Crunchyroll’s 2024 True Anime of the Year Will Return With Season 3 Sooner Than Solo Leveling

Crunchyroll’s Anime Awards, which celebrate the best anime from last year, were held in May. The top prize, Anime of the Year, went to the popular adaptation of the webcomic *Solo Leveling*. Although the first season of *Solo Leveling* was well-received and showed the potential of adapting webcomics into anime, many felt the second season was even better. Because voting took place after Season 2 aired, some believe fans were more influenced by the excitement surrounding the newer episodes when choosing their winner, rather than focusing solely on the quality of the first season.

While many anime series were strong contenders last year, including *Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End* and *The Apothecary Diaries*, *Dandadan* from Shonen Jump truly stood out. Produced by Science SARU, the animation studio enhanced the original story with its distinctive style and fun details, giving the series a special appeal. *Dandadan* successfully blended action, comedy, drama, and romance into a well-rounded experience. The first season finished in the summer, and fans were thrilled when Science SARU announced a second season, with recent updates adding to the excitement.

Dandadan Season 3 Enters Full Production, While Solo Leveling Season 3 Remains Unconfirmed


#ダンダダン
第3期鋭意制作中!

第1期、2期を振り返りながらお待ちください!

各配信サイトはこちらをチェック!

— 「ダンダダン」TVアニメ公式 | 第3期制作決定 (@anime_dandadan) October 15, 2025

I watched the second season of *Solo Leveling* wrap up earlier this year with twelve episodes, and everyone’s been eagerly waiting for news about Season 3. So far, though, there’s been no official announcement. It seems like A-1 Pictures *might* announce something soon, but it’s likely production would take a while. It’s interesting to compare that to *Dandadan*, which I think was a strong contender for Anime of the Year. They announced Season 3 almost immediately after Season 2 finished, and now we know it’s already in production! That suggests we’ll see the new *Dandadan* season much sooner than we’ll see *Solo Leveling* Season 3, if that one even gets confirmed.

Fans don’t need to rush for *Solo Leveling* Season 3, as the end of Season 2 felt like the high point of the story, with Jinwoo becoming the world’s strongest Hunter. This suggests the next season might not be as exciting as the first two. In contrast, *Dandadan* Season 2 ended with a major cliffhanger, leaving viewers wanting more. A new character immediately kissed Okarun, adding a new romantic element to this popular action-comedy anime. With recent news, *Dandadan* Season 3 is likely to arrive soon, perhaps next fall, while *Solo Leveling* fans might have a longer wait.

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2025-10-17 18:10