Solo Leveling season 2: Arise from the Shadow unveils first trailer at Anime Expo 2024

On Saturday, July 6, 2024, Crunchyroll shared a teaser promotional video for the Solo Leveling season 2: Arise from the Shadow, during its panel at the Anime EXPO 2024. The short clip features a soundtrack composed by Hiroyuki Sawano, titled 4eVR. No information about the sequel's release date was mentioned at the event.

Solo Leveling season 2: Arise from the Shadow serves as a continuation of the first season, which ran from January 2024 to March 2024. The series is an adaptation of the writer, Chugong, and DUBU's manhwa of the same name. A-1 Pictures is producing the second season.

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Solo Leveling season 2: Arise from the Shadow's first PV highlights Sung Jinwoo and Igris

On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 4:30 am IST (July 5, 2024, 4 pm PST), a panel for the Solo Leveling anime was held at the Anime EXPO 2024 in Los Angeles, USA. In this panel, the official staff revealed a teaser trailer for the upcoming Solo Leveling season 2: Arise from the Shadow.

The short clip features the Shadow Monarch, Sung Jinwoo, engaged in fierce combat against formidable opponents, alongside his partner, Igris. The PV highlights new characters and enemies for Sung Jinwoo, who will be seen in the sequel.

Jinwoo's army, as seen in the trailer (Image via A-1 Pictures)

The teaser trailer also features a soundtrack, titled 4eVR, by the composer, Hiroyuki Sawano. According to the PV, the sequel will likely focus on the Red Gate Arc and the Demon Castle Arc.

Moreover, a leaked character visual for Cha Hae-in suggests that season 2 could also cover the Jeju Island arc from the manhwa. While the promotional video showcased wonderful animation quality and familiar characters, it didn't mention the release date for the Solo Leveling season 2: Arise from the Shadow.

Igris, as seen in the trailer (Image via A-1 Pictures)

However, the series will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll for international audiences when it releases. Crunchyroll streamed the first season outside Japan, including the English-dubbed version.

Shunsuke Nakashige directed season 1 at A-1 Pictures, with Noboru Kimura as the scriptwriter. Tomoko Sudo designed the characters, while Hiroyuki Sawano composed the series music.

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What to expect in Solo Leveling season 2: Arise from the Shadow?

Considering the first season covered up to 45 chapters from Chugong's manhwa, ending with the Job Change Arc, Solo Leveling season 2: Arise from the Shadow will begin the adaptation from chapter 46, and begin with the Red Gate Arc. Fans can expect new challenges for Jinwoo, as he will get trapped in the Red Gate.

Besides the Red Gate arc, the sequel might adapt the Demon Castle arc, Retesting Rank arc, Hunters Guild Gate arc, and Return to the Demon Castle arc, if the pacing remains the same as the previous installment.

Sung Jinwoo, as seen in the trailer (Image via A-1 Pictures)

That said, a leaked character sheet for the lead heroine, Cha Hae-in, suggests that season 2 could even cover the Jeju Island arc. However, fans have to wait for an official confirmation from the anime's staff regarding the pacing.

Also, the producer of the series, Sota Furuhashi mentioned during an interview with Crunchyroll that the sequel will focus more on the side characters than Sung Jinwoo. Therefore, season 2 could break the mold and surpass the manhwa.

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