outclasses its contemporaries.
This holds especially true for its protagonist. Sung Jinwoo isn’t a bog-standard shonen hero considering his feats in the series. His characterization makes him a rather familiar and relatable character. But there’s more to the story than meets the eye.
With the franchise releasingReawakening, mostfans were anticipatingits release. It had viewers and readers on the edge of their seats. On the other hand, though, some fans pointed to the banality of the scenes in the film.
Season 2, however, is a breakaway from the blatant criticism. The trailer hit the mark and had most critics eat their words and this is especially true with its first episode that peaked in animation. The second episode is nothing short of iconic as well.
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On X,@ImperioSoloLeveshared leaked screencaps from Episode 2 that were originally cut from the movie. And this is how most users responded.
Leaked Images from Episode 2 of “Solo Leveling” that weren’t in the Movie.pic.twitter.com/1k76i7oNHr
Goon leveling
Ehh not the same fit, but this is nice toopic.twitter.com/UCfu6eF0Wt
This scene is so funny.
The 4rth slide omg he looks so fucking goodpic.twitter.com/d5yFhMi1kY
Above all, the franchise may have hacked the formula through their inspiration fromDemon Slayer. With the franchise releasingMugen Trainin 2020, the film stands as a trailblazer in most aspects.
Demon Slayerfranchise blazed the trail with its film
Around Covid, Toho and Ufotable released the much-anticipated filmDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train. The film is a sequel to the anime’s first season. Be it storytelling or visuals, the movie is truly sensational in most aspects.
It follows Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke assisting the flame Hashira Rengoku. Together, they hunt down a demon who is aboard the Mugen Train. The film is a visual masterpiece and has gone on to bag several accolades.
But that isn’t what makes it a trailblazer. Ufotable’s animation techniques and methods had even the legendary Ghibli director, Hayao Miyazaki praise the studio for its finesse. It is a rarity in itself to be acknowledged by an illustrious animator like him.
Be it the Crunchyroll Awards or Asian Films Awards, the movie was pivotal for Ufotable to reach the pinnacle in terms of animation. But most of all, it stands as one of the highest-grossing anime films of all time.
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All in all,Solo LevelingfollowingDemon Slayer’sformula doesn’t seem a bad idea at all. The franchise is branching out in terms of its mediums which proves to be a success.
Solo Levelingis available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Webtoon.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
