6 Years Later, 1 of Webtoon’s Best Action Series Is Getting the Anime We Don’t Deserve But Need

Truly, it’s harvest time for manhwa fans as another iconic Webtoon action 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 Leveling first 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 of Eleceed, a high-performing manhwa with the potential to rival Solo Leveling. Critical details of the heartwarming adaptation were posted on Eleceed’s official website, giving credence to the anime’s premiere, scheduled for 2026.

Written by Noblesse’s author, Son Jeho, Eleceed’s adaptation 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 since Eleceed’s debut in 2018, the coming-of-age fantasy series has distinguished 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 that Eleceed’s anime 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 behind Eleceed’s first 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.

The studio also spearheaded the success of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, the Kingdom series, and THE FIRST SLAM DUNK movie. 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 adaptations so far have been faithful to their source material. For one, A-1 Pictures’ Solo Leveling carefully and strictly adapted the panels of the original series, sticking to the names and developments in the story. Even The Beginning After the End’s underwhelming adaptation faithfully follows the original story.

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Consequently, it’s surprising that, based on the Eleceed’s official 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 that Eleceed gets a deserving representation worthy of the series’ glory.