Summary
- Sung Jinwoo aims to surpass National Level Hunters to become the greatest hunter.
- Jinwoo must reunite his family by finding his missing father, Sung Il-Hwan.
- Dealing with vengeful S-rank hunter Hwang Dongsoo is a crucial challenge for Jinwoo.
Solo Leveling's Sung Jinwoo was once considered humanity's weakest hunter, but his life took a surprising turn after he experienced his second awakening. Not only did he experience a dramatic shift in his abilities, but he also realized that there appeared to be no limits to how much power he could amass as he evolved constantly.
In the first two installments of the popular series, the protagonist managed to turn his life around and become Korea's 10th S-rank hunter. He also became the first person to single-handedly defeat an S-rank dungeon boss. As impressive as these achievements are, Jinwoo still has numerous challenges and personal battles yet to win. Here are some of the things that Sung still has to accomplish in Season 3.
Solo Leveling: Could Sung Jinwoo Have Cleared the First S-rank Gate Alone?
Can Jinwoo defeat Kamish, the first S-rank dungeon boss?
6 Surpass the National Level Hunters
Sung Jinwoo Is All Set to Become the Greatest Hunter Alive
- Jinwoo's Rise Has Challenged the Global Hunter Hierarchy
Sung Jinwoo's victory over the Ant King is an exceptional achievement. No other hunter before him had single-handedly defeated an S-rank dungeon boss, so it should not come as a surprise that Jinwoo's stature has grown dramatically since his heroic rescue on Jeju Island.
This Solo Leveling Character Should Become the MC in a Spin-Off
This Solo Leveling character is so interesting; he has so much potential to star in his very own spin-off series.
But although Sung has amassed powers beyond the wildest imaginations of most hunters alive, his influence is yet to rival those of the National Level Hunters. They are regarded as the best hunters in the world and have the political clout that can put even some countries to shame. Jinwoo's ascension as a powerful hunter has been accompanied by a dramatic shift in his influence and reputation. To become the greatest hunter in the world, Sung needs to surpass National Level Hunters not just in strength but also in authority and global recognition.
5 Meet His Father & Reunite His Family
Sung Jinwoo Must Find Sung Il-Hwan
- Sung Il-Hwan's Reunion With Jinwoo Can Have Far-reaching Consequences
Sung Il-Hwan disappeared almost a decade before the events of the main storyline. His absence was not only an emotionally exhausting reality that the Sung family had to come to terms with, but they also had to deal with financial troubles that were later aggravated by Park Kyung-Hye's illness. Sung always felt the absence of his father, while his mother never truly accepted that her husband was gone.
I'm going to protect my family, even if it means turning all the hunters in the world against me. ~ Sung Jinwoo
Sung Il-Hwan's sudden appearance in America, a decade after the tragedy that separated him from his family, has set the stage for an emotional reunion. Jinwoo must learn where his father has been all these years and reunite his family.
4 Deal With Hwang Dongsoo
Jinwoo Must Go After Dongsuk's Brother
- Hwang Dongsoo is Hell-bent on Taking Revenge From Sung Jinwoo
Ever since Sung Jinwoo killed Hwang Dongsuk along with his dangerous raid team, he has become the arch-enemy of S-rank hunter Hwang Dongsoo. In the Red Gate arc, Dongsoo had the audacity to not only visit Korea, but was also planning to murder Jinwoo along with Yoo Jinho to exact revenge for his brother's death.
Considering how stubborn and ruthless he is, Dongsoo is unlikely to give up on his plans for retribution. At some point in the future, Jinwoo will have to deal with the crooked S-ranker before he hatches some evil scheme that puts others in danger.
3 Unravel the Mystery Behind the System
Jinwoo is Clueless About the Origins of His Powers
- System's True Motives Are Unknown
Sung Jinwoo has been puzzled by the bizarre magical program named System ever since he woke up in the hospital following the terrible events that unfolded in the Double Dungeon. Although it has helped him evolve and amass power beyond his wildest imagination, it has also not hesitated to assign Jinwoo twisted quests with the warning of immediate death in case of failure.
Solo Leveling: Who Is the Weakest S-Rank Hunter?
While it's hard to evaluate the actual strength of an S-rank hunter, one thing we know for sure is that it isn't Sung Jinwoo.
Sung is yet to understand the origins of the strange magical program, which could in turn offer more clarity about the source of his powers. It should be a top priority for him to understand the mystery behind the System and ensure that he unknowingly does not fall into some unforeseen trap.
2 Establish His Own Guild
Jinwoo Never Wanted to Join Any Other Guild
- Sung Always Wanted to Start His Guild With Yoo Jinho
It has been hinted that Sung Jinwoo plans to start his own guild, since he has barely shown any interest in joining other more established Korean guilds. Now that his shadow army has significantly strengthened with the addition of the Ant King, he finally has the power to achieve his ambitious plan.
I am saying you should get ready to be hunted. ~ Sung Jinwoo
Since Yoo Jinho has already declined his father's offer to run the Yoojin Guild, he is most likely going to help Jinwoo create a new guild from the ground up. It remains to be seen how soon Sung will put these plans into action and who else he will allow to join the guild.
1 Understand the True Goals of the Monarchs
Jinwoo Must Learn the Origin and Motives of the Monarchs
- An Ancient Race of Monsters Have Started to Make a Move
Following the conclusion of the Jeju Island raid, a team was sent to the region for cleanup and resource recovery. They ran into two otherworldly beings who were powerful enough to knock them out while barely moving their muscles. These trespassers come from an ancient race of monsters known as the Monarchs.
Solo Leveling: The Japan Crisis Arc, Explained
The Japan Crisis arc sees Sung Jinwoo face a Monarch.
Interestingly, Sung Il-Hwan was keeping an eye on them surreptitiously, meaning that he might know about their origins and purpose. Irrespective of their intentions to visit Jeju Island just after the raid, they could potentially be bad news for Sung and the rest of humanity. Therefore, it is critical that Jinwoo learns about their existence as soon as possible to understand their motivations before it's too late. Since his father appears to be already involved in this, it could be an opportunity to fight alongside him.
- Release Date
- 2024 - 2025-00-00
- Network
- Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Directors
- Tatsuya Sasaki, Toru Hamasaki
- Writers
- Shigeru Murakoshi, Shingo Irie, Fuka Ishii
Cast
-
Taito BanSung Jin-woo -
Genta NakamuraYoo Jin-ho
- Creator
- Chugong
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.28 (Season 1); 8.86 (Season 2)
- Where To Watch
- Crunchyroll
