The anime of action and fantasy, only leveling, has reached historical figures in Crunchyroll, leaving the shonen giants behind him
Solo level Svere Crunchyroll
The anime’s meteor ascent was promoted by the premiere of episode 11 of his second season (or episode 23 in general), entitled “It will become even more intense”. Although he only spent 14 months in transmission, the series managed to dethrone One pieceThis has maintained the throne thanks to its vast trajectory and a base of the fans is consolidated for decades. On the other hand, Demon Slayerwho had maintained second place after the success of his film in 2020, was also relegated by the phenomenon of Solo level.
The story of Sung JinwooA low -level hunter who experiences a mysterious and drastic increase in power after an almost lethal incursion, fascinated fans of the action and dark fantasy. With a spectacular animation courtesy of A-1 imagesThe series does not only have direct lists of the best of 2024, but also received the Astra Award al Best Soul Series. Now, with the second season in full broadcast, its popularity is still increasing without braking signs.
A success despite losses and piracy
The success of Solo level It is even more impressive if we consider that the most recent episode has undergone filtration days before his official premiere on March 15th. This situation triggered the discomfort of a manufacturer of A-1 imageswhich expressed its disappointment in social networks and described filtration as “a betrayal of the creative team and fans”. However, this did not affect the performance of the episode, which reached impressive reproduction figures.
In addition, the series faced the challenge of piracybe one of the most illegally downloaded souls. Despite this, the number of users who choose to see it remains officially overwhelming, consolidating its place as a true giant of the modern anime.
While the growth of Solo level It is indisputable, it also has some factors that favor him in front of his competitors. Unlike One piece y Demon Slayerwhich can be seen on multiple platforms such as Netflix, Solo level is a Exclusive crunchyrollwhich concentrated its audience in one place. Moreover, One piece It has been on pause since October 2024, although its new episodes are scheduled for April of this year, which could alter the dynamics of popularity in the coming months.
Sung Jinwoo, a different protagonist
That distinguishes Sung Jinwoo of other anime protagonists is their transformation of Weak hero and underestimated to an unstoppable warrior. Unlike Luffy in One piece Or Tanjiro e Demon Slayerwho have a development of progressive power during their respective stories, Jinwoo receives a drastic improvement from the beginning thanks to their “leveling” system. This concept, inspired by the game video games of the role, was a key factor in the popularity of souls, since it allows spectators to see a constant and rapid evolution of the character, without the long learning curves common of other series.
Its character also differs significantly. While Luffy and Tanjiro are characterized by theirs Empathy and strong sense of dutyJinwoo is much more pragmatic and cold as the story advances. This more “dark” approach has attracted a public looking for a fantasy narrative with more mature elements and a less idealistic atmosphere.
What is clear is that Solo level He came to stay. With an enveloping narrative, a charismatic protagonist and a first level animation, the series continues to conquer the hearts of fans of souls. And you, you joined the fever of Solo level? Leave your opinion!