Say Goodbye To Sung Jinwoo And Welcome 2026’s Best Main Character

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2025 saw a lot of great anime, but at the Crunchyroll Awards, Solo Leveling was the clear winner. It took home most of the awards, including Anime of the Year and Best Main Character for Sung Jinwoo. However, 2026 could be a very different year for anime fans.

Even though Solo Leveling may come back next year with a new movie, The Apothecary Diaries is poised to become even more popular thanks to its fantastic lead character, Maomao. She had some amazing scenes in Season 2 this year, and fans can expect even more great moments next year with both Season 3 and a new movie planned.

Jinwoo Was Great In 2025, But Maomao Will Be 2026’s Best Main Character

Maomao Had A Lot Of Time To Shine This Year

  • Maomao has a new anime season and movie on the way
  • The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 beat Solo Leveling Season 2 in fan ratings

Sung Jinwoo, the protagonist of the popular series Solo Leveling, has quickly become a fan favorite. He began as a very weak character, but rapidly gained immense power, becoming one of the strongest in the show. Jinwoo is a visually striking character, constantly engaged in exciting battles. However, some feel he lacks depth in terms of character development, which made his recognition as the best main character of 2025 a surprising win for many fans.

Things are going to be different for Solo Leveling and Sung Jinwoo in 2026. A new season won’t be released around the time of the Crunchyroll Awards, as it was this year, which will give other shows a more level playing field.

While Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling benefits from a lot of excitement, Maomao from Apothecary Diaries wins over fans with her cleverness and well-developed character. Season 2 of Apothecary Diaries, which aired this year, was full of great moments for Maomao, and many viewers hope she’ll be recognized as the best character in 2026.

The Apothecary Diaries Returns With A New Season And Movie In 2026

Solo Leveling Might Get A New Movie

Apothecary Diaries

Both Solo Leveling and The Apothecary Diaries are expected to gain significant traction in 2026. The Apothecary Diaries has already proven incredibly popular in Japan and around the world, captivating fans with its intriguing story of Maomao, the Imperial Family, and her exciting journeys. In 2026, the series will return with a third season, and a new movie penned by the original author.

While a release date for more Solo Leveling content isn’t set for 2026, it’s looking likely to happen eventually. The team working on it has mentioned a possible movie coming out late in 2026, but it’s still early in development, so the release could be pushed back to 2027. For now, fans will need to be patient.

You can currently watch all 25 episodes of Solo Leveling on Crunchyroll. For even more of the story, check out the Solo Leveling Manhwa.

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2025-11-14 14:36