Solo Leveling was a groundbreaking manhwa that broke many records to become the highest rated manhwa of all time. Even with all the accolades the manhwa received, it wasn't enough for the fans as we wanted a worthy anime adaptation. The long-held dream came true in January of this year with A-1 Pictures at the helm, sending the fandom into a frenzy. Solo Leveling's first season ended this weekend with a total of 12 episodes. So if you're curious how good the anime compares to the manhwa, find out in this Solo Leveling review.
Solo Leveling Voice Actors Change Their Voice Mid Show?!
The first and foremost highlight of the anime was its phenomenal animation. The manhwa had superb art that kept me hooked chapter after chapter. It was also one of the main reasons for its success. So, A-1 Pictures was given a huge responsibility from the start: to recreate the mystifying world of the hunters and do justice to Redice Studios CEO Dubu (RIP).
To my surprise, A-1 Pictures did a flawless job of recreating the exciting journey of an E-rank hunter who rises in a world filled with terrifying dungeons, fantastic characters, blood-dripping monsters, magical creatures, etc. However, my only gripe with the animation was how the studio handled the character designs. This isn't a huge problem at all, but I simply loved the manhwa's art style more, and Jinwoo's character design didn't live up to my expectations.
Apart from that, the animators have meticulously crafted each scene with care, and it is evident in the plethora of fight scenes. The way these moments were storyboarded, along with the dynamic camera work and super smooth animation, is nothing short of amazing.
