Solo Leveling Officially Confirms Anime Will Continue After Crunchyroll Awards Win

Solo Leveling has officially acknowledged its anime future for the first time since Season 2 concluded over a year ago. Following two major wins at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards on May 24, the franchise's official account confirmed that more Solo Leveling anime is on the way.

Awards Night Delivers Two Wins and a Promise

Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow picked up Best Animation and Best Action at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, cementing its reputation as one of the most visually striking action anime in recent memory. The wins came despite a mixed night overall for the franchise, which lost eight of its ten nominations a contrast to Season 1's polarizing Anime of the Year victory over Frieren: Beyond Journey's End the previous year.

What made the evening significant was not the trophies themselves but what followed. Solo Leveling's official account posted a message thanking fans for their votes and added a pointed line: "Please look forward to future Solo Leveling!" That single sentence marked the first public acknowledgment from official channels that the anime will continue beyond Season 2.

Producer Kaneko Teases Something Big at Mumbai Comic Con

Weeks before the awards ceremony, producer Atsushi Kaneko appeared at Mumbai Comic Con on May 9-10, offering Indian fans a direct update on the franchise's status. Kaneko confirmed that A-1 Pictures and Aniplex are actively developing a new Solo Leveling project.

"Give us a bit more time and we will share something, they are working on it right now," Kaneko told attendees. He went further, expressing ambitions to elevate the franchise to the level of global juggernauts like Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto. "If season three happens, that's when I want to truly break that boundary," he stated.

Kaneko's appearance at Mumbai Comic Con is notable in itself India has become a major growth market for anime, and bringing a top Aniplex producer to an Indian convention signals the franchise's global priorities.

Season 3 or Movie? The Format Remains Unclear

While the continuation is confirmed, the exact format remains an open question. Rumors dating back to late 2025 have suggested that A-1 Pictures may pivot toward a theatrical film rather than a traditional TV season, potentially inspired by the massive box office success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. Neither the official account's post nor Kaneko's comments at Mumbai Comic Con specified whether the next installment will be a third season or a feature film.

With 2026 already nearly half over and no formal announcement of a title, trailer, or premiere window, a release this year is effectively off the table. Industry watchers expect the next Solo Leveling project to arrive sometime in 2027, though an official timeline has yet to be shared.

What It Means for Fans

The dual confirmation from both the franchise's official channels and a senior Aniplex producer removes any lingering doubt about Solo Leveling's future. Whether it arrives as Season 3 or a theatrical release, production is actively underway at A-1 Pictures. Indian fans who attended Mumbai Comic Con got the earliest hint, and the broader fandom received its answer on awards night. A formal announcement with concrete details is expected in the coming months.