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Despite its controversial debut,Solo LevelingSeason 1 lived up to fans’ expectations, captivating several fans to the series. The anime has achieved a lofty status and a massive following within anime and isekai fandoms. Following Season 1’s immense success, the season finale left fans unsatisfied and craving more.
Amid the return ofDragon BallandBleachthis fall,Solo LevelingSeason 2 is stirring up excitement online as 2025’s most anticipated anime. Owing to its manhwa’s immense popularity, it’s no surprise that the anime instantly emerged as the Winter 2024 biggest hit with fans applauding its stunning art, sharp execution, and strong direction. WhileSolo Levelingmanhwa has reached great heights, many fans hope the anime, including Sung Jinwoo’s VA, will uphold its legacy, with the MC surpassing even Luffy and Naruto.
Will Sung Jinwoo Rise Above Luffy and Naruto as the Ultimate New-Gen MC?
Solo Levelingmanhwa readers can rejoice as A-1 Picture has confirmedSeason 2’s premierein January 2025, leaving fans anticipating. With Season 2 excitement building, manhwa fans are dying to see their beloved character return on the big screen.
Solo Levelingfollows the story of Sung Jinwoo, who is introduced as the weakest hunter because of his low-rank status as an E-rank hunter.
While Sung Jinwoo’s quest to become the strongest, despite starting as the weakest hunter, is truly inspiring, many fans believe our beloved MC could set a standard that even Luffy and Naruto may struggle to reach.
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Apart from fans, Sung Jinwoo’s VA has also supported this statement and truly believes the weakest E-rank hunter can surpass fan favorites Luffy and Naruto. In aninterview, Taito Ban, the Japanese voice actor behind Sung Jinwoo, shared his excitement for Season 2 and how he stuck a chord amongst anime audiences. He said:
Fans can resonate with the position Jinwoo is in. Plus, the one thing that never changes about Jinwoo is that he never gives up. I think what’s really appealing about him is how he tackles things so frantically yet in a down-to-earth way. I think that’s what’s good about him as a character.
Unlike most isekai anime that follows a protagonist’s journey in a completely new world,Solo Levelingintroduces groundbreaking concepts like dungeons and monsters within the main character’s own world.
While the story premise may start with Sung Jinwoo as the weakest hunter of mankind, by the final chapter, he achieves godly status as the strongest hunter who saves the world from extinction from an unknown threat.
Solo Leveling: Playing Jinwoo Came at a Heavy Cost for the VA But The Real Transformation is Even Crazier to Believe
Unlike Naruto and Luffy, Sung Jinwoo didn’t have any godly power up his sleeve—he was just an ordinary human who happened to unlock the status of a hunter. It was not until Shadow Monarch saw Sung Jinwoo’s selfless nature to continuously put his life as risk for the welfare of his family.
After being impressed by Jinwoo’s selfless nature, Ashborn, the previous Shadow Monarch, selected him as his successor, as he knew that Jinwoo would never quit fighting for his family, no matter how high the odds were stacked against him. Sung Jinwoo’s determination to protect his family and loved ones goes beyond Naruto and Luffy’s drive to become the greatest.
Uncovering the Hidden Challenges of Bringing Sung Jinwoo’s Voice to Life inSolo Leveling
Although Sung Jinwoo quickly won over the hearts of many anime fans, the challenges of the main character extended beyond the storyline to the voice actors who brought this beloved character to life.
Taito Ban and Aleks Le, the Japanese and English voice actors of Sung Jinwoo, respectively,once shared their experienceof voicing the E-rank hunter.
Taito shared that although Sung Jinwoo’s character is relatable, he also presented a unique set of challenges as the story unfolded. Moreover, the voice actor aimed to meet fans’ high expectations and infused their own creativity into bringing the character to life.
Solo Levelingmanhwa can be read on Webtoons, while the anime is available to watch on Crunchyroll
Mehul Rolta
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
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