Sung Jinwoo gained the Shadow Extraction ability at the end of Solo Leveling‘s first season, and if given the opportunity, Jinwoo could use it to turn some of anime’s strongest characters into Shadows. These Shadows fight on Jinwoo’s behalf, but he can only turn other living beings into Shadows by killing them first. That said, there are limitations, so it would be best for Jinwoo to target powerful human characters.

These characters may be human, but most possess superhuman abilities that they should still keep, even after becoming Shadows. These characters can help Jinwoo fight the Monarchs, Dungeon monsters and other Hunters. Some of these characters are strong enough to take on S-Rank opponents and Monarchs on their own. Jinwoo’s Shadows can regenerate, so as long as he has mana, he can keep summoning them.

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Akame from Akame ga Kill! Is A Master Assassin With A Cursed Sword

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Akame is the main heroine of Akame ga Kill! and her goal was to bring down the corrupt Empire that spread misery and death. The Empire bought Akame when she was a child and subjected her to brutal training. As a result, Akame became a master swordsman and assassin. Akame wields Muramasa, a cursed Teigu sword infused with lethal poison that kills anyone within seconds of being cut.

Fortunately, Jinwoo is immune to poison, so he can survive getting cut by Muramasa, but he would still need to avoid her slashes. That said, Jinwoo can overwhelm her with his enhanced skills and turn her into a Shadow afterward. If Shadow Akame can still use Muramasa, she can help Jinwoo clear high-level Dungeons in no time. Jinwoo and Shadow Akame could perform double assassinations, and her sword’s curse would take down any S-Rank Hunter who threatens Jinwoo.

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Naruto’s Kakashi Is A Ninja Prodigy Who Can Harness Lightning In The Palm Of His Hand

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Kakashi became the Hidden Leaf Village’s Sixth Hokage, making him one of the strongest ninja in the Naruto franchise. He has copied over 1,000 jutsu and possesses incredible taijutsu and tactical skills. Kakashi can use all five basic chakra natures, but he has an affinity for Lightning Release. Thanks to years of training, it is said that Kakashi can now take on a small army by himself.

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As long as Jinwoo avoids Kakashi’s Lightning Blade, he should be able to take the elite ninja down, especially if he fights alongside Igris and Iron. Shadow Kakashi would be very versatile because he can perform ranged ninjutsu like a mage and fight in close quarters with a kunai or sword. Lightning Blade channels lightning chakra into the user’s hand in order to pierce through an enemy’s body, and Shadow Kakshi can use it to easily pierce through Solo Leveling armor.

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Gyomei from Demon Slayer Mastered The Art Of Stone Breathing To Fight Strong Demons

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Despite being blind, Gyomei is considered the strongest Hashira. The Hashira are the most skilled Demon Slayers in the Demon Slayer Corps and can fight Upper Moon Demons. As skilled as Gyomei is, he is still human, which means Jinwoo can cut him down easily, especially if he uses Stealth to hide his pressence. That said, Shadow Gyomei would make a good Tank to pair with Iron.

Gyomei has mastered Stone Breathing, a Breathing Style that he created and cultivated himself. It uses his superhuman hearing and physical strength in tandem with a spiked flail and axe. Shadow Gyomei can distract monsters by taunting them, then cut through them with Stone Breathing’s Fourth and Fifth Forms. Shadow Gyomei might have trouble with S-Rank opponents and Monarchs in one-on-one scenarios, but he can definitely clear lower-level waves while watching Jinwoo’s back.

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Jujutsu Kaisen’s Yuji Itadori Can Be Considered The Strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer

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Itadori is the main protagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen and the argument can be made that he becomes the strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer by the end of the series. Thanks to his excessive training, Itadori has become a master hand-to-hand fighter who can manipulate large quantities of Cursed Energy. Itadori’s Domain Expansion allows him to produce invisible slashes that can slice through matter. Even Jinwoo would get cut in half if Itadori performed this technique at full power.

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If Shadow Itadori could still use Domain Expansion, he could fight a Monarch singlehandedly, and probably win. Itadori has mastered Black Flash, an advanced technique which allows him to produce superhuman punches. Even if they are wearing the best armor, high-ranking enemy Hunters will sustain significant internal damage from one or more Black Flash strikes. Most Dungeon Bosses would not fare any better.

Jujutsu Kaisen

Release Date

October 3, 2020

Directors

Sunghoo Park, Shōta Goshozono

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Alchemy is the main power system in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. It allows individuals to manipulate matter as long as they abide by the laws of physics. Edward could perform Alchemy without a Transmutation Circle because he opened his Gate of Truth. As a result, he can create weapons out of raw materials and generate constructs for offensive and defensive purposes. By the end of FMA: Brotherhood, Edward can fight and defeat a literal god.

Shadow Edward can provide Jinwoo with a great deal of support. Edward can use Alchemy to alter the battlefield to Jinwoo’s advantage, or he can simply impale Jinwoo’s enemies with a series of stone spikes. Shadow Edward can protect Jinwoo and his allies by erecting protective domes. Granted, Shadow Edward would not be of much use if he couldn’t use Alchemy, but this skill should carry over.

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Dragon Ball’s Yamcha Is A Martial Artist Who Can Produce Deadly Ki Blasts

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Yamcha has been a part of the Dragon Ball franchise since the very beginning and is unfortunately regarded as one of anime’s biggest jobbers. The Dragon Ball Z-Fighter would likely be considered an S-Rank Hunter in the Solo Leveling universe because of how broken the power levels in Dragon Ball are. Yamcha is a talented martial artist who has developed superhuman strength and reflexes. That said, Jinwoo should be able to take him down with his daggers and Stealth skill.

Shadow Yamcha can defeat most Hunters with a single punch or kick, and his Wolf Fang Fist combo can destroy any armor set. If Shadow Yamcha can still use Ki, he can probably vaporize an S-Rank threat. Yamcha can use the Kamehameha, a powerful Ki blast that has the potential to destroy the moon. A monarch might survive a direct hit from Yamcha’s Kamehameha, but the damage would leave them vulnerable enough for Jinwoo to easily destroy them.

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Ichigo from Bleach Is A Quincy-Soul Reaper-Hollow Hybrid With Immense Spiritual Energy

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For the time being, Ichigo is the only character in Bleach who possesses Soul Reaper, Quincy, and Hollow powers. Ichigo’s Spiritual Energy is so great that his potential is practically limitless. His Bankai’s true strength has still not been revealed, but that did not stop Ichigo from landing a finishing blow on Yhwach, who was basically a god. Ichigo is a better swordsman than Jinwoo, so turning him into a Shadow might be difficult.

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Shadow Ichigo should still be able to use Getsuga Tenshō, which is a crescent-shaped wave of Spiritual Energy. Getsuga Jūjishō creates a cross-shaped blast that can destroy almost anything in its path. If Shadow Ichigo is based on Ichigo’s Bankai, he will cut Jinwoo’s opponents down with superhuman speed. Thanks to his Quincy heritage, Ichigo can use Blut Vene to protect his body from various attacks, meaning Jinwoo might use him as a psuedo-tank.

Bleach

Release Date

2004 – 2022

Network

TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC, BS TV Tokyo

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Hunter x Hunter’s Uvogin Uses Nen to Achieve Near-Superhuman Strength

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The Phantom Troupe is a group of diabolical thieves with Class-A bounties, and Uvogin was one of its founding members. Uvogin is one of the strongest Nen users in Hunter x Hunter and is the textbook definition of an Enhancer. He uses his aura to enhance all of his physical abilities to superhuman levels. Uvogin defeated three Shadow Beasts, who were all experienced Nen users, on his own, while only being able to move his head.

Shadow Uvogin would do well as a berserker because he would charge straight into a Dungeon and clear it singlehandedly. He would make a great tank as well, because he could follow up each taunt with an explosive punch. Uvogin’s Big Bang Impact technique focuses his immense aura into his fist, delivering a punch with the destructive force of an exploding missile. Even S-Rank Hunters and Bosses would be destroyed, or, at the very least, critically injured by these devastating punches.

Hunter x Hunter

Release Date

2011 – 2014

Directors

Hiroshi Kôjina

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Luffy from One Piece Mastered His Devil Fruit And Every Form of Haki

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Luffy is the Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and is well on his way to becoming the strongest pirate in One Piece. He ate the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika, a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit which gives his body the properties of rubber. Luffy can use all three types of Haki and their advanced applications. As a result, Luffy can perceive incoming attacks, harden parts of his body, and enhance all of his attacks. Even with Haki, Luffy’s body is susceptible to blades and slashing attacks, so max-level Jinwoo should be able to inflict a fatal blow with his daggers if he is fast enough.

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Shadow Luffy can unleash a barrage of high-speed punches to eliminate an entire horde of enemies in seconds. He can flatten any Dungeon Boss or Hunter by enlarging his limbs to a massive size. Gear 5 is the byproduct of Devil Fruit Awakening, and it allows Luffy to treat his surroundings and other individuals as if they were made of rubber too. If Shadow Luffy can still use Gear 5, he can literally treat Monarchs and S-Rank Bosses like bouncy balls or fling them around like wet noodles.

One Piece

Release Date

October 20, 1999

Network

Fuji TV

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My Hero Academia’s All Might is Japan’s Top Pro-Hero With Superhuman Strength

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All Might was the epitome of heroism in My Hero Academia. He was born Quirkless, but gained the One For All Quirk after Nana Shimura determined he was a worthy successor. One For All granted All Might superhuman strength, speed, endurance, durability, and reflexes. Even at max-level, Jinwoo would sustain serious damage if he gets hit by one of All Might’s fully charged punches. His best bet would be to use Stealth to stab All Might from behind without being detected.

The United States of Smash is All Might’s strongest attack, and it is basically a superhuman punch designed to smash his opponent into the ground, causing powerful shockwaves. Such an attack can defeat most of the Bosses in Solo Leveling. Shadow All Might would be a fantastic offensive asset since he can match the strength and speed of virtually any S-Rank being. That said, Jinwoo should use All Might as a Tank since he can absorb a good amount of damage and deliver crushing counterattacks in return.

My Hero Academia

Release Date

April 3, 2016