Global music superstar J Balvin is making his first foray into anime voice acting, joining the cast of Crunchyroll and Aniplex’s “Solo Leveling Season 2 — Arise From the Shadow” in a key role. Though details of his part are being kept under wraps, the Grammy-nominated Colombian artist will provide both English and Spanish voice work for the acclaimed series, which began streaming on Jan. 4.

Adapted from Chugong’s bestselling Korean web novel, the series follows Sung Jinwoo, who transforms from the world’s weakest hunter into a powerful necromancer after a near-death experience grants him mysterious abilities. In the current season, Jinwoo must master his newfound powers while keeping them hidden from other hunters as he races to save his mother. The story sees him pushing his body and mind to the limit as he confronts humanity’s toughest foes with an army of loyal shadows at his command.

“I’m beyond thrilled to join the cast of ‘Solo Leveling,’” Balvin said. “This series has such a passionate fanbase and getting the chance to be part of the anime world, after being a fan for such a long time, is an absolute honor. I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been working on.”

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