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Solo Levelinghas always been focused on breathtaking visuals and high-stakes battles. This hasn’t changed through the two seasons, but its approach to the highly anticipated arc where Hunter Sung Jinwoo would be revealed as one of the most powerful beings in the world is sidelining the other characters in the series.
The build-up and anticipation aren’t a problem, but when the scenes are being skipped from the manhwa (complete panels that focus on showcasing the strength or character of the others involved in the story), all of these are compromised to highlight the Sung Jinwoo in the upcoming arcs has sparked concerns among fans.
While the anime might deliver some of the most intense action sequences seen in Solo Leveling yet, the series appears to be now repeating a troubling pattern: they are sacrificing the consistency of the quality of episodes for spectacle and pizzazz. Let us delve in to understand how this is a disadvantage for the series.
A Sung Jinwoo-centred narrative drivesSolo Leveling
TheSolo Levelinganime adaptation has already captivated fans with its intense battles andvisually stunning animation. However, keen-eyed viewers and devoted readers of the original manhwa have noted a glaring issue, which is the purposeful omission of key panels that highlight the abilities and personalities of characters other than Sung Jinwoo.
This creative direction by the animation studio has sparked debates about whether the anime is sacrificing character depth and the integrity of the original story to keep the spotlight solely on the protagonist.
In the manhwa, many key characters like Cha Hae-In, Baek Yoonho, and Go Gunhee are depicted as formidable individuals with compelling arcs, and even the manhwa (Webtoons) have multiple panels that are focused onshowcasing their moments of triumphand struggle to give readers a glimpse of their importance within theSolo Levelinguniverse.
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Not only is this an essential part of fleshing out those characters, but it is also needed to draw comparisons with the protagonist, Jinwoo. Only when a contrast of power is established between side characters and the hero can the impact be felt. The ‘powerful’ standard can then be established, and it will feel meaningful to see the protagonist surpass limits.
The impact on fans and the original source integrity
It’s not a secret that Sung Jinwoo is the centerpiece ofSolo Leveling,and his meteoric rise from the weakest hunter (essentially a porter) to the Shadow Monarch who reigns supreme is the story’s primary draw, the over-powered protagonist trope is at the core.
While the focus on the protagonist Sung Jinwoo is understandable, it raises questions about the integrity of adaptations staying true to the source. The animation studio cancreatively interpret the source material‘s depth, but this could compromise the essence of the original characters.
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There’s still hope that future episodes will rectify this imbalance by giving supporting characters the screen time that they rightfully deserve. Only by doing so can the protagonist have a setting in which he can truly shine.
you’re able to streamSolo Levelingon Netflix and Crunchyroll.
Chandra Shekhar
Anime Writer
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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.
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