Solo Leveling Season 2 Episode 4 Preview: Jinwoo Retakes Hunter Rank Tests
The highly anticipated Episode 4 of Solo Leveling Season 2, titled “I Need to Stop Faking,” is set to premiere on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Following his victory over Vulcan, Sung Jinwoo is now just one step away from obtaining the final ingredient needed to heal his mother. Recognizing the necessity to enhance further his abilities to conquer the S-rank dungeon known as the “Demon Castle,” Jinwoo opts to undergo a reassessment of his Hunter Rank. This decision aims to grant him access to more advanced raids.
Episode Synopsis and Staff Details
As Jinwoo’s immense magical power begins to attract the attention of top guild members, another individual seeks an audience with him, hinting at intriguing developments. The episode boasts a talented team, including:
- Script: Noboru Kimura
- Storyboard & Direction: Makiko Hayase
- Chief Animation Directors: Tomoko Katasho and Hiromi Ogata
- Chief Animation Director Assistance: Tomoko Sudo
- Animation Directors: Kumiko Ozawa, Takaaki Tanabe, Akari Abe, Aika Sato, 外崎虎徹, and Hikari no Sono Animation
Series Overview
Solo Leveling is an anime adaptation of the webtoon by Chugong and DUBU from REDICE Studio, adapted by h-goon. The narrative centers on Sung Jinwoo, once deemed the world’s weakest hunter, who discovers a unique system enabling him to level up in a world where such progression was previously impossible. With his new shadow companion, Iron, Jinwoo prepares to face the challenges of the Demon’s Castle following his confrontation with the Ice Elves.
Anticipation and Streaming Information
The series has garnered significant attention, being voted the most anticipated anime of Winter 2024 and securing the Best New Anime title at the Winter 2024 Anime Awards. The second season continues this momentum, ranking as the most anticipated show of Winter 2025. Fans can stream the anime on Crunchyroll.
As the story progresses, viewers eagerly await Jinwoo’s re-evaluation and the subsequent impact on his journey within the world of hunters.