‘I Don’t Know How I Feel About This’: Solo Leveling Fans Divided About Possible 2028 Release Date for Season 3

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Summary

  • Season 3 of Solo Leveling may not be released until 2028 or even later.
  • Production staff want to aim for higher animation quality, potentially leading to longer wait times for fans.
  • Fans are divided on the lengthy wait for Season 3, expressing concerns about losing interest and the quality of the final product.

There’s been a lot of buzz among fans about when the third season of the popular series Solo Leveling might air, as they brace themselves for what could be a lengthy wait for additional chapters in Sung Jinwoo’s tale. However, an official release date for Season 3 hasn’t been announced yet. In the meantime, fans are scouring through rumors and producer comments to try and predict when Solo Leveling will resume production.

During a recent Q&A session, one producer hinted at a potential release year of 2028 for Season 3, while another disclosed that each episode of Solo Leveling requires 10 months or more to finalize. This proposed 2028 release date has sparked debate among fans, with some expressing reluctance to wait that long and feeling that such a distant future dampens the excitement the series has been generating.

Quality Animation Takes Time

Why a Further Date is Preferred

Sota Furuhashi, a producer at Aniplex for animations, shared his wish to allow the series’ animation additional time for development, aiming to ensure it receives the finest production quality, even though fans are eagerly waiting for a swift launch.

Furhashi expressed his eagerness for Season 3 above all others, but considering the massive amount of work involved – around 220,000 animation frames between Seasons 1 and 2 – he suggested that we might need to wait until the 2028 Olympics before we can expect a new season. However, it seems like that decision is primarily in the hands of Kaneko and A-1 Pictures.

As an animation enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly following the production process behind A-1 Pictures’ Solo Leveling. Recently, during a Q&A session on r/animation, the talented producer Atsushi Kaneko shared some insightful details about the series. It turns out, crafting a single episode of Solo Leveling is no small feat and takes quite some time to bring to life. Given this, it’s starting to seem uncertain whether Season 3 could make a swift appearance following the conclusion of Season 2 anytime soon.

In each instance, it can take between 10 to 12 months to finish an episode. Some episodes may even extend up to that maximum duration. (Atsushi Kaneko in a Reddit Q&A)

It appears that the math indicates Solo Leveling Season 3 might take some time before it’s released, considering the same level of quality and effort put into earlier seasons. Delayed gratification can be frustrating, but for fans, receiving something early that lacks quality or falls short of the set standards could be an even more disappointing experience.

Fan Reaction to Potential Release Date

Some Aren’t Thrilled at Waiting

Fans of “Solo Leveling” might find themselves in a predicament where they can’t immediately share their enthusiasm with fellow fans of popular series, as the wait for new episodes could stretch over several years. Unlike some shows that are released sequentially, others aren’t so fortunate. For instance, when “One Punch Man” debuted in 2015, it was highly acclaimed for its animation quality, but fans had to endure a nearly four-year gap before Season 2 was finally produced. Given the unclear release schedule for “Solo Leveling” and A-1 Pictures being occupied with other projects, there’s a strong possibility that another season may not materialize for quite some time.

User 0xxRage is lamenting, ‘I can’t believe Solo Leveling won’t be released until 2028!’

Some supporters of the series appreciate the effort behind animating a series like Solo Leveling, but not everyone was certain if the extended waiting period would prove to be valuable in their eyes.

I’m not sure what my thoughts are on that proposal for a 2028 release.” – Reddit user Brief-Contact664, expressing uncertainty about the idea.

A worry arises that the surge of interest the anime has generated, attracting new viewers and placing it at the peak of streaming rankings, might wane due to the extended wait for Season 3.

Aren’t fans likely to lose enthusiasm and abandon this anime, given the prolonged wait? With such a long gap, they might forget about Season 3 altogether, which could result in poor reception when it finally arrives. It’s a bit disheartening to imagine waiting for three years for only twelve episodes.” – A concerned fan expressing frustration over a potential 2028 release date.

It’s uncertain how the possible prolonged gap between Season 3 and the next season of “One Punch Man” could influence fan opinions about the series. When “One Punch Man” Season 2 was ultimately released, many fans initially had negative reactions, expressing dissatisfaction that the quality on display didn’t justify the wait between adaptations. With “One Punch Man” Season 3 scheduled for this year, we might witness a hint of potential “Solo Leveling” fan discontent, as they too may have to endure years-long waits for something that might not meet their high expectations.

Solo Leveling can be streamed on Crunchyroll and Amazon.

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2025-05-15 21:54