As Sung Jinwoo's adventure continues, Solo Leveling has reached incredible levels of popularity globally. Thanks to its incredible anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures, Solo Leveling is considered to be one of the best anime of recent years. Both seasons of the series were absolutely amazing, with Season 1 winning Anime of the Year, and Season 2 being even better in terms of quality. Still, when it comes to Solo Leveling Season 3, fans will be disappointed to know that there is no progress. In fact, Solo Leveling Season 3 might not even come, as recent reports suggest plans to do a movie instead. In the meantime, fans can instead look forward to these anime coming in 2026.
Best Must-Watch Anime For Solo Leveling Fans
Fans of Solo Leveling should check out these other action-packed anime, which share similar themes and characters.
Black Clover Season 2
Black Clover was, for a few years, one of the most popular shonen anime series. Black Clover used to be weekly, but the anime went on a sudden hiatus in 2021 due to a lack of content to adapt. It has been over 4 years since, and it’s finally been confirmed that this beloved series is making a grand return in 2026 with what many refer to as Black Clover Season 2, or Black Clover Season 5.
Fans are hyped, especially as a huge quality upgrade is in store for the series. The upcoming season is about to adapt a lot of exciting moments from the manga, and after such a long wait, fans couldn’t be more excited.
Dandadan Season 3
Dandadan has been all the rage over the last year or so. The series received an incredible adaptation for its first and second seasons, and fans are already hyped for what’s to come next, especially following the cliffhanger that concluded Season 2. Dandadan already has a third season confirmed to be on the way, and while its release date hasn’t been confirmed yet, a very good guess would be late 2026.
Dandadan is about to steal the spotlight with its third season, and manga fans know very well that it’s only going to get more interesting from here on out as more characters enter the fray.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2
If Solo Leveling has one main competitor that fans always pit it against, it’s definitely Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Frieren and Solo Leveling started around the same time, and both could be said to be the most popular new-gen series at the moment.
Frieren, however, has been out of the spotlight for a while since its first season concluded in 2024. Nevertheless, the series is going to make a grand return in 2026 with its second season which is scheduled for January. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 is definitely one of the most anticipated releases for next year, and it will certainly make people forget about Solo Leveling for a while.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
The Apothecary Diaries is a sensation that's taken over Japan. It has also experienced great levels of popularity worldwide. Ever since its beginning with The Apothecary Diaries Season 1 in 2023, the series has been getting consistent content every single year, which has been helped greatly by its incredible sales in Japan.
The Apothecary Diaries made a comeback in 2025 with its second season, and its future projects for 2026 have already been confirmed. The Apothecary Diaries is returning with a third season, and a new original movie in late 2026.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3
When it comes to modern shonen, Jujutsu Kaisen is quite simply the best there is. Just like Solo Leveling, it puts a huge focus on battles but the plot is far more exciting. Many would say that the battles in Jujutsu Kaisen far surpass those of Solo Leveling, which just makes it an upgrade in every single way.
After over 2 years of no new animated content, Jujutsu Kaisen is finally making a comeback with its third season. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is officially coming in January 2026, and fans are hyped. The upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen Culling Game arc will be heated and it may well go on to become the best anime of the year. The stakes are very high, fans expect nothing less than the best of battles.
One Piece’s Elbaf Arc
One Piece is one of the biggest series in the world, both in terms of anime and manga. For over two decades, One Piece has always a long-running yearly anime. However, starting in 2026, this is about to change. Indeed, One Piece is finally going seasonal, and with the Egghead arc ending in the anime in December, the series is about to go on break.
The One Piece anime is returning in April 2026 with its next arc, Elbaf. Elbaf is a highly anticipated arc, especially as it has become a fan favorite in the manga. With a fresh start, One Piece is here to dominate in 2026.