4 Female S-Rank Hunters in Solo Leveling
When discussing S-Rank Hunters in Solo Leveling, it's evident that there are numerous S-Rank Hunters, but it's worth noting that most of them are men. However, there are exceptional female S-Rank Hunters in the series.
In the world of Solo Leveling manhwa, only a select few female Hunters have managed to reach S-Rank. Let's delve into the stories of these remarkable women who have attained this prestigious rank:
1. Cha Hae-In
Cha Hae-In is a well-known and captivating Hunter. She is the only female Hunter to have achieved S-Rank status in South Korea. Cha reached this rank approximately two years before the main storyline and assumed the role of Vice-Guild Master in the Hunters Guild.
At one point, she developed a peculiar condition that made her sensitive to the scent of other Hunters, but interestingly, this didn't apply to Sung Jin-Woo.
Cha is known for her conscientiousness and concern for the well-being of those around her. During guild raids, she developed a habit of patrolling the boss lair to ensure the safety of the mining and hauling teams.
Her commitment to training is exceptional. Even after becoming an S-Rank Hunter, she continued to refine her sword techniques. Cha's perceptiveness became evident after her first encounter with Sung Jin-Woo, as she sensed that something was amiss with him. In a side story that takes place after the main events of the manhwa, Cha Hae-In and Sung Jin-Woo finally tie the knot and get married.
2. Akari Shimizu
Akari Shimizu, a Japanese S-Rank Healer and member of the Draw Sword Guild, adds diversity to the roster of female S-Rank Hunters. With a playful yet somewhat greedy demeanor, she charges a fee for her healing services.
Akari's actions imply that she has romantic feelings for her guild mate, Kenzo. She often teases him during their raids and hinted during the fight on the 4th Jeju Island that she desires something more than money in exchange for her healing. However, her life is abruptly ended when she is beheaded by the Ant King.
3. Mari Ishida
Mari Ishida, the sole female S-Rank Hunter from Japan in Solo Leveling, also belongs to the Draw Sword Guild. Remarkably, Japan boasts three female S-Rank Hunters compared to South Korea's one.
During the 4th day of the Jeju Island Raid, Ishida is part of Team Alpha alongside Goto and Hoshino. When communication with Teams Charlie and Delta is severed, the trio embarks on a search and tragically discovers their decapitated comrades on the other side of the island.
Matsumoto, unaffected by death, instructs them to leave the island, abandoning the Korean raid team still trapped there. However, before they can escape, they are suddenly ambushed by the Ant King, resulting in Ishida being swiftly decapitated.
4. Kanae Tawata
Another esteemed Japanese S-Rank Hunter from the Draw Sword Guild is Kanae Tawata. Known for her serious nature and genuine concern for her teammates, she even admonishes Kumamoto to prevent him from panicking and getting killed.
Kanae's occasional grumpiness is evident when she loses patience with Hoshino's rants about their destined battle with the Ant King. She also expresses frustration about being left to clean up the corpses of the giants slain by Shadow Warrior Sung Jin-Woo during the giant Gate S-Rank event in Tokyo.
These four female S-Rank Hunters make their mark in the Solo Leveling story, although two of them meet their demise during the Jeju Island raid. As a result, only Cha Hae-In and Kanae Tawata remain alive as the sole surviving female S-Rank Hunters.
In conclusion, both South Korea and Japan now possess only one female S-Rank Hunter each, highlighting the rarity and exceptional abilities of these extraordinary women.