Crunchyroll Already Has Its Solo Leveling Successor For 2026

This article contains spoilers from Solo Leveling and Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3.

In 2025, Crunchyroll’s most popular and successful anime was the adaptation of the light novel Solo Leveling. The series quickly gained a dedicated fanbase thanks to its thrilling action and fast-paced plot. While other anime may have been of higher quality, Solo Leveling was a standout hit on Crunchyroll, consistently receiving excellent reviews and ratings. Season 2 was particularly popular, making the recent announcement that it won’t have a new season in Winter 2026 disappointing for many fans.

Many fans of Solo Leveling are wondering about a potential Season 3, and while it hasn’t been officially announced, a return seems likely. Luckily, the upcoming anime releases in winter 2026 are incredibly strong, so fans won’t be disappointed if there’s a wait. In fact, the return of Jujutsu Kaisen will more than make up for any gap. After a long hiatus, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is officially confirmed and will be available on Crunchyroll, promising to be even bigger and better than before. Fans are eagerly anticipating what this new season will bring!

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Will Replace Solo Leveling As January 2026’s Biggest Anime Release On Crunchyroll

Solo Leveling Season 3 Hasn’t Been Announced Yet

  • Solo Leveling Season 3 will likely come out in 2027
  • Jujutsu Kaisen will dominate in 2026

Originally, fans thought Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 would be released in 2025. However, because of how the season was being made, the creators decided Winter 2026 would be a better time to launch it. The first official announcement about Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 came in December 2024, and a specific release date was finally revealed in the fall of 2025.

Sukuna, can you hear it? The era of the Heian is almost upon us again! — Kenjaku, Jujutsu Kaisen

The release date for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is now set for January 2026. This puts it on a similar schedule to the airing of Solo Leveling in 2025.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is shaping up to be a fantastic anime that many fans believe will fill the void left by the end of Solo Leveling. The action is even more intense and thrilling than in Solo Leveling, with higher stakes and more engaging fights. Plus, Jujutsu Kaisen boasts a compelling story that viewers are truly invested in, making it one of the top anime series available. Based on what’s been shown, fans are confident that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will be the standout anime of 2026.

Every time I grow stronger, I feel I lose a part of myself! — Sung Jinwoo, Solo Leveling

Frieren Is Another Big Contender

Jujutsu Kaisen’s Hype Will Give It The Edge

While Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is highly anticipated for January 2026, it won’t be the only major release. Frieren will return for a second season, generating a lot of excitement among fans. Frieren is well-known as the highest-rated anime on MyAnimeList, and features a fantastic group of characters. With Solo Leveling not airing, Jujutsu Kaisen and Frieren will be the biggest competitors in the Winter 2026 anime season, though many predict Jujutsu Kaisen will be more popular.

Currently, there are 25 episodes of Solo Leveling available – the first season has 12 episodes and the second has 13. You can watch both seasons on Crunchyroll. As for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, it’s scheduled to premiere on Crunchyroll in January 2026.

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2025-11-10 23:35