Critic Reviews

It lives up to expectations and merely scratches the surface of what’s to come. The only major complaint to be had is the fact that the supporting cast lacks depth, and Jinwoo’s actual journey won’t really start until Episode 3.

Through a combination of dynamic action, a unique visual style, and an intriguing world inspired by fantasy and video games, the premiere of Solo Leveling promises a great anime worthy of its blockbuster source material.

There are a few minor issues that should be addressed by season's end, such as the weak supporting cast and lack of a big bad, but make no mistake, this series is still incredibly fun, bringing viewers into an actual RPG. This spin on the fantasy genre is what keeps us coming back.

An ace meld of mythological elements and outlandish action sequences. It’s a mashup of “Stargate” and a superhero series as “hunters” stalk and take down evil entities itching to get out of their alternate dimension.

The season 2 premiere of Solo Leveling does not hide its flaws, but instead leans heavily into what makes it so enthralling — its dynamic action and the simple appeal of watching a main character who’s so overpowered that he mows down wave after wave of enemies. It knows what it is, it makes no effort to hide it, and what it does it does very well.