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Solo Leveling Season 3 Delayed Until 2028 to Prioritize Animation Quality

Producers cite the series' demanding production process and the need to maintain high visual standards as reasons for the extended hiatus.

'Solo Leveling' image shows main characters Jin Woo and Yoo Jinho.
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Overview

  • Aniplex producer Sota Furuhashi confirmed that Solo Leveling Season 3 is unlikely to resume until around 2028, referencing the Los Angeles Olympics as a potential timeline.
  • The first two seasons required over 220,000 animation frames and nearly four years of production, highlighting the series' intensive creative demands.
  • Furuhashi emphasized the importance of giving animators 'breathing room' to avoid rushing production and to uphold the series' high-quality animation standards.
  • The decision to start Season 3 ultimately rests with A-1 Pictures and producer Atsushi Kaneko, as the studio manages multiple high-profile projects simultaneously.
  • Fans remain eager but supportive of the delay, hoping the extended timeline will result in a polished and visually stunning continuation of the story.