This article contains spoilers for Solo Leveling.
Solo Leveling has grown into an absolutely huge series that has enjoyed great success over the years. Fans absolutely love its heated battles, but of course the series has one glaring problem. Other than Sung Jinwoo, the main character, no one really gets focus or attention.
Solo Leveling: The Best Villains, Ranked
The Solo Leveling manhwa is full of complex, fascinating villains. These are the best that Sung Jinwoo faces.
For many fans, this is disappointing, as there are a lot of exciting supporting characters with tons of potential in the series. Besides Sung Jinwoo, some Solo Leveling characters appear very exciting, especially when it comes to the cast of Solo Leveling Ragnarok.
Lee Joo Hee
Lee Joohee doesn't really play a significant role in the story after her relevant scenes in the first season. But even in that short time she attracted the interest of many fans.
Lee Joohee was with Jinwoo during the disastrous events of the Double Dungeonbut unlike him, she will never really grow out of the trauma she experienced there. She showed the reality of being an average hunter, but she was definitely wasted overall. Chugong even mentioned that she wanted to create a new story focused on her and Jinwoobut whether that will happen or not remains to be seen.
Antares
Antares is Solo Leveling's ultimate villain. As the Monarch of Destruction, he is the only character who at the end of Solo Leveling can stand up to and be a significant challenge to Sung Jinwoo.
This powerful monarch, who can even take the form of a dragon, is an incredibly impressive villain that fans can't wait to see in the anime. Jinwoo and Antare's rivalry will be quite exciting to witnesssurpassing even the battles on Jeju Island. Antares may become one of the most memorable new generation villains in anime.
Yoo Jinho
Yoo Jinho is by no means a strong character in Solo Leveling, and he only stands as a D Rank Hunter. But he's definitely a character that fans have grown to like, especially since he's always around Sung Jinwoo. Yoo Jinho was first introduced to fans in Season 1, and he was quite useful to Jinwoo, who at the time was focusing on leveling up.
Jinwoo and Yoo Jinho have a fun relationship, with the latter seeing Jinwoo as an older brother. The two have always had a very friendly relationship ever since.
Kandiaru
Kandiaru, also known as The Architect in Solo Leveling, is one of the series' most interesting villains. Kandiaru should enter the anime soon, possibly in the next animated project, and fans can't wait.
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“You have finally arrived.” — System architect to Sung Jin-Woo
He is the villain of the Double Dungeon Arcand he will continue to give Jinwoo quite a tough fight. Kandiaru, as the moderator of the system, caused the initial events in the Double Dungeon that led to Jinwoo gaining his powers. Without him, Jinwoo's story would never have been able to kick off.
I am the record of your battles, the proof of your resistance and the reward of your sufferings. I am death, I am eternal rest, I am terror. – Ashborn to Sung Jinwoo, Solo Leveling Manhwa
Go Gun Hee
Go Gun Hee is easily one of the most beloved and popular characters in Solo Leveling. The fans were introduced to him as the President of the Hunters' Association and it was clear to see that he had a captivating aura about him.
“I always wanted to fight alongside young hunters like yourself.” — Go Gun-Hee to Sung Jin-Woo
Go Gun Hee acted as a father figure to Jinwoo for a whilebecause Jinwoo's own father was absent for a long time. His character arc has only just begun and there will be many emotional moments to follow that will both shock and delight fans once animated. His faith in Jinwoo and his dedication have definitely made him one of Solo Leveling's most prominent characters.
Cha Hae-In
Cha Hae-In is definitely the main female character in Solo Leveling. She is one of South Korea's strongest in the original Solo Leveling series, as she is an S-Rank Hunter.
She is even more impressive in the sequel, where her strength reaches a national level hunter. However, fans would definitely have loved to see more of her in the original. Cha has some interesting moments, like during the raid on Jeju Islandor even during the Double Dungeon Arc, when she sets out to save Jinwoo.
Her relationship with Jinwoo has also captivated many fans, as they are the only real romantic relationship that Solo Leveling has.
Sung Il-Hwan
Sung Il-Hwan is a character even anime viewers are familiar with. He is Sung Jinwoo's father who disappeared several years ago. Sung Il-Hwan is pretty mysterious in the anime right nowbut he is about to play an important role in the coming battles that will break out with the introduction of the monarchs and rulers.
“I feel like something inside me is being lost every time I get stronger.” — Sung Jinwoo
Considering he's Jinwoo's father, he's pretty strong and fans know he'll do whatever he can to save his family. His character arc is just beginning and he will eventually become a fan favorite, and the truth of his disappearance will be fully explored.
Sung Suho
Sung Suho is not a character that fans of the original Solo Leveling series will be familiar with. Instead, Sung Suho will make his debut in Solo Leveling's sequel, Solo Leveling Ragnarok. Sung Suho is Sung Jinwoo and Cha Hae-In's son, and he plays the role of the main character in the sequel.
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Suho is definitely one of the most interesting characters in Solo Leveling, and the best from Solo Leveling: Ragnarok. He has the same powers as Jinwoo, but he is shown to use them in many unique ways. Suho has become a fan favorite, and some even consider him better than his own father.
Thomas Andrew
Thomas Andre is a National Level Hunter from Solo Leveling. Hailing from the United States, he is actually considered the number one hunter in the entire world until the rise of Jinwoo. Thomas Andre was definitely an interesting character, and aside from the National Level Hunter status, his character continues to grow richer in the future of the story.
Like a ruler's vessel, Thomas was definitely an impressive character to watch. Fans can't wait for him to be properly introduced in this anime, and many are excited for his fight against Jinwoo.
