The Korean webtoon ELECEED, written by Jeho Son (SJH) and illustrated by ZHENA, will be adapted into a TV anime with 2026 set as the release date. A key visual and teaser promotional video have been released.
The anime is being produced by Oscar-nominated studio DandeLion Animation Studio, known for its work on THE FIRST SLAM DUNK and the short film Magic Candies. The main staff includes:
- Director: Hiroshi Nishikiori (Toaru Majutsu no Index III, Honey Lemon Soda)
- Character Design: Minami Sakura (Gridman Universe)
- Series Composition: Yosuke Kuroda (My Hero Academia)
Author Jeho Son commented on the adaptation announcement:
“It feels like a dream to finally share the news that Eleceed is getting an anime adaptation! This is all thanks to our incredible readers who have loved and supported the series. I hope the anime allows even more people to enjoy the world of Eleceed!”
Sinbae Kim, Chief Growth Officer at LINE Digital Frontier (operator of LINE Manga and ebookjapan), added:
“Eleceed delivers the perfect blend of high-speed action and a tightly woven storyline. The upcoming anime adaptation is a chance to introduce this dynamic series to a broader global audience, and we believe it marks an exciting new chapter in our global storytelling journey.”
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The official synopsis:
High school student Jiwoo Seo knows nothing of the hidden world around him. Terrified of his own mysterious powers, he lives quietly, concealing his abilities from everyone. But everything changes the day he rescues a battered stray cat. “YOU IDIOT. CHECK WHAT ON ME？PUT ME DOWN NOW.” To Jiwoo’s shock, the injured cat talks.
The stray is none other than Kayden—the most powerful Awakened being alive. Gravely injured and caught off guard, he had no choice but to transfer his consciousness into a cat to survive. While he recovers and waits to return to his human form, Kayden takes up residence in Jiwoo’s home. So begins an unlikely partnership between a kind-hearted boy who’s never found his place in the world and a reclusive powerhouse with a short temper. Their fateful encounter draws them into a web of powerful Awakened organizations and dangerous conspiracies. Together, they may just change the world.
You can also see the key visual:
The anime’s announcement was commemorated by a celebratory illustration from ZHENA, who wrote: “So excited! So happy! Eleceed is getting an anime!”
Additionally, Kazuhiro Nishikawa, President of DandeLion Animation Studio, is scheduled to appear at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles on July 6 to share behind-the-scenes details about the production. An exclusive video celebrating the adaptation will also be available for fans at the WEBTOON booth during the event.
Eleceed has been serialized on Naver Webtoon since October 2018 and currently has 339 chapters as of June 24. The series has been published in 10 languages and has accumulated over 1.4 billion global views on WEBTOON.
This anime joins WEBTOON Entertainment’s growing lineup of adaptations, including Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint (co-produced with Aniplex and Crunchyroll), Teenage Mercenary, Viral Hit, Tower of God, True Beauty, and Senpai Is an Otokonoko.
Source: Press Release, ELECEED Official Website
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