Introduction

Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for anime, announced today that global music superstar and GRAMMY®-nominated artist J Balvin will voice an important role in English and Spanish in the current season of Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From the Shadow-. The entrepreneurial Colombian artist will now add voice acting to his stellar and expansive portfolio as he voices a key character in the acclaimed series, making his debut in anime later this season. The series began airing on January 4, 2025, and is now available to stream only on Crunchyroll.

J Balvin’s Statement

“I’m beyond thrilled to join the cast of Solo Leveling! This series has such a passionate fanbase, and getting the chance to be part of the anime world after being a fan for such a long time is an absolute honor,” said J Balvin. “I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been working on!”

About Solo Leveling

Adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel written by Chugong, Solo Leveling follows Sung Jinwoo, the world’s weakest hunter. After being brutally slaughtered by monsters in a high-ranking dungeon, Jinwoo came back with the System, a program only he could see that levels him up in every way. Now, he’s inspired to discover the secrets behind his powers and the dungeon that spawned them.

Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From the Shadow- Synopsis

Jinwoo has become a formidable necromancer with an army of loyal shadows at his command. But he must master these abilities while keeping them hidden from other hunters, all while racing against the clock to save his mother. As he faces humanity’s toughest foes, Jinwoo pushes his body and mind to the limit, and the full extent of his newfound power is revealed.

Production and Animation

Solo Leveling is animated by the acclaimed A-1 Pictures (Sword Art Online), with motion graphics by Production I.G (Attack on Titan, Haikyu!!). The series is directed by Shunsuke Nakashige (Sword Art Online). The series is co-produced by Aniplex and Crunchyroll.

Watch Solo Leveling Season 2

Watch Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From the Shadow- on Crunchyroll. For more information, please visit Solo Leveling EPK.

ーOfficial Press Release