Solo Leveling’s upcoming second season just got even more exciting with the series set to bring togethertwo of the biggest names in J-pop and K-popfor its next opening theme. With just over a month until season 2 releases, all eyes are currently onSolo Leveling, especially after the spectacular reception of the first season. That said, it seems the upcoming installment may be gearing up to outdo its predecessor at least in terms of its opening theme.
Solo Levelingrecently revealed an epic new trailerfeaturing a snippet of the opening theme for the upcoming season titled “ReawakeR” as well as the opening theme artists for the same. In a very best-of-both-worlds situation, the season 2 opening theme is beingperformed by LiSA, the popular J-pop and punk rock artist, and Felix, a member of the popular K-pop idol group Stray Kids. Safe to say, the announcement has come as quite an unexpected yet pleasant surprise to fans of both artists, withSolo Levelingmanaging to amp up the excitement surrounding season 2 even more than before.
Solo Leveling Reveals Season 2 Opening By LiSA and Felix of Stray Kids
Solo Leveling Brings in the Star Power for Season 2
While the trailer mostly rehashes the same scenes from previous teasers and trailers, the new opening is most definitely the main highlight, especially for fans of both genres and artists. Fans may best knowLiSA from her performance inDemon Slayer’s first opening theme, “Gurenge” as well as the titular theme song of the Mugen Train Arc, “Homura” and the opening theme for the same called “Akeboshi.” LiSA also notably performsSword Art Online’s spectacular first opening theme, “Crossing Field.”
As an artist, LiSA is known for her energetic performances and her crisp, clean vocals with beautifully executed high notes. As such, fans can expectSolo Leveling’s season 2 opening to be absolute music to the ears. As for Felix, the Australian rapper is best known for his deep, husky voice, which is sure tocreate an interesting contrastwith LiSA’s sugary sweet one.
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Both artists have also expressed their enthusiasm at getting to perform the opening with Lisa describing the song as being about “the determination to carve out the destiny given to those who have been reborn” in her official comment. Meanwhile, Felix described “ReawakeR” as “an energetic song that gives you a dopamine hit when you listen to it” in his official comment onSolo Leveling’s website. Felix also notably addresses the Stray Kids fandom, stating, “Everyone at STAY, please keep an eye out!”
ReAwaker Could Be Solo Leveling’s Best Opening Yet
Overall, though K-pop artists have performed anime openings for the longest time, the collaboration between LiSA and Felix is shaping up to be quite the treat, and the opening may very well surpass the series' season one opening. Stray Kids have previously performed the first opening theme ofTower of God,“Top” and hopefully, Felix’s feature in afranchise as huge asSolo Levelingwill draw in more such opportunities for the group as a whole in the future.
It is also oddly fitting thatSolo Levelinghas chosen to bring on both K-pop and J-pop artists, considering the series' roots in a Korean manhwa, with the anime being produced by a Japanese animation studio. Nonetheless, season 2 ofSolo Levelingis already seemingly off to a great start with an unskippable opening theme that fans can fortunately catch early at theupcoming compilation filmReAwakeningwhich is set to hit theatres on June 13, 2025!
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Solo Leveling follows Sung Jin-woo, the world’s weakest hunter, who gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program after surviving a brutal monster attack. As he navigates his newfound abilities, Jinwoo embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of his powers and the dungeon that altered his fate.
