Exciting news for anime and K-pop fans! Boy group TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) and renowned Japanese composer Hiroyuki Sawano join forces to perform the opening theme song for the highly-anticipated Solo Leveling anime.
On Wednesday, November 1, the official social media account announced that the series will have an early screening of its first two episodes ahead of the show’s worldwide release in January 2024.
According to the anime’s website, the early screenings in Seoul and Tokyo are set for December 12. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles premiere will happen on December 4.
Through this announcement, it was also revealed that the theme song titled “LEveL” will be performed by Sawano Hiroyuki and TXT.
The anticipation keeps building! @TXT_bighit and @sawano_nZk have teamed up for the Solo Leveling opening theme! 🔥
PLUS the first two episodes will be premiered early at special events in Tokyo, Seoul and Los Angeles this December! pic.twitter.com/gUxnnK83ry
— Solo Leveling (@sololeveling_en) November 1, 2023
What we know so far about ‘Solo Leveling’
Adapted from the popular manhwa of the same name, Solo Leveling is created by Chugong and the late artist DUBU.
It revolves around Sung Jinwoo, who’s notorious for being a weak hunter. However, circumstances lead him to be the chosen sole player of the mysterious program System. In turn, he developed new skills and even leveled up his abilities. Which led him to embark on a quest to become the most powerful S-rank hunter in a dangerous world.
In July 2022, A-1 Pictures announced that the action-fantasy manhwa is getting an anime adaptation. Said production company is known for its animation in series like Fairy Tail, Sword Art Online, Black Butler, and Wotakoi, among others.
Meanwhile, Shunsuke Nakashige and Noboru Kimura will serve as principal director and head writer, respectively. Additionally, Hiroyuki Sawano, the composer behind the scores of Attack on Titan and The Seven Deadly Sins, will be in charge of the music for the upcoming anime.
TXT’s excitement for the project
Following the news, fans have been eagerly anticipating the collaboration between the two talented artists.
Known for their hit songs “0X1=Lovesong (I Know I Love You),“ “Blue Hour,” and “Crown,” TXT has gained attention for their diverse discography.
Here's a special message from @TXT_bighit to let you know more about the opening theme, LEveL.
Only a few months left until Solo Leveling premieres on @crunchyroll in January. pic.twitter.com/MpigjkldNa
— Solo Leveling (@sololeveling_en) November 1, 2023
On the other hand, Hiroyuki Sawano is a maestro of musical composition with a rich portfolio. Among his iconic works in anime are Attack on Titan, The Seven Deadly Sins, Blue Exorcist, and many more.
Even TXT members themselves expressed their excitement about contributing to the Solo Leveling anime.
“The opening theme ‘LEveL’ has a dark and heavy atmosphere and expresses the strength of the main character,” Beomgyu said. Meanwhile, Yeonjun added: “It also features an addictive rhythm that once you hear it, you can’t get it out of you.”
Featured image: TXT shares a photo from their ‘Chasing That Feeling’ music video. Credit: Twitter/TXT