Summary
- Woo Jin-Chul: A courageous leader with unwavering moral sense who stands up to powerful hunters.
- Lee Joo-Hee: A timid healer who shows inner strength by confronting fears and supporting others.
- Sung Jin-Woo: Initially the weakest hunter, he evolves to protect others with heroic selflessness.
Solo Leveling is set in a world where portals to other dimensions teeming with monsters appeared sometime in the past. Around the same time, ordinary people awakened powers capable of defeating these beasts and came to be known as hunters, marking the start of an era that was filled with conflicts and uncertainties.
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Facing frightening monsters meant that there were always people who showed remarkable courage in challenging circumstances and demonstrated what true heroism is all about. While there have been quite a few characters who have fearlessly fought in tragic situations, these six characters stand out as the epitome of selflessness and bravery.
The list only includes characters who have already made a debut in the anime. So, naturally, the manhwa’s unadapted arcs have not been given consideration, since the future story arcs and characters that debut in them are unknown to anime-only viewers.
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Woo Jin-Chul
A Courageous Leader Who Upholds His Principles Regardless of Circumstances
- Anime Debut: Episode 1
- Webnovel Debut: Chapter 8
- Class: Fighter
Woo Jin-Chul is an A-rank hunter with a stoic demeanor and a sharp sense of duty. He is a man with a spine who despises selfish hunters who are willing to sacrifice others for their own gains. Woo has demonstrated incredible courage and unwavering moral sense even under immense pressure.
When Hwang Dong-Soo arrives in Korea looking for Sung Jin-Woo and Yoo Jin-Ho, he stands up to the S-rank hunter within the limits of his authority. Later, Dong-Soo almost tries to engage in a violent fight with Baek Yoon-Ho, but, Jin-Chul, despite being weaker than both the hunters, stands courageously between them to prevent bloodshed, potentially saving lives in the process.
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Lee Joo-Hee
The B-Rank Healer Who Struggled Against Her Inner Demons
- Anime Debut: Episode 1
- Webnovel Debut: Chapter 1
- Class: Healer
Many would not consider Lee Joo-hee to be a heroic character, considering her history of not being able to handle pressure in dungeons. But true heroism is about rising above one’s fears and turning up for life’s biggest challenges. Despite going through a traumatic experience in the double dungeon, Lee shows up to help when there is a dungeon break in the town and a healer is needed.
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Later, she even agrees to join another mission with some of the surviving members of the double dungeon disaster, when Kang turns against everyone and kills Kim Sangshik and Kang Jeongho. With her life in danger and past trauma weighing heavily on her, Joo-Hee supports Song Chi-Yul as he fights Tae-shik. Her courage in abnormal situations, despite her timid nature, is a powerful testament to her inner strength and heroism that deserves more credit.
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Chae Hae-In
The Powerful Hunter With A Heart Of Gold
- Anime Debut: Episode 1
- Webnovel Debut: Chapter 81
- Class: Fighter
Chae Hae-in is an extremely popular Korean S-rank hunter and a symbol of grace and power, revered by fans all over the country. Her public reputation is a testament to the goodwill she has cultivated through her integrity, unwavering discipline, and dedication.
How could I ever tell him…I want you by my side until I draw my last breath?
Despite her busy schedule riddled with soul-crushing responsibilities, Hae-in is willing to lend a helping hand to the common people without expecting anything in return, like a true hero. Chae is also an extremely humble human being who is always considerate of the well-being of other guild workers.
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Yoo Jin-Ho
The Heir Of The Yoojin Construction Corporation
- Anime Debut: Episode 1
- Webnovel Debut: Chapter 37
- Class: Tanker
Despite coming from a wealthy family, D-Rank hunter Yoo Jin-Ho has the drive to make a name for himself and eventually lead his family business. He met Sung Jin-Woo in the C-Rank dungeon where the two joined Hwang Dongsuk’s strike team to fill up the necessary quotes. But, when Dongsuk and his men turned against the duo, Jin-Ho was given a chance to betray Sung and save his life.
In that circumstance, Yoo Jin-Ho did not fully understand how powerful his partner was who had just killed the dungeon boss. It would have made more sense to backstab Sung Jin-Woo to save his life, as Hwang Dongsuk’s strike team had several experienced hunters who looked strong. But, even with the odds turned heavily against him, Yoo Jin-Ho showed a spine and sided with Jin-Woo. His decisions in life-threatening circumstances are a testament to his unwavering moral integrity.
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Song Chi-Yul
The Failed Leader Who Was Willing To Die For Others
- Anime Debut: Episode 1
- Webnovel Debut: Chapter 2
- Class: Mage
Song Chi-Yul is an experienced C-rank hunter with a strong sense of duty. He was the leader of the disastrous double-dungeon mission that turned into a tragedy and claimed the lives of many talented hunters. Even in those miserable circumstances, he offered to sacrifice himself at the altar to save Sung Jin-Woo and Lee Joo-Hee. After the incident, in which he lost his arm, Song showed remorse and blamed himself for failing as a leader and not being able to protect his comrades.
I’d like to spend what I have left contributing to society.
Despite going through such a traumatic experience, Chi-Yul accepted the offer to join another expedition that should have been safer. But, when Kang Tae-Shik went on a murderous rampage, Song fought the hunter alone without an arm. His selfless heroism in saving Sung Jin-Woo and Lee Joo-Hee could have turned deadly had the former not intervened at the right time. While Song may have unknowingly taken his comrades to their deaths in the double dungeon, at his heart, he remained a true protector who was willing to die for others.
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Sung Jin-Woo
The Weakest Hunter Who Protected Others
- Anime Debut: Episode 1
- Webnovel Debut: Chapter 1
- Class: Mage
Even before Sung Jin-Woo went through his second awakening, he frequently put himself in harm’s way just so that he could earn money for his family. In the double dungeon, he volunteered to get sacrificed to save others, even though he was mocked as the weakest hunter. Sung Jin-Woo’s heroic nature was not a by-product of his superhuman transformation, but it was embedded in his character from the very beginning.
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The second awakening gave Jin-Woo powers beyond his wildest imagination. Even with his back against the wall on many occasions, he defended others and saved many lives along the way. Now, the system and circumstances did push him to make some questionable choices, but even in those situations, Sung Jin-Woo was never the one to start a conflict and was instead dealt a bad hand. He contemplated those decisions later, knowing that he would never be the same again.
Staying true to his heroic nature, Sung Jin-Woo stood by the weakest hunters in the most unfavorable circumstances, proving that strength was more about character than raw power.
- Release Date
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January 7, 2024
- Studio
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A-1 Pictures
- Creator
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Chugong
- Based On
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Manhwa