The Real Reason Behind Solo Leveling Season 3 Delay Has Been Revealed

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This article contains spoilers from the Solo Leveling series.

Fans of *Solo Leveling* have been anticipating news about Season 3 for months. It’s surprising that a new season hasn’t been officially announced yet, considering how popular the series became earlier this year. Many believe *Solo Leveling* is currently the most popular anime, and it has the potential to become even bigger. Everyone involved – fans, the animation studio, and the rights holders – understands just how significant a new season would be.

It’s surprising that there haven’t been any updates about a third season of Solo Leveling. Fans aren’t upset about a delay, but the fact that a new season hasn’t even been officially announced, even months after the second season ended, is confusing. The main reason for this is that A-1 Pictures is already committed to other projects scheduled for 2026, making it unrealistic to start work on Solo Leveling right now while their team is occupied.

Solo Leveling Season 3 Has Been Delayed Due To Other A-1 Pictures Projects

Three New A-1 Pictures Projects Are Currently In the Works

  • Solo Leveling Staff Is Busy
  • Solo Leveling Takes A Lot Of Time And Effort To Animate

Many fans are wondering why Season 3 of *Solo Leveling* hasn’t been announced. While some rumors are true, the main reason is that A-1 Pictures, the studio behind the anime, is currently busy with other projects. A-1 Pictures is a very popular and productive studio, but they have a limited number of staff and resources.

I feel I lose a part of myself every time I get stronger. — Sung Jinwoo

The studio is already stretched thin, and they have limited capacity. Currently, three major projects from A-1 Pictures are scheduled for release in 2026. Fans are aware that *Fate/strange Fake* will be one of them, and those familiar with the *Fate* series know it’s known for its high production quality, which requires significant effort.

I’m happy with how well the series is doing, but it’s not quite a household name yet, especially here in Japan. While popular, *Solo Leveling* hasn’t reached the same level of recognition as anime like *Dragon Ball*, *One Piece*, or *Naruto*. I’m hoping a third season will help it break through to a wider audience. – Atsushi Kaneko

There’s also the original anime series from A-1 Pictures, titled *Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan*. Details about this project are scarce, but because it’s an original anime – not based on existing material – it’s likely to receive significant focus. Plus, A-1 Pictures consistently produces high-quality shows, which means it will require a lot of resources and effort.

Plus, the historical drama *Kusonoki no Bannin* is scheduled for release in January 2026. All of these productions require a significant time commitment.

Solo Leveling Season 3 Will Be Delayed For Higher Quality

A Healthy Production Schedule Is Very Important

Beyond finishing Solo Leveling Season 2, A-1 Pictures has already completed four other major projects in 2025. This heavy workload means the studio is currently stretched thin, and creating Season 3 of Solo Leveling will require significant time and resources they don’t have immediately available. However, this doesn’t diminish the importance of Season 3 – in fact, it suggests the studio is committed to making it exceptional. By easing the current pressure and establishing a sustainable production plan, A-1 Pictures is ultimately working *towards* a fantastic Season 3. Fans can be confident that an official announcement will come when the studio is ready, and it’s practically a guarantee.

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. If you’re eager for more content before season 3 is announced, reading the original *Solo Leveling* Manhwa is a good way to continue the story.

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2025-10-08 15:34