Solo Leveling producer says one 24-minute episode of the hit anime can take "up to 12 months" to make

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Solo Leveling producer Atsushi Kaneko has revealed the absolutely wild amount of time it takes to complete an episode of the hit anime.

"Each episode takes about 10 months to complete, with some of the longer ones taking up to 12 months," Kaneko told fans on Reddit. "As for localization, we work hard to achieve a near-simultaneous global launch. Subtitling happens almost around the clock to meet the delivery, and the dubbing process typically takes two-to-three weeks per episode."

The hit series follows Sung Jin-woo, who used to be thought of as the world's weakest hunter, as he's granted the opportunity to level up his power and fight a plethora of magical beasts. Season 1 premiered in 2024, with 12 episodes in tow. Season 2 premiered just one year later, with 13 episodes in tow – which is curious given how long it takes to complete a single episode. Either way, we may not have to wait that long for season 3 – should it get the greenlight.

Lauren Milici
Lauren Milici
Senior Entertainment Writer

Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ based in New York City. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent's Indy100 and created TV and film listicles for Ranker. Her work has been published in Fandom, Nerdist, Paste Magazine, Vulture, PopSugar, Fangoria, and more.

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