Rahul Purini , president of Crunchyroll , shared exciting news about the future of Solo Leveling , as well as commenting on upcoming projects for Ghost of Tsushima and Demon Slayer . During an exclusive interview, he spoke about the platform's plans, which currently has over 15 million subscribers.
First, Purini highlighted the impressive success of Solo Leveling , which became Crunchyroll in 2024. The second season, released in January 2025, led the viewership in the first quarter of the year.
"The strength of the original material and the quality of the animation were fundamental," he explained, referring to the work of studio A-1 Pictures and director Shunsuke Nakashige.
However, the president pointed to another crucial factor:
The story's theme resonates strongly with gamers. Anyone who plays RPGs or FPS games understands the references. It's like a language of its own that connects with the audience.
Therefore, fans are asking for a 3rd season of Solo Leveling
We hope it happens. The creators have many projects, so we need to find the right time to begin.
Ghost of Tsushima and the Demon Slayer trilogy
Meanwhile, Purini revealed that the success of Solo Leveling influences Crunchyroll's strategy, opening up space for new ventures. An example of this is the adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima , based on the famous PlayStation game. " We want to see if we can recreate the same phenomenon in anime ," he stated. The series, produced in partnership with Aniplex, Sony Music, and PlayStation Productions, is expected to premiere in 2027.
Demon Slayer fans can prepare for great excitement. The film Infinity Castle arrives in American cinemas in September, marking the beginning of the final trilogy. " Anyone who wants to complete the story needs to watch the films ," Purini emphasized. Although the release dates for the next chapters have not yet been confirmed, the expectation is that they will be released at regular intervals.
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Source: Deadline