[Latest] Is the reason for the cancellation of the Solo Leveling anime really "anti-Japanese"? A thorough explanation including whether or not there will be a third season!

Has the third season of the anime "Only I Level Up" really been canceled? A detailed explanation of the background to the controversy from multiple angles, including the death of the original author DUBU, anti-Japanese controversy, and the production studio situation, as well as future prospects!

 

 

table of contents 1. Overview of the work: Why is it attracting so much attention? 2. Three major reasons why cancellation rumors emerged 3. Check the actual broadcast situation in detail 4. Is the third season really canceled? Official information and industry practice 5. Fan support actions you can take right now 6. Summary: Spot the hoax and wait for the official announcement! 7. FAQ: Quick answers to common questions

 

 

1. Overview of the work: Why is it attracting so much attention?

 

 

"Only I Level Up" is a modern fantasy work based on a Korean webtoon. University student Mizushino Shun suddenly gains the ability to "level up" and grows into a world-famous hunter. Since its serialization began, it has exceeded 500 million page views, and has also been successfully adapted into a Japanese comic book, light novel, and manga. Both the first and second seasons of the anime have been a hot topic on social media and VOD, and have received high praise.

 

 

 

 

2. Three major reasons why cancellation rumors emerged

Sudden death of original author DUBU

In July 2022, illustrator DUBU (Jang Sung-rak) suddenly passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage. Although the story itself was already completed (13 volumes in total + 1 volume of a spin-off), the production schedule had to be rescheduled, and some people misunderstood the delay as a cancellation.

 

 

The spread of “anti-Japan” controversy

Some conservative groups have claimed on social media that "the original author has made anti-Japanese remarks" and "the work contains anti-Japanese elements." However, there is no concrete evidence, and no anti-Japanese statements can be found on the official website. The backlash against past cases of "anti-China remarks → cancellation" has led to a backlash with the opposite version.

 

 

The studio's busy schedule

A-1 Pictures, the studio in charge, is simultaneously working on multiple hit titles such as "SAO" and "Kaguya-sama." It is common in the industry for it to take more than a year to announce a sequel, due to the pressure to allocate staff, budget, coordinate with other productions, and prepare for multilingual distribution.

 

 

 

 

3. Check the actual broadcast situation in detail

The first season (January 5 to March 29, 2024) will be broadcast on TOKYO MX/BS11 with 12 episodes, and will be simultaneously streamed on Netflix, Prime Video, DMM.TV, etc. The viewership ratings were stable for a late-night show, and it has become a regular on overseas rankings.

 

The second season (January 5, 2025 to March 30, 2025) consisted of 13 episodes and was successfully completed with an average viewership of 1.5% on TOKYO MX, a 120% increase in first week Blu-ray sales compared to the first season, and a 150% increase in streaming views.

 

 

 

 

4. Is the third season really canceled? Official information and industry practice

As of July 2025, there has been no official announcement of cancellation. Anime sequels generally take 1 to 1.5 years to prepare, and "SAO" and "Kaguya-sama" were announced with similar time frames. The earliest possible start date is January 2026, so it is not "cancelled" but rather "awaiting announcement."

 

 

 

 

5. Fan support actions you can take right now

The support of fans will help make the sequel happen.

 

▪️Follow the official website and official X (formerly Twitter) to get the latest information

▪️Purchase Blu-ray/DVD and contribute to sales

▪️Watch on each VOD and increase the number of views

▪️Use hashtags on social media to visualize fans' enthusiasm

▪️ Show your love for the series by participating in collaboration cafes and events

 

 

 

 

6. Summary: Spot the hoax and wait for the official announcement!

The death of the original author, the anti-Japanese controversy, and the packed production schedule are not all reasons for the "cancellation" of the series, but rather delays caused by preparations and adjustments. Given the success of the first and second seasons, the third season is realistically in the works. Don't miss the official announcements and keep up with the latest information.

 

 

 

 

7. FAQ: Quick answers to common questions

Q1. Was it really cancelled?

No, there has been no official announcement. A sequel is in the works.

 

Q2. If the original work is complete, will it end with the second season?
There is a wealth of material to be adapted into anime, including spin-offs, and there is potential for further development in the future.

 

Q3. Will the news of DUBU's death have no impact?
This does not affect the progression of the story and is only a factor in adjusting the production schedule.

 

Q4. When will the sequel be announced?
Based on industry convention, the most likely date is late 2025 to early 2026.

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