Solo Leveling fans have been clamouring for an anime adaptation of the South Korean manhwa for years. This afternoon, we’re here to address a single question. Is that even possible? But first, let’s take a quick look at what Solo levelling is and how it differs from group levelling. As previously said, Solo levelling is a South Korean manhwa that first appeared in serial form in 2016.
In its original form, Solo Leveling was a web book authored by Chugong in 2014 and published under the title Only I Level Up. The manga was so well received by fans in the first two years after its release that it was promptly taken up by D&C Media Kakao, who began publishing it in a manhwa format under the now well-known title of Solo Leveling.
The manhwa is now available in its official English translation on Tappytoon.
Listed below are the three most important reasons why Solo Leveling anime may not be possible:
- Japanese-speaking audience
There have been numerous complaints from fans of the series who believe that one of the reasons the popular series has not been adapted into an anime is that it presents Japan in a poor light. This can be observed in both the light novel and the manhwa, and while many readers of the series may not be aware of it, it could pose a problem if the work were to be made into an animated series. Furthermore, given the fact that Japan is the anime industry’s powerhouse, it is likely that a Japanese studio will provide the animation for the series.
An animated show in which the animators represent their own country as adversaries is highly unlikely to find favour among the animators. This is also true for Japanese anime fans who are new to the series and would benefit from this information.
- The Animated Film
It would be difficult to animate Solo Leveling, which is yet another major reason why we might not see an anime adaptation of the game. It may appear to be impossible, but it is true. It is in the realm of Solo Leveling that you will find fantastic fight sequences, a diverse range of animals, and those exciting moments that make the series so popular. All of this would be extremely tough to translate into an animated film format. And, as was the case with the recent Record Of Ragnarock, many fans would be unsatisfied with the animation and the entire outcome.
The series’ many supporters are hoping that animation firms like Mappa, Ufotable, or Madhouse will pick it up and give it a go. What fans should keep in mind is that implementing something as simple as Solo Leveling might make or ruin these studios depending on how the public reacts to it.
- Other Webtoons Have Failed Miserably
As previously stated, Crunchyroll just released three popular manga series, God of Highschool, Tower of God, and Noblesse, all of which are available on Crunchyroll. The one thing that all of these anime have in common, aside from the fact that they are all manhwas, is that they all didn’t turn out well.
After a promising first season, Tower of God vanished without a trace. The plot of God of Highschool was rushed and severely compressed into a total of 12 episodes. In addition, Noblesse missed dozens, if not hundreds, of chapters in its anime version, according to the company.
With the failure of these three popular manhwa’s, many people are wondering if Solo Leveling would turn out to be a good idea. Fans and studios are both alarmed as a result of this. As previously said, the ability to adjust Solo Leveling might make or kill a studio.
So, Is Anime Solo Leveling a Real Possibility?
If you look at all of the drawbacks, it’s easy to conclude that it’s not possible. However, there is a possibility that the series will be broadcast on television. That is, through the use of Netflix. Since anime has grown so popular and widespread in recent years, the streaming behemoth Netflix has been frantically attempting to break into the realm of animated television series.
The evidence for this can be found in their adaptations of Yasuke, Castlevania, Komi Can’t Communicate, Record of Ragnarock, and The Way of the Househusband, among others. Furthermore, Netflix has acquired the streaming rights to a number of well-known shows, like My Hero Academia and Seven Deadly Sins, in addition to their own original programming. What distinguishes Netflix from other streaming services is that they are not afraid to take risks, as evidenced by their portrayals of numerous gods in Record of Ragnarock. Because of their acquisition of Record of Ragnarock, they are unlikely to be deterred by the controversy surrounding Solo Leveling.
Furthermore, if Netflix were to assume control, numerous top-tier animation studios would no longer be reluctant to step up to the plate in the name of animation. If the anime is a failure, Netflix will be held responsible. And if it goes well and the animation is of high quality, the studio will receive recognition.
Fans of Solo Leveling agree, and a petition has been launched to persuade Netflix to make a series based on the popular video game. The petition may be found on the website change.org, where it presently has more than 200k signatories. In other words, someone at Netflix would have had to have seen it by this point.
What to Read and Where to Go
As of right moment, though, there are no indications that the series will be renewed anytime soon, nor have any statements been made. In case you’re interested in reading the series for yourself and seeing what all the fuss is about, you may do so by clicking here. Hopefully, an anime adaptation of Solo Leveling will be released one day; in the meantime, make sure to enjoy the manual, which is released every Wednesday, as well as the now-completed light novel, which is available online.
Synopsis
Ten years ago, a portal arose that connected the actual world with the domain of magic and monsters. This portal was known as “the Gate.” Ordinary people were given superhuman abilities in order to confront these nasty animals, and they were dubbed “Hunters” as a result. The twenty-year-old Hunter Sung Jin-Woo is one such Hunter, but he is also regarded as the “World’s Weakest” due to his pitiful power when compared to even the most meagre E-Rank Hunters in the world.
Despite this, he continues to hunt monsters in low-rank Gates in order to pay for his mother’s medical expenditures. However, Jin-dismal Woo’s existence is turned upside down when he awakens in a hospital three days after believing himself to be the only person left alive after a mission gone horribly wrong to find a weird screen floating in front of him.
This “Quest Log” requires Jin-Woo to finish an unreasonable and demanding training programme, or else he will be subjected to a fitting punishment. Jin-Woo is first apprehensive about complying with the quest due of its difficulty, but he quickly discovers that it has the potential to transform him into one of the world’s most fearsome Hunters.