"Solo Leveling" (Ore Rebe) is a high-speed action fantasy based on the mega-popular Korean web novel and webtoon 🔥.
Original work by Chugong, art by DUBU (REDICE STUDIO), a worldwide mega-hit recording 14.3 billion views globally. In Japan, it surpassed 650 million cumulative PVs on "Piccoma," with Season 1 airing January 2024 and Season 2 "Arise from the Shadow" in January 2025 ✨
Set in a world where "Gates" connecting dimensions and the real world appeared. Among "Hunters," awakened people who conquer dungeons, Shun Mizushino, the lowest-rank hunter called "humanity's weakest weapon," one day gains the power to "level up only himself" and rises from weakest to strongest——.
The definitive "rise-to-power battle anime" fusing overwhelming growth depiction, powerful battle scenes, and deep human drama ⚡
🏆 Awakening Drama from Weakest to Strongest
Protagonist Shun Mizushino was an E-rank hunter ridiculed as "humanity's weakest weapon." One day, facing death in a double dungeon, a mysterious "System" appeared before him. Gaining the power to "level up only himself," Shun grows at an astonishing speed while completing daily quests 🔥
🎨 Divine Animation by A-1 Pictures
Production by A-1 Pictures, who worked on popular titles like "Sword Art Online" and "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War." Shadow, light, and effect expressions are overwhelming—especially scenes with the "shadow army" moving give goosebumps! Music by Hiroyuki Sawano of "Attack on Titan" and "Gundam UC," with god-level sync between battle and music 😳✨
🎮 Fusion World of RPG × Reality
Levels, skills, quests, status windows—game-like elements exist in the real world. A system screen only Shun can see, experience points rising with each monster defeated—the setting seriously realizes the dream of "what if you could experience game-like growth in reality?" is the best 🎮
💀 Perfect Balance of Darkness and Thrill
Dungeons, monsters, betrayal, life-or-death battles——depicted not just as a "rise-to-power" but as "survival alongside death" with amazing tension. Companions falling one after another in harsh situations, Shun surviving through it all makes you grip your seat 💀
⚔️ Awakening as the Shadow Monarch
Clearing the job change quest, Shun obtains the class "Shadow Monarch." Gaining the ability to command the dead as shadow soldiers, he leads the shadow army including Igris into battle. This "necromancer-like" ability adds unique depth to the story ⚔️
🌍 Grand World-Scale Scope
In Season 2 "Arise from the Shadow," through the Jeju Island Raid arc, the story expands to world scale. Hunters from various countries appear, not just Japan, and cosmic-scale existences like "Monarchs" and "Rulers" are revealed. The ever-expanding scale is hot 🌍
🔮 Addition of Shadow Visuals
Season 2 introduces new shadow soldiers one after another! Powerful shadows like Fang and Beru join, making Shun's army even stronger. Especially the scene where a former S-rank hunter awakens as a shadow is a must-see ✨
🏥 Fight to Save His Mother
One of Shun's major motivations for continuing to level up is to cure his sick mother. His challenging dangerous dungeons seeking materials for the "Holy Water of Life" is depicted—a humanistic story unfolds beyond mere thirst for strength 😢
👑 Becoming Japan's 10th S-Rank Hunter
At Season 2's climax, the moment Shun is finally certified as Japan's 10th S-rank hunter! The man once called the weakest stands at the top——you'll definitely tremble at this development 👑
⚡ Foundation for Season 3
At Season 2's end, the word "To be continued"! Plenty of source material remains with immense overseas popularity. Season 3 is expected to depict the "America Travel Arc," encounters with each country's strongest hunters, and full-scale confrontation with the "Monarchs" ⚡
【Season 1】Awakening Arc
E-rank hunter Shun Mizushino faces death crisis in a "Double Dungeon" hidden in a C-rank dungeon. Chosen by the mysterious system, Shun becomes a "Player" and gains the power to level up only himself. Clearing the job change quest to become "Shadow Monarch," he commands Igris the Bloodred as a shadow soldier 🗡️
【Season 2 First Half】Growth Arc
Shun levels up one after another challenging S-rank dungeons. Obtaining the recipe for "Holy Water of Life" in the Demon Castle quest, hope to save his mother appears. Meanwhile, his fate with A-rank hunter Masato Ukyo deepens, finally reaching a conclusion ⚔️
【Season 2 Second Half】Jeju Island Raid Arc
The conquest operation for "Jeju Island," considered Japan's most dangerous S-rank gate, begins. As Japan's S-rank hunters challenge it with all their might, an unexpectedly powerful enemy "Ant King" appears! After a fierce battle, Shun demonstrates humanity's strongest class power 🐜👑
【Until Original Completion】※Major Spoiler Warning
Ultimately, Shun fully awakens as the "Shadow Monarch" and throws himself into the battle between "Monarchs" and "Rulers." After defeating all enemies threatening the world, he uses the power to rewind time and restores a peaceful world. In the side story, Shun is depicted living peacefully as a high schooler with his memories intact ✨
Shizuku Kosaka (CV: Reina Ueda)
Vice guild master of "Hunters Guild" and a female S-rank hunter of Japan's strongest class with the nickname "Dancing Blade Princess." Characterized by speed-based sword technique "Sword Dance." Also has a side that dislikes hunter's peculiar smell and carries a handkerchief. Paying attention to Shun's growth ✨
Taiga Shirakawa (CV: Hiroki Tochi)
Guild master of "White Tiger Guild." An S-rank hunter with the ability "Beast Transformation." A person who saw through Shun's talent early and recruited him to the guild. With a bold and loyal personality, he plays an important role in the Jeju Island Raid 🐯
Kiyoomi Goto (CV: Banjo Ginga)
Chairman of the Japan Hunter Association. A pillar of the Japanese hunter world with calm composure and strategic judgment. A person who pays attention to Shun's rapid growth and is deeply involved in S-rank certification 💼
Akira Inukai (CV: Makoto Furukawa)
Section chief of the Hunter Association Surveillance Division. While in a position to monitor Shun's movements, he recognizes his ability and builds a cooperative relationship. Has a workaholic nature too devoted to work and prone to self-sacrifice 😅
Kenta Morobishi (CV: Genta Nakamura)
A good understanding friend of Shun. The young master of major corporation "Morobishi Group," a beginner as a hunter but grows through meeting Shun 🤝
Aoi Mizushino (CV: Katsuki Mikawa)
Shun's younger sister. With a bright and kind personality, she trusts her brother from the heart. Also one of the major motivations for Shun fighting as a hunter 💕
Shun Mizushino (CV: Taito Ban)
Protagonist. An E-rank hunter once called "humanity's weakest weapon." Chosen by the "System" in the double dungeon, he gains the power to level up only himself. Awakening as the Shadow Monarch, he becomes Japan's 10th S-rank hunter. Continues fighting for his sister Aoi and sick mother ⚔️