A review by jasper_a
Solo Leveling, Vol. 11 by h-goon, DUBU(REDICE STUDIO), Chugong

dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

imma keep it 100: Solo Leveling is my Dragon Ball Z.
yes, DBZ is iconic. yes, Toriyama (RIP) is THE master of all shonen stories. but for my money, Chugong and DUBU (RIP) took all of those lessons, and shonen stories that came before, and elevated it. -- there isn't a volume that goes by where i'm not shocked by how a scene plays out, or grinning like an idiot when one of the shadow puppets are being cute, or cheering when Jinwoo shows up in the nick of time.
also.. i see the HxH, and FMA influence. respect.