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Solo Leveling‘s new film,-ReAwakening-, has been a huge hit among fans of Sung Jinwoo’s story.Solo Levelingwas one of the biggest animated spectacles this year, raising several fans’ expectations for the upcoming prequel. The movie provides a recap of the series’ first season, followed by the exclusive premiere of the first two episodes of Season 2.
Crunchyroll unleashed another trailer forSolo LevelingSeason 2, teasing never-before-seen footage of the first two episodes.Solo LevelingSeason 2 debuts in January 2025 on Crunchyroll, but before that, its first two episodes will premiere as part of the-ReAwakening-special film, leaving viewers curious or perhaps concerned about the direction of the upcoming season.
IsSolo LevelingSeason 2 Doomed? The Recent-ReAwakening-Film Says It All
Solo Levelingwas one of the biggest animated spectacles this year, beautifully adapting the Webtoon into a fantastical spectacle, raising several fans’ expectations for the upcoming prequel. The manhwa readers can rejoice as A-1 Pictures has confirmed Season 2’s premiere in January 2025, leaving fans anticipating the iconic Jeju Island arc.
The anime is thriving these days with new content and easily ranks among the biggest hits of the Winter 2024 anime season. TheReAwakeningfilm, featuring the first two episodes of Season 2, has become a trending topic online.
Those two episodes are incredibly well produced, showing improvement even from the start of the series. However, it has also raised concerns among manhwa fans about the rushed narrative, which they fearcould jeopardizeSung Jin-Woo’s character over time.
As per theReAwakeningfilm, the first two episodes of Season 2 will cover the entire Red Gate arc of the manhwa, a move that is bound to surprise manhwa readers. This arc follows Jinwoo as he enters a routine mission with the White Tiger Guild into a C Rank Gate.
Furthermore, the arc emphasizes Jinwoo’s leadership and character growth, leaving a lasting impression on readers. While the anime pledged to give more focus to supporting characters, the production studio seems to be fast-tracking the Jeju Island Arc.
Solo Leveling: ReAwakening Promises a Big Reveal that Instantly Makes Season 2 Better than the First
This has left manhwa fans concerned about the production studio compromising Sung Jinwoo’s character development, rushing his progression to become the strongest hunter. If the anime skips crucial battles, it will be hard to explain howJinwoo reaches level 100 and defeats the Ant Kingin the Jeju Island Arc.
Additionally, the manhwa features four major battles before the Jeju Island Arc—Jin vs. Baruka, Jin vs. Baran, Jin vs. High Orcs, and Jin vs. Beru—each of which plays a crucial role in tracking Sung Jinwoo’s progression and character development, something the anime might risk undermining.
Solo Leveling‘s Manhwa Features a Hidden Easter Egg
Though the manhwa is hailed as one of the industry’s best, many loyal fans missed an Easter egg referencing a disturbing Oscar-winning film. One of the most acclaimed a Korean film,Parasite, received a hidden reference inSolo Levelingmanhwa, that many manhwa readers initially overlooked.
In Chapter 112, fans can noticeParasite‘s poster at Cha Hae-In’s room. Given that only a brief glimpse of the poster appeared in the chapter, it’s understandable that manymanhwa readers overlooked it.
The Era of Solo Leveling May Already be Coming to an End with the Big 3 of Manhwa Getting Anime Adaptations in 2025
It won in the categories of directing, original screenplay, international feature, and best picture, marking the first time in the history of the Oscars that a foreign-language film took home the top prize. One of the key factors behindSL‘s immense popularity and dedicated fanbase was its stunning art and breathtaking panels, all crafted by Dubu.
With the increasing hype of the popular manhwa series, the hidden reference to the 2019 Oscar-winning film has reignited interest, further boosting its appeal among the fandom.
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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