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Solo Leveling lead voice actor Aleks Le has explained why his role as Sung Jinwoo is so deeply personal.

Via a recent press release, Le opened up about his portrayal of Solo Leveling protagonist Sung Jinwoo following a special screening of Episodes 22-24, which concluded the series' "Jeju Island" story arc. "As an Asian immigrant, I saw myself in him," Le stated, adding, "Watching his growth and bringing that to life was incredibly meaningful."

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Based on original author Chugong's 2016 manga of the same name (also known as Only I Level Up in Korea), Solo Leveling is a portal fantasy centered around Sung Jinwoo. Like many others in his world, Sung is a professional monster hunter who spends his days cutting down ferocious beasts of every variety. When Sung is approached by an enigmatic program known as the System,...

Still going strong since the 1990s, the Yu Yu Hakusho franchise remains incredibly popular in terms of merchandise. Now, the latest pop-up corner event for the brand will feature all-new images that give a more "traditional" look at the characters.

Now taking place in Japan, a new event at the Ikebukuro eeo Store features several Yu Yu Hakusho products in eight different categories. Depicting the characters in both classical and seasonal aesthetics, the store and its online venue are the only places to get these official products, although fans worldwide are enjoying a look at the new artwork. With the brand about to turn 25 years old, this literal throwback line is the best way to look through the ages.

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When it comes to the anime medium, no genre is more popular than shonen. Initially targeted toward the male teenage demographic, shonen anime has become an international phenomenon that now appears on millions of TV screens around the world, due in large part to its ability to consistently spawn hit series like Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, and Demon Slayer.

Although there is plenty of variety in the shonen genre, one thing that is part of almost every single major shonen franchise is high-stakes action, and as a result, the medium's most popular characters often undergo substantial power-ups. These power-ups have spawned some of the most iconic moments, scenes and narrative developments in anime history, cementing their status as one of the most important tropes in shonen media.

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Despite ending decades ago, Yoshihiro Togashi's Yu Yu Hakusho franchise continues to be one of the most iconic anime brands of all time. This continues to this day, with a major Japanese shopping site that caters to fans around the globe now offering several collectibles based on the series using some exclusive new artwork.

The new Yu Yu Hakusho collection from Amnibus features different acrylic collectibles such as cards and stands. Yusuke, Kurama and the rest of the gang are on display, with some of the items available only as preorder bonuses. The items are currently available to be ordered individually or as a set, with Amnibus offering international delivery via the Buyee shipping service.

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Tomura Shigaraki, born as Tenko Shimura, is one of the tragic and complex villains of the hit anime My Hero Academia, feared for his devastating quirk of decay. Failed by a society that promised to save him and a family who was meant to love him, Shigaraki wishes for nothing more than to see the world rot and revel in the destruction he creates.

Voice actor Eric Vale is the man responsible for translating the very soul of Shigarakis spite into English, but aside from Shigaraki, Vale has also lent his talents to a myriad of series, both new and old, that many fans are sure to recognize. Vales incredibly versatile voice has built him a long and successful career as the vocal persona of many iconic characters throughout anime.

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