After two successful seasons, Solo Leveling fans around the world are eagerly awaiting news of Season 3. During recent media events, Aniplex producer Sota Furuhashi discussed a possible timeline, suggesting that he personally would prefer to wait until the next Olympics in 2028 to begin production. He quickly added that the final decision rests with animation studio A-1 Pictures.
In a recent media Q&A, Furuhashi expressed a sentiment shared by many fans, saying, “I think more than anyone else, I’m eagerly awaiting Season 3.” He then highlighted the large workload involved, noting that the animators produced 220,000 frames of animation between the first two seasons alone.
“Of course, I would like to give the animators a little breathing room,” Furuhashi said, adding, “If it were up to me, I would say, ‘Let’s wait until the next Olympics to see what happens in Season 3.’” Referring to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, he humorously explained that the final decision rests with Atsushi Kaneko and the A-1 Pictures team.
Kaneko, an animation producer at A-1 Pictures, playfully acknowledged the responsibility, saying, “No, no, no. So, the responsibility is on me now.” He expressed his enthusiasm to continue the story, but pointed out the great challenges involved.
Kaneko explained that an episode’s production usually takes between 10 and 12 months, emphasizing the long production timeline. He also cited global fan enthusiasm as a major factor influencing future decisions, and compared fan energy to Dragon Ball’s “spiritual bomb” — a collective effort from fans around the world necessary to move the project forward.
Crunchyroll CEO Rahul Borini seconded the point about timing, emphasizing A-1 Pictures’ busy schedule and the need to carefully schedule Solo Leveling in the industry’s already crowded lineup. He said: “The makers of the series want to work on a lot of shows. The anime is famous, so there is a great demand, and we have to find the right time to start next season.”
Details from a Q&A video titled “For Your Interest” revealed extensive collaboration in bringing Solo Leveling to the screen, particularly highlighting the partnership with Crunchyroll for global access. “My foreign business trips have increased by about five-fold,” Furuhashi noted, indicating the great international interest in anime.
Ko praised his animation team, expressing confidence in their abilities and highlighting the difficult and rewarding effort of producing two Japanese dubs, one using Korean names to respect the global fan base, and the other with Japanese adaptations for local viewers. “I’ve never heard of recording twice for one anime before,” Ko admitted, emphasizing the studio’s exceptional dedication to satisfying fans around the world.
Voice actors Michelle Rojas (Cha Hae In) and Alex Lu (Sung Jin Woo) shared personal connections to their characters. Rojas described the psychological impact of recording intense fight scenes, and Law shared his personal journey that reflects his character’s growth.
Furuhashi’s mention of a 2028 timeline is not an official announcement but highlights the thoughtful approach behind the future of Solo Leveling. Fans must count on continued global enthusiasm, and eagerly await official updates as A-1 Pictures’ decision-making process continues.
Source: Geeky Mama
