Solo Leveling Season 3: Creators Ask Fans for Spirit Bomb Energy!

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Although enthusiasts eagerly anticipate a third season, the creators of “Solo Leveling” have mostly remained tight-lipped about the show’s renewal. An official statement is still missing even after more than a month has passed. Despite underperforming sales of the Season 2 Blu-ray, “Solo Leveling” has been an international sensation in virtually every other aspect, receiving critical acclaim and breaking viewership records. The series’ popularity among fans is undeniable, and it appears that its creators are aware of this, hinting at a potential Season 3 of “Solo Leveling”… with a nod to “Dragon Ball“?

The team behind “Solo Leveling”, particularly Sota Furuhashi and Atsushi Kaneko at A-1 Pictures, recently engaged with fans during a Reddit AMA session. One intriguing question they received was whether Season 3 of “Solo Leveling” could surpass the previous seasons. In an unexpected twist, they compared the fan’s support to the Genki-dama (Spirit Bomb) from Dragon Ball, stating that if they are to create Season 3, it will require all the fans’ energy and backing. They also acknowledged Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, expressing their gratitude for his teachings, adding “May the great Akira Toriyama rest in peace.

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Solo Leveling’s Creators Express Their Love for the Series’ Fans

Since the news about the anime adaptation of “Solo Leveling” broke out, it’s been evident that the series producers would face significant anticipation due to the manhwa’s extensive fan base worldwide. In the same Reddit discussion, Sota Furuhashi shared his astonishment at the size of the series’ fandom, stating, “We recognized the underlying popularity of ‘Solo Leveling’, and we knew it would be well-received, but we underestimated its scale. It’s remarkable to witness. It surpassed our expectations.

In a sense, it could be said that it’s you, the Reddit fans, who provide me with the power. It’s not just about Solo Leveling; no matter what anime I’m working on, knowing there are people out there who care makes all the difference.

Solo Leveling Season 3 Could Finally Take Fans’ Feedback Into Consideration

Without a doubt, the success of the series could have easily overwhelmed its creators. Yet, the seemingly casual mention of Dragon Ball might not be so random, considering how the producers draw strength from their fans. This hint could also suggest that the team may be more receptive to fan criticism and feedback as they approach Season 3.

In the same discussion thread, a fan mentioned that there’s a separate subreddit for Solo Leveling, indicating they appreciate the creators considering fan input. To this, Kaneko expressed their delight and excitement about the active discussions around Solo Leveling, adding that they hope to join in the future.

A fan pointed out that Solo Leveling has its own subreddit, hinting at the creators’ consideration of fan input. Kaneko replied by expressing their joy and enthusiasm about the series’ conversations, stating they hope to participate in the future.)

I too acknowledged the recurring theme of the Spirit Bomb. In the essence of the Spirit Bomb hypothesis, if we aspire for a Season 3, the collective power from each one of us scattered across these Reddit subs and fan communities will be instrumental in making it materialize.

For enthusiasts of the “Solo Leveling” series, this announcement brings only positive vibes! Though Season 2 was generally well-liked, it’s fair to say that some aspects fell short of expectations. Critics pointed out issues like hurried storytelling and deviations from the original narrative, such as altering Baran’s color scheme in the anime version. However, with the creators actively considering fan feedback, Season 3 might successfully sidestep these flaws and potentially surpass the quality of the first two seasons.

Solo Leveling can be streamed on Crunchyroll.

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2025-05-07 03:59