Solo Leveling Season 1 Finale Livestream – Deep Dive & Discussion! | NYSQ Breakdowns

We’ve officially finished Season 1 of Solo Leveling, and now it’s time to go all in. Join us live as we break down the epic journey of Sung Jinwoo—from E-rank underdog to unstoppable force—and explore the world of Gates, Hunters, and the mysterious System that changed everything.

Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering the anime, we’re diving deep into the story, animation, music, and what made this adaptation from Chugong’s web novel so electrifying. Expect passionate takes, favorite moments, and maybe even a few wild theories about what’s coming next.

So please Join the chat: Share your thoughts, ask questions, and geek out with us!

Featuring music by Hiroyuki Sawano, character designs by Tomoko Sudo, and direction by Shunsuke Nakashige, Solo Leveling Season 1 aired from January to March 2024 and is available on Crunchyroll (outside East Asia).

Let’s celebrate the rise of the Shadow Monarch together!

Solo Leveling Season 1 Episodes 7-9 Discussion | NYSQ Breakdowns

Finished up episodes 7-9 form season 1 of Solo Leveling and we are going in-depth breaking it down! 

Solo Leveling is an anime television series based on Chugong's South Korean web novel of the same name. It is produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Shunsuke Nakashige, with Noboru Kimura [ja] writing the scripts, Tomoko Sudo designing the characters, and Hiroyuki Sawano composing the music. The first season was originally scheduled for 2023, but was delayed and later aired from January 7 to March 31, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks.

The story takes place in a world where there are passages called "Gates" that connect another dimension to the present world, and where people with special abilities called "Hunters" exist. One day, Sung Jinwoo, the lowest-ranked Hunter, known as the weakest weapon of humanity, suddenly gains the power to "level up" on his own.

Crunchyroll streams the series worldwide except in East Asia. The first episode was screened in Tokyo, Seoul, Los Angeles, India, and Europe in December 2023.

The opening theme song is "Level" performed by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] and Tomorrow X Together, while the ending theme song is "Request" performed by Krage. Crunchyroll licensed the series outside of Asia. Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia and Oceania (except Australia and New Zealand)

Solo Leveling Season 1 Episodes 4-6 Discussion | NYSQ Breakdowns

We are getting deeper into season 1 of Solo Leveling, discussing episodes 4 through 6 so come on in and join us! 

Solo Leveling is an anime television series based on Chugong's South Korean web novel of the same name. It is produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Shunsuke Nakashige, with Noboru Kimura [ja] writing the scripts, Tomoko Sudo designing the characters, and Hiroyuki Sawano composing the music.[1] The first season was originally scheduled for 2023, but was delayed and later aired from January 7 to March 31, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks.

The story takes place in a world where there are passages called "Gates" that connect another dimension to the present world, and where people with special abilities called "Hunters" exist. One day, Sung Jinwoo, the lowest-ranked Hunter, known as the weakest weapon of humanity, suddenly gains the power to "level up" on his own.

Crunchyroll streams the series worldwide except in East Asia. The first episode was screened in Tokyo, Seoul, Los Angeles, India, and Europe in December 2023.

The opening theme song is "Level" performed by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] and Tomorrow X Together, while the ending theme song is "Request" performed by Krage. Crunchyroll licensed the series outside of Asia. Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia and Oceania (except Australia and New Zealand)

Solo Leveling Season 1 Episodes 1-3 Discussion | NYSQ Breakdowns

Next up on our Anime for Beginners, Solo Leveling and we are going in-depth on the first 3 episodes.

Solo Leveling is an anime television series based on Chugong's South Korean web novel of the same name. It is produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Shunsuke Nakashige, with Noboru Kimura [ja] writing the scripts, Tomoko Sudo designing the characters, and Hiroyuki Sawano composing the music.[1] The first season was originally scheduled for 2023, but was delayed and later aired from January 7 to March 31, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks.

The story takes place in a world where there are passages called "Gates" that connect another dimension to the present world, and where people with special abilities called "Hunters" exist. One day, Sung Jinwoo, the lowest-ranked Hunter, known as the weakest weapon of humanity, suddenly gains the power to "level up" on his own.

Crunchyroll streams the series worldwide except in East Asia. The first episode was screened in Tokyo, Seoul, Los Angeles, India, and Europe in December 2023.

The opening theme song is "Level" performed by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] and Tomorrow X Together, while the ending theme song is "Request" performed by Krage. Crunchyroll licensed the series outside of Asia. Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia and Oceania (except Australia and New Zealand)