Solo Leveling: Arise from the Shadow undoubtedly establishes itself as the most impactful anime of this season, winning over fans and critics alike. Now, viewers can check out the newly released images from the highly anticipated episode 8 , which promises to raise the bar even higher.
In episode 8 of season 2, “ Looking Up was Tiring Me Out ,” Jinwoo faces the demon Esil as he progresses through the Demon Castle. With Igris and Tank also leveling up, they advance through the floors, one step at a time. When Jinwoo finally reaches the top floor, the demon king 'Baran' appears before him, riding a white dragon.



Noboru Kimura wrote the script for episode 8 of Solo Leveling , and he is joined by storyboard artists Yuka Kuroda and Yoshihiro Kanno , episode director Tatsuya Sasaki , and chief animation directors Hiromi Ogata , Tomoko Katasho , and Yukiko Busa . Tomoko Sudo is credited as supporting chief animation director.
The Demon King Baran, Esil, and other high-ranking figures are the last obstacle in Jinwoo's path to curing his mother of her Eternal Sleep.
Solo Leveling Arise Episode 8: Release Date
Thus, episode 8, "Looking Up Was Tiring Me Out," from season 2 premiered on Saturday, February 22, 2025 , at 9:30 AM (Pacific Time) and, in Brazil, at 2:30 PM (Brasilia Time). Crunchyroll streams the series exclusively.
Finally, the first season of the anime Solo Leveling premiered in Japan on January 6, 2024 on the Crunchyroll .
