Solo Leveling Season 2 Breaks Records and Introduces Spin-Offs
The anime's return garners massive acclaim, with a spotlight on fan-favorite Igris and plans for new stories exploring key characters' backstories.
- Solo Leveling Season 2 premiered to widespread praise, becoming the most-liked anime premiere on Crunchyroll within 24 hours and breaking records with 100,000 likes in just 11 hours.
- The first episode features protagonist Sung Jinwoo trapped in a dangerous Red Gate dungeon, showcasing his evolving leadership and protective instincts.
- Fan-favorite character Igris made a strong impression in the premiere, displaying extraordinary swordsmanship and defeating a major foe, the Ice Bear Boss, with ease.
- Author Chugong confirmed plans for spin-off series focusing on Igris and Ashborn, the True Shadow Monarch, promising to delve into their backstories and deepen the lore of the series.
- The anime adaptation continues to honor the legacy of the late manhwa artist Dubu, whose art was instrumental in the series' rise to global popularity.