A-1 Pictures' fantasy action Solo Leveling is undeniably one of the most popular anime this season in many countries overseas, including those in North America. However, a recent Japanese poll showed a large divide in opinion between domestic and international audiences, with domestic and international audiences appearing to be much less impressed than with domestic audiences.
According to Ranked.net's “Winter Anime Review 2024” results, Solo Leveling is only ranked 35th (out of 61) among the most popular anime this season. On average, viewers only thought the show deserved a 50.6 rating — a score significantly lower than many of its competitors in the fantasy and isekai genres. Overall, Japanese audiences are much more generous to relatively lighter fantasy series such as Villainess Level 99, Mashle: Magic in Muscles and Delicious in Dungeon, which rank as the second most popular, respectively. 3 and 4 in Winter 2024 according to poll rankings. Part 2 of the famous romantic comedy The Dangers in My Heart ranked No. 1 with an impressive rating of 77.5/100.
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Solo leveling is widely popular around the world but lacks the same hype in Japan
These results, along with the lackluster sales of Solo Leveling Volume 1, indicate a rather tepid reception for the dark fantasy epic that has taken the world by storm. Based on ratings.net viewer feedback, many people went into the film with high expectations but ended up disappointed. “I watched Episodes 1 and 2, but the language was spotty and the story was average,” one user wrote. “They said it was a huge hit worldwide, but I thought, are you kidding?”
Solo Leveling takes viewers to an MMO-style world where humans are constantly threatened by monsters living in alternate dimensions called “dungeons.” To protect humanity, elite warriors known as “hunters” must undergo rigorous training to hone the skills needed to defeat them. Jinwoo Sung, who bore the shameful title of “the world's weakest hunter”, ended up being killed. However, a mysterious entity known as “The System” chose to revive Jinwoo and bestow upon him an incredible power that sets him apart from any other hunter: the ability to level up indefinitely. .
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The first season of Solo Leveling, which recently ended, received rave reviews for its breathtaking animation, unique storyline, and thrilling action sequences. However, these elements did not seem to make much of an impression on Japanese audiences, many of whom felt that the series was too derivative of other established works. “It's so common it's just plagiarism,” one user wrote. This opinion was also echoed, rather harshly, by another user, who stated that Solo Leveling has “backwards compatibility with similar works” and “does nothing new or interesting ” To provide. Others objected to the overall depiction of Jinwoo Sung: “The main character's personality was so bad that I gave up after Episode 7,” one user said.
However, there are still divisions of opinion, even among Japanese audiences. Many audiences have praised Solo Leveling for many of the same qualities that made it a hit with Western audiences. “The action scenes are exciting with a thrilling production that will draw you in,” one user explained. Others were impressed by Jinwoo Sung's steady progress from a weakling to a stoic, serious warrior. Notably, many anime series in the ever-expanding isekai genre use a similar premise, often following a person from the “real” world after they die and reincarnated – with a powerful new form – into a fantasy universe. As one rating.net user describes, Solo Leveling puts a unique twist on that basic setup. “Although it is classified as fantasy because it involves supernatural powers, it is set in a modern society, making it a realistic fantasy,” they explain. “I think you can watch it from the characters' perspective and think about how you would live in this world.”
Level up alone
In a world of talented hunters and monsters, weak hunter Sung Jin-Woo gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program, making him one of the strongest hunters and conquers the entire world. the strongest dungeons.
Release date January 7, 2024
Cast Alex Le, Taito Ban
Main category Work
Seasons first
Studio Image A-1
Creator Department of Public Works
Writer Noboru Kimura
Source: Rating.net