A fresh character addition to Solo Leveling: Arise highlights the tragic impact of the Eternal Slumber disease, focusing on Sung Jinwoo’s mother and its emotional consequences.
The official forum of Netmarble recently revealed a new webtoon chapter centered around Shimizu Akari, the first Hunter. This installment explores the profound relationship between Akari and her younger sister, Himari, who suffers from the debilitating effects of Eternal Slumber.
The story depicts Akari taking her sister out of the hospital for a day of freedom, culminating in a deeper exploration of the challenges faced by Himari. Fans can now read the complete narrative in the latest update.
Described in her Hunter Analysis File, Akari possesses powerful light-based healing abilities and is an S-Rank Healer from the Japanese Blade Guild. She is voiced by Suzie Yeung, renowned for her roles as Vladilena Milizé in 86, Makima in Chainsaw Man, and Sumi Sakurasawa in Rent-a-Girlfriend.
Akari’s character is portrayed as pragmatic, often charging for her healing services. However, her story sheds light on her motivations, allowing readers to better understand her actions.
This addition is one of several original characters introduced in Solo Leveling: Arise, alongside established names like Isla Wright and Thomas Andre, one of the strongest figures in the series.
A recent cinematic trailer showcased a fierce battle between Beru and Jinwoo, with intense visuals depicting a relentless ant attack on humanity.
The series continues to adapt the original manhwa and accompanies the announcement of a second anime season by A-1 Pictures, with a confirmed release date.
Crunchyroll will stream the upcoming season during its Winter 2025 anime lineup, which also features Shangri-La Frontier Season 2, Re:Zero Season 3, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, Dr. Stone: Science Future, and The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2.
The official synopsis of Solo Leveling reads: “They say whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, but that’s not the case for the world’s weakest hunter, Sung Jinwoo.
After a brutal defeat in a high-ranking dungeon, Jinwoo gains access to the System, a mysterious program that only he can see. As it elevates his abilities, Jinwoo is determined to uncover the truth behind its origin and the dungeon that changed his life.”