The protagonist is surprisingly good, even if you don’t like the anime.
Summary:
- Solo Leveling may not be something everyone is enjoying, but its protagonist’s determination is admirable.
- Jin-Woo is a realistic protagonist who works to become stronger.
- Some fans are worried that the series might not get a sequel, but there are actually decent chances.
The adaptation of Solo Leveling (Ore dake Level Up na Ken) is the most hyped anime of the season, but that doesn’t make it exempt from criticism. Common complaints about the show include not living uo to the hype from the source readers, its generic setup and a lack of a much-needed double-length premiere.
That said, the anime is still a fun action series with top-tier production. Moreover, there’s one thing most fans agree on. The protagonist’s determination is what makes the series so good — and what keeps many of the viewers watching it.
Why is it popular in the first place?
The origin of Solo Leveling’s popularity is easy to understand. A webtoon with incredible art and a simple-to-understand story, it attracted many fans who like game-style fantasy and want something that’s easy to read.
Of course, the art was not the only reason Solo Leveling got popular. Despite a seemingly generic premise, Solo Leveling excels at one thing — making you root for Jin-Woo.
Solo Leveling’s protagonist is pretty good — and his behavior is inspiring
Jin-Woo is a great underdog protagonist whose simple yet emotional introduction makes him easy to relate to. Moreover, his drive to become stronger is incredibly motivating. In an age of escapism, where many fantasy anime characters start overpowered from the very beginning, it’s nice to see a main character who actually works to become stronger.
Jin-Woo is portrayed more realistically than many other anime protagonists. He is weak at the start of the series, and very much aware of it. Yet despite that, he tries his best to earn money for his family, something many viewers would be able to relate to.
Are there chances for more content in the future?
The anime adaptation of Solo Leveling is, sadly, only scheduled for 12 episodes. That means we won’t have much time for character development — the source material is very long. Some fans are worried that we won’t see much of the other characters in the series, which would naturally upset the source material readers.
However, there’s a good chance for Solo Leveling to receive more content after the first season is over. After all, Tower of God (Kami no Tou) is another extremely popular webtoon that got a sequel announced — Solo Leveling is arguably even more popular. With top-tier staff involved with the series’ production, fans remain hopeful