Solo Leveling Season 1: Everything You Need to Know

We’ve been covering Solo Leveling anime episodes every week. With the first season coming to an end, we thought we’d go over some of the highlights and give you a one-stop shop for where to check out all of our weekly recaps as we wait in anticipation for Solo Leveling Season 2! RELATED: Solo Leveling Season 2 Officially Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Solo Leveling has been a wild ride during the Winter 2024 anime season. In a world where exploring dungeons is part of a day’s work, we’ve been treated to some incredible battles and devastating moments. Will you accept the task of revisiting those moments? Warning: Spoilers for the first season of Solo Leveling ahead! Solo Leveling Season 1 Episode 1: "I'm Used to It" RELATED: What's Your Solo Leveling Hunter Class? Highlights: The introduction to the world of Solo Leveling where, ten years ago, gates linking to an alternate dimension began to open in our world. This unleashed magic beasts, but it also gave some people the magical abilities needed to fight them. They rank from S-Rank, the highest, to E-Rank, the lowest. The first showing of the Jeju Island battle that took place three years ago. The introduction of Solo Leveling protagonist Sung Jinwoo. Jinwoo is an E-Rank hunter who is often hurt on missions. He’s also used as a sign for an easy mission if he’s on your team. The introduction of Solo Leveling characters like Baek Yoonho, Choi Jong-In, Chiyul Song, Lee Joohee, Cha Hae-in, Chairman Go and more. The start of the double dungeon Cartenon Temple, a dungeon that would go on to change Jinwoo's life forever. Full Solo Leveling Episode 1 Summary Here! Solo Leveling Season 1 Episode 2: "If I Had One More Chance" Highlights: Trying to survive Cartenon Temple. Good luck, everyone! The introduction of Solo Leveling characters like Sung Jinah, Jinwoo’s sister, and her friend Han Song-yi, who was briefly seen in the first episode. The first appearance of the mysterious message boxes Jinwoo sees throughout the series. The first time we get to see the opening "LEveL" by Hiroyuki Sawano/TOMORROW X TOGETHER. The first time we get to see the ending "request" by krage. Full Solo Leveling Episode 2 Summary Here! Solo Leveling Season 1 Episode 3: "It's Like a Game" Highlights: The first conversations about second awakenings, which are rare occurrences where a hunter can surpass their current rank. The introduction of Solo Leveling characters like Woo Jinchul and Kang Taeshik. Woo Jinchul was technically in the first episode. The first appearance of penalty zones. Do your dailies, kids! Jinwoo’s first trip into an instance dungeon. Full Solo Leveling Episode 3 Summary Here! Solo Leveling Season 1 Episode 4: “I’ve Gotta Get Stronger” Highlights: Jinwoo continuing his battles in the instance dungeon. Jinwoo slowly learning how the system works as he begins to level up. His stats increase and his wounds are healed with each new level. Jinwoo versus Blue Venom-Fanged Kasaka. This is Jinwoo's very first solo boss fight. A dungeon break, which is what happens when a dungeon isn’t cleared in time. This means the magic beasts can leave the dungeon and enter our world. Full Solo Leveling Episode 4 Summary Here! Solo Leveling Season 1 Episode 5: “A Pretty Good Deal” RELATED: Tips & Tricks to Surviving a Dungeon in Solo Leveling Highlights: Jinwoo getting discharged from the hospital. Jinwoo’s physical changes becoming a lot more noticeable. The hospital nurses approve. The introduction of Solo Leveling characters like Yoo Jinho and Hwang Dongsuk. Yoo Jinho was technically in the first episode. Jinwoo deciding to keep his increased level a secret. Jinwoo joining his first raid group after what happened at Cartenon Temple. The betrayal of Hwang Dongsuk’s group. Full Solo Leveling Episode 5 Summary Here! Solo Leveling Season 1 Episode 6: “The Real Hunt Begins” RELATED: SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]: XAI Launch Solo Leveling "DARK ARIA" Music Video on Crunchyroll Highlights: Jinwoo versus a REALLY big spider. Yoo Jinho realizing Jinwoo is a lot stronger than he says he is. Chairman Go sparring with Woo Jinchul. Jinwoo versus Hwang Dongsuk’s group. The system telling Jinwoo to kill his new opponents, leading to Jinwoo realizing that he has to kill fellow humans. The fantastic insert song “DARK ARIA” by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] featuring XAI. Full Solo Leveling Episode 6 Summary Here! Solo Leveling Season 1 Episode 7: “Let’s See How Far I Can Go” RELATED: How Well Do You Know Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling? Highlights: Jinwoo can’t get drunk. Alcohol has no effect on him. Bless that poison resistance! Yoo Jinho makes Jinwoo an offer that he can refuse. Jinwoo gets a key to the Demon King’s Castle, a fiery S-Rank dungeon. The castle contains the ingredients to the Elixir of Life, a substance that cures all ailments. Maybe he can use it on his mother? Jinwoo versus Hell’s Gatekeeper Cerberus. No, he can't pet the dog. Full Solo Leveling Episode 7 Summary Here! Solo Leveling Season 1 Episode 8: “This Is Frustrating” Highlights: Jinwoo agreeing to join Yoo Jinho Jinho’s strike team. Yoojin Construction (operated by Jinho’s father) trying to recruit Cha Hae-in. Choi Jong-In revealing plans of returning to Jeju Island. The raid in Solo Leveling Episode 1 was not successful. At all. Jinwoo reuniting with survivors of Cartenon Temple (Kang Jeongho, Kim Sangshik, Song Chiyul and Lee Joohee). Full Solo Leveling Episode 8 Summary Here! Solo Leveling Season 1 Episode 9: “You’ve Been Hiding Your Skills” Highlights: The start of the D-Rank mission that has reunited Jinwoo with his previous raid group. The mission includes three ex-convicts and Kang Taeshik acting as an escort from the Hunter's Association. The death of Kang Jeongho and Kim Sangshik. More betrayal! Jinwoo versus Taeshik. Song Chiyul and Lee Joohee realizing that Jinwoo has been hiding his true power. Full Solo Leveling Episode 9 Summary Here! Solo Leveling Season 1 Episode 10: “What Is This, a Picnic?” RELATED: The Many Powers and Abilities in Solo Leveling Highlights: Lee Joohee retiring. Can anyone blame her? A warning about S-Rank hunter Hwang Dongsoo, the brother of Hwang Dongsuk. Sung Jinah's friend, Han Song-yi, awakening as an E-Rank hunter. She joins Yoo Jinho and Jinwoo's raid group. Jinwoo clearing dungeons like a boss to rack up experience, the raid group left to do nothing. An attempt at recruiting Jinwoo into the White Tiger Guild, one of the top guilds in the country. Full Solo Leveling Episode 10 Summary Here! Solo Leveling Season 1 Episode 11: "A Knight Who Defends an Empty Throne" RELATED: A Monster Guide to the Solo Leveling Magic Beasts (So Far) Highlights: Jinwoo starting his job change quest. No potions can be used and neither can the Full Recovery ability. Yikes. Choi Jong-In heading to Jeju Island with his team, which includes Cha Hae-in. Awkward family dinners with Yoo Jinho. Jinwoo versus Igris the Bloodred, aka "I'm not trapped in here with you, you're trapped in here with me." The "beat as many enemies as you can" challenge. Yes, it is cruel timing. No, the system doesn't care. Full Solo Leveling Episode 11 Summary Here! Solo Leveling Episode 12: “Arise” Highlights: Reminders of the past. The ONE benefit of penalty zones. Jinwoo discovering the hidden class necromancer and accepting the job change. Jinwoo upgrading to Shadow Monarch due to how long he lasted in the dungeon. Jinwoo gaining control of Igris. Choi Jong-In and Cha Hae-in discovering that the giant ants at Jeju Island are evolving. Talk about a season one cliffhanger! Full Solo Leveling Episode 12 Summary Here! And that’s it! What did you think of the first season of Solo Leveling ? What were some of your favorite Solo Leveling moments? How do you think Jinwoo is going to use his new abilities, and what will happen now that the deadly ants of Jeju Island are evolving? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to watch Solo Leveling right here on Crunchyroll! Watch Solo Leveling on Crunchyroll now!

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