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animelancer12
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Solo Leveling review
What I may be talking about in this review may have some spoilers, you are warned (honestly, I'd still say you should read what I have to say). Though you could also just skip to the last part of my review, where I won't spoil anything, as good as I now can. :')
I'll just jump into it, I saw this manga on a website I use to read my regular manga, and I have to say, this type of manga is outstanding. It exceeds the normal japanese manga I regularly read. This manga is after all a Korean manga, which doesn't change the fact, that the artstyle and just art in general exceeds what I've seen or read so far. I normally don't take the time to actually enjoy how the art looks in a manga, but when there's an entire page just dedicated to the art, you will be blown away because of the advanced details there is in it. The fact it's coloured as well, may increase the enjoyment of reading it, but if you just stumble upon the page with just art, don't skip by it. Just take your time and actually proceed it. You'll be speechless, well I wasn't, but almost.
Now I've been mostly describing the artstyle, which in it self is a whole different league, but the story too! At first glance, you may think it's just the regular "main character trying to afford a family member's medical bills", which actually is the main character's true reason to actually do what he does, but from being the lowest of the lowest and yet keep fighting even though he may die, he continues, and because of his courage and desire to have his mom get better, pushed him so far, that he actually managed to exceed anyone around him's expectation. He didn't get an "ULTIMATE POWERUP", but he actually got the ability to actually improve gradually with time, and the more he did it, the stronger he became (cliché like, I know, but done so great compared to other).
Even though I binged 110 chapters (the current amount there's out there for now) in a day doesn't mean I was so captivated by it. I just didn't have anything to do besides that. And no, it's not because I am forced to stay inside in these lockdown times with COVID-19. I have my reasons. But the fact that I spent around 6 hours, binge reading all 110 chapters, was actually really fun for me. I enjoyed reading it. I didn't skip a chapter, though I might've skipped some pointless conversations between add in characters, just to fill the blanks, but I read at least 95% of all the chapters and pages.
Even though it may seem odd I gave it a 10 out of 10 in all catagories, it's not because I've become charmed by the manga, but it's because I enjoyed reading it and I will continue reading it up to date, and I would really recommend this manga to other people who have the interest in adventure mangas or something similar to a isekai.
It's a great manga, and you should give it a try!
I'll just jump into it, I saw this manga on a website I use to read my regular manga, and I have to say, this type of manga is outstanding. It exceeds the normal japanese manga I regularly read. This manga is after all a Korean manga, which doesn't change the fact, that the artstyle and just art in general exceeds what I've seen or read so far. I normally don't take the time to actually enjoy how the art looks in a manga, but when there's an entire page just dedicated to the art, you will be blown away because of the advanced details there is in it. The fact it's coloured as well, may increase the enjoyment of reading it, but if you just stumble upon the page with just art, don't skip by it. Just take your time and actually proceed it. You'll be speechless, well I wasn't, but almost.
Now I've been mostly describing the artstyle, which in it self is a whole different league, but the story too! At first glance, you may think it's just the regular "main character trying to afford a family member's medical bills", which actually is the main character's true reason to actually do what he does, but from being the lowest of the lowest and yet keep fighting even though he may die, he continues, and because of his courage and desire to have his mom get better, pushed him so far, that he actually managed to exceed anyone around him's expectation. He didn't get an "ULTIMATE POWERUP", but he actually got the ability to actually improve gradually with time, and the more he did it, the stronger he became (cliché like, I know, but done so great compared to other).
Even though I binged 110 chapters (the current amount there's out there for now) in a day doesn't mean I was so captivated by it. I just didn't have anything to do besides that. And no, it's not because I am forced to stay inside in these lockdown times with COVID-19. I have my reasons. But the fact that I spent around 6 hours, binge reading all 110 chapters, was actually really fun for me. I enjoyed reading it. I didn't skip a chapter, though I might've skipped some pointless conversations between add in characters, just to fill the blanks, but I read at least 95% of all the chapters and pages.
Even though it may seem odd I gave it a 10 out of 10 in all catagories, it's not because I've become charmed by the manga, but it's because I enjoyed reading it and I will continue reading it up to date, and I would really recommend this manga to other people who have the interest in adventure mangas or something similar to a isekai.
It's a great manga, and you should give it a try!
shiroanna8
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Solo Leveling review
The premise of Solo Levelling is very simple: A weak character with strong principles who obtains an unqiue ability of "levelling up" and improving his strength and skills in a relatively static environment where power levels are fixed. The Manwha constantly enforces this where we see him grow constantly and the comparisons and contrasts to other characters.
Story- 8/10
Once this is out of the way, we see the story revolve around this. There isn't too much in the story: the world-base is fascinating where we have "hunters" with supernatural powers who appeal (or seemingly) to the common good by ridding the world of monsters, typically through clearances of dungeons. Dungeons vary in difficultly based on ranks that correlate to the ranks and ability of hunters. The story starts out very intriguing giving the reader the glimpse of the real world dread of the story seeing the real glimpse of what a dungeon represents. The MC on the brink of the death manages to obtain a mysterious power- turning him from the weakest hunter into someone with unlimited potential. The story follows the MC with the pondering question of who or what the system is through the interaction of the interesting world. At this point, the story of the MC is average since we don't truly dive into the main plot points. It gets a boost for it's interesting arcs of exposition and environment.
Art- 10/10
The art is truly spectacular. The manwha clearly displays consistent, versatile effort with some of the most spectacular shots. There isn't much more to say.
Character- 8/10.
While we do see the MC change quite noticeably and gradually along the series the character does seem to lose some of it's intrigue and fleshiness glimpsed in the beginning of the series. Sure, the MC gets powerful along the way, but he quickly becomes quite bland and generic. To some this may appeal because it displays "being a badass" but often, there seems to be a divide over the series into the reader understanding him as a character such as his more vulnerable parts. Again that ties in to becoming more powerful, he is still likeable and grows but becoming stronger increases his confidence and we rarely now seem in his deathly or dire situations that show out his character. Perhaps this will happen in time.
Enjoyment- 10/10
Seriously, this Manwha is action packed to the max where every chapter seems to have amazing scenes. The thrill by the author of having more and more characters in an enormous world keeps an endless potential for readers to see both the aspects of the world itself and the MC's dynamics towards it. The best part? Every arc is worth it because we as the reader are rewarded with seeing the MC grow in power- new skills, skill point enhancement (think RPG), job classes, its always a thrill.
Overall- 10/10
This isn't everyones cup of tea. Solo Levelling definitely appeals to a more generic audience looking for amazing skills, abilities, monsters in an interesting setting with easier and quicker payoffs. The pacing set allows readers to never feel dull. Because of the many aspects of the world and character, readers can be captivated knowing each chapter is worthwhile.
Story- 8/10
Once this is out of the way, we see the story revolve around this. There isn't too much in the story: the world-base is fascinating where we have "hunters" with supernatural powers who appeal (or seemingly) to the common good by ridding the world of monsters, typically through clearances of dungeons. Dungeons vary in difficultly based on ranks that correlate to the ranks and ability of hunters. The story starts out very intriguing giving the reader the glimpse of the real world dread of the story seeing the real glimpse of what a dungeon represents. The MC on the brink of the death manages to obtain a mysterious power- turning him from the weakest hunter into someone with unlimited potential. The story follows the MC with the pondering question of who or what the system is through the interaction of the interesting world. At this point, the story of the MC is average since we don't truly dive into the main plot points. It gets a boost for it's interesting arcs of exposition and environment.
Art- 10/10
The art is truly spectacular. The manwha clearly displays consistent, versatile effort with some of the most spectacular shots. There isn't much more to say.
Character- 8/10.
While we do see the MC change quite noticeably and gradually along the series the character does seem to lose some of it's intrigue and fleshiness glimpsed in the beginning of the series. Sure, the MC gets powerful along the way, but he quickly becomes quite bland and generic. To some this may appeal because it displays "being a badass" but often, there seems to be a divide over the series into the reader understanding him as a character such as his more vulnerable parts. Again that ties in to becoming more powerful, he is still likeable and grows but becoming stronger increases his confidence and we rarely now seem in his deathly or dire situations that show out his character. Perhaps this will happen in time.
Enjoyment- 10/10
Seriously, this Manwha is action packed to the max where every chapter seems to have amazing scenes. The thrill by the author of having more and more characters in an enormous world keeps an endless potential for readers to see both the aspects of the world itself and the MC's dynamics towards it. The best part? Every arc is worth it because we as the reader are rewarded with seeing the MC grow in power- new skills, skill point enhancement (think RPG), job classes, its always a thrill.
Overall- 10/10
This isn't everyones cup of tea. Solo Levelling definitely appeals to a more generic audience looking for amazing skills, abilities, monsters in an interesting setting with easier and quicker payoffs. The pacing set allows readers to never feel dull. Because of the many aspects of the world and character, readers can be captivated knowing each chapter is worthwhile.
Scinn4
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Solo Leveling review
My friend recommended this to me while I wasn't a fan of Manhwa, but I gave it a try and now I absolutely love it.
First I thought that it was overrated and all that but I was toatally wrong and turns out it has great art, story and the characters are cool too.
Like so far I haven't been bored by reading it and the fight scenes are enjoyable, with some comedy in some chapters, it's all great.
Also, the character development in solo leveling is impressive.
I think everyone should give it a try if they are into action, fantasy genre and if not then read it for fun.
First I thought that it was overrated and all that but I was toatally wrong and turns out it has great art, story and the characters are cool too.
Like so far I haven't been bored by reading it and the fight scenes are enjoyable, with some comedy in some chapters, it's all great.
Also, the character development in solo leveling is impressive.
I think everyone should give it a try if they are into action, fantasy genre and if not then read it for fun.
GGShang2
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Solo Leveling review
The Story: 10/10
Absolutely solid, it flows extremely well and is probably one of the best adaptions of a LN into a Manhwa I've ever seen.
The story is filled with plots that make sense, flowing with extremely well written character development, assisted by very good character interactions.
Of course, like many stories, it starts out slow. When I first started reading this story definitely pissed me off to the point that I was like "Does this even get better."
Yes, yes it does.
You may be annoyed with the MC and many supporting characters in the beginning but that quickly changes as the character begins to go through a change no one in this fantasy world has experienced before.
He is able to level up his rank. Through that experience he drastically changes in personality and is able to experience much more action than previously before, at the bottom of the barrel.
This manhwa quickly becomes exciting to read and you'll continuously be asking for more after finishing each chapter. Give it a chance and run through the chapters, I'm sure it's something all action and fantasy lovers will enjoy.
Art: 10/10
This is where Solo Leveling shines above all it's competitors.
What starts off as mediocre art suddenly improves drastically to become pure joy to look at, I've never seen manhwa done so beautifully.
It's so unique you can't really compare it to art you see from something like OPM for example. Each panel is a sight to behold and truly makes you appreciate it on a whole other level. Keeping in mind it's released on a weekly basis which is unbelievable.
Enjoyment: 10/10
In every aspect this is a masterpiece to behold and I urge you to give this a fair chance, you will not be disappointed, I guarantee it.
Overall: 10/10
A Masterpiece, I say It is just mind blowing .I can not wait for the this manga to continue.
Absolutely solid, it flows extremely well and is probably one of the best adaptions of a LN into a Manhwa I've ever seen.
The story is filled with plots that make sense, flowing with extremely well written character development, assisted by very good character interactions.
Of course, like many stories, it starts out slow. When I first started reading this story definitely pissed me off to the point that I was like "Does this even get better."
Yes, yes it does.
You may be annoyed with the MC and many supporting characters in the beginning but that quickly changes as the character begins to go through a change no one in this fantasy world has experienced before.
He is able to level up his rank. Through that experience he drastically changes in personality and is able to experience much more action than previously before, at the bottom of the barrel.
This manhwa quickly becomes exciting to read and you'll continuously be asking for more after finishing each chapter. Give it a chance and run through the chapters, I'm sure it's something all action and fantasy lovers will enjoy.
Art: 10/10
This is where Solo Leveling shines above all it's competitors.
What starts off as mediocre art suddenly improves drastically to become pure joy to look at, I've never seen manhwa done so beautifully.
It's so unique you can't really compare it to art you see from something like OPM for example. Each panel is a sight to behold and truly makes you appreciate it on a whole other level. Keeping in mind it's released on a weekly basis which is unbelievable.
Enjoyment: 10/10
In every aspect this is a masterpiece to behold and I urge you to give this a fair chance, you will not be disappointed, I guarantee it.
Overall: 10/10
A Masterpiece, I say It is just mind blowing .I can not wait for the this manga to continue.
kittykatloren1
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Solo Leveling review
Almost at the season 1 finish line (currently at ch. 104) and the only thing I dislike about this manhwa is this: considering the main character is, well, overpowered, most villains lacked the development needed to make them feel scary. At no point did I feel like the main character was in real danger and although it was super satisfying to see him absolutely destroy all in his path, and smirk with arrogance, it was always the expected outcome.
Leaving that aside, if at any point you played world of warcraft or dark souls and liked it, then this manhwa is for you.
Leaving that aside, if at any point you played world of warcraft or dark souls and liked it, then this manhwa is for you.
LeaOotori14
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Solo Leveling review
Solo Leveling fucking rocks.
The art is unbelievably great. Every panel of this manhwa falls into two categories: kickass wallpaper material or great potential profile picture. Everything’s in color, everything pops, and it all just works so damn well.
The story is a pretty generic power fantasy, but it’s executed better than most others and has enough twists to avoid feeling repetitive. Watching the main character grow stronger and stronger is extremely entertaining, especially since the world is distinct and deep enough that it doesn’t feel like everything revolves around him.
The characters are also nothing too special, though they’re all well designed and manage to be surprisingly charming. The main character is from humble beginnings, and this alongside the staggering amount of cocky bastards in the manhwa make you really want to see him get stronger, blow some minds, and deflate some egos.
Overall, Solo Leveling is fun. So fun, in fact, that I'm giving it a 10/10 primarily because of how damn fun it is. You know what’s going to happen. You know there’s no real tension. And yet, somehow, you can’t wait to see it all play out.
The art is unbelievably great. Every panel of this manhwa falls into two categories: kickass wallpaper material or great potential profile picture. Everything’s in color, everything pops, and it all just works so damn well.
The story is a pretty generic power fantasy, but it’s executed better than most others and has enough twists to avoid feeling repetitive. Watching the main character grow stronger and stronger is extremely entertaining, especially since the world is distinct and deep enough that it doesn’t feel like everything revolves around him.
The characters are also nothing too special, though they’re all well designed and manage to be surprisingly charming. The main character is from humble beginnings, and this alongside the staggering amount of cocky bastards in the manhwa make you really want to see him get stronger, blow some minds, and deflate some egos.
Overall, Solo Leveling is fun. So fun, in fact, that I'm giving it a 10/10 primarily because of how damn fun it is. You know what’s going to happen. You know there’s no real tension. And yet, somehow, you can’t wait to see it all play out.
Some1ridiculous11
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Solo Leveling review
Characters Interpretation:
all of the characters are written so well and good and kudos to the author for that..and especially the artist and studio to bring them alive in the manwha..they did a great job in presenting them..each character is given the right amount of flavor for everything and is perfectly balanced.
Art-style:
the best art-style i could see in any manwha out there its great..lot of time and patience has been put into and its clearly shows it has worked..spoiler alert..the artist idea of the necromancer soldiers are really good..i wonder how the anime would be?
Story:
According to the manwha the story is really great the right amount of everything is present..but theirs a catch if the story goes according to the light novel..fans may not like..people didn't like how the author took the story and dragged it out in last using time-travel..but i myself haven't complete read the novel..so judging just by the manwha the story is G-R-E-A-T..who knows the manwha might have a different ending?
Overall:
this is a steamroller of emotions and hype..the excitement in every battle and each dungeon he clears of..its just pure bliss..and anime would very good justice to this. the art makes it so real..and art keeps getting better and better and characters themselves are so fracking delicious..one of the best things I've read..sadly its season 1 has ended and is on break..would love more manga like..read some cheap knockoffs and didn't like em..my first review on an absolute masterpiece.
its a big 10/10 and a good manwha
all of the characters are written so well and good and kudos to the author for that..and especially the artist and studio to bring them alive in the manwha..they did a great job in presenting them..each character is given the right amount of flavor for everything and is perfectly balanced.
Art-style:
the best art-style i could see in any manwha out there its great..lot of time and patience has been put into and its clearly shows it has worked..spoiler alert..the artist idea of the necromancer soldiers are really good..i wonder how the anime would be?
Story:
According to the manwha the story is really great the right amount of everything is present..but theirs a catch if the story goes according to the light novel..fans may not like..people didn't like how the author took the story and dragged it out in last using time-travel..but i myself haven't complete read the novel..so judging just by the manwha the story is G-R-E-A-T..who knows the manwha might have a different ending?
Overall:
this is a steamroller of emotions and hype..the excitement in every battle and each dungeon he clears of..its just pure bliss..and anime would very good justice to this. the art makes it so real..and art keeps getting better and better and characters themselves are so fracking delicious..one of the best things I've read..sadly its season 1 has ended and is on break..would love more manga like..read some cheap knockoffs and didn't like em..my first review on an absolute masterpiece.
its a big 10/10 and a good manwha
flyingflames1311
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Solo Leveling review
This is my first manga that I have ever read. Yes, I know it's not actually a manga but a manhwa instead. After watching anime for years I thought I'd give reading out a try and OH MAN will it be hard to compete with this. As someone who is not a fan of the video game animes like 'No Game No Life, SAO, Shield Hero, Overlord, etc.' this was a masterpiece and not like any of those. The main character is constantly evolving and entertaining me as I read. Every chapter has me wanting to turn the next page and continue. The battles become
bigger and bigger and the reason he does all of this is to save his dying mother. WOW I can't wait for season 2.
10/10
10/10
bluebird01611
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Solo Leveling review
Solo Leveling, a manhwa with some good but mostly bad. There will be no spoilers in this review.
Good -
Art. As most other manhwa, the art is good. The colors used, the world design, all of them were way better than most manga out there.
Character Design - The monster designs in this manhwa are also good but nothing to special. Although, the monsters themselves were pretty generic. Apart from monsters, the human characters although have very generic manhwa design but they are pleasant to see.
Bad -
Story - Now this is where things get messy. Unlike most other manhwas, it is still somewhat on linear trajectory plot wise till end of Season1(which in my view is a big feat for manhwa) but the plot itself is way too mediocre and some arcs and elements are straight rip off from some famous mangas out there. Like most other action mahwa, very soon everything starts to revolve around main protagonist which in my opinion makes the story more bland with each passing chapter. Due to this, the manhwa feels more like a wishful fanfiction rather than a flashed out story.
Character Development - Another bad thing about this manhwa and most manhwas in general, there is very little character development. The only character development is that of main protagonist and that too is very limited. The plot so far is so focused on protagonist that it ignores every character in the manhwa. Infact other than MC all other characters are used as props whose only job is to either get awed by MC's god like powers or to praise him to the moon. This flaw is very common in manhwa format and damages both plot and quality of manhwa.
My rating for this manhwa is 6/10. In the beginning, the manhwa looked bit promising but it starts to become bland and generic in mid way. People might like this type of work due to its light novel background and isekai feel which are currently rage amongst the fanbase but in my opinion this is nothing more than an average fanfiction which got its manhwa adaptation.
(Note - I wanted to dub it as poor man's Hunter x Hunter but that will be an insult to Hunter x Hunter.)
Good -
Art. As most other manhwa, the art is good. The colors used, the world design, all of them were way better than most manga out there.
Character Design - The monster designs in this manhwa are also good but nothing to special. Although, the monsters themselves were pretty generic. Apart from monsters, the human characters although have very generic manhwa design but they are pleasant to see.
Bad -
Story - Now this is where things get messy. Unlike most other manhwas, it is still somewhat on linear trajectory plot wise till end of Season1(which in my view is a big feat for manhwa) but the plot itself is way too mediocre and some arcs and elements are straight rip off from some famous mangas out there. Like most other action mahwa, very soon everything starts to revolve around main protagonist which in my opinion makes the story more bland with each passing chapter. Due to this, the manhwa feels more like a wishful fanfiction rather than a flashed out story.
Character Development - Another bad thing about this manhwa and most manhwas in general, there is very little character development. The only character development is that of main protagonist and that too is very limited. The plot so far is so focused on protagonist that it ignores every character in the manhwa. Infact other than MC all other characters are used as props whose only job is to either get awed by MC's god like powers or to praise him to the moon. This flaw is very common in manhwa format and damages both plot and quality of manhwa.
My rating for this manhwa is 6/10. In the beginning, the manhwa looked bit promising but it starts to become bland and generic in mid way. People might like this type of work due to its light novel background and isekai feel which are currently rage amongst the fanbase but in my opinion this is nothing more than an average fanfiction which got its manhwa adaptation.
(Note - I wanted to dub it as poor man's Hunter x Hunter but that will be an insult to Hunter x Hunter.)
Cowyak13
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Solo Leveling review
Solo leveling is a must read if you are looking for pure entertainment it supplies the enjoyment even a normie could enjoy. I believe it was really good due to the action it provided. While not very original so far, I am aware that there is more to the story than there might appear. The main character Sung-Jin-Woo has a development not unlike that of Hajime Nagumo or Naofumi Iwatani from Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou and Rising of the Shield Hero respectively. I found that quite enjoyable and believe that to many fans of shonen will agree. The conflict is interesting while the
story is not engaging it will keeps you hooked through great fight scenes, artwork and cliffhangers.
Cat_of_Anodyne2
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Solo Leveling review
it is BY FAR MY FAVOURITE MANHWA ***in this genre*** that I have EVER read.
It is one of those MUST READ!!!
I don't usually write reviews , unless it is worth expressing my true feelings XD
So here comes my attempt to not spoil everything but make you interested in readig it)
Story
I get that first 10 chapters are kinda hard to get over, but after that the most interesting part beggins.
And even if this is one of those OP characters stories , it is a lot more captivating than many others you've read.
This manhwa has absolutely everything you need. Action , adventure , supernatural powers , magic (good and bad) , fantasy a weak to strong Main character , social life , secrets and breaking of rules , dungeons and very interesting moves and actions from all the characters involved.
So the main story line is MAIN CHARACTER developing his skills and becoming more powerful.
It was such an intense reading how he was becoming who he is now at chapter 110. Even his appearance has changed , he absolutely DEVELOPED.
This is what I like the most about it. And moreover , he is not stupidly boasting about it to everyone around.
But instead he is kinda stealthy and descreet about his actions.
The only thing I didn't like about the story SPOILER AHEAD!!! was the chapter about insects island. Which sounded a lot like HunrterXHunter stolen idea XD. Or maybe this was just a coincidence that the enemies were also insects XD ***
So this is why I gave the story a 9 instead of a VERY HARD 10.
Art
I am usually not very spoiled about the art quality or format , but this manhwa was one of those beautiful mangas you can hardly find nowadays. It has a lot of pretty effects and the QUALITY is absolutely astonishing .
Expecially the blue and black flame - shadow thing I ABSOLUTELY ADORE IT <3
Characters
Well. People might think a lot different than me - but I liked every single character - even the villains)
They all have their inner world and a story to tell.
And every single one has a truth that they believe in , so I deeply care about every single one.
Overall
SO It is just my advice - Just try to read it.
If you get to chapter 30 without noticing how time passes - You'll officially be named a FAN
It is worth waiting for every weekly chapter
(this is such a pain OMG , I hate waiting)
It is one of those MUST READ!!!
I don't usually write reviews , unless it is worth expressing my true feelings XD
So here comes my attempt to not spoil everything but make you interested in readig it)
Story
I get that first 10 chapters are kinda hard to get over, but after that the most interesting part beggins.
And even if this is one of those OP characters stories , it is a lot more captivating than many others you've read.
This manhwa has absolutely everything you need. Action , adventure , supernatural powers , magic (good and bad) , fantasy a weak to strong Main character , social life , secrets and breaking of rules , dungeons and very interesting moves and actions from all the characters involved.
So the main story line is MAIN CHARACTER developing his skills and becoming more powerful.
It was such an intense reading how he was becoming who he is now at chapter 110. Even his appearance has changed , he absolutely DEVELOPED.
This is what I like the most about it. And moreover , he is not stupidly boasting about it to everyone around.
But instead he is kinda stealthy and descreet about his actions.
The only thing I didn't like about the story SPOILER AHEAD!!! was the chapter about insects island. Which sounded a lot like HunrterXHunter stolen idea XD. Or maybe this was just a coincidence that the enemies were also insects XD ***
So this is why I gave the story a 9 instead of a VERY HARD 10.
Art
I am usually not very spoiled about the art quality or format , but this manhwa was one of those beautiful mangas you can hardly find nowadays. It has a lot of pretty effects and the QUALITY is absolutely astonishing .
Expecially the blue and black flame - shadow thing I ABSOLUTELY ADORE IT <3
Characters
Well. People might think a lot different than me - but I liked every single character - even the villains)
They all have their inner world and a story to tell.
And every single one has a truth that they believe in , so I deeply care about every single one.
Overall
SO It is just my advice - Just try to read it.
If you get to chapter 30 without noticing how time passes - You'll officially be named a FAN
It is worth waiting for every weekly chapter
(this is such a pain OMG , I hate waiting)
alchemist1113
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Solo Leveling review
Solo Leveling is a really great Webtoon, if you want to just have fun. It's beautiful, the pacing is well done, and overall it's just a great time. That being said, if you're looking for anything more out of this than a good time, I would look somewhere else.
Art - 10
The art is really top notch. It probably has the best art of any webtoon I've read and is up there with the best manga art-wise. It definitely wouldn't lose to Berserk, Vagabond, or One-Punch Man if compared side-by-side. The action is well set and movements have some serious weight to them. The double-page spread equivalents are a treat to the eyes and always look epic.
The only weakness I would say is the character design though I wouldn't say that it's due to the art and more due to the world just being relatively unimaginative. The execution is 10/10 so I can't really complain.
Story - 5
The story is kind of just painfully mediocre. If not for the excellent pacing, it would have been a 3/10. To start with the good stuff.
The pacing is really good. This story is a real page-turner and you'll be hooked from the first page. There are some light hearted moments inbetween the nearly non-stop action which gives a nice break to the reader as it builds anticipation to the next epic fight scene.
The plot structure is a good time but it's honestly kind of trashy. The plot is essentially this. Some people lose while near the MC, the MC is strong so he swoops in and saves the day, the side characters look in disbelief (while the women look aroused, don't forget this is a power fantasy), and then the side characters talk about how strong the MC is. In between the MC fighting for the side characters, we get solid moments of him training on his own and leveling up.
The plot itself is fine if not generic. Without too many spoilers, it's an implied "good" vs "evil" plot which isn't bad on its own but the execution is just... eh. Good vs Evil can work out really well like in the Lord of the Rings if it has good characters and serious heartfelt moments. It's just too bad that these moments are essentially non-existent in Solo-Leveling. For example, I love Gurenn Lagann to pieces but its story is kind of dumb too. The self-awareness and the heart of the story is just so great that I can't help but get into it. Solo Leveling's story has no heart and feels almost manufactured to appeal to young men who are into power-fantasies.
The world is really the weakest part of this story as it's so abundantly clear that the writer didn't think about the history of the world, at all. There are just so many questions. Why is everyone using Medieval European equipment (aside from the katanas, lol)? Who makes the equipment? Why do people care about the stuff in the dungeons if there are little traces of this affecting the everyday lives of the people outside?? What are the implications of literal human natural disasters existing and why do they bend to the government's will? There are just so many conveniences in the world so that it fits a generic MMORPG world that it drags the story down.
Another big issue is that it's not particularly clear why people care about dungeons in the first place and why it became an industry a la capitalism. We mostly see it as a point of serious human suffering so it's unclear why people are trying to exploit it for unclear profit. Given what we know about the world, it makes more sense for a dungeon to be a government's/military's problem rather than the free-market's problem. Had there been technology that could only be gained through exploiting dungeons, that would make more sense, though we see none of that in the world of Solo-Leveling.
Character - 3
The characters in this story are pretty tropey and flat. The MC is more interesting in the beginning but gets more flat the more powerful he gets. The other characters don't really have personalities aside from how surprised they are at the MC being strong.
All the characters are there in service to the MC in some way or form. The weakest characters are the female characters as they exist to pretty much just get horny at the MC for being strong. The male characters are not much better, mind you, as they're either there to be surprised, scared, or be an obstacle. I honestly can't really remember who the characters are except for the MC, Jin Woo, if that's anything to measure by and I read everything just a couple weeks ago.
Ironically the best characters are the MC's subordinates. Without too many spoilers, they aren't really characters per se so their characterization is more through the art itself. It's just a little ironic that characters that can't speak have more range than every other character, including the MC.
Enjoyment - 9
It's a good time and I would definitely read it again. It's trash though. I get similar enjoyment from it I would from John Wick or Pacific Rim. Stylish and fun but shallow. I would best describe it as a trashy Isekai that cut off the fat and focused on the parts people care about.
Overall - 6
Again, this is a good time but I can't really say it's particularly any good. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to someone but I'm not going to really remember anything specific about it a month or two after I'm done reading it.
In short, read it, just don't really think too hard about it and you'll have a good time.
Art - 10
The art is really top notch. It probably has the best art of any webtoon I've read and is up there with the best manga art-wise. It definitely wouldn't lose to Berserk, Vagabond, or One-Punch Man if compared side-by-side. The action is well set and movements have some serious weight to them. The double-page spread equivalents are a treat to the eyes and always look epic.
The only weakness I would say is the character design though I wouldn't say that it's due to the art and more due to the world just being relatively unimaginative. The execution is 10/10 so I can't really complain.
Story - 5
The story is kind of just painfully mediocre. If not for the excellent pacing, it would have been a 3/10. To start with the good stuff.
The pacing is really good. This story is a real page-turner and you'll be hooked from the first page. There are some light hearted moments inbetween the nearly non-stop action which gives a nice break to the reader as it builds anticipation to the next epic fight scene.
The plot structure is a good time but it's honestly kind of trashy. The plot is essentially this. Some people lose while near the MC, the MC is strong so he swoops in and saves the day, the side characters look in disbelief (while the women look aroused, don't forget this is a power fantasy), and then the side characters talk about how strong the MC is. In between the MC fighting for the side characters, we get solid moments of him training on his own and leveling up.
The plot itself is fine if not generic. Without too many spoilers, it's an implied "good" vs "evil" plot which isn't bad on its own but the execution is just... eh. Good vs Evil can work out really well like in the Lord of the Rings if it has good characters and serious heartfelt moments. It's just too bad that these moments are essentially non-existent in Solo-Leveling. For example, I love Gurenn Lagann to pieces but its story is kind of dumb too. The self-awareness and the heart of the story is just so great that I can't help but get into it. Solo Leveling's story has no heart and feels almost manufactured to appeal to young men who are into power-fantasies.
The world is really the weakest part of this story as it's so abundantly clear that the writer didn't think about the history of the world, at all. There are just so many questions. Why is everyone using Medieval European equipment (aside from the katanas, lol)? Who makes the equipment? Why do people care about the stuff in the dungeons if there are little traces of this affecting the everyday lives of the people outside?? What are the implications of literal human natural disasters existing and why do they bend to the government's will? There are just so many conveniences in the world so that it fits a generic MMORPG world that it drags the story down.
Another big issue is that it's not particularly clear why people care about dungeons in the first place and why it became an industry a la capitalism. We mostly see it as a point of serious human suffering so it's unclear why people are trying to exploit it for unclear profit. Given what we know about the world, it makes more sense for a dungeon to be a government's/military's problem rather than the free-market's problem. Had there been technology that could only be gained through exploiting dungeons, that would make more sense, though we see none of that in the world of Solo-Leveling.
Character - 3
The characters in this story are pretty tropey and flat. The MC is more interesting in the beginning but gets more flat the more powerful he gets. The other characters don't really have personalities aside from how surprised they are at the MC being strong.
All the characters are there in service to the MC in some way or form. The weakest characters are the female characters as they exist to pretty much just get horny at the MC for being strong. The male characters are not much better, mind you, as they're either there to be surprised, scared, or be an obstacle. I honestly can't really remember who the characters are except for the MC, Jin Woo, if that's anything to measure by and I read everything just a couple weeks ago.
Ironically the best characters are the MC's subordinates. Without too many spoilers, they aren't really characters per se so their characterization is more through the art itself. It's just a little ironic that characters that can't speak have more range than every other character, including the MC.
Enjoyment - 9
It's a good time and I would definitely read it again. It's trash though. I get similar enjoyment from it I would from John Wick or Pacific Rim. Stylish and fun but shallow. I would best describe it as a trashy Isekai that cut off the fat and focused on the parts people care about.
Overall - 6
Again, this is a good time but I can't really say it's particularly any good. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to someone but I'm not going to really remember anything specific about it a month or two after I'm done reading it.
In short, read it, just don't really think too hard about it and you'll have a good time.
MitsukiAkashi9
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Solo Leveling review
Overall: 8
Like most MC moves to being overpowered but with a good amount of extra.
Story: 8
Not a particularly original setting or starting point but the stakes and rules they put out were well executed. Levels are power are weave pretty well into the world as well as how our new Power MC starts fitting in. Some nice background mystery going on too.
Art: 9
Seems like quite alot of saturated colors but I like it. I really like that enemies are each uniquely designed, even fodder, no expense spared on detail. I like that part alot. Designs are cool and showy, lots to like.
Character: 8
Characters are all interesting in a general sense but I feel like none of them are very deep as characters. They aren't completely without it, I just feel like they can write more in.
Enjoyment: 8
Like just about any power fantasy, its all pretty satisfying to watch and the way his power changes and grows does feel somewhat unique.
Like most MC moves to being overpowered but with a good amount of extra.
Story: 8
Not a particularly original setting or starting point but the stakes and rules they put out were well executed. Levels are power are weave pretty well into the world as well as how our new Power MC starts fitting in. Some nice background mystery going on too.
Art: 9
Seems like quite alot of saturated colors but I like it. I really like that enemies are each uniquely designed, even fodder, no expense spared on detail. I like that part alot. Designs are cool and showy, lots to like.
Character: 8
Characters are all interesting in a general sense but I feel like none of them are very deep as characters. They aren't completely without it, I just feel like they can write more in.
Enjoyment: 8
Like just about any power fantasy, its all pretty satisfying to watch and the way his power changes and grows does feel somewhat unique.
TheBishList12
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Solo Leveling review
I'm just going to open zero to hero power fantasy with believable characters and motivations is my ideal story. With that out of the way I loved this SOOOOOOOOO much! I even re-read it (which i never do with anything ). Watching main go from weakiling to strongest amongst his peers through the trials of fighting enemy he couldn't have dreamed of fighting is very enjoyable. I had litteral chills watching him go into some of the fights and his ability well lets just say he got my favorite class of anything ever i was actively forcing myself not to wake up anyone else with
my excitement.But possibly the best part of it was the art that really brought out the characters emotions and mood of every conflict the shading was just amazing.
I relise that power fantasy isnt for everyone and if you dont like zero to hero don't read.
I relise that power fantasy isnt for everyone and if you dont like zero to hero don't read.
coop5212
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Solo Leveling review
This manhwa is exactly what it says on the tin. They live in a world where a subset of the population have superhero-like abilities, the Hunters, who work to clear "dungeons" that mysteriously began spawning 10 years ago. There's a ranking system, and you're excited to meet the high ranking Hunters of other nations. There are big boss battles. The main character is super overpowered, super handsome, with plenty of waifus into him (including an S-rank Hunter).
This is your stereotypical shounen isekai (well, not really, it's set on Earth) battle fantasy, and I say that in the best way possible. It isn't deep or meaningful. It is quick, cheap entertainment in the purest form.
That being said, there is a plot. There's supposedly an explanation for the Hunters and why our MC is so overpowered. There is a sense of mystery that's slowly revealed as the story goes on. The plot isn't randomly sidelined with filler, and is pretty interesting in and of itself.
There's good worldbuilding. Other countries are mentioned, and there are realistic organizations and regulations surrounding the Hunters. It's interesting just seeing how other countries deal with things. Personally, I would've liked more, but I still applaud the fact it's there.
If you like action, OP main characters, superheroes, etc., you'll love this.
This is your stereotypical shounen isekai (well, not really, it's set on Earth) battle fantasy, and I say that in the best way possible. It isn't deep or meaningful. It is quick, cheap entertainment in the purest form.
That being said, there is a plot. There's supposedly an explanation for the Hunters and why our MC is so overpowered. There is a sense of mystery that's slowly revealed as the story goes on. The plot isn't randomly sidelined with filler, and is pretty interesting in and of itself.
There's good worldbuilding. Other countries are mentioned, and there are realistic organizations and regulations surrounding the Hunters. It's interesting just seeing how other countries deal with things. Personally, I would've liked more, but I still applaud the fact it's there.
If you like action, OP main characters, superheroes, etc., you'll love this.
Flarzy9
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Solo Leveling review
I know I might have gone a little overboard with how I rated this manhwa a solid 10/10 but hear me out.
This show is fucking amazing. Outstanding. Shockingly perfect.
People may see it as a story where the mc goes from "zero to hero" and become from the weakest to the strongest and insanely overpowered which is true,
but witnessing his improvement and going along his adventure is really heartwarming.
It's better than most shonen's I watched and I totally fell in love with Sung-jin woo.
How he was drawn, his personality which went from wimp to COOLEST BADASS EVER. How he is protective of his family and friends. Every. single. fucking. thing.
He has a lot of waifu's but doesn't really like any of them..I ship him with Esil btw (the demon girl) and wish they meet again!
That was all uvu
This show is fucking amazing. Outstanding. Shockingly perfect.
People may see it as a story where the mc goes from "zero to hero" and become from the weakest to the strongest and insanely overpowered which is true,
but witnessing his improvement and going along his adventure is really heartwarming.
It's better than most shonen's I watched and I totally fell in love with Sung-jin woo.
How he was drawn, his personality which went from wimp to COOLEST BADASS EVER. How he is protective of his family and friends. Every. single. fucking. thing.
He has a lot of waifu's but doesn't really like any of them..I ship him with Esil btw (the demon girl) and wish they meet again!
That was all uvu
Magdalen7
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Solo Leveling review
This webtoon is overall really enjoyable, notably due to the awesome interaction with Jinwoo's shadows. Thanks to the awesome art, at some moment you can really feel the pressure from the enemy, notably the first boss who gave me goosebump.
But since he got his shadow army, most of the time he doesn't fight himself and just watch his summons, and you can't sense any kind of danger for him.
MINOR SPOIL S2
Even in the new season, when he's suppose to struggle a bit without he's shadow army, he only take a good punch and then sudenly he's even more powerful. Which is kind of a bummer.
But since he got his shadow army, most of the time he doesn't fight himself and just watch his summons, and you can't sense any kind of danger for him.
MINOR SPOIL S2
Even in the new season, when he's suppose to struggle a bit without he's shadow army, he only take a good punch and then sudenly he's even more powerful. Which is kind of a bummer.
MexicanAnime12
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Solo Leveling review
Okay so let's start writing . Before that i would like to mention that the content has spoilers and you should read at your own risk . : )
Read many webtoons , Manhwa , Manhua and manga so far . Typically all of them have some stuff that are clichéd . But that literally is based on their definition on what u call cliché . Japanese manga's with their old dense and stupid MC . chinese with their cultivation and Koreans with the game console etc etc .
But the real thing is particularly Solo leveling is the best webtoon i read so far . Maybe I will give you a few better reasons to call it a masterpiece . The manga currently has 96 chaps ongoing as far as I'm reading already completed the novel and based on that i can say THE AUTHOR DIDN'T EVEN TOUCH THE STORY . so those who didn't read the Novel shouldn't make a complete assumption on the webtoon so far .
Our Main character started from nothing and is currently something due to the weird system he got accustomed with from the double dungeon . The origin of this system is still unknown and many people question about how pathetic this is that they didn't give the origin . I tell them to hold on to your horses cause the explanation is coming in the future chapters .As I said earlier they didn't even touch the story . so far the MC was just leveling up aling with the system and all . here is where the spoiler starts After the current jeju Island arc the MC will be called into the double dungeon once again and i tell you something that the mystery will finally unfold after that moment . at least half of it . at least you get to read some badass moments of the typical OP MC till that part comes in. So , I assure you people that those who search for story should be patient and read this thing .
Literally the MC seems strong in the latest chapters so far and trust me he was never weak . But the upcoming fights don't get too easy which is one of the specialties of the story . In most Korean stuff i see the countless wining streak of the MC . And i'm like .... why do u even need an antagonist to begin with ??? But Solo leveling went different in this case showing some shounen vibes in it .
The character development in this manga and even in the novel is quite lacking if you ask me . cause the story is completely focused on the MC . characters jump out of nowhere without much of a significant background.Most stuff don't add up if you do that tbh . But I choose to ignore the fact . At least they give us some little 2 to 3 line introduction .
As I say every manga needs an ART and seriously the art of this manga is off the charts . ig u don't need the dialogues in it if u consider the dynamic art . and the MC doesn't talk much in the first place .
In the END if you are still reading this rubbish .......... JUST GO AND READ THE MANGA.
Read many webtoons , Manhwa , Manhua and manga so far . Typically all of them have some stuff that are clichéd . But that literally is based on their definition on what u call cliché . Japanese manga's with their old dense and stupid MC . chinese with their cultivation and Koreans with the game console etc etc .
But the real thing is particularly Solo leveling is the best webtoon i read so far . Maybe I will give you a few better reasons to call it a masterpiece . The manga currently has 96 chaps ongoing as far as I'm reading already completed the novel and based on that i can say THE AUTHOR DIDN'T EVEN TOUCH THE STORY . so those who didn't read the Novel shouldn't make a complete assumption on the webtoon so far .
Our Main character started from nothing and is currently something due to the weird system he got accustomed with from the double dungeon . The origin of this system is still unknown and many people question about how pathetic this is that they didn't give the origin . I tell them to hold on to your horses cause the explanation is coming in the future chapters .As I said earlier they didn't even touch the story . so far the MC was just leveling up aling with the system and all . here is where the spoiler starts After the current jeju Island arc the MC will be called into the double dungeon once again and i tell you something that the mystery will finally unfold after that moment . at least half of it . at least you get to read some badass moments of the typical OP MC till that part comes in. So , I assure you people that those who search for story should be patient and read this thing .
Literally the MC seems strong in the latest chapters so far and trust me he was never weak . But the upcoming fights don't get too easy which is one of the specialties of the story . In most Korean stuff i see the countless wining streak of the MC . And i'm like .... why do u even need an antagonist to begin with ??? But Solo leveling went different in this case showing some shounen vibes in it .
The character development in this manga and even in the novel is quite lacking if you ask me . cause the story is completely focused on the MC . characters jump out of nowhere without much of a significant background.Most stuff don't add up if you do that tbh . But I choose to ignore the fact . At least they give us some little 2 to 3 line introduction .
As I say every manga needs an ART and seriously the art of this manga is off the charts . ig u don't need the dialogues in it if u consider the dynamic art . and the MC doesn't talk much in the first place .
In the END if you are still reading this rubbish .......... JUST GO AND READ THE MANGA.
WaiifuPillow13
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Solo Leveling review
Solo Leveling is a very good Manwha and I personally like it though there are some lackluster aspects that I will go on to explain.
Story:7
Overall the story is pretty alright though it becomes a bit repetitive which lowers the impact of certain scenes with the manwha. But it does a pretty good job. I like it because I'm fine with the repetitiveness but hey this is probably its weakest point.
Characters:7
This is arguably solo leveling the most troubling aspect to most. Aside from Sung Jinwoo(Main Character). Most of the other characters lack actual scenes with them in it. Cha Hae In could've been great with her whole hunters smell bad thing but lacked time. All we really know about her is that she is op a 6/10. Though they do good with the healer that is a good friend with s rank hunter baek yoon ho. In which they display his kindness in that one scene in which he heals Cha Hae In. In one arc they did his character good. Which is one of the main reasons i gave this aspect a solid 8. Also, Sung Jin-Woo is also a pretty good character as expected of the mc. He strives to heal his mother and is truly kind-hearted when it comes down to it. And his perseverance is stunning especially during the double dungeon incident where he continues even after losing a leg.
Art:9
I really like the illustrations and detail put into each page. Especially during the fight scenes, the greatest one has to be when Sung Jinwoo fights Beru those mutilated and punches were astonishing.
Enjoyment:9
I really liked which is mainly due to my disregard for repetitiveness and I believe that it is consistently exciting through each chapter.
Overall:9
I liked and hope whoever reads it will too.
Story:7
Overall the story is pretty alright though it becomes a bit repetitive which lowers the impact of certain scenes with the manwha. But it does a pretty good job. I like it because I'm fine with the repetitiveness but hey this is probably its weakest point.
Characters:7
This is arguably solo leveling the most troubling aspect to most. Aside from Sung Jinwoo(Main Character). Most of the other characters lack actual scenes with them in it. Cha Hae In could've been great with her whole hunters smell bad thing but lacked time. All we really know about her is that she is op a 6/10. Though they do good with the healer that is a good friend with s rank hunter baek yoon ho. In which they display his kindness in that one scene in which he heals Cha Hae In. In one arc they did his character good. Which is one of the main reasons i gave this aspect a solid 8. Also, Sung Jin-Woo is also a pretty good character as expected of the mc. He strives to heal his mother and is truly kind-hearted when it comes down to it. And his perseverance is stunning especially during the double dungeon incident where he continues even after losing a leg.
Art:9
I really like the illustrations and detail put into each page. Especially during the fight scenes, the greatest one has to be when Sung Jinwoo fights Beru those mutilated and punches were astonishing.
Enjoyment:9
I really liked which is mainly due to my disregard for repetitiveness and I believe that it is consistently exciting through each chapter.
Overall:9
I liked and hope whoever reads it will too.
DiegoNC12
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Solo Leveling review
Solo leveling is by far the best manhwa I have ever read. It has the best character development I have ever seen. Many characters have been given equal spaces and equal roles properly. The story is fantastic. This is a masterpiece.
Yes, the main character is overpowered. But the way he gets overpowered is simply amazing. The fights are well planned. No unnecessary fights or chapters. Simply perfect is what solo leveling is. It’s really sad that this manhwa didn’t get its anime adaptation, cause this definitely a lot better according to me than “noblesse” or “Tower of god” or “The god of high school”.
This is a must-read manhwa for both manhwa and manga readers.
Yes, the main character is overpowered. But the way he gets overpowered is simply amazing. The fights are well planned. No unnecessary fights or chapters. Simply perfect is what solo leveling is. It’s really sad that this manhwa didn’t get its anime adaptation, cause this definitely a lot better according to me than “noblesse” or “Tower of god” or “The god of high school”.
This is a must-read manhwa for both manhwa and manga readers.
Solo Leveling
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Chugong
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