Ore dake Level Up na Ken

Humanity was caught at a precipice a decade ago when the first gates—portals linked with other dimensions that harbor monsters immune to conventional weaponry—emerged around the world. Alongside the appearance of the gates, various humans were transformed into hunters and bestowed superhuman abilities. Responsible for entering the gates and clearing the dungeons within, many hunters chose to form guilds to secure their livelihoods.

Sung Jin-Woo is an E-rank hunter dubbed as the weakest hunter of all mankind. While exploring a supposedly safe dungeon, he and his party encounter an unusual tunnel leading to a deeper area. Enticed by the prospect of treasure, the group presses forward, only to be confronted with horrors beyond their imagination. Miraculously, Jin-Woo survives the incident and soon finds that he now has access to an interface visible only to him. This mysterious system promises him the power he has long dreamed of—but everything comes at a price.

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Sung, Jin-woo Main

Ban, Taito Japanese

Cha, Hae-in Supporting

Ueda, Reina Japanese

Igris Supporting

Sung, Jin-ah Supporting

Mikawa, Haruna Japanese

Go, Gun-hee Supporting

Ginga, Banjou Japanese

Lee, Joo-hee Supporting

Honizumi, Rina Japanese

Yoo, Jin-ho Supporting

Nakamura, Genta Japanese

Choi, Jong-in Supporting

Hirakawa, Daisuke Japanese

Baek, Yoon-ho Supporting

Touchi, Hiroki Japanese

Woo, Jin-chul Supporting

Furukawa, Makoto Japanese

Takahashi, Kanako Producer

Kaneko, Atsushi Producer

Furuhashi, Souta Producer

Kang, Kyewon Producer

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May 27, 2026

niqhtfallen

Recommended

Ultimate binge material. This does not deserve the hate it gets, fights are peak. Literally no one other than the MC matters and all the other characters get fuck all screen time, so it does exactly what it needs to do. I couldn't care less about the writing and all that bullshit the pretentious battle shounen critics like to complain about. Shit aint even that bad there's wayyy fucking worse stuff out there. Only reason this is even getting clowned on is cause it benched Frieren which is so funny. Couldn't care less about that shit, ts entertaining af.

This is like the McDonald's or H&M ... of anime and I am all for it.

8/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Jun 10, 2026

liketn

Mixed Feelings

We are all used to a rather slow and leisurely approach to storytelling in titles of this kind. This anime, however, takes a different route. Its pacing is much more dynamic: every fight develops quickly and ends before it has a chance to become tedious. In that sense, the 12-episode format works perfectly for a show with such a straightforward script. It is concise, energetic, and engaging enough to keep me watching without any serious desire to drop it.

That said, I did feel tempted to skip some of the flashback scenes. They were clearly meant to add emotional weight and background to the characters, but ... not all of them were interesting enough to justify the time spent on them. Some of these moments felt more like interruptions than meaningful additions to the story.

The main drawback, however, is the almost complete sense of the protagonist’s invincibility. From the very first episode, it becomes obvious that he is never truly in danger. Every powerful “red” enemy is eventually defeated through yet another sudden burst of willpower, usually framed as an “I can’t lose” moment. One or two scenes like that might be acceptable, but when this device becomes a pattern, it starts to weaken the tension and damage the overall impression of the show.

After watching anime like Jujutsu Kaisen, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and similar titles, we know that battles can be resolved through tactics, creativity, and clever use of abilities rather than pure emotional power-ups. That is exactly what I missed here. The fights are visually engaging and well-paced, but they often lack the strategic depth that could have made them truly memorable.

Surprisingly, the game-like elements — items, equipment, skills, and leveling — were not as irritating as I initially expected. They fit the setting fairly well and did not overwhelm the story. The anime manages to use these mechanics without turning into a dry list of RPG systems.

Overall, it is a good anime, especially for viewers who enjoy game-inspired fantasy settings. It may not offer much complexity, and its reliance on protagonist invincibility can be frustrating, but it remains entertaining and easy to watch. As someone whose path into anime began with Sword Art Online, I even felt a small wave of nostalgia while watching it.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jun 1, 2026

jacksonalves

Not Recommended

2 minutes of a stylish opening, 3 minutes of “I used to be the weakest,” 10 minutes of beating up Rank B mobs that were born to get stomped, 3 minutes of a fodder boss getting comboed... and then it ends with a philosophical pose while staring into the distance.

Honestly, that's exactly what the experience feels like. Zero tension, zero risk. Just XP farming and inflated aura.

The problem is that the series seems far more interested in making the protagonist look cool than in creating meaningful challenges. There's rarely any sense that something could actually go wrong. The supporting cast often feels like a collection ... of extras waiting for their turn to admire Sung Jin-Woo, and most conflicts lose their weight because the outcome is almost always obvious.

In the end, what remains is a showcase of poses, flashy effects, and ever-increasing power, while lacking the very things that make battles matter: consequences, emotion, and uncertainty.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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