The 19th episode of Solo Leveling Season 2 aired late on the 15th, marking a historic moment as the protagonist, Sung Jin-woo, was officially recognized as an S-Rank Hunter. This was accompanied by a special TV commercial, styled as a news broadcast, to announce the event.

The Rise of an Unprecedented S-Rank Hunter

The Hunter Association has formally announced Sung Jin-woo’s S-Rank certification, making him the 10th S-Rank Hunter in Japan. This recognition is nothing short of historic, as it marks the first-ever case of an E-Rank Hunter awakening to S-Rank, an event the Hunter Association described as "unprecedented."

The special CM, designed as a news broadcast, captured this major turning point in the series. The episode featured Sung Jin-woo undergoing a reassessment, where his overwhelming power was finally acknowledged, securing his new S-Rank status. This momentous event quickly became the talk of the town, as depicted in the anime.

A Realistic News Experience with Nogizaka46’s Riria Ito

Adding to the immersive experience, Riria Ito, a member of Nogizaka46, appeared in the special CM as a news anchor. She also voices Yukari Fujisaki in the anime, seamlessly blending live-action elements with animation to create a unique, reality-infused promotional clip.

Story Overview

For over a decade, mysterious portals called "Gates" have linked the human world to monstrous dungeons. In response, Hunters—humans awakened with superhuman abilities—have fought against these emerging threats. However, a Hunter’s power is typically fixed from the moment of awakening, and their rank does not change.

Sung Jin-woo, once known as the "Weakest Hunter of All Mankind," defied this norm when he miraculously acquired the unique ability to level up after a near-death experience in a mysterious double dungeon. As he grows stronger, Jin-woo embraces his newfound power and embarks on a journey to cure his ailing mother. With the Shadow Monarch's power, he leads his shadow soldiers into battle in pursuit of the Elixir of Life—a cure that could save his mother.

Source : ORICON NEWS