Is this anime... or live action? That question has taken over social media following the release of the new Solo Leveling movie teaser.

Many fans admitted they had to do a double take, saying some of the teaser's shots looked so realistic that they initially thought they were watching a live-action film.

At the same time, the teaser has sparked another debate, with some viewers crediting the breathtaking visuals to top-tier animation, while others argue the realism comes from advanced compositing, CGI, lighting, and cinematic camera work working seamlessly together.

Either way, the teaser has become one of the anime community's hottest topics, with fans praising how effortlessly it blurs the line between animation and reality.

Whether you call it incredible animation or masterful compositing, Solo Leveling has once again raised the bar for anime visuals.