Voice actor Taito Ban – who voices the character Sung Jin-woo in the anime Solo Leveling – faced serious health problems while filming the fourth episode. Taito Ban coughed up blood while filming the intense scene. This incident was mentioned by director Shunsuke Nakashige and told by a fan, but has not been officially confirmed by the producer or cast.
The fan community reacted to this incident with interest and admiration for Ban’s dedication to his role. Thereby increasing the anticipation for the next episode of the series and highlighting the voice actors’ effort and passion for dubbing anime.
What happened to Taito Ban reminds people of the physical and mental toll artists face in their work.
Solo Leveling is an anime based on a Korean web novel and manhwa, taking place in a world with portals to different universes. Sung Jin-woo is a hunter who fights monsters in dungeons and has unlimited evolution abilities. The anime series has quickly become popular since its premiere on January 5, impressing with its battle sequences and animation quality.
The series also highlights A-1 Pictures’ ability to create visual adaptations that capture the essence of webcomics.
Solo Leveling is not just an anime but a phenomenon that represents the essence of challenge and overcoming. With each episode, viewers are invited to explore a world where strength is measured not only by skill but also by the courage to face the unknown.
Jinwoo Sung /Shun Mizushino’s journey promises to be an emotional roller coaster, full of challenges and unexpected victories. As we wait for the next episodes, excitement and speculation continue to grow, making Solo Leveling one of the most anticipated series of the year.
Episode 3 of the Solo Leveling anime, titled “It’s Like a Game” will be released on January 20, 2024. Episodes are released every Saturday at 2:30 pm on Crunchyroll.