Solo Levelingis one of the biggest anime of the decade, and it’s to the point that even the team behind it is surprised it got so big.Solo Levelinghas been one of the most popular manhwa around since its debut in 2018 if not the most popular. From its gorgeous artwork and incredible fight scenes, fans knew they were in for something big whenSolo Leveling’s anime was announced, and the fandom showed up in force for the show.
Sure enough,Solo Leveling’s anime became a smash hit, but while fans expected that, the same can’t be said for the staff. In a recent Reddit AMA withSolo Levelingproducers Atsushi Kaneko and Sota Furuhashi, they discussedSolo Leveling’s success in the aftermath of season 2’s finale, and surprisingly,Solo Leveling’s producers said that while they knew it was popular, they never expected it to be as massive as it ended up becoming. It’s a true testament to how big a dealSolo Levelinghas become, and hopefully, there’s plenty more in store for the series.
Solo Leveling’s AMA Highlights The Disconnect Between Fans And Creatives
“We were aware of the underlying fandom forSolo Leveling, and we knew it was going to be popular, but we never expected it to get this big. It’s amazing to see. It exceeded our expectations,” Kaneko shared, unpacking his perspective on the anime’s meteoric rise. His thoughts were echoed by Furuhashi who had the following to share:
“As animation producers, we don’t know if we’ll ever find another project with the same scale and impact asSolo Leveling. It’s a rare series. This was a truly special experience in our careers.”
If there’s anything to take from theSolo LevelingAMA, it’s that there’s often a disconnect between fans and creatives. Oftentimes, the two teams will have wildly different views of how a project will be received. In some cases, one side will overestimate how successful an anime will be or, in some instances, grossly underestimate how good the project is.Solo Leveling, as it turns out, was an example of the former asSolo Leveling’s producers vastly underestimated both the popularity of the manhwa and how great the anime would be.
Solo Leveling’s manhwa, as previously discussed, was a massive hit thanks to its stellar artwork and fight scenes. The anime did a perfect job of translating that excitement into animation with how gorgeous every fight scene was, at times making the action look better than it did in the manhwa.The enduring success ofSolo Leveling’s manhwa, combined with how much talent went into the anime’s production, meant that the anime was always destined to be a success.Honestly, it’s surprising the team behind the show never thought it would reach such heights.
Solo Leveling’s Success Makes The Wait For Season 3 Even Harder
Solo Leveling Needs A Third Season As Soon As Possible
Solo Leveling’s success cannot be understated, and that makes the wait for season 3 all the more unbearable. With how popular the anime has been, most fans assumed that season 3 was inevitable, butSolo Levelingseason 2 ended without an announcement of anything.
At the very least,Solo Leveling’s staffare hopeful about season 3. In the same Reddit AMA, Kaneko and Furuhashi called for fans to show their support if they wanted a third season, even jokingly asking for a Spirit Bomb made of their love, soSolo Leveling’s best chance of coming back is for fans to continue supporting the series, no matter how long it may be inactive. With how much the staff have highlighted the anime’s success, hopefully,Solo Levelingwill return with season 3 and become bigger than it already is.
