Solo Leveling S1E1 Discussion

Normally I hate long premieres, but I think this absolutely would have benefited from a double-length episode; the pacing was solid, but the ending just felt very abrupt.

So far the plot seems pretty generic, the twists are predictable, and our hero seems like a bit of an idiot (if you're not paid well and not good at hunting and it's not your dream or anything, why not just get a normal job where you probably won't die??). On the other hand, the animation was really good and I loved the fight scenes.

Ultimately I give the premiere a 3/5. I'll give it another episode or two to get to its hook and see if I want to continue from there.

I have tried to get into the comic one time but it didn't click for me. I will see how the anime will keep my attention. First episode was ok. There were couple of great animation moments.

I read the manhwa too, and so far it's being faithful, and it was nice touch to have additional explanations of this world up front graphically animated without being talky.

Good so far.

Yes, I also agree that a double episode premiere would have been more effective, because we haven't seen what this story is really about.

Okay, so far not bad.
I like that they don't rush things, but I haven't really felt blown away either.
The manhwa managed to really incorporate the amazing art on these beautiful colored pages with big impressive moments, but that's not the vibe I am getting from the anime yet. Hoping for episode 2 to do "the grin" justice.