The Solo Leveling anime series has gained fans worldwide with two seasons and has become one of the most popular shows of the 2025 winter season. Produced by A-1 Pictures, the series is based on a Korean manhwa written by Chugang. After the end of Season 2, fans were worried as there was no official announcement about Season 3. But, now Producer Atsushi Kaneko has excited fans with an interesting update! Based on the source Comicbook.com, let’s learn about Solo Leveling Season 3 in this article!
‘Happy News’ Teased by Kaneko
On April 25, 2025, Solo Leveling producer Atsushi Kaneko shared a post via his official X handle (@kanegone_1006). In this post, he hinted that there was “happy news” to come. By tagging Crunchyroll and using the hashtag #SoloLeveling, it became clear that this news was definitely related to solo leveling. The use of globe emojis in the post has piqued the interest of fans—they think it could be a global announcement or an international collaboration.
Kaneko didn’t elaborate on when this news would come, but fans can expect updates on Solo Leveling’s official website and social media handles. Fans are speculating that this teaser could be about Season 3 confirmation, a release window, or an unexpected surprise (a spin-off or movie).
Why is Season 3 so hyped?
Solo Leveling Season 2 concluded with the Jeju Island Arc, which showcased Sung Jinwoo's evolution into an S-ranked Hunter. The season concluded with Episode 25 on March 30, 2025, thrilling fans with a shocking Easter Egg that teased Jinwoo's biggest fight and key arc in Season 3. The anime's stunning animation, fast-paced pacing, and faithful adaptation of the manhwa have led to the series surpassing 700,000 reviews on Crunchyroll and earning nominations in 13 categories at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Jinwoo's return to the Cartenon Temple in the Season 2 finale raises questions about the mysteries of the system and why he was chosen as a player. This cliffhanger has fans eagerly awaiting Season 3. Furthermore, there are still many arcs (14 web novels) in the manhwa that are unadapted, so there is plenty of content for the story to continue.
Past Updates on Season 3
When Season 2 ended, Kaneko made a mysterious statement in a Crunchyroll featurette, asking, "Will the series end with Season 2 for now? Is this temporary or permanent?" These comments caused concern among fans, but many saw this as a strategy to delay the announcement. Also, X posts have speculated that Season 3 could be released in late 2026 or early 2027, due to director Nakashige Shunsuke being busy with other projects.
However, Kaneko's latest X post has put these concerns to rest. Fans are hoping that his “Happy News” teaser could be about Season 3 confirmation or release details. Some are even speculating that it could be about a spin-off, a movie, or even Solo Leveling: Ragnarok (the story of Jinwoo’s son Suho).
Fan Reactions
Kaneko’s X post has caused quite a stir in the anime community. Fan hype over @kanegone_1006’s post has spread like wildfire. “If Season 3 is confirmed, then nothing more!” commented one fan. Another wrote, “The globe emojis are probably hinting at some kind of global event or collaboration!” Some on X have suggested that fans may have to wait until late 2026 for Season 3, stating that Seasons 1 and 2 are in production at the same time, and that production for Season 3 needs to restart.
When might Season 3 arrive?
With a year-long gap between Season 1 and Season 2, fans were expecting Season 3 to also arrive in early 2026. However, due to the director's busy schedule and production demands, most sources are predicting a release in September 2026 or early 2027. Digit.in reported that A-1 Pictures is also likely to release a feature film before Season 3, like some series (Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen).
What to expect in Season 3?
Season 2 ended with the Jeju Island arc, so Season 3 is likely to cover the next arcs in the manhwa. Fans are excitedly awaiting the Jinwoo vs. Thomas Andre (World's Strongest Hunter) fight. Also, as Jinwoo's power levels increase, other Hunters are being sidelined, Comicbook.com writes. Fans are hoping that Season 3 will see more screen time for other characters, and depth for characters like Christopher Reed.
Final Thoughts
Atsushi Kaneko's latest teaser for solo leveling has raised new hopes among fans. With the record-breaking success of Season 2, Crunchyroll Awards nominations, and the rich content in the manhwa, Season 3 seems almost guaranteed. However, fans will still have to wait for official confirmation. If the “happy news” that Kaneko hinted at is about Season 3, let’s hope Jinwoo’s epic journey continues to be even grander.
Source: @kanegone_1006