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Nov 28, 2024 6:20 PM
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Premiere screening of the first two episodes in the "ReAwakening" screening
https://sololeveling-anime.net/news/?id=66187

It's back after just a year after the first season and how much of a success it was, now even being Aniplex's new cash cow with Kimetsu, this time, and for these episodes, the Red Gate arc. Jumping right back into it, starting off with a more lighter and comedic tone, with Poor Jinah and her being forgotten by her big bro... AGAIN xD But hey, at least Jinwoo did show up to her school.. and started making EVERY girl there fawn over him in a matter of seconds... this is what his life will be like for now on, don't worry, plenty more moments like this WILL happen.

But yeah, getting into the meat of it all, with the whole Red Gate and all, and with Jinah's friend or whatever... but yeah, this Red Gate isn't good news, I mean, when has anything with dark red ever been good, and they get transported into the middle of a snow place with Elves and such there. And this is where we get to see that first glimpse of that good animation again. Wouldn't say much has changed since season one, looks rather the same, not a bad thing or anything, I mean, season one looked phenomenal, so this ofc, looks phenomenal as well. And hey, at least unlike in season one where everyone always thought Jinwoo was a weak, this lady at least has a brain enough to tell that he's, well, above the average to say the least.

But the thing I came here for, and have been waiting for since that finale last year, that "ARISE" he finally gets to use and take down his enemies all the more easier. Though, ofc, these bears aren't all that much of a threat to the dude, and all the soldiers scrap until the dude himself appears... IGRIS... to defeat the leader bear and put him in his place... ending the episode there.

What a comeback to this world, and while this part of the story is just setup to the MAIN event to come in the future, this will still be one hell of a ride that I'm eager to see more of.


Dec 4, 2024 9:37 AM
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Wild Bears of the Cold Region got their ......(dash) handled by yours truly Sung Jinwoo.
Igris did a great job :1st mission was a success overall
Dec 7, 2024 10:59 AM
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The fight vs the ice elves was awesome πŸ’―
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Yeah s2 is gonna be fire πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯😭 omg watched it today in the cinemas from the uk, I read this years ago but wow still had me on the edge of my seat!!
Dec 11, 2024 3:38 AM
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So it’s back, and like the studio promised the animation is actually getting better every episode. I loved the pacing here and the boss fight was done spectacularly. This os getting me hyped up for the inevitable upcoming fights as the peak of solo leveling is here, especially if they finish the jeju island in this season as well. I doubt it but maybe they can? Who knows.

I am happy to say I wasn’t disappointed
Dec 16, 2024 9:01 AM
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Most of the Movies was recap but after that the movie was pretty awesome
Jan 3, 11:54 PM
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I watched the first two seasons from the movie, MAN, jinwoo handled those Ice Bears better than it was actually depicted in the manga.
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Jan 4, 6:55 AM
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Nice, although I’m still sad to hear this anime didn’t do anywhere near as good in Jp as it did in NA, haha
Jan 4, 7:42 AM
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Chugong's Solo Leveling is back after a year, and it's more fire than ever.

As always, LiSA's OP is fire enough, but featuring Stray Kids's Felix, just adds another dimension to an already great song. Add TK from Ling Tosite Sigure's ED, and you have a banger OST.

Jinwoo coming back being more of a hunk that his sister Jinah would been jealous of, more than meeting Songil from partnering up with her in the previous strike team. More than most, it's Hunter Hwang Dongsoo arriving at the Hunter's Association. The usual White Tiger Guild raid goes like the norm, but Jinwoo realizing the danger of a red gate sucking the entire team, it's worse than the typical dungeon raid, because it's a do-or-die affair facing even stronger enemies. Only A-Rank Kim Chul knows their proposition better to have the better ones with him, while Jinwoo heads another group plus a few ohers to tag along, splitting the group is better than facing the onslaught together.

From ice elves (or slayers) to bears, this is entirely their territory to counter and master, while on the outside, Hwang Dongsoo can't even do anything with the red gate itself, wanting to see Jinwoo for himself. Jinwoo's awakening with Hunter Igris and his shadow soldiers dealing with the ice bear onslaught, coupled with Hiroyuki Sawano's OST, is just the perfect combination for a fight like this, more hyped fights will be coming his way.

Season 2's off to an incredible start, bring on more!
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red gate arcπŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯
Jan 4, 8:15 AM

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Solo Leveling back and back with what it does best, cool action. Polar bear monster vs Igris hype. No matter how many summons Jinwoo gets Igris will remain the coolest. The brother of that previous guy is here and he came to get his ass beaten just like his brother. Jinwoo sure became popular with his sister's friends.

This season will have some hype stuff so looking forward to those.

Btw OP/ED were both nice. LiSA should have sung the entire OP alone though.
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This return episode was so HYPE! Finally our boi Jinwoo has and will continue to get the recognition he deserves this season. With how ep 1 looked, this will be an amazing season if A-1 keeps this up.
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No time was wasted jumping right back into the action, and the visuals are still as good as ever.

Jinwoo and the group of Hunters are facing trouble being trapped in the Red Gate, but that seems to not be much of an issue for our crazy OP protag. Good episode to kick off the season.
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Jan 4, 9:34 AM
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I want to compliment the audio department, the sound mixer, the sound engineer, or whoever in charge of handling the sound of this anime.
Jan 4, 9:56 AM
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Nice start to this fine arc.
Jan 4, 10:02 AM
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Very good first episode.
Good Power fantasy anime.
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Jan 4, 10:05 AM
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Great Start looking forward to the rest.
love the music
Jan 4, 10:08 AM
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More!
Would have been good if they released both episodes 1 and 2 since the movie release got them.
Kind of sucks we have to wait another week to watch the second episode. Or at least would have been good if they released the movie digitally.
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Jan 4, 10:14 AM
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We're back baby!
Hwang Dongsoo got his introduction, I'm assuming there's gonna be a ton of elites who use their status as an excuse to commit atrocities like this dude.

Jinwoo is sexy as always! Entering the Red Gate, we got some pretty nice animation. Is he gonna recruit the Elf Leader just like Igris? I hope so!
hype.
Jan 4, 10:15 AM
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This arc looks promising
Jan 4, 10:23 AM

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its so fckin back baby!
Jan 4, 10:23 AM
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Fights and the Animations is top notch
Jan 4, 10:26 AM
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After reading the manhwa 7 times. finally seeing it animated almost made me cry. It was a little weird skipping some small insignificant parts, such as Jinwoo's makeover scene, just because I am used to seeing them, while reading, but I think it helped the pace a lot. Will definitely re-watch it again before the next episode comes out and I can't wait to see how the rest of the season turns out.
Jan 4, 10:32 AM
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Perfect adaption of the manhwa.
Jan 4, 10:35 AM

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The new OP is decent but I like the first OP more. Who knows it might grow on me. I like the new ED. TK always delivers. I also like how it's kind of a continuation of the first ED in terms of animation. But I think I still like the first ED more.

Jinwoo's glow-up is still crazy. His sister's classmates must be jealous of her lol.

Glad the show's right back into the action. The animation quality is still great. Jinwoo is still being a badass as usual. Most of his soldiers got decimated by that bear boss. Will they respawn or does he have to collect new minions? Guess I'll find out in the next episode. I kind of missed this show.
Jan 4, 10:37 AM
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OMG, new season starts and i'm very happy!
Jan 4, 10:41 AM

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Too good! I can’t wait for him to come out of that red portal pissed off lol
Jan 4, 10:43 AM

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igris is fucking cool

time for jinwoo to kick some elves ass
Jan 4, 10:43 AM
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Nice, nice, nice, nice!!!
Jan 4, 10:45 AM

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Wow, this first episode of season two surprised me a lot. I was questioning watching this season as at the end of season one I started to lose interest a little. Jinwoos glow up was crazy and I liked the change of scenery this episode. I love how he is so OP yet so nonchalant, just doing his thing while trying to protect the others discretely. I am awaiting episode two when he will hopefully slay the ice elves!
Jan 4, 10:47 AM

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this is what i call a real great start for this new year

immediately the number of the moment!!!
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Jan 4, 10:47 AM

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Jesus Christ that ending song is abysmal, TK really outdid himself this time in making it as unappealing as possible.
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phantomfandom said:
I want to compliment the audio department, the sound mixer, the sound engineer, or whoever in charge of handling the sound of this anime.

Real. Hope they see reception of it, mfers already cooked and its just 1st episode of the season
Jan 4, 10:51 AM

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Here we go again! That was amazing, the animation, the music everything. My only complaint is that the VA choices for some characters are horrible like Kim chul, Imo he should've a deeper voice
Jan 4, 10:53 AM

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Solo Leveling Second season is here and boy it didn't disappoint.The OP was awesome and I liked it even more than previous one.


The episode covered the Red Gate Arc and they have wonderfully adapted it.I loved the way Sung Jin-woo calmly handled the situation inside the gate.The other characters also played their parts well.


The ED once again focuses on Sung Jin-woo being an Emperor.Pretty cool ED too.The music is great too along with the animation quality.Full 5/5 episode.






Jan 4, 10:59 AM
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It's already one of the best animes of this year!
As always, the animation is top-notch. We've got even more banger op and ed. No matter how much I compliment, it won't be enough. So happy as a Manhwa fan.
Jan 4, 11:00 AM

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Uff, this is what I was waiting for
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Great first episode to starts the season...
fights, blood, enemies and frozen world!!!
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Nice, although I’m still sad to hear this anime didn’t do anywhere near as good in Jp as it did in NA, haha
@M1kasaYu1 If you read solo leveling you will understand why its not popular in japan. by next season when they cover jeju arc it is where the theme get sensitive as the series turn very nationalistic by making japanese characters as enemies and weak. a-1 might be changing a lot of stuff in season 3 guaranteed to avoid being targeted.
Jan 4, 11:07 AM
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I did not really enjoy season 1, but this episode was pretty good! Glad to have a saturday evening anime again!
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Gilgamesh-71 said:
@M1kasaYu1 If you read solo leveling you will understand why its not popular in japan. by next season when they cover jeju arc it is where the theme get sensitive as the series turn very nationalistic by making japanese characters as enemies and weak. a-1 might be changing a lot of stuff in season 3 guaranteed to avoid being targeted.

Yeah I think people don’t understand how much there’s a history between south korea and japan. Thinking if this series will do good in japan is really not possible especially like you said jeju island is a big reason for it.

Btw Japanese hunters are stronger lol
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I hope the elves won't talk in the next episode, they're cool characters and I'd prefer they remained mute
Jan 4, 11:20 AM
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good one cool solo leveling
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Horrible anime i never watch anime overrated like this ? This anime never good like their manhwa ? Ugh disgusting ? Why anime like this become list on anime on the years in 2024 ? This anime to much overrated . i hope we never got season 3. Season its enought for us.... Another manga or manhwa better got anime than this, ught disgusting..
Jan 4, 11:39 AM

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Igris kinda wild this time, ngl on the first episode we got nice outstanding moves from Igris, can't wait what will happens when it comes Jin Woo vs Baruka?
Jan 4, 11:49 AM
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CHILLS AND GOOSEBUMPS MAN from the opening to the ice bear fight with Igris showing off his sword skills, I was just getting chills at the animation and how crisp and how good it was man, A-1 Studios is one of the best studios ever bc they have never let me down in the animation department ONCEπŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯😩😩😩πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

I can’t WAIT for Jin Woo vs Dongsoo that fight is gonna be so good man even though that’s far in the series like chapter 140 were on like chapter 45 now I think or near there

Jinah is such an annoying gremlin I love her haha

The opening is sung by the goat LiSA and I love it, both openings are actually good, the first one might be a lil more catchier but this is still good to me I’ll like it more the more I listen to it for sureπŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

When Jin Woo said “come out” that part was SO COLDDDD MAN like I can’t wait for the next episode🀩🀩🀩πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯
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Nice pacing.

Waaaaah!@! Those ice elves looking pretty mean.
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LOVED IT ANIMATION WAS FIRE
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OH MY GOD SAWANO LISA AND STRAY KIDS ON A TRACK??!!? Went into this totally blind so I hadn’t heard the OP. Blew me away. Animation looks even better too. These first two eps were premiered in movie format so idk if the quality is just a bit better for them or if it’ll consistently be this good, but this was amazing.

Big highlight of the ep is easily igris taking out the bear leader, what a fucking scene man. A-1 Sawano is just a match made in heaven, pure chills. Also funny as hell that even Jinwoo admits Igris would probably beat his ass, but still serves him lol.

RIP to the cocky mfs who went off to fight the elves on their own. Holy shit it don’t even look like they took a single one out, so Jinwoo is going to have to HARD carry this dungeon and they look OP af. Good thing he has Igris and his army. Speaking of hard carrying, I love how Jinwoo tells them not to ask any questions or to ask him for anything, and then the very next scene ol girl asks “what are you” 😭 can’t wait to see the sister’s friend inevitably join the harem lmao.

I already know this next episode is gonna be otherworldly man I’m so hype
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Jesus Christ that ending song is abysmal, TK really outdid himself this time in making it as unappealing as possible.
@Nefregar oh.
oh.
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