Ore dake Level Up na Ken Episode 1 Discussion

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Mar 23, 12:21 AM

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Leffe

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Mar 24, 2:48 PM

#702

Nettle_Tea

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Feb 2024

Great start, maybe not so well paced which could be a general issue for me as someone who read the manhwa. In general though I loved it!

Mar 25, 8:24 AM

#703

Stargurll02

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Jul 2023

I enjoyed this episode as I felt it as a really good introduction to this anime. I don't know anything about the story as I had never even heard of it until I saw it recommended but I felt that this was a great episode to explain the world and start on building the world up and introducing the viewers to each character. The episode ended on a good cliffhanger that kept the viewer intrigued in the story and that is vital for a first episode. I think I'll probably continue with this anime and I'm excited to see this anime continue!

Mar 25, 6:52 PM

#704

Lhegian

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Mar 2024

The first episode is nice

Mar 28, 12:10 PM

#705

Hal420

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Jan 2024

Arrggghhhhhhhh amazimg

Mar 30, 11:48 PM

#706

quentintarantado

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Jul 2021

I think I am not into overpowered main characters. Did not interest me. Go on, Season 2, I ain't following you. Delicious in Dungeon, Frieren, Undead Unluck are more my type.

Apr 1, 10:04 AM

#707

FragmantLemon

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Jan 2017

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Well that was way darker than I thought it would be, what a cliffhanger premier though

Apr 2, 3:15 AM

#708

ORANGE__

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Jun 2022

finally, it came!

Apr 2, 6:17 AM

#709

AzaBesher

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Reply to Softhenic03

Watching Solo Leveling as an anime was always a dream, however funny it may sound. This being made by one of the well known studios is one more box tick, so there’s really much to hope about going into the adaptation. Though they changed the names from korean to japanese, which sounds quite cringe. Will be using korean names, as it’s the only “proper” way.

Been a long time since I last read this, and heck if it’s the first chapter, then it’s all more long, so I’m not sure if that’s how it started, but here we started with a flashback to a raid on

. If it’s really anime original then damn, that’s some way to set things up. Anyways, not too long and we were briefed with the workings of this series.

Hunters, their ranks, gates, and how monsters come out of those gates. And then came our protag, Sung Jin-Woo, looking all thin and bleak, taking insults about how much of a weakling he is to any team he’s in behind his back, but hey like any other korean work, there’s a girl who’s kind to him lol. Still back to the story, and just like any other day, there opened a gate and the hunters like ever went in to hunt the monster and take the loot.

Though hey, they did a mistake, without knowing the danger this dungeon could’ve posed they went in realllllly in… to the boss room, no less. And then came the tragedy… which was the trigger to start it all. Shit has already hit the fan.

Loved the first episode. A-1 did justice. Opening without the visuals sounded good, I mean it was expected but still.

Though hey, I’m pretty sure Cha Hae-In didn’t make an appearance this early lol. Just hope the studio doesn’t do any weird changes going forward.

@Softhenic03 Sorry for asking , but where did you watch the anime ? I watch it to but the names are the same , the MC is still Sung Jin Woo , also lot of
people from the story still have the original name . So what are you talking about ?

Apr 3, 12:27 AM

#710

VCSMaster

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Oct 2021

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wimpy main character and cute love interest, plus fantasy setting. That's basically all I want, but it would have been nice for the other "smarter" characters to have some sense. Never go into a mystery dungeon and never read stone tablets found in said mystery dungeon. That dude started reading and I knew it was over.

Apr 4, 8:05 PM

#711

lotus_eater

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Aug 2019

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Why its always men that have to save his whole family sacrificing his own personal pleasure and happiness? Mc's sister leads a cheerful life all the while mc risks his life. If I was the sister and I knew my big bro was risking his life daily, I would quit study and take a job to earn money and go to night shift school for free.
I hate bitches who thrive on another person's (regardless of gender) blood soaking money.

Apr 4, 10:46 PM

#712

kittysdotexe

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Mar 2021

I love it so far, the animation, the soundtrack, the voice acting - it's in an 8-9 range for me right now.

Apr 8, 2:15 PM

#713

Ashhk

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Apr 2018

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Pretty nice adaptation so far from someone who only read the manhwa adaptation... especially with the cliffhanger in the room, where everything starts for our MC...

Apr 12, 8:34 AM

#714

Sugram22

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who didn't see that coming from the moment they decided to go in to the unknown? i bet no1, meaning all so that coming

Apr 14, 1:11 AM

#715

YudiYusantoS

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Feb 2021

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I've watched the Manhwa until the end. The animation on this anime looks pretty good!

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Apr 15, 8:13 AM

#716

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Dec 2022

It's basically an introduction to the world and how things work there.

Apr 15, 8:33 AM

#717

Garrett_Dark

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Okay start so far. I kind of feel sorry for those who voted to not go further, MC's vote got them killed.

Even if the MC is the weakest rank, shouldn't he be stronger than a normal un-ranked human though? Couldn't he use his enhanced powers, despite being the weakest, to get a leg up on Earth? I also didn't like the cop out that technology can't be used, just because small arms are ineffective, they could use things like tear gas, flashbangs, drones for scouting, vehicles, and such. Seems like they're trying to keep a clear separate of magical equipment and modern technology.

Apr 15, 5:55 PM

#718

TechOtaku

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Fantastic. But not xD Way too obvious baka MC chose to get his fellow party members killed at the moment he voted to explore that cave. Nice nice

I don´t read the manwha so I am not fanboy. As someone who is only watching the anime I didn´t like this start.

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Apr 17, 12:23 PM

#719

Sugram22

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Reply to TechOtaku

@TechOtaku short version hes doing it for hes sick mother, she requires treatment, so he thinks hes risking only with hes own life sins hes the weakest

Apr 19, 12:36 PM

#720

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There are certain ways to start a new anime, and Solo Leveling started of with a banger. Amazing first episode, it looks promising the episodes to come.

Apr 28, 10:18 AM

#721

ShadowkillZ

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As someone who has read BOTH the original web-novel and the manhwa, I am in no hurry to watch Solo Levelling, time moves on and before I know it, the whole season is already out. lol, I should've at the very least watched the last ep of this short 1-cour season when it came out. Welp... I digress.

It's quite strange how the first part of the ep is a scene from the previous Jeju island raid, though it's in no way bad, there are many anime-original scenes just like this. The same with Cha Hae-In, my eyes were wide open when I saw her THIS EARLY ON. If there is anything negative, this would be it. I found the circumstances around her original appearance to be much more amusing.

So far they did well to present Sung Jin-Woo as the 'weakest hunter'. Oh man, this is really nostalgic.

Apr 30, 4:02 AM

#722

Mehrlon198

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Jul 2022

was a fun introduction

May 4, 6:12 PM

#723

Alec_Pradeux

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Dec 2018

Utterly predictable. That's all I can say about this first episode. Almost every character in the beginning cast has death flags as soon as the group votes to go into a mysterious and dangerous dungeon. Personally, I don't care for shows that treat characters like expendable NPCs. To absolutely nobody's surprise, they end up trapped in a death trap. Color me shocked. It's like watching Attack on Titan all over again; it seems like a show about stupid people dying in stupid ways for stupid reasons.

I can't help but roll my eyes at the utterly pointless bloodshed this show revels in for 'shock' value.

May 24, 8:19 AM

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Gator

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Apr 2013

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This somehow gives me SAO vibes with all the dungeon clearing and stuff. Also weird how the dude rather risks his life for little rewards instead of just searching for a normal job.

May 30, 2:14 AM

#725

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Jul 2023

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God damn, I remember reading this when it started. A-1 did this well!
- Lmao, the dub version has Jin-woo sounding like deku
- I completely forgot there’s brutality in this series, I was very surprised when the statue chopped that guy up
- The sound design and Choreography both go very hard.
- From memory, episode 2 will be amazing
- Ending song was pretty good!

Jun 8, 9:34 PM

#726

izumakun

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Jul 2021

It's better in manhwa

Jun 10, 8:38 AM

#727

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Jul 2017

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I watched this on a whim after seeing it listed on Crunchyroll. I read a few chapters of the light novel like a year or two ago and didn't like it at all; it was really hard for me to follow, and it was written very strangely (maybe English translation/localization faults). Figured, I would try it again with the anime since it seems pretty popular, and this episode was alright. It was a bit slow and detached for a bit, but stuff really picked up at the end. The worldbuilding is pretty interesting too. I'll have to keep watching, because there is real promise here.

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Jun 19, 3:07 AM

#728

Chrismokelky420

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May 2024

Reading the Manwhua to get ahead to watch the anime. Very different in some aspects, but both very much deliver!

Jul 10, 8:58 AM

#729

Diabello

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Dec 2022

A pretty well made anime. I watched the whole first series and it wasn't bad. It's just terribly overhyped. The main idea of this anime is nothing new, they put two ideologies that are commonly found in second rate anime into a pile. Overall, however, it is very ill-conceived. Attention spoiler of the first part! The story takes place in the world of the 21st century, full of modern technology. Conventional weapons made from common materials do not work against monsters. Weapons made from material obtained from monsters have the only effect. So what kind of weapons do I use this material for? Rifle, submachine gun, machine gun? NO, of course I will make a sword. There is nothing more stupid. Animation, sound, action and especially the story are done very nicely. Unfortunately, the whole basic idea of this anime world is complete garbage!

Aug 2, 3:26 PM

#730

PRiMEog

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Feb 2021

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that ass show was NOT needed gang...

Sep 3, 5:39 AM

#731

qveensophiya

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Feb 2021

I've been waiting for the Solo Leveling anime and I can't wait to see all the things from the manghwa in the anime!

Oct 3, 7:36 AM

#732

Psi18c

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I picked up this series randomly. I am 5 minutes in. I can't help but wonder, is this supposed to be a gag or similar comedy?

It starts with 3 years ago.... why?????? There was no Now so no need for the 3 years ago. On top, 10 year ago the gates.... ok... so... as in 10 years from the events that happened 3 years ago? Actually, why was said event from 3 years ago even neecesary to be 3 years ago? I just don't understand the whole ideea, is this supposed to be a joke? 3 years ago, 10 years ago, 3 years late present date... up, sound like a joke.

Oh and on top, the red Ants jump all up in air like they are somehow mentally challanged... yep, definitly look like a comedy. And mr muscle man... did he Seriously stayed and waited like a statue, not doing anything, absolutly nothing, until one of his buddy called his name? No wonder the mage woman and other where not showen between the survival.

Haaaa, f sake==))) Man I can't stop=))) Can you imagen, whatever nation it is, waste TONS of money to send the navy to just sit around, not doing anything, insted of sending soldier and more to set up barricates, so that the mages, arches, and more, are not "ready to eat". Can you imagen how much of a joke this 1st 5 minute looks to me when it begins with the navy not setting up anything, absolutly nothing, to prevent the ants from moving freely. Like why do they need to even defead the Ants if there is no one there? Ahhh some villages... so why isen't the navy evacuating them? Why no drones or other scouting tehnology? why no snipers to hit the ants in order to distract their atention (aka decoy) and use a vehicle to keep distance while the hunters kill the distracted ants=)))

Can you imagen, having so many hunters mobilised, and all just wait there to "engage" the enemies like "true warios" insted of climbing the ruined buildings to get distance, to separare the ants so they can get rid of them one by one.

Anyways.... let me continute the episode and hopefully it's just a pathetic start....

Oct 16, 4:00 AM

#733

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Interesting start to this one, and I like the premise of mixing modern life with medieval monster killing! Let's see how our E-rank protagonist will get through this!

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Oct 17, 5:51 AM

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I felt that this episode was rather lackluster. Which is saying something since this is the pilot episode, the episode that should be fighting the hardest for my attention.
The story (so far) is very stereotypical and basic. That doesn't necessarily mean it's bad. It's just boring.
When watching, it felt like the world lore was just kind of shoved in there without much thought.
I have no opinion on any of the characters, as I need to see more of their personalities first.
On to episode 2!

Nov 2, 12:45 AM

#735

Hacker10

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Oct 2024

All the episodes were awesome and eagerly waiting for season 2 💣🧡.

Nov 20, 9:05 PM

#736

InferGilgamesh

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May 2024

1st episode is pretty good, match well with the manuha

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