Solo Leveling Just Got Fortnified! The Ultimate Anime Crossover Wishlist for 2026

Holy mother of battle passes, can you even believe it?! The leaks are real, and my heart is doing backflips faster than a ninja in a blender! Fortnite, that glorious, chaotic sandbox of pop culture, is about to bless our screens with the absolute powerhouse that is Solo Leveling. Sung Jinwoo, the Monarch of Shadows himself, is rumored to be dropping onto the Island! Just thinking about summoning my shadow soldiers while building a 90 gives me chills. It's 2026, and Epic Games has once again looked at the anime world, pointed a giant, glowing finger, and said, "You. You're next." After the monumental success of crossovers with titans like Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen, diving into the manhwa-turned-anime sensation that took the world by storm last year is a stroke of genius. But my friends, my fellow loopers, this is just the beginning. The gates are open, and the potential for anime glory is limitless. I've got a list burning a hole in my tactical backpack, a list of series that deserve the Fortnite treatment more than I deserve a victory royale.

Let's start with the one that feels so obvious it hurts. Chainsaw Man. I mean, come ON! With Jujutsu Kaisen already repping the 'Dark Trio,' Denji is practically knocking down the door with his chainsaw arms. The first season was a masterpiece of controlled chaos, and the manga is still setting Shonen Jump on fire. Timing? Impeccable. The Movie: Reze Arc just tore up theaters last year, and the hype is still nuclear. Imagine the cosmetics!

• Skins: Denji (with a transformation style into Chainsaw Man, obviously), the glorious Power, the tragic Aki, and the terrifyingly calm Makima.

• Harvesting Tools: Denji's chainsaw arms. Duh. One for each hand. The sound design alone would be worth the V-Bucks.

• Back Bling: A tiny, adorable, and utterly loyal Pochita curled up on your back. I would die for him.

• Glider: Surfing into battle on the glorious, chaotic Beam. The screaming would be the perfect landing soundtrack.

• Jam Track: If "Kick Back" by Kenshi Yonezu isn't added as a Jam Track, I will personally riot. It's non-negotiable.

This collab writes itself! It's violent, it's weird, it's perfect for Fortnite. They even had a chainsaw item last year—just revamp it, slap a Denji skin on it, and watch the carnage unfold!

Now, let's talk about a missed opportunity that still keeps me up at night. Remember the Cyberpunk 2077 collab? V and Johnny Silverhand were cool and all, but where was the love for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners?! That anime was a cultural tsunami! It won Anime of the Year, for crying out loud! David Martinez's story broke all our hearts and introduced a whole new generation to Night City. The character designs are some of the most iconic in recent memory, dripping with style that would translate beautifully into Fortnite's art style.

Picture this: a David skin with his iconic jacket, a Lucy skin with her moon-themed bodysuit, the absolute gremlin-energy of a Rebecca skin (complete with her giant gun), and the sheer, intimidating presence of Adam Smasher. The cosmetics practically design themselves! A Sandevistan back bling that activates a speed-boost visual effect, a monowire harvesting tool that whips out with a satisfying schwing, and gun wraps inspired by Rebecca's colorful arsenal. The best part? Edgerunners' vibrant, cell-shaded aesthetic would look totally distinct from the more realistic Cyberpunk 2077 skins already in the game. It's a win-win!

Alright, Epic, we need to have a serious talk. The Japanese-themed season we had? The one with the katanas and the demons? That was basically a giant, flashing neon sign screaming "DEMON SLAYER COLLAB HERE!" And you just... walked right past it. The rumors were swirling, the leakers were confident, and then... nothing. Silence. A season of perfect synergy, gone. It was a tragedy worthy of Muzan Kibutsuji himself. But it's not too late! Demon Slayer remains one of the biggest anime franchises on the planet, and its universe is a treasure trove for Fortnite.

The skin potential is staggering. Tanjiro and Nezuko are the easy, essential picks. But imagine zooming across the map as Zenitsu, only moving fast when you're "asleep," or charging into battle as the boar-headed Inosuke. The real magic, though, lies in the Breathing Styles. This is where Fortnite could bring back epic mythic items! Pick up Tanjiro's Nichirin Blade and unlock Water Breathing techniques for a powerful, sweeping slash. Find Zenitsu's sword and gain a lightning-fast dash attack. The recent anime crossovers have been a bit light on game-changing mythics, and Demon Slayer is the perfect series to bring them back in a big, beautiful, elemental way.

Finally, let's talk legacy. Let's talk about an anime so foundational, so iconic, that it reshaped the entire medium. I'm talking, of course, about Neon Genesis Evangelion. Now, I hear you. "It's old! It's not relevant!" To which I say: did you not see the Cowboy Bebop collab? Epic has shown they have no fear of diving into the classics. And what a classic this is. The psychological depth, the unforgettable characters, the sheer, overwhelming scale of it all.

A collab would be a celebration of anime history. Skins for Shinji, Asuka, and Rei are a must. But why stop there? Give us the cool, collected Misato Katsuragi, or the enigmatic Kaworu Nagisa. And yes, I'm going to say it: EVA Unit-01 skin. If Godzilla and Optimus Prime can be scaled down to run around with shotguns, then a chibi-fied, pilotable EVA is absolutely on the table. The emotes alone would be legendary. An emote of Shinji sitting in the famous chair, staring into the middle distance. The "Congratulations!" scene playable for everyone in your squad. The possibilities are endlessly mind-breaking.

The future of Fortnite crossovers has never looked brighter, or more anime. From the brand-new hype of Solo Leveling to the timeless appeal of Evangelion, the Island is poised to become the ultimate weeb battlefield. My V-Bucks are ready, my locker is waiting, and my body is (not) prepared for the glorious chaos to come. Get in the Battle Bus, Shinji!