Truly, it’s harvest time for manhwa fans as another iconicWebtoonaction series' debut is right around the corner. Over the past few years, the Asian animation industry has witnessed a significant surge in manhwa-anime adaptations, representing the niche art form on a global scale.Solo Levelingfirst broke the barrier, and now, it appears that another series will carry on the thriving legacy.
Recently,Webtoon’s official account on X(formerly Twitter)confirmed the premiere date ofEleceed, a high-performing manhwa with the potential to rivalSolo Leveling. Critical details of the heartwarming adaptation were posted onEleceed’sofficial website, giving credence to the anime’s premiere, scheduled for 2026.
Written by Noblesse’s author, Son Jeho,Eleceed’sadaptation will be handled by DandeLion Animation Studio, alongside veteran experts in the anime production field.
Eleceed Will Debut in 2026, And It Will Be Handled By An Oscar-Recognized Studio
DandeLion Animation Studio Will Be Involved in the Webtoon Adaptation
Ever sinceEleceed’sdebut in 2018, the coming-of-age fantasy series hasdistinguished itself from prevailing manhwa cliches, amassing a stunning 1.42 billion views in readership that establishes the series’ stance as a mesmerizing read.
Now, it seems that the series' fortune has expanded even more, seeing thatEleceed’sanime adaptation is scheduled for 2026. Alongside a verifiable announcement by Webtoon’s X account teasing a key visual, a trailer was also launched on YouTube, signaling the anime’s upcoming debut.
The studio behindEleceed’sfirst dive into the anime industry is DandeLion Animation Studio, an iconic studio nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards for their short film,Magic Candles.
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The studio also spearheaded the success ofMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, the Kingdomseries, andTHE FIRST SLAM DUNKmovie. These accolade-worthy titles are enough to placate fans and allay their adaptation fears since the series is evidently in good hands.
Details On Eleceed’s Anime Are Swoonworthy, But They Come With A Worrying Possibility
The Anime May Be Altered To Suit The Japanese Anime Culture
Most Webtoon anime adaptationsso far have been faithful to their source material. For one, A-1 Pictures’Solo Levelingcarefully and strictly adapted the panels of the original series, sticking to the names and developments in the story. EvenThe Beginning After the End’sunderwhelming adaptation faithfully follows the original story.
Consequently, it’s surprising that, based on theEleceed’sofficial website, the anime will change a very crucial aspect of the manhwa — character names. On the website, the protagonist’s name was altered from “Seo Jiwoo” to “Yu Kazahaya,” and while Kayden’s name remains the same, this raises questions for future character adaptations.
While these details are not concrete proofs that the anime will alter the story, it carries the possibility that the studio’s influence may reinvent the story as we know it. This weighty possibility can compromise the thriving manhwa’s potential to take the anime industry by storm. That being said, fans can only hope thatEleceedgets a deserving representation worthy of the series’ glory.
