Solo Leveling has show just how much Korean webcomics can have in the anime space on Crunchyroll. And now, the dub cast reaches new heights by adding global Latino superstar J Balvin to the English and Spanish voice casts of Solo Leveling Season 2 as Kargalan.
“There is immense power in bringing a character like Kargalgan to life – his darkness, his fury, and his strength. Voicing him in Solo Leveling has been an incredible experience and tremendous honor,” said J Balvin.
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J Blavin’s addition to the cast is striking and it also feels like a natural extension of Latin America’s love of anime. I mean, how many of us remember watching Dragon Ball Z for the first time on Telemundo? Seeing one of the largest Latino superstars in the world joining the cast of the largest anime in the world right now feels like a perfect kind of harmony.
J Balvin is a GRAMMY-nominated global superstar, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and critically acclaimed music icon who has broken cultural barriers to become one of the Top 10 most-streamed artists in the world. Originally from Medellín, Colombia, the reggaeton giant is one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time.
Solo Leveling Season 2 is also the best-reviewed anime series for our critics right now, which you can follow here.
When will J Blavin’s Solo Leveling episode release?
The English dub featuring J Balvin as the voice of Kargalgan premieres this Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1 p.m. / 4 p.m. ET. The Spanish dub premieres next Saturday, March 1,2025 at the same time.
When do new episodes of Solo Leveling Season 2 release?
English and Spanish dubs of the series, premiering weekly on Saturdays at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET only on Crunchyroll.
English Voice Cast
- Aleks Le as Sung Jinwoo
- Rebecca Wang as Sung Jinah
- Daman Mills as Barca
- Emi Lo as Han Song-Yi
- Patrick Seitz as Kim Chul
- Trina Nishimura as Park Heejin
- Geoff Bisente as Go Myunghwan
- SungWon Cho as Woo Jinchul
- Matthew David Rudd as Hwang Dongsoo
- Michelle Rojas as Cha Hae-In
- Ian Sinclair as Choi Jong-In
- Kent Williams as Go Gunhee
- Christopher R. Sabat as Baek Yoonho
- Cory Yee as Ahn Sangmin
- Anthony Bowling as Hyun Kichul
Solo Leveling Season 2 synopsis as provided by Crunchyroll:
Jinwoo has become a formidable necromancer with an army of loyal shadows at his command. But he must master these abilities while keeping them hidden from other hunters, all while racing against the clock to save his mother. As he faces humanity’s toughest foes, Jinwoo pushes his body and mind to the limit, and the full extent of his newfound power is revealed.
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- is currently available to stream only on Crunchyroll, along with the entire first season of the series.
