Awful isn’t really the word, but more mediocre. The writings not bad if u read the LN, but even then it’s not that interesting compared to something like Frieren or 86 lol
Insane Deuit
2024-01-27 11:01:25 +0000 UTC
I appreciate the honesty
DrumRollTony
2024-01-07 21:12:34 +0000 UTC
I feel like Solo Levelling is ... If you're willing to deal with some substanceless borderline drivel that just looks cool and sounds cool then Solo Leveling isn't a bad pick but the writing and storytelling is really just downright awful and uninteresting.
LagSpike
2024-01-07 21:09:52 +0000 UTC
Tony, there's a ton of feedback in the comments already so I'll just add me 10 cents. I read the source material for this. It's korean. Friends raved about to me and I also really liked it... AFTER A BIT. Depending on pacing, it will take time for it to really get good. It has a slow burn at first that would take most of the season to get to that point.
As patreon/YT material, I'd be skeptical of your enjoyment of it. You'd have to bank on really top notch animation, which I believe we know what teams are working on it and it's B-teams for the respective studios. So you'd have to rely on them condensing a lot of build up so that it gets good sooner. Which could make the story, already quite simple, get confusing so not sure they'd do that.
That's a lot of "ifs". Personally, I think you're better off waiting to for season 1 to finish. At least that way you can hear if, from fanfare, they're happy with it, meaning pacing was decent/good, or some other outstanding qualities.
For comparison, the wind-up for Chainsaw Man's in episode 1 is like walking to work in the morning. Solo-Leveling is like taking a train to NYC from out-of-state.
Dolfy
2024-01-04 22:36:23 +0000 UTC
The good thing about it the story is simple, if the animation is good you could easily watch it while doing other series no problem.
WithoutName 98
2024-01-04 22:23:59 +0000 UTC
Lets finish jjk first lol
Dirt Birb
2024-01-04 20:33:43 +0000 UTC
Fair, but I have confidence they'll do it justice. At the very least I've enjoyed most if not all of the anime they've been putting out these past few years with the exception of Engage Kiss which I think was their weakest in recent times
Arsenic805
2024-01-04 16:59:26 +0000 UTC
To be honest it doesn’t stand out all that much. So many new shows come out constantly with so many ones already out that it woudnt really stand out with the shows you’ve been watching like vivy, oshi no ko, jjk, hells paradise and chainsaw man which are all top of the line shows. if I were to give some suggestions, made in abyss would probably be my top suggestion but if u wanted another suggestion show with raw action and good humor with a good story, undead unluck would follow close behind.
Garv
2024-01-04 15:59:50 +0000 UTC
It's really good action, and a nice power fantasy. The plot and themes are not that deep. Very much depends how they adopt the original source. If the production lives up, it should be really nice dumb fun action with a lot of hype moments. Michael Bay of anime lol
tarantulala
2024-01-04 15:28:18 +0000 UTC
Great series, so excited to see this get animated!
Cameron Sunken
2024-01-04 14:56:41 +0000 UTC
Solo Leveling universe is not that complicated XD you really should watch it when it comes out, it's a very good story
Thomas Juino
2024-01-04 13:50:52 +0000 UTC
Good series to look at but that’s about it
Detective Gamez
2024-01-04 12:46:38 +0000 UTC
It's not it's all hyped up to be. It's like the author desperately wanted to make a power fantasy but forgot that there is a lot more that goes into stories than pure 'I'm now Mr. Tough Guy' scenes.
Having read the source, it really relies on the artist's skill in making the panels and characters look cool. Nobody was reading it for it's action or story tho lmao
Skeletan
2024-01-04 11:54:41 +0000 UTC
Fun series. For me personally it lacked a bit of depth to really keep me current with it. But as a pick up and read it was always a good time. Give it a shot if you fancy a bit of popcorn food in your anime rotation
ManaDuck
2024-01-04 11:35:48 +0000 UTC
Don't expect this to be good just because it has the same studio as 86 btw. It's more about the director and the staff. 86 had an amazing staff very passionate about 86.
Lixien
2024-01-04 10:26:47 +0000 UTC
It could be hit or miss, honestly the good thing about the comic this is based on is the amazing art and action, the story is not that deep, it's just fun. But yeah if it has lackluster animation is gonna be a weak series. It has Hiroyuki Sawano (Attack on Titan, 86) doing the soundtrack tho!
Lixien
2024-01-04 10:24:05 +0000 UTC
Very good action series
V STAN
2024-01-04 09:04:08 +0000 UTC
The manhua shone because of the art and the page layout. It plays by the rule of cool, so don't expect a lot of deep themes, but the action should be good and I'm confident in A1 pictures.
Niklas Neumann
2024-01-04 08:55:03 +0000 UTC
Could be hit or miss, there's quite a lot of big names in the production. Could be a blessing, could be a cash grab. Who knows. I'd say check it out and see if it's something you might like. While it's nice to stay current with anime, too much at once can be quite hectic. Also there's quite a lot of anime releasing Winter 2024 with a good chunk of them releasing in January that might be worth checking out.
baqua15
2024-01-04 08:07:11 +0000 UTC
I read the Manwha for this one. Very good action, the power system is very similar to an RPG so not all that confusing and I think the plot is relatively engaging. The series at it's core is a power fantasy so a lot of the enjoyment comes from seeing our relatively weak main character grow to become overpowered, would recommend at least giving the first few episodes a shot.
Y0m0three
2024-01-04 08:01:11 +0000 UTC
I read this Manwha (Korean Manga) just this past year. It's one of the best Action focused stories I've read. As for the adaptation, I think A1 Pictures will do it justice (they animated Eighty Six which you're reacting to right now if that says anything to the production value).
So expect this to be an action heavy show with a less complex power system compared to JJK, so less to remember. Personally I'd say it's worth the watch and would be curious to see your opinion on it .
In addition, Hiroyuki Sawano for the OST so that'll also add more content for your channel most likely
Arsenic805
2024-01-04 07:59:23 +0000 UTC
I read like the first 30 chapters, it definitely starts out strong at the very least! Could be a fun one.
Proxy
2024-01-04 07:54:10 +0000 UTC
suppose you want a mindless hype-fighting show sure. I dropped the manhwa after a certain point of the series. It became repetitive and boring at some point in the show but I don't think the anime will reach that.
Mirrorline
2024-01-04 07:42:52 +0000 UTC
Feels like a toss up. I am unfamiliar with the source material, but this gives me vibes of a lot of the other anime out there that are very similar to it. It would need something to stand out from all the other anime like it for me. Otherwise, my hunch is something like Familia Myth/DanMachi might be better. I say wait a week or two before giving it a try.
Jet Man
2024-01-04 07:42:27 +0000 UTC
Kind of unfortunate that it takes place in Japan, since now some arcs of the manga don't make sense at all, but it's still a thriller to see this animated! One of my fav manwha's.
Sxnned
2024-01-04 07:40:46 +0000 UTC
liked the manhwa/manga so a yes for me
Kevin Baker
2024-01-04 07:15:46 +0000 UTC
Haven’t read the manga or anything but looks like it’ll be cool. I’d watch
Sam
2024-01-04 07:08:57 +0000 UTC
the action in the novel and manhwa of this are amazing for what it is the anime should be pretty good as well. honestly, it's not that complicated to follow the storyline so you should be good
Gabriel Rachman
2024-01-04 07:02:58 +0000 UTC
Read the manhua and its peak action with great world building. The art is what really carried it to the heights it reached so we'll see if the studio can adapt that style well into an anime.
Maxine
2024-01-04 07:01:37 +0000 UTC
Throwing it out there to see what folks say in the comments here
DrumRollTony
2024-01-04 06:56:49 +0000 UTC
I'll be honest I have no idea how this one will turn out.
Renegade
2024-01-04 06:56:36 +0000 UTC
Counting down the hours so freaking hyped! Weekly reactions coming?
Lijnaito2021 !
2024-01-04 06:56:22 +0000 UTC
Should be good. I’ve read a good chunk of the Manwha for it. Expect some pretty damn good action in this. 👍🏻
SCUBAST3V3N
2024-01-04 06:55:29 +0000 UTC
I read it and if they don’t fuck up the adaptation it should be a super worth watch