Based on a South Korean webtoon, the new fantasy anime Solo Leveling is set in a world with epic battles, monsters, humans with supernatural abilities and also high school. The show’s worldbuilding focuses on how the boundaries between two worlds have eroded, letting monsters encroach upon the earth’s surface. To combat them, some humans have become “hunters”, the term used to describe warriors with supernatural abilities. A hunter is among the most sought-after professions, not just because of the powers that come with the job but also because the hunter gets any treasure found in a monster’s den.
Our hero is a young man named Jin-woo Sung, who is lowly-ranked among hunters but whose life changes when a mysterious program known as System chooses Jin-woo as a solo player and levels up his powers.
Where Can I Watch the Show?
The show’s distributor is Crunchyroll. The platform was recently launched in India, and at the moment the subscription stands at a relatively affordable rate.
The Dub or the Sub?
Anime dubs have gathered a notorious reputation, but the English dubbing for Solo Leveling is excellent, and is led by American voice actor and ADR director Caitlin Glass who has also worked on Fullmetal Alchemist as well as Ouran High School Host Club.