4.45 AVERAGE

lempika23's review

4.0

Très bonne suite. J’ai adoré la première partie : je ne m’attendais pas à cette évolution.

La suite promet un moment épique !
adventurous challenging tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

When Jinwoo Sung visits his sister's school he is told by her teacher that one of her friends has quit school to become a hunter. He plans to show her exactly what it means to be a hunter, hoping that will convince her to go back to school. They follow along on a training mission with the White Tiger Guild, but nothing goes according to plan.

Jinwoo continues to develop as a hunter, although he is still ranked in the lowest class, and it's interesting to follow his development. But it's getting hard for him to hide his new abilities and more people are keeping an eye on him. I'm looking forward to continue following Jinwoo and to see what happens next!

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Let me start with the drawbacks: the action transitions are still messy and difficult to follow. They lack the clarity and polish I’d hope for, and at this point, I’ve accepted that this might not improve. It’s frustrating because fluid action sequences are certainly possible in this format (e.g., Haikyu!!! handles them exceptionally well), so it’s disappointing that ‘Solo Leveling’ **falls short in this area. Another issue I have is the increasing hero worship surrounding Jinwoo. The supporting characters are starting to feel one-dimensional, reduced to overly enthusiastic admirers who exist solely to praise him. The instant adoration he receives from everyone is beginning to feel exaggerated and unrealistic.

Now for the positives: I’m still deeply invested in the story and excited to see how everything unfolds. One of the standout aspects of this manhwa remains its exploration of social class and status. It’s intriguing to see how people who once overlooked or dismissed Jinwoo are now vying for his attention and eager to recruit him simply because he’s become stronger.

This volume also introduces a lot of fresh and interesting elements that I genuinely enjoyed. Admittedly, I have a soft spot for video game mechanics, so seeing them integrated into the narrative is always a treat. For example, the concept of a limit on how many shadows Jinwoo can store adds an intriguing layer of strategy, and I love that the shadows now have distinct personalities. They’re not just tools anymore—they’re quirky and even serve practical functions like menial labor.

The inclusion of boss levels dropping set items when defeated and Jinwoo being able to view specific requirements for leveling up is another fun touch. These RPG-inspired details definitely add a unique flavor to the story.

Jinwoo’s character development continues to be a highlight for me. He’s clearly evolving, becoming more willing to make difficult decisions, including killing when necessary to gain a shadow to eliminate an enemy. This shift from his earlier, more hesitant self is a compelling transformation to watch.

There’s a significant reveal in this volume that I won’t spoil, but it clearly sets the stage for a major arc in the future. It’s an exciting development, and I can’t wait to see how it will play out.
adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A red gate appears. Jinwoo is reevaluated.
adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

aowoc's review

5.0

Much better.