Following the massive success ofSolo Leveling’sdebut and second season, the production team has set its sights on achieving something even bigger. With international acclaim already secured, attention is now shifting toward the anime’s reach within its home country. Season three offers a chance to bringSolo Levelinginto mainstream global recognition, both internationally and in Japan.
Although it tops streaming charts and earned Crunchyroll’s Anime of the Yearaward,Solo Levelinghas yet to achieve the same level of success in Japan as long-standing anime serieslikeOne PieceorNaruto. For the creative team behind the series, Season Three is an opportunity to break into mainstream recognition on a much larger scale.
Solo Leveling Producer Wants the Anime To Become More Popular
Solo Leveling’s International Reception Doesn’t Mirror Its Home Reception
WhileSolo Levelinghas become a global hit, its reception in Japan has been more lukewarm. The series gained huge international success and critical acclaim, yet domestically, its momentum doesn’t match that scale. The contrast between the series’ reception has been noticed by the production team.
Atsushi Kaneko, a key producer behind the anime’s success, spoke to Screen Rant in an exclusive interview during Anime Expo, discussing the gap betweenSolo Leveling’sworldwide fame and its recognition in Japan. His remarks hint at an ambitious future for the franchise and his goals for season three.
“While thrilled with the response, I personally don’t feel like the series is known by everyone at this point.Solo Levelingisn’t as universally recognized in Japan yet. As a Japanese person living in Japan, the anime is not at the level ofDragon Ball,One Piece, orNaruto. But if season three happens, that’s when I want to truly break that boundary.”
Kaneko’s comments make it clear that the goal is about more than continuing the story, but to pushSolo Levelinginto the upper tiers of anime history. Season three could be a turning point,helping the franchise close the gap between its international popularity and domestic recognition and making it a widely recognized title in the anime world.
Solo Leveling Has the Potential To Stand Beside Anime Classics
Solo Leveling Was Awarded Anime of the Year by Crunchyroll
While some anime titles take years to earn legendary status,Solo Levelinghas made an unusually powerful impact. Its cinematic adaptation, fast-paced narrative, and dark fantasy world captured fans’ attention worldwide. With just two seasons, the series has already become a modern hit, and the momentum shows no signs of slowing down as fans eagerly await Season Three.
The series’ quick rise is supported by recognition from the industry itself,as it won the Anime of the Year award at the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, surpassing major contenders.It was a huge victory for the series, reflecting its international popularity and cementing its place among the most influential titles.
As the series teases its third season, it has a real chance to fully enter the same league as other anime legends. With growing international support, industry recognition, and the creative team’s clear, ambitious vision, the foundation is set for something much bigger in the future ofSolo Leveling.
