‘Let’s wait until the next Olympics’, says Solo Leveling Producer Sota Furuhashi on Season 3 release

Solo Leveling has become one of the biggest anime hits in recent years in the anime industry. With its jaw dropping story, animation, and a protagonist who grows from an F class hero to SS+ class hero, it’s no surprise that the show has captured fans all over the world. After its two powerful seasons hit, the demand of fans for season 3 has skyrocketed, but the fans might need to practice patience.
In a recent appearance, Sota Furuhashi, one of the key producers of Solo Leveling, shared an update that stirred excitement and concern equally. He hinted that while the production team is just as eager as the fans for more , the wait could be longer than expected. How long exactly? Possibly until the next Olympics.

The most hyped anime recently, Solo Leveling, has become a craze across the anime industry and reached new heights—but fans might have to wait a while for Season 3. In a recent interview, Sota Furuhashi, a key producer for the series, said that the next chapter in Jinwoo's story could take years to arrive.
He talked about the incredible amount of work that went into creating the first two seasons, stating, "I think that’s the toughest question I’ve had tonight. More than anyone, I am anxiously awaiting Season 3! But in truth, between Season 1 and Season 2, 220,000 frames of animation were created. And of course, I’d love to give the animators a little breathing room. So, if it were up to me, I’d say let’s wait until the next Olympics to see what’s going to happen with Season 3. But to get to that 220,001st frame of animation that’s really up to Kaneko-san and A-1 Pictures."

Though fans may be disappointed, the delay shows the hard work and commitment to excellence. Solo Leveling anime isn’t just any other shonen series— it’s one of the anime which raised the bar of action animation. If the third season is rushed, fans might have to compromise in the quality of animation which of course none of the fans wants to experience.
Light hearted reference of Furuhashi’s to the Olympics (where the next summer games are scheduled for 2028) may or may not be literal, but it does clear one thing i.e. the return won’t be a quick return.
Instead, it’s about careful preparation, top-tier production, and making sure season 3 lives up to the immense hype it has created till now.
While in the meantime, it gives animators time to rest, and as for fans, it gives time to rewatch the series, explore the source material, or even dive deeper into the lore surrounding Jinwoo's journey.
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Despite the long waiting period, fan’s interest in Solo Leveling remains stronger than ever. Social media is constantly upgrading with several theories, fan art, and different updates from the manhwa community. With two successful seasons of Solo Leveling in the bag, the third season has a strong foundation to build on—and a fanbase which is willing to wait for the release.

The anime industry is one of the industries where burnout is real and rushed seasons often miss the mark. It's actually refreshing to hear that the team wants to do it right. As Furuhashi puts it, it’s not about cranking out episodes— it’s about that single frame that brings Jinwoo to life all over again.