Solo Leveling Season 2 Episode 7 Review: Step Aside, The New S-Ranked Hunter Is Here

The 7th episode of Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow marks the first episode of Jinwoo being an S-ranked hunter. Read ahead to find out more.

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This episode kicks off with Haein waiting outside the dungeon, her curiosity and suspicion about Jinwoo growing. Determined to uncover the truth, she ventures into the dungeon herself. Meanwhile, inside, the situation takes a dark turn. The orcs reveal that they had captured the human hunters not as guests but as victims. They intended for brutal entertainment through torture and execution, and as the violence escalates, Jinwoo steps in to intervene.

With Haein now inside, the Hunter Association arrives to investigate Jinwoo’s whereabouts, only to realize the gravity of the situation. What was once an ordinary dungeon has evolved into a high A-rank one, posing a far greater threat than anticipated.

But the true highlight of the episode, without a doubt, was the intense battle between Jinwoo and the High Orcs. The fight was nothing short of exhilarating, packed with tension and spectacle. Jinwoo’s shadow soldiers were at a disadvantage against the powerful orc warriors, but his unique ability to create more soldiers turned the tide.

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Solo Leveling Season 2 Episode 7 Review and Recap

This episode was one of the best as it was filled with Jinwoo’s current status after being classed as S-ranked.

It is apparent that his life has changed for the better or maybe even worse. He is now the talk of the town as the 10th S-ranked hunter to ever come to light in South Korea. Jinwoo even overshadowed the glam of a recently awakened actor who planned to use his hunter status to escape from scandals. But if you thought that you would be able to see what level Jinwoo is actually at, then you will be disappointed as even the hunter examination could not specifically put him under a fixed label.

It is very weird and impressive that he is deemed as an assassin type, but he can also summon souls, making him a mage type. However, it is true that he will grow only stronger from here on and cannot be put in one single category. His powers even overwhelm seasoned S-ranked hunters like Yoonho and Jongin, who realize that he is stronger than them right away. They try to talk to him and even recruit him to their guild, but Jinwoo hardly entertains them.

The most important thing in his mind is to clear the demon castle dungeon as soon as possible. He also uses some of his soldiers first to protect the city and his sister while he is gone on his expedition. It is nice to see that he is thinking about giving to society right after assuming his role as an elite hunter.

Verdict 

This episode also had some interesting developments, as we see one of the ants crossing Jeju island and already reaching the mainland. It is apparent that the Jeju island arc will be the last half of this season, and it will surely be absolutely exhilarating. On the other hand, Jinwoo is also facing some tough challenges in the demon castle, and only time will tell how far he will be able to reach.

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