anime adaptation of Teenage Mercenary has finally been confirmed, much to the delight of fans. The successful Korean webtoon , published since 2021, now has a new way to thrill audiences around the world.
Currently in development, the project is being handled by Line Digital Frontier , the Japanese arm of Webtoon Entertainment. Responsible for platforms like Line Manga and ebookjapan, the company has already stated that this anime promises to deliver action, style, and emotion in equal measure.
Teenage Mercenary has over 1.8 billion views
Created by YC and Rakyeon, Teenage Mercenary follows Ijin Yu, a boy who survives a plane crash and ends up becoming a mercenary to survive. However, he returns to Korea after a decade away, reuniting with his family and trying to live as a normal teenager. However, adapting to the school routine can be as challenging as a battlefield.
The webtoon topped the Line Manga charts in both 2023 and 2024. Translated into 10 languages, the series has become a global success. As author YC himself commented, he never imagined such fan support. Rakyeon also expressed his gratitude, saying he was thrilled to reach new audiences through the anime.
More anime coming from Webtoon
Webtoon Entertainment is currently developing 20 adaptations, including the highly anticipated Omniscient Reader , in partnership with Aniplex and Crunchyroll. Finally, recent productions like Viral Hit , Tower of God – Season 2 , True Beauty , and Senpai is a One-N-One have already begun to fuel this new chapter in the anime market.
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Source: Deadline
