5 ‘Solo Leveling’ Characters Who Deserved So Much Better
A Polygon piece examines character development in Solo Leveling, the acclaimed anime adaptation of Chugong’s web novel and webtoon series. The story is set in a world where hunters wield supernatural abilities to combat dangerous beasts, with strength ranked through a system interface. The protagonist, Sung Jin-woo, exemplifies the series’ power-fantasy appeal, beginning as a weak E-Rank hunter before progressing into an unstoppable force through both steady advancement and uncovering the source of his abilities. The article critiques how certain characters in the narrative received insufficient development or treatment relative to their potential impact on the story.