Solo Leveling Breaks Boundaries With Its Opening Song

The brand-new opening song for Solo Leveling is distinctive and unheard of, demonstrating how it sets itself apart from other anime.

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Since uploading chapters, Solo Leveling's new anime opening tune is original and promising. Audiences loved the anime's second episode's opening and ending music.

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LEvel is a K-Pop song. This is rare in anime, which has generally used Japanese artists and lyrics.

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The change is unprecedented and welcome. It's surprising, but it makes sense in the Solo Leveling anime.

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TOMORROWXTOGETHER, one of Korea's top boy bands, and acclaimed Attack On Titan theme song composer Hiroyuki Sawano collaborated on the song.

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Since A-1 Pictures, the anime's studio, is situated in Tokyo, Japan, while the original material is from South Korea, featuring the best from both countries is nearly a tribute.

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Solo Leveling is a web book and manhwa (Korean manga) by Chugong that has grown in popularity, spawning anime adaptations including Tower of God, God of Highschool, and Noblesse.

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According to AnimeNewsNetwork, A-1 Pictures has also sought out skilled South Korean animators like Kim Jeongeun and Ji Eu-Sen, who are animation directors.

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The opening, directed by talented animator Seung Choi, has quick and dramatic action. Not changing the characters' Korean names avoids the problems of China-set dramas like Kingdom.

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Solo Levelling may affect manhwa. This anime's faithful adaptation, cult-like fan base, and massive resource investment inspire foreign comics.

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Its engaging plot and action-packed style might make Solo Leveling 2024's biggest anime in a year of anticipated debuts and returning series.

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