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Solo Leveling’ssecond season was full of action, and each episode had high-quality animation. A-1 Pictures did a stellar job with the production, which is why fans were sad to see it end.
After the conclusion of the second season, Solo Leveling fans were expecting an announcement for the third season. However, A-1 Pictures did no such thing, much to everyone’s surprise. This led to a massive influx of rumors, some fake and others more truthful.
Solo Leveling Season 3 Possible Release Date
Solo Leveling Season 3 Might Release In 2027
The reports revealed that the director was busy with other projects, so he couldn’twork on Solo Leveling Season 3. The producers working on the anime have teased that a new season might not release until 2028. Needless to say, a 2028 release would hurt the anime’s popularity. So, the studio needs to try and release the third season in late 2026 or early 2027.
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However, fans are no longerdesperate for Solo Leveling Season 3 becausethere are other anime to fill the void, and most of them are already airing. For starters, fans can watch Lord of Mysteries, a donghua, which is the perfect blend of drama, suspense, and action. The characters in Lord of Mysteries have brilliant designs, and they also have unique personalities, which add to their overall appeal. Solo Leveling fans care a lot about action, but there’s no need to worry, as Lord of Mysteries has amazing fights.
Fans Are No Longer Desperate For Solo Leveling Season 3
2025 Is Packed With Top-Tier Anime
Aside from Lord of Mysteries, Solo Leveling fans can try Takopi’s Original Sin. It is only six episodes long, but it is a strong contender for the Anime of the Year. Unlike some of theother entries, Takopi’s Original Sin isnot action-filled, but that hasn’t stopped it from becoming one of the highest-rated anime series of 2025. The anime tackles many heavy themes, so viewers should watch it at their own risk. If they do decide to move forward with watching it, what they can expect is an excellent story that offers several different perspectives. The characters in Takopi’s Original Sin struggle with mental health issues, but they try to find reasons to keep living and fighting.
If fans want to watch something that airs almost every week, they can tune in to One Piece. With over 1100 episodes, viewers will have months' worth of content. Additionally, the One Piece anime releases new episodes almost weekly, meaning viewers will always have something new to watch. While One Piece does not have as many fights as Solo Leveling, the former is superior in almost every regard. In fact,One Piece has a better story, characters, world-building, and power system. The quality of animation is also phenomenal, so fans don’t have to compromise on it either.
Frieren Season 2 Will Release In 2026 And It Will Overtake Solo Leveling
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is the highest-rated anime on MyAnimeList, which shows how much the audience loved watching it. The first season set the bar high, so Madhouse’s main concern will be to match the standards. If it fails to do so, Frieren Season 2 will suffer. However, Madhouse is known for its high quality, so there’s no need for fans to worry about the new season.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is set to release its second seasonin January 2026, meaning fans will get the chance to see the potential anime of the year within the first few weeks. Frieren releasing so early in 2026 will help fans to keep themselves busy for at least a few months.
2026 Has Several Other Big Releases
So far, the following anime have been confirmed for a 2026 release:
Before the turn of the year, fans can expect more announcements at Jump Festa 2026. With so many anime coming out, there is no reason for fans to wait for Solo Leveling Season 3.
