Solo Leveling producer hints at thrilling news for fans, urging them to “hang tight” for 2026.

Solo Leveling producer Atsushi Kaneko has hinted at “something truly exciting” set for 2026, sparking speculation among fans that it could relate to the eagerly awaited season 3 of Solo Leveling. Following the phenomenal success of season 2 in 2025, the anime series is anticipated to make a comeback, though official confirmation is still pending.

This week, Kaneko took to social media to wish his followers a happy new year while dropping a hint for Solo Leveling enthusiasts, stating: “Something truly exciting might happen for ‘SL fans’!! I’m sorry, but please please wait just a little longer…!!!”

A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026????I received this rubber band at the end of last year! It’s engraved with “Art is not a crime”! I’ll make this phrase, which applies to all art, my slogan for 2026 and do my best! And this year… something truly exciting might happen for “SL fans”!! I’m… pic.twitter.com/XQyWLOHuKHJanuary 1, 2026

With whispers of an indefinite delay circulating, Kaneko’s call to “wait just a little longer” could be a direct reference to the anime’s future. Will we finally get an official announcement for season 3? Perhaps even a release date? Last November, the producer also shared a cryptic tweet hinting at good news. Is he gearing up for a major reveal in 2026?

In the meantime, fans can look forward to Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the story. Based on Chugong’s South Korean web novel, which has also inspired a webtoon and a video game, the adaptation will feature Byeon Woo-seok as the main character, Sung Jin-woo.

The narrative unfolds in a world where human warriors, known as hunters, possess supernatural abilities to combat monsters and protect humanity. It follows the journey of a weak hunter, Sung Jin-woo, who is selected by a mysterious program called the System, granting him the unique power to level up his strength. He embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of the dungeons and the true source of his abilities, facing off against various monsters and even other humans.

The anime first premiered in 2024, with season 2 debuting just a year later. The latest season took the anime community by storm, earning multiple accolades at the Anime Awards 2025 and becoming one of the most-watched and most-reviewed series on Crunchyroll.

As we await Kaneko’s exciting news for fans, there’s plenty to explore in the realm of new anime, including the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen season 3.