ThroughSolo Leveling, the manhwa medium carved an indelible mark on the minds of mainstream anime fans, and it seems the ripple effect will involve a number of upcoming anime adaptations that will spice up this development even more. Manhwa, formerly a niche interest enjoyed by a select few who discovered the medium’s creative works, has risen significantly in popularity.
Even though underperforming shows likeThe Beginning After the EndandTower of God’sseason two weren’t the best expressions of the genre’s offerings,it seems the medium intends to ride exclusively onSolo Leveling’sblockbuster performance. Consequently, aslew of promising manhwa adaptationshave been scheduled for 2025, so anime fans will be getting another chance to experience a diverse selection of the medium’s successful stories.
4Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Written By Sing Shong Has A Live-Action Adaptation Scheduled For 2025
The Dystopian Tale Also Has An Anime Series Confirmed To Be In The Works
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpointhas been incredibly successful as both a manhwa and a webnovel series.On Webtoon, the dystopian story has garnered over 480 million views – a testament to its global reach as a captivating story.Omniscient Reader’s Viewpointis another unique take on the RPG-themed storytellingstyle, present inSolo Leveling, with unpredictable twists and a much deeper narrative. With a confirmed anime adaptation on the way, a 32-second trailer for theOmniscient Reader’s Viewpointlive-action adaptation was released, offering a sneak peek into the story direction and cast that will oversee the franchise’s first debut in the film industry in July 2025.
Amongst growing concerns from critics and fans,Omniscient Reader’s Viewpointlive-action is underway, and it’s bringing a unique story that will capture the hearts of viewers, contingent on the live-action’s faithfulness to the source material. The adaptation will greatly appeal toSolo Levelingfans since they share similarities as dark fantasies with an RPG appeal. Despite this shared connection,Omniscient Reader’s Viewpointhas a much stronger plot; it explores a morally gray story through Kim Dokja, the protagonist who constantly exploits his advantage that places him on top of his dystopian world.
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpointfeatures the story of Kim Dokja, an office worker who had the privilege of reading the novel, “Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse,” before his world into thrown into an apocalypse. Surprisingly, this world follows the exact progression in the “Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse” novel, granting Kim with author-level insight on how to adapt to this tumultuous world, and twist outcomes for his benefit. However, despite his deep knowledge of how his current world works, it doesn’t grant Kim immunity from negative occurrences that can threaten his life.
To scale this shortcoming, Kim executes a strategy involving the acquisition of dependable colleagues to not only increase his chances of survival but to flourish in this high-stakes world.Omniscient Reader’s Viewpointwill offer a different twistto the already evolving “death game” genre, popularised by shows likeAlice in BorderlandandSquid Game.
3The Boxer Adaptation, Written And Illustrated By JH, Will Be Handled By Studio XTORM
It’s Among The Upcoming Studio’s First Adaptations
For fans who are tired of fantasy-themed adaptations or stories bordering on death-game thrillers, and want a slice of entertaining media with a tinge of reality and character building, they can look forward toThe Boxer’sadaptation.The Boxer, written and illustrated by JH (Jeong Ji-Hun), who authored successful manhwa stories likeMosquitoandThe Horizon,currently boasts over 176 million views on Webtoon and is a prime choice for a fitting adaptation. Hence, Studio XTORM’s rise to the challenge. Reportedly, the series will be getting a 12-episode adaptation and is scheduled for a possible release in 2025.
Studio XTORM is a fairly new studio, so their potential animation of their series begs the question:Will their animation of the successful manhwa thoroughly reflect the themes present in the story?The Boxeremits dark undertones, resident in themanhwa’s artistic styleand protagonist choices. Consequently, adaptingThe Boxerisn’t just about presenting an animated representation of the story; it’s about vibrantly capturing themes resonant in the story through competent animation.The Boxermanhwa follows the story of the depressive, Yu, whose bleak life was fraught with sadness and emptiness.
One fateful encounter, K, a legendary boxing coach known for training worldwide boxing champions, discovers Yu’s potential as a boxer and hones in on his talent. Together, the duo took the boxing arena by surprise. Yu’s genius-level talent allows him to take on elite boxers, despite his lack of experience. However, his established prowess and success as a boxer do nothing to fill the hollow emptiness in his heart. He merely serves as K’s protege, with bottomless potential, and a secured winning rate.
On Yu’s end, he is unburdened by the pressure of winning or losing.Instead, he approaches these battles to gain insight into the mentality of his opponents, searching to find meaning in their actions.The Boxerexplores the psyche of the Yu’s empty-husk personality and his journey to rediscover meaning in life.
2YC’s Teenage Mercenary Will Be Getting An Anime Adaptation According To Naver
The Hit Manhwa Series Is Scheduled To Air In 2025
Teenage Mercenaryis an iconic manhwa with a growing fanbase as a result of the story’s unique perspectives. The manhwa debuted on Webtoon in 2020, written and illustrated by YC and Rakyeon, it has garnered a massive viewership of 480 million cumulative views on Webtoon. Furthermore,according to Oricon News, the series has amassed over 1.86 billion reads as of May 2025.Teenage Mercenaryis also among the top readers' choices in Japan, ranking as No. 1 on LINE Manga in the years 2023 and 2024, despite having its origin in Korea.
In summary, the series has received worldwide reception from both manhwa readers and manga enthusiasts, proving just how well the acclaimed mediums coincide. In this light, it’s hardly surprising that the manhwa is the perfect breeding ground for a thriving anime adaptation. Recently, it was announced on Webtoon’s Naver platform thatTeenage Mercenarywill be getting an anime adaptation. This development, however, is still fuzzy on the details regarding the exact release date, the animation studio handling the adaptation, and the number of episodes fans can expect. Regardless, the adaptation is scheduled for release in 2025.
Teenage Mercenaryis an unusual coming-of-age story, following a delayed teenage protagonist’s late integration into society after a forced childhood life as a mercenary.At the tender age of eight, Ijin Yu was separated from his parents due to a plane crash that left him stranded in a foreign land. Subsequently, he is forced into the harsh, unforgiving life of a mercenary for 10 years, shaping his childhood in an unconventional manner. A decade later, he reunites with his family and starts life afresh as a final-year high school student to regain a sense of normalcy, previously lacking in his life. Teenage Mercenary is a refreshing tale that follows Ijin’s journey back to a settled life, and the series’ adaptation has the potential to become a successful anime.
1Eleceed Written By Son Je-Ho Is Reportedly Eyeing An Anime Adaptation
Although No Release Date Has Been Confirmed, It’s Possible For The Show To Debut In 2025
Amidst the many competing titles in the manhwa industry,Eleceedis a striking standout due to the series' notable themes that make it incomparable to mainstream series.Illustrated by ZHENA and written by Son Je-Ho, famed forNoblesse,Eleceedis a leading icon on Webtoon, sporting a viewership of over 400 million. Reportedly, this successful webtoon will be getting an anime adaptation soon. The year of the anime’s release is highly speculative; however, it’s possible the anime will debut in 2025, adding to the array of webtoon adaptations the year presents.
Eleceedembodies incredible potential to rival iconic manhwa adaptations likeSolo Leveling, as the manhwa presents a well-rounded protagonist who doesn’t carry the story, but complements the plot.Eleceed’splot stems from the world of awakeners, who constantly engage in a power tussle to establish dominance. In this world, power determines the reach of one’s influence, embodying the narrative that only the strong can survive and flourish. At the story’s epicenter, Seo Jiwoo, the series' protagonist, tries his best to adapt to the subtleties of the awakened world with the help of his mentor, Kayden, aninfamous character known for his exceptional battle prowess.
Eleceeddoesn’t fixate on building a fluid power system, but develops the characterization of leading personas in the story. It builds on friendship, teamwork, and loyalty — concepts that can barely be explored in a one-man themed story.Eleceedwill be a much welcome adaptation, as it has the potential to adjust the lens through which anime audiences conceive the manhwa medium.
