Fans of the popular anime series Solo Leveling have been eagerly anticipating each new episode, reveling in its gripping plot twists and intense action sequences. However, this week, viewers were met with an unexpected gap in the release schedule. Typically, episodes are released dubbed every Sunday, providing English-speaking audiences with the latest developments in the story.
Solo Leveling Episode 8 Dub was scheduled for release this past Sunday, but to the disappointment of many, it did not materialize. Despite this setback, subtitled episodes up to episode 9 are available on Crunchyroll, the streaming platform for the series. The discrepancy arises from the fact that while subtitles are available for episode 9, the English dubbing has only been completed up to episode 7.
Solo Leveling Episode 8 Dub Delay Reason & New Release Date
The reason for this delay stems from a decision by the creators to insert a recap episode, labeled as episode 7.5, into the series lineup. This recap episode serves to refresh viewers’ memories of pivotal events and to provide a retrospective on Jinwoo’s journey thus far. As a result, the release of episode 8 in English dub has been postponed to the following Sunday, which falls on March 17, 2024.
Solo Leveling airing a recap / filler episode 7-8 episodes into its very first season. pic.twitter.com/c3yUxMLhtO
— Saad 🥱 (@supersaadx3) February 24, 2024
Will there be a double release of the Solo Leveling dub next week?
However, there is a silver lining for fans awaiting the next installment. It is conceivable that the creators may opt for a double release on March 17th, offering both episode 8 and episode 9 in English dub simultaneously. This potential outcome provides a glimmer of hope for fans eager to delve deeper into the unfolding narrative.
Despite the temporary setback, fans have generally remained understanding, recognizing that occasional delays are inevitable in the realm of entertainment production. With the assurance that new episodes will resume their regular schedule, fans of Solo Leveling can patiently await Solo Leveling Episode 8 Dub, confident that their patience will be rewarded with another thrilling chapter in the saga.
If I had any idea that Jin-Woo was gonna be this raw I would have never been sleeping on Solo Leveling 😭🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/S6BBxpCCXC
— Bam²⁵ (@The25thNigga) February 11, 2024
Solo Leveling English Dub Voice Cast
- Sung Jinwoo, voiced by Aleks Le
- Yoo Jinho, portrayed by Justin Briner.
- Sung Jinah, voiced by Rebecca Wang
- Cha Hae-in, voiced by Michelle Rojas
- Choi Jong-in, portrayed by Ian Sinclair
- Baek Yoonho, portrayed by Christopher R. Sabat
