MAPPA’s Next Hit Is Coming For Solo Leveling’s Throne In 2026

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This post contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen.

MAPPA is a well-known anime studio behind popular shows like Chainsaw Man, Banana Fish, and Attack on Titan. Because they’ve created so many successful titles, MAPPA has earned a strong and respected reputation in the anime world.

I’ve been watching anime for a while now, and every year brings some amazing new shows. 2026 looks to be no exception! From what I’ve heard, MAPPA is releasing an anime in January that’s poised to become the new number one on Crunchyroll, potentially surpassing even Solo Leveling in popularity.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Will Be Bigger Than Solo Leveling

JJK Has An Immensely Large Fan Following

  • JJK Season 3 is releasing in January 2026
  • The new season will adapt the Culling Game arc

The third season of Jujutsu Kaisen is set to premiere in January 2026, and it’s expected to be one of the year’s biggest anime releases. After a three-year break, the series is returning, and the studio MAPPA has confirmed it will cover the highly anticipated Culling Game arc. This new arc will introduce a lot of new characters, including both sorcerers and curses.

Throughout Heaven and Earth, I Alone Am The Honored One. —Gojo Satoru

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 promises a thrilling ride filled with intense action and dramatic moments. Expect stunning animation that will make the fight scenes visually captivating throughout the entire season.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is set to premiere on January 8th, 2026, but the exact number of episodes is still unknown. The studio hasn’t revealed this information yet, but they’ll be at Jump Festa 2026, and are hinting at a big announcement. This announcement could be about how many episodes Season 3 will have, or it might concern a second part of the season.

Many fans might not remember, but the third season of Jujutsu Kaisen will be released in two parts, starting in January 2026. While the studio hasn’t announced when the second part will air, it will likely be released before the year is over. Because the season is split, it’s worth considering how much of the story each part will cover. The ‘Culling Game’ arc is quite lengthy, so it probably won’t be finished in the first half. This means the first part could end with a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager for more.

Solo Leveling Season 2 Will Be Dethroned

JJK Season 3 Has The Potential To Overtake Solo Leveling

Solo Leveling’s second season was a huge hit on Crunchyroll, breaking many viewing records. However, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is expected to be even more popular. Jujutsu Kaisen already has a much larger and more established fanbase, boosted by the manga selling over 100 million copies in a short time. Because of this widespread popularity, it’s likely that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will surpass Solo Leveling in viewership.

If any issues arise, A-1 Pictures will need to address them effectively. Having created two outstanding seasons already, fans have very high hopes for the third. They know what the studio is capable of, and won’t settle for a poor adaptation. Currently, A-1 Pictures hasn’t announced anything about the third season, likely because they’re focused on other work. Rumors suggest the director of Solo Leveling is busy with a new project, which may be delaying production.

Some believe the third season might arrive in 2028, but that’s still quite a wait. Delaying it for so long could actually backfire, as the anime is incredibly popular right now and fans are very excited for more. A long gap between seasons could hurt the show’s momentum. Hopefully, a decision about the release date is made soon so fans can continue enjoying Sung Jinwoo’s story.

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2025-12-17 17:34