Crunchyroll and Aniplex Unveil Global Anime Debut of "Solo Leveling"

Crunchyroll, in collaboration with Aniplex, has revealed that the anime adaptation of the popular Korean manhwa series, "Solo Leveling," is set to make its worldwide debut on Crunchyroll’s streaming platform on January 6, reaching audiences in 200 territories.

Asa Suehira, Chief Content Officer, Crunchyroll said, “At Crunchyroll, we are always looking for innovative ways to connect our audience with captivating stories from around the world. ‘Solo Levelin’g is a groundbreaking series that has captured the imagination of fans globally, and we are thrilled to be part of the journey to bring this extraordinary manhwa to life as an anime. Our collaboration with Aniplex symbolizes our commitment to delivering high-quality, diverse content that resonates with our viewers.” 

Adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel by Chugong, "Solo Leveling" originated as a webtoon and manhwa in 2018, featuring illustrations by DUBU. In addition to streaming the series, Crunchyroll holds consumer products rights for "Solo Leveling" globally, excluding Asia.

Anna Songco Adamian, VP, Global Consumer Products, Crunchyroll said, “‘Solo Leveling’ is an epic tale of growth and resilience where Hunters battle larger than life monsters, connecting the real world with the realm of magic. Crunchyroll is excited to represent the global consumer products rights for the series worldwide outside of Asia (but including India). The upcoming anime is based on a globally beloved Korean Webtoon and title will lend itself particularly well to apparel and collectibles as the anime community loves to wear their fandom on their sleeve and outwardly display their passion for their favorite series. We do find that anime fans also enjoy out-of-the-box collaborations, including food, beverage, fashion and QSRs. We’re excited for fans to start streaming ‘Solo Leveling’ in January, and we look forward to presenting anime fans with licensing partnerships around the series.”