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Solo Levelingseason 2 wraps up the Jeju Island story arc with Jin-Woo’s one-sided victory against the Ant King. Now that Beru’s revolting Ant King phase is over, fans are starting to look forward to his significant role in Jin-Woo’s shadow army in the upcomingSolo Levelingseason 3. However, some manhwa fans can’t shake the thought of missing chibi Beru’s adorable and comedic scenes in the next season.
Unlikemost of Jin-Woo’s shadows, Beru stands out due to his personality, unrivaled loyalty to his master, iconic one-liners, and unusual hobbies. He also carries a compelling redemption story, making him an easy fan-favorite shadow among Jin-Woo’s undead soldiers. In other words, it’s the current Beru, not his former self as the ferocious Ant King, who truly captures the hearts of fans.
Solo Leveling Fans Fear for Chibi Beru’s Possible Absence in Season 3
Some Fans Have High Expectations to See Chibi Beru in the Third Season
During the Jeju Island arc,Korea’s strongest hunter, Sung Jin-Woo, acquires his most powerful shadow as of season 2. Shortly after defeating the Ant Queen’s formidable offspring, Jin-Woo wastes no time using the shadow extraction skill on the Ant King. With just one attempt to raise the Ant King’s shadow, Jin-Woo successfully adds Beru to his shadow collection.
While fans geta glimpse of Beru’s abilitiesas he soars through the sky, tearing through the flying ants in the final episode ofSolo Levelingseason 2, they have yet to witness his full development as one of Jin-Woo’s high-grade shadows, both in strength and personality. In addition, anime fans also miss out on his entertaining interactions with the other well-known shadows like Igris, Iron, Tank, and Tusk.
“I am gonna crash out if they skip chibi beru moments."-Redditor Dorplizmon43
Because of this, expectations are high thatSolo Levelingseason 3 will include more Beru scenes, most especially in his chibi form, which most fans are eagerly looking forward to. However, concern is already growing among some viewers about the possible absence of chibi Beru, given the anime’s current direction. So far,the anime adaptation has skippedquite a lot of comical and lighthearted scenes, not just between the shadows but also among the side characters, likely to maintain its dark and intense mood from start to finish.
“It’s the charm of the story!"-Redditor Norc_VI
Should the anime’s next installment fail to insert these cute moments, some fans speculate thatSolo Levelingrisks losing its unique charm in the long run. Without chibi Beru or any other comedic interactions between the characters, it becomes increasingly likely that the darker narrative will start to weigh heavily on viewers. With the upcoming story arcs diving deeper into the centralconflict involving the Rulers, Monarchs, National-Level Hunters, and Jin-Woo, fans’ concerns about tonal fatigue make sense.
Will Chibi Beru Show Up in Solo Leveling Season 3?
Will the Fans See a Glimpse of Chibi Beru?
The first two seasons ofSolo Levelinghave taken a fairly serious road, often skipping or shortening lighter moments involving Jin-Woo, his friends, and especially his shadows for the sake of pacing and run-time. And because of this, there’s a real concern that the third season may either skip chibi Beru’s adorable scenes altogether or tone down hisbest moments with Jin-Wooand the rest of the shadows.
As much as fans want to see chibi Beru make his appearance in the third season, it’s still up to the production team behindSolo Levelingto decide whether they will include it or not. Should they choose to insert chibi Beru’s antics, they would probably make some adjustments here and there for the sake of pleasing the fans and listening to their demands, as is the case with other adaptations. On the contrary, should they choose to remove chibi Beru, fans are reminded to voice their concerns respectfully, avoiding drastic measures to make their opinions known.
“I have never failed to be amazed by your limitless strength."—Chibi Beru to Sung Jin-Woo
For now, despite these concerns, it’s encouraging that most fans remain hopeful that chibi Beru will make his highly anticipated debut in the third season. Whether or not chibi Beru’s scenes are skipped, the fact that fans can always turn to theSolo Levelingwebtoon whenever they want to see a glimpse of his most dramatic and overly fanatic self is a comforting thought.
