Crunchyroll Powers Up: Solo Leveling Anime Adaptation Premieres January 6, 2024

Crunchyroll, in collaboration with Aniplex, has officially announced the global debut of the highly anticipated anime adaptation of the Korean manhwa sensation, Solo Leveling.

Fans worldwide can immerse themselves in the Solo Leveling anime, streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll starting January 6, 2024, and reaching audiences across 200 territories.

About Solo Leveling

Solo Leveling unfolds in a world where mysterious gates connect our reality to another dimension, awakening individuals with superhuman abilities known as “hunters.” These hunters delve into dungeons within the gates, using their powers to earn a living. Sung Jinwoo, initially labeled the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind due to his low rank, stumbles upon a double dungeon, a rare occurrence where a high-level dungeon is concealed within a lower-level one. Faced with a life-threatening situation, Jinwoo encounters a mysterious quest that sets him on a unique path—becoming the sole person capable of leveling up.

Excitement from Crunchyroll

Asa Suehira, Chief Content Officer at Crunchyroll, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, saying, “Solo Leveling is a groundbreaking series that has captured the imagination of fans globally, and we are thrilled to be part of the journey to bring this extraordinary manhwa to life as an anime.” Suehira emphasized Crunchyroll’s commitment to delivering diverse, high-quality content that resonates with viewers.

Behind the Scenes

Adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel by Chugong, Solo Leveling made waves as a webtoon and manhwa in 2018, featuring illustrations by DUBU. The anime adaptation is brought to life by A-1 Pictures, known for their work on Sword Art Online, with motion graphics by Production I.G (Attack on Titan, PSYCHO-PASS). The series is directed by Shunsuke Nakashige (Sword Art Online), and features music by Hiroyuki Sawano (Attack on Titan) and TOMORROW X TOGETHER (K-pop band). Character design is handled by Tomoko Sudo, and monster design is by Hirotaka Tokuda.

Voice Cast and Characters

The Japanese voice cast includes Taito Ban as Sung Jinwoo, Genta Nakamura as Yoo Jinho, Haruna Mikawa as Sung Jinah, Reina Ueda as Cha Hae-in, Daisuke Hirakawa as Choi Jong-in, Hiroki Touchi as Baek Yoonho, Banjo Ginga as Go Gunhee, and Makoto Furukawa as Woo Jinchul, among others.

The English voice cast features Aleks Le as Sung Jinwoo, Justin Briner as Yoo Jinho, Rebecca Wang as Sung Jinah, Michelle Rojas as Cha Hae-in, Ian Sinclair as Choi Jong-in, Christopher R. Sabat as Baek Yoonho, Kent Williams as Go Gunhee, and SungWon Cho as Woo Jinchul.

Dubs in Other Languages

Crunchyroll plans to produce dubs in various languages, with premiere dates to be announced later, ensuring that Solo Leveling reaches a diverse global audience eager to experience this captivating anime adaptation.