Solo Leveling proved itself a worthy adaptation of the manwha swiftly after premiering in January of this year. Many changes that have been made have elevated the work, and now that we’re heading into the last episodes of the first cour, fans are excited about moments to come.
As one of thebest animeof the year, expectations are starting to grow for what A-1 Pictures will achieve with some of the grander scenes from Chugong’s manwha. Trust me, if you haven’t read it, there are some wild twists on the way.
But an imminent battle has fans setting expectations particularly high. Warning: Spoilers ahead!
Sung Jinwoo is about to face Blood-Red Commander Igris, the boss of the job change dungeon that was hinted at in Episode 10. In the manwha, it’s a good fight, but the ending is a bit swift, as Sung uses a dagger to get the killshot.
Smart, yes, but slightly deflating. On Reddit, fans arediscussinghow they hope A-1 Pictures expands on the moment, adding the kind of flair we’ve been getting thus far.
“They’re gonna make a super fist fight quite longer than the manhwa version, then he wins like he did,” reads on prediction. “It’s going to be miles better than the manhwa,” states another.
attention, please…attention, please…“igris” got for ready to “ignition”！！！@Crunchyroll#俺レべ#SoloLeveling
There’s a confidence because animators have openly posted about Episode 11, suggesting we’re about to see something quite special. Given that Igris mark a huge turning point for Sung – he’s about to become the Shadow Monarch – it’s only appropriate.
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We don’t have long to wait. But there are only two episodes left of this cour, so enjoy them while you can! Have a look at our list of thebest anime like Solo Levelingfor something to fill the gap.
Anthony McGlynn is a Senior Anime Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. An expert on animes like Demon Slayer, Solo Leveling and My Hero Academia, he also has over 10 years experience covering games and pop culture for outlets such as Variety, IGN, Den of Geek, PCGamesN, PCGamer, The Digital Fix, and many more. You can contact him at: anthony.mcglynn@dexerto.com
