I've watched a lot of anime in my adult life, but some of my very favorites include the RPG elements I've come to love from video games. My first experience with the genre was Sword Art Online, and I've been hooked ever since.
When I heard about how popular Solo Leveling was, it was a good enough reason for me to get a Crunchyroll subscription just to watch it. I was pretty tempted by the limited edition Blu-ray when it first went up for preorder, but the price was too steep. Now that Amazon has it at a discount, it may finally be worth picking it up for my collection.
Solo Leveling Season 1 Collector's Edition Discounted at Amazon
This limited-edition Blu-ray did get a discount from Crunchyroll before it was released, but the latest Amazon price drops it even lower than that. At $63.69, this is the lowest price we've seen so far. It's also discounted at the Crunchyroll Store, but will cost you $8 more.
If you aren't familiar with the series, it's pretty straightforward to explain. The setting takes place in a modern society centered around the idea of magical portals (Gates) filled with monsters and individuals (Hunters) with the inherent power to conquer the dungeons inside. Each hunter is locked at a specific threshold of power, but when the main character encounters a unique monster he is imbued with the power to level-up beyond his means. It has many of the same elements I've come to love from LitRPG books and the first season is incredibly easy to binge.
What comes with this edition?
This limited-edition Blu-ray comes with a total of four discs that include various special features. It's also essentially a gift set that includes an art book, art cards, and stickers. Below are all of the details of what's included:
Special Features
- Textless Opening & Ending Songs
- Promo Video Collection
- Character Video Collection
- 7-Day Countdown Videos
- Episode Previews
- Recap Episode 7.5
- The Leveling of Solo Leveling Documentary
Limited Edition Features
- 68-page art book featuring:
- An exclusive with Action Director Yoshihiro Kanno
- Japanese cast & staff interviews
- Hand-selected stills
- 4 art cards
- Sticker sheet
What we said in our review
We had the chance to review the full first season of Solo Leveling when it wrapped up back in 2024. Here's a snippet of what we thought:
"The first season of Solo Leveling brings gaming mechanics to animation, with a thrilling power fantasy that understands the tediousness of experience farming, the fun of gaining a new level and skill points, and the thrills of facing down a boss. Thanks to dazzling visuals, a killer soundtrack, and interesting world-building that explores how the emergence of magic and monsters would reshape our modern world, this is the start of a great anime." - Rafael Motamayor
When Will There Be a Season 3?
If you're wondering when new episodes of Solo Leveling will arrive, the answer to that question is unfortunately not yet clear. Season 2 of the series wrapped up in March 2025 and we haven't received any details about a third season just yet. That being said, it's unlikely that the show won't continue given it's popularity. The most recent news we've gotten about the upcoming season is a new investment from Netmarble that has fueled speculation about when production will begin.
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