Solo Leveling Episode 1: I’m Used to It
Manga chapter 1-4
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.5
56 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.5
56 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
santaclauss
VerifiedJin-woo is a young man who works as a dungeon hunter to support his family. Nicknamed "humanity's weakest soldier," Jin-woo must fight every day to survive in the dungeons and avoid getting too hurt. One day, along with a raiding party, he stumbles upon a dungeon that hides a deadly secret. Will Jin-woo and his team be able to escape alive?
If you enjoy well-animated battles, powerful monsters, and strong, eccentric characters, this anime is for you.
naomivibar30
VerifiedI liked the introduction sa mga Hunters dito, the concept and what hunters can do. At ang angas ng animation effects then ang graphics, napaka modern. It's actually started slow after dun sa brief intro but understandable cuz it's a build up episode nga. Ang settings and vibe dun sa double dungeon medyo creepy tagala, 9/10 for me.
oofitsoz
VerifiedAs someone who is sometimes hyper aware of how pacing can be in anime, the first episode did a fairly decent job in building up the narrative and to set the tone for the show as well as how Sung Jinwoo is portrayed in the beginning before he solo levels
ruban
VerifiedThis episode really hits differently when you see how much of a struggle it was for Jinwoo just to survive the easy stuff on his world. A-1 Pictures did a great job setting up the sad reality of being an E-Rank in a world of monsters.
jucatt
VerifiedEp1 is misleading at first. It seems typical, but the double dungeon changes everything. The giant statue creates a sense of grandeur and makes Jin’s entire team feel useless. It starts off a bit slow, but the ending is shocking.
sakurablossom
VerifiedI adored the manhwa drawing style for this one, and was rather eager to see how the animation would look, and safe to say DID NOT disappoint. What’s cool is how the show doesn’t try to sugarcoat Jinwoo's struggles.
battycake
VerifiedSO good!! It takes you into the world of the characters right away. Action packed, suspenseful, beautiful animation.. Right away you're absorbed into it all. What more could you want. Perfect for fantasy lovers. Highly recommend!!
dashni0702
VerifiedHonestly, it starts a bit slow, but it builds the world nicely and gets intense later. Sung Jin-Woo feels relatable as the weakest hunter, and the animation is clean. The dungeon scenes create real tension, and that cliffhanger ending definitely makes you want to watch more!!!!
itsmemaku
VerifiedYeah… I get the hype now. I walked in thinking “another OP fantasy?”—nah, this ain’t that. Seeing Jinwoo struggle with a basic goblin while I’m out here just trying to pay bills? Relatable. Slow burn then boom—instant dread. That ending? Nah bro, I’m locked in. Watch it.
matiasbaskerville
VerifiedAWESOME! I can't say anything else about this anime, and this episode proves it. What's coming is incredible, the animation is spectacular, and this mix of magic and darkness keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time.
damsunshine
VerifiedThe anime adaptation didn’t really disappoint and was pretty satisfying. The added scenes that were not in the manhwa felt interesting, and the earlier appearance of important characters builds curiosity, especially for non readers. The art style looks good for me.
razielkainkiller
VerifiedJin-Woo shows us this RPG style world isn't all glitz and glamour. Your rank is for life and it's ALL that matters to hunters. Bloody and gritty this episode might be the last dungeon for lowly E-Rank Jin-Woo and crew. Monsters, hidden evils, and death...isn't just a game, right?
jeysxjeys
VerifiedIt’s a strong first episode. First episode, and yet it already delivers action-packed scenes, and the pacing makes it feel tense. It also gives justice to the manhwa. And they make a good introduction to the characters.
wersly80
sung jin woo fight with the demon monrch baran
noemigonzalez
Once I watched the first episode, I couldn't help wanting to watch the next one, despite the horror it conveys. The desperate situation the characters are in is hard to watch, but at the same time the plot is incredibly exciting.
cinnianightshade
Episode 1 is a gripping, atmospheric introduction that sets the stage for a brutal rise from the bottom. It’s tense, emotionally grounded, and confident in its worldbuilding—an excellent start that makes you eager (and anxious) to see what comes next.
elcruz20
Jin-Woo is the weakest E-rank hunter, mocked as "Humanity's Weakest" for his frail body and lack of combat prowess, yet he conquers in raids to fund his mother’s hospital bills and sister’s education. Despite constant injuries requiring healer aid, he shows remarkable resilience.
glai_0910
A strong introduction to Jin-Woo’s weak but determined character. The dungeon raid felt intense and mysterious. The animation quality immediately stands out. The double dungeon twist was shocking. It perfectly sets the dark tone of the series.
animeroshi
A brutal opener. The double dungeon reveal flips a routine raid into pure nightmare fuel. The stillness before the statues move is masterfully tense. Episode 1 makes weakness feel real, and survival feel earned. Great adaptation indeed to the manwha! Animation is crisp and great.
cstevens99
This pilot perfectly set up the world and made it clear to understand without being an information overload. Jin-Woo's journey has barely started, but it's an intriguing one. Although he's weak, he might be what the team needs to make it out of this situation alive. I'm hooked!
EPISODE CONTEXT
As the first of twelve episodes, 'I'm Used to It' is pure foundation—establishing the Gate system, hunter ranks, and Jin-Woo's position at the absolute bottom of the power hierarchy. It introduces the core cast and drops them into a dungeon run that directly feeds into episode two, 'If I Had One More Chance,' where the consequences of this expedition begin to reshape Jin-Woo's trajectory. Everything here is setup by design, calibrated to make the season's coming escalation hit harder.
QUICK TAKES
santaclauss
VerifiedJin-woo is a young man who works as a dungeon hunter to support his family. Nicknamed "humanity's weakest soldier," Jin-woo must fight every day to survive in the dungeons and avoid getting too hurt. One day, along with a raiding party, he stumbles upon a dungeon that hides a deadly secret. Will Jin-woo and his team be able to escape alive?
If you enjoy well-animated battles, powerful monsters, and strong, eccentric characters, this anime is for you.naomivibar30
VerifiedI liked the introduction sa mga Hunters dito, the concept and what hunters can do. At ang angas ng animation effects then ang graphics, napaka modern. It's actually started slow after dun sa brief intro but understandable cuz it's a build up episode nga. Ang settings and vibe dun sa double dungeon medyo creepy tagala, 9/10 for me.
oofitsoz
VerifiedAs someone who is sometimes hyper aware of how pacing can be in anime, the first episode did a fairly decent job in building up the narrative and to set the tone for the show as well as how Sung Jinwoo is portrayed in the beginning before he solo levels
ruban
VerifiedThis episode really hits differently when you see how much of a struggle it was for Jinwoo just to survive the easy stuff on his world. A-1 Pictures did a great job setting up the sad reality of being an E-Rank in a world of monsters.
jucatt
VerifiedEp1 is misleading at first. It seems typical, but the double dungeon changes everything. The giant statue creates a sense of grandeur and makes Jin’s entire team feel useless. It starts off a bit slow, but the ending is shocking.
sakurablossom
VerifiedI adored the manhwa drawing style for this one, and was rather eager to see how the animation would look, and safe to say DID NOT disappoint. What’s cool is how the show doesn’t try to sugarcoat Jinwoo's struggles.
battycake
VerifiedSO good!! It takes you into the world of the characters right away. Action packed, suspenseful, beautiful animation.. Right away you're absorbed into it all. What more could you want. Perfect for fantasy lovers. Highly recommend!!
dashni0702
VerifiedHonestly, it starts a bit slow, but it builds the world nicely and gets intense later. Sung Jin-Woo feels relatable as the weakest hunter, and the animation is clean. The dungeon scenes create real tension, and that cliffhanger ending definitely makes you want to watch more!!!!
itsmemaku
VerifiedYeah… I get the hype now. I walked in thinking “another OP fantasy?”—nah, this ain’t that. Seeing Jinwoo struggle with a basic goblin while I’m out here just trying to pay bills? Relatable. Slow burn then boom—instant dread. That ending? Nah bro, I’m locked in. Watch it.
matiasbaskerville
VerifiedAWESOME! I can't say anything else about this anime, and this episode proves it. What's coming is incredible, the animation is spectacular, and this mix of magic and darkness keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time.
damsunshine
VerifiedThe anime adaptation didn’t really disappoint and was pretty satisfying. The added scenes that were not in the manhwa felt interesting, and the earlier appearance of important characters builds curiosity, especially for non readers. The art style looks good for me.
razielkainkiller
VerifiedJin-Woo shows us this RPG style world isn't all glitz and glamour. Your rank is for life and it's ALL that matters to hunters. Bloody and gritty this episode might be the last dungeon for lowly E-Rank Jin-Woo and crew. Monsters, hidden evils, and death...isn't just a game, right?
jeysxjeys
VerifiedIt’s a strong first episode. First episode, and yet it already delivers action-packed scenes, and the pacing makes it feel tense. It also gives justice to the manhwa. And they make a good introduction to the characters.
wersly80
sung jin woo fight with the demon monrch baran
noemigonzalez
Once I watched the first episode, I couldn't help wanting to watch the next one, despite the horror it conveys. The desperate situation the characters are in is hard to watch, but at the same time the plot is incredibly exciting.
cinnianightshade
Episode 1 is a gripping, atmospheric introduction that sets the stage for a brutal rise from the bottom. It’s tense, emotionally grounded, and confident in its worldbuilding—an excellent start that makes you eager (and anxious) to see what comes next.
elcruz20
Jin-Woo is the weakest E-rank hunter, mocked as "Humanity's Weakest" for his frail body and lack of combat prowess, yet he conquers in raids to fund his mother’s hospital bills and sister’s education. Despite constant injuries requiring healer aid, he shows remarkable resilience.
glai_0910
A strong introduction to Jin-Woo’s weak but determined character. The dungeon raid felt intense and mysterious. The animation quality immediately stands out. The double dungeon twist was shocking. It perfectly sets the dark tone of the series.
animeroshi
A brutal opener. The double dungeon reveal flips a routine raid into pure nightmare fuel. The stillness before the statues move is masterfully tense. Episode 1 makes weakness feel real, and survival feel earned. Great adaptation indeed to the manwha! Animation is crisp and great.
cstevens99
This pilot perfectly set up the world and made it clear to understand without being an information overload. Jin-Woo's journey has barely started, but it's an intriguing one. Although he's weak, he might be what the team needs to make it out of this situation alive. I'm hooked!
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