Solo Leveling is an anime adapted from the manhwa written by Chu-Gong. In the series, hunters battle monsters to protect humanity. Hunters are ranked from E to S depending on their magical abilities. Hunters aren't able to increase their power level after they "awaken," their power. The main character Sung Jinwoo, had been nicknamed "The … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 1, Episode 1 Review
Jin Mori in his Monkey King form Episode 13 - 'God/God' In the final episode of the first season of The God of High School, Jegal becomes a God. His only opposition is Jin Mori, Han Daewi, and Yu Mira. Jegal attacks Mira first, tossing her into Daewi. The two put up a valiant effort, but … Continue reading The God of High School Episode 13: Recap and Review
Jegal Taek rises to God status Episode 12 - Fox/God Sang Mandeok summons a God to destroy the world. Park Mujin calls off the God of High School tournament. Fearing that things are getting out of hand, the US government fires nuclear weapons towards Seoul. It's an act that disregards the innocent lives that will be lost. … Continue reading The God of High School Episode 12: Recap and Review
Park Ilpyo using his Nine-Tails Charyeok The God of High School episode 11 opens by telling the story of the Nine-Tails. The fox spirit lived in heaven during ancient times, attaining power after a thousand years of training. The Nine-Tails became the guarding of God, however, his power eventually caused God to fear him. So God orders … Continue reading The God of High School Episode 11: Recap and Review
It's a trap Mori rushes to find his grandfather. The tournament has reached the quarterfinal stage. However, with Daewi suspended and Mori missing, they're in trouble. Judge P tells Mira and Daewi that the match will begin in five minutes and if Mori doesn't show, they forfeit. Mira opens against Lee Marin, a dark-skinned bald … Continue reading The God of High School Episode 9: Recap and Review
Judge Q and his charyeok, Joker The National Tournament Begins The National High School Tournament begins with Group A. Our trio, team Seoul, faces off against the team from North Chungcheong. The team format is simple, each team will fight one on one, with the first team to reach two wins moving on. Jin fights … Continue reading The God of High School Episode 7: Recap and Review
The first few episodes of God of High School focused on action-packed fights between combatants at prelims in Korea. With each regional tournament over, a few weeks remaining before the main event, Park decided to alter the rules to allow more "tiger cubs." This works at two levels within the story, Park gets to see more of the … Continue reading The God of High School Episode 6: Recap and Review
Mori and Daewi clash In my last post, I incorrectly assumed that Daewi's friend died in the last episode. He's alive, just barely. Daewi goal has always been to earn enough money to help his best friend. Woo Seungtae has an incurable disease. Woo and Daewi became friends after constantly fighting, Daewi doesn't remember why … Continue reading The God of High School Episode 5: Recap and Review
Mira gets engaged Well, this episode of the God of High School turned dark. The fourth episode titled "marriage/bonds" decentralizes the tournament. Instead, it focuses primarily on Mira and later Daewi. While walking home Mira is approached by Oh Seong-jin. A successful businessman and martial artist as her to marry him out of nowhere. Even more shocking is … Continue reading The God of High School Episode 4: Recap and Review
Jin, Han, and Mira watching the fight Episode 2 of God of High School introduces the motivation of the three main characters, the mysterious head of the tournament administration Park Mujin, and the villain Kang Manseok. Jin wants to fight and get stronger, Han wants money but doesn't specify why, however, we see someone he loves is … Continue reading The God of High School, Episode 2: Recap and Review
Jin Mori makes an early impact I have been excited about the anime The God of High School since it was announced. I'm happy to say that the first episode, set up/stand up wasn't a disappointment. The God of High School is based on the manhwa of the same name, created by Yongje Park, the series follows Jin Mori, … Continue reading ‘The God of High School’: An instant hit
Bam and Rachel play the fish The final examination, the Underwater Hunt Tower of God episode 11, Underwater Hunt (Part One) begins with Bam passing the Administrators test. Bam and Rachel are permitted to move on to the final test. The final requires the Bam and Rachel to become "fish" and will be hunted by net … Continue reading Tower of God Episode 11: Recap and Review
Anaak and Endorsi clash in the hallway Each other's Burden & the fourth test I was right. Rachel did ask Khun not to tell Bam who she actually is. She believes that if they were together they would become "each others burden." However, considering Bam's condition I wasn't sure he would remeber her anyway. Elsewhere, … Continue reading Tower of God Episode 6: Recap and Review
