Comparison to Solo Leveling sparks controversy in Jujutsu Kaisen

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I'm Rafael Alves, known as Shinzo, founder of AnimeNew. I created the site in 2009 with the mission of sharing news and updates about anime, manga, and...

An unexpected comparison has placed Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 at the center of a new controversy on social media. It all started when a reaction channel suggested that the anime's third season would be " the Solo Leveling of 2026. " The phrase, used in both thumbnail and title, was enough to inflame the fandom.

The video in question analyzed the first episodes of the Culling Game arc. According to the creator, the intention was to highlight the season's importance as a major action anime of the year. However, some fans interpreted the comparison as a belittling of Gege Akutami 's work .

For many, juxtaposing a narrative marked by curses, psychological conflicts, and moral choices with a more straightforward story focused on the evolution of power was seen as an exaggeration. As a result, the backlash spread quickly, with criticism dominating comments and posts.

Meanwhile, the channel itself mocked the situation, thanking viewers for their "free engagement." On the other hand, the discussion reveals something bigger: Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 already dominates the debate among anime fans in 2026. Thus, with or without controversy, the new season remains at the top of the conversations.

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