Jinwoo’s Shadow Army Just Got a Shocking Update in Solo Leveling Season 2!

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This article contains spoilers from Solo Leveling Season 2.

Summary

  • The anime cut out the extraction of the powerful Ant Queen shadow in Solo Leveling Season 2.
  • Sung Jinwoo’s most powerful shadow, Beru, is of General rank and speaks.
  • The decision to remove the Ant Queen shadow was likely due to Jinwoo releasing her soon after.

The “Solo Leveling” series stands out as one of the most thrilling stories currently available. Readers can’t get enough due to the heart-pounding action sequences and the relentless progression of the protagonist, Sung Jinwoo.

The series’ most thrilling moment comes when Jinwoo draws out a new shadow, but for some reason or other, the anime chose not to include one of his more recent shadow extractions from the storyline.

Solo Leveling Season 2 Cut Out One Of Jinwoo’s Strongest Shadows

In the Anime, Jinwoo Never Extracted the Ant Queen

In the narrative of “Solo Leveling,” the main character, Sung Jinwoo, possesses immense power. Not only is he extraordinarily strong individually, but his position as Shadow Monarch also bestows upon him abilities that set him apart significantly. His unique power involves summoning shadows and commanding them to battle alongside him.

In the thrilling first season of Solo Leveling, I witnessed Jinwoo unleashing a hidden power that allowed him to summon his initial formidable shadow—Igris. Over time, he accumulated an impressive array of shadows, including Tusk, Tank, Iron, and in the grand finale of season 2, he proudly added the Ant King, whom he affectionately named Beru, to his collection.

Beru possesses significant power and currently holds the most powerful form among his shadows. As a General-ranked entity, he stands at the top, even granting him the unique ability to communicate.

It’s interesting to note that while anime viewers may not be aware, there existed another high-ranking shadow on Jeju Island that resembled a general – this shadow belongs to none other than the Ant Queen.

In a shift of authority, the Ant Queen found herself eclipsed by the Ant King. However, her power is undeniable, such that an entire team of top-tier Korean Hunter Rank S was required to subdue her.

In the graphic novel I’m following, Sung Jinwoo approaches her and removes her shadow, but he doesn’t keep it for long. Their power dynamics collided when managing the ant soldiers, and his lack of equivalency in combat skills to the Ant King was her main ability’s limitation – reproduction, which is useless when transformed into a shadow.

Why Did the Anime Cut Out the Ant Queen Shadow?

Probably Because Jinwoo Ended up Releasing Her

Some viewers might ponder the reasoning behind the anime’s choice to exclude the Ant Queen among Jinwoo’s shadows. To these viewers, it seems illogical because they question why Jinwoo didn’t extract a powerful shadow from her. However, the creators of the anime likely deemed it unnecessary because Jinwoo quickly releases her afterwards.

I Feel Like Something Within Me Is Lost Every Time I Get Stronger. — Sung Jin-Woo

Regrettably, it’s unfortunate that this particular scene was eliminated. It offers a more comprehensive understanding of Jinwoo’s powers and adds an exciting element to the storyline. Given the anime’s current lack of content, scenes like these are vital, as their removal could be detrimental, potentially confusing fans about why Jinwoo would defeat one powerful enemy but not another.

Where To Watch Solo Leveling?

Available on Crunchyroll

Solo Leveling wrapped up its second animated series with a total of 13 episodes. The action-packed events on Jeju Island were undeniably thrilling, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the third season. With 25 episodes in total across all seasons, you can catch up on Solo Leveling via Crunchyroll.

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2025-04-09 03:17