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Finally reaching the last act of its debut season,Solo Levelinganime promises even more action-packed episodes ahead. The series has released its second last episode of the first season recently, and now fans await the final episode of the first season to see where will the anime begin the story for the second season.
Despite the fact that the series has only released eleven episodes thus far, one of the earlier ones has sparked excitement among anime enthusiasts due to its adoration of and tribute to another renowned anime and manga franchise written by the late Akira Toriyama, who tragically passed away at the age of 68 from an acute subdural hematoma.
Episode 9 ofSolo Leveling, titled “You’ve Been Hiding Your Skills,” launched on March 9 and paid respect to him with a touching scenario that brought about emotions from fans. The tribute involved the two main characters ofDragon BallandSolo Leveling, Goku and Sung Jinwoo, who are a lot similar in terms of character development.
Solo LevelingPays Tribute to Akira Toriyama
Solo Leveling,like many other great anime, is heavily influenced byDragon Ball. The popularity ofDragon Ball Zin Japan and around the world has contributed significantly to the current audience for the anime industry in general. The author ofSolo Levelingdecided to pay homage to the legendaryDragon BallcreatorAkira Toriyamain an incredibly grand manner in episode 9.
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The episode dealt with a violent and intriguing confrontation between Sung Jinwoo and legendary hitman Kang Taeshik. However, what piqued the viewers’ interest was a momentary mention of Son Goku. InSolo LevelingEpisode 9, Sung Jinwoo began bouncing on his feet before attacking his opponent.
Fans quickly recognized that this small hop-along on the spot was an obvious reference to Son Goku, the main character ofDragon Ball, who typically warms up similarly before a big battle. This tribute to the classic series struck a chord with fans, especially in light of theDragon Ballcreator’s tragic death.
The Iconic Warn Up of Goku Before Battle
To add to the gravitas of the fight, Goku warmed up in a famous pose before facing Broly inDragon Ball Super: Broly, which turned into a very memorable battle. Anime fans all over the world have a particular place in their hearts for this bouncing action, which is closely associated with Son Goku.
It represents expectation and preparedness for a fierce conflict and is a distinctive look that is only connected to the adored protagonist ofDragon Ball, Son Goku. There isn’t another anime character with such a distinct and wildly successful style.Sung Jinwoousing the same style before the warm-up had fans emotional because of the ode it gave to the creator.
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Toriyama’s passing has surely left a huge impact on the anime industry and the world in general. The creator was one of the main reasons why the anime industry has flourished to such levels and will continue to grow even more.Solo Leveling’stribute toDragon Balland Toriyama will surely be penned down as one of the most respected moments in history.
You can watchSolo Levelingon Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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