Solo Leveling’s future remains uncertain as its production studio,A-1 Pictures, has received some bad news. According to the latest financial reports for the previous fiscal year, the company has reportedly incurred a loss in the millions. This left many to wonder how the studio landed on the red, despite the numerous successSolo Levelingreceived this year.
According to the published financial report posted on GameBiz, A-1 Pictures showed a net loss of 178 million yen (~ $1.2 million USD). It also published a performance trend, which revealed that the studio had been performing well since 2014. However, by 2025, there was a significant decline, making this year the studio’s biggest loss in nearly ten years. It’s essential to note that A-1 Pictures falls under theAniplexumbrella, a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation and one of the largest Japanese entertainment companies. So, while a $1.2 million net loss may look bad, it shouldn’t affect the future of eitherSolo Levelingor any of A-1 Pictures projects. Additionally,Sony praisedSolo Levelingduring its recent business presentation, so it would be embarrassing for the company if it were to gut the project after boasting about it to investors.
Aside fromSolo Leveling, A-1 Pictures has worked on other notable projects since its establishment in 2005. Some of these includeBlack Butler,Blue Exorcist,Sword Art Onlineand its spin-off,Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online,Your Lie in April, andKaguya-sama: Love Is War, just to name a few.
What’s Next For ‘Solo Leveling’?
Solo Levelinghas become one of the heavy hitters in the anime scene since its release in 2024. Based on a 2016 web novel of the same name byChugong, the series has currently released two seasons, spanning a total of 25 episodes. Additionally, the anime was highly praised by fans and critics alike, generating high ratings onRotten TomaotesandMyAnimeList,and winning nine awards at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, including"Anime of the Year."
What madeSolo Levelingappealing to fans is that not only did it faithfully adapt the original manhwa, it also featured great action-packed scenes and great animation. At the moment, Season 3’s future remains uncertain, as producers and directorshave been unable to confirm whether it has been greenlit. However, theyhave teased a potential release datebased on the time it takes to produce each season. Additionally, it was also announced thatSolo Levelingwould receive a live-action adaptation, but updates on its development remain scarce.
Solo LevelingSeasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Crunchyroll. Follow Collider to keep up to date with the latest updates.
