Manhwa is bigger than ever, andWebtoonis capitalizing on that popularity with the announcement that one of their most popular series is getting its own anime.Webtoon has recently announcedthat more than 20 works will be animated in the upcoming months, and Naver’s platform has just announced thatTeenage Mercenaryis next in line to release an anime soon.
The announcement wasshared by Oricon News, along with theTeenage Mercenary’s anime release window. The news didn’t come as a shock to Webtoon fans, given the popularity ofTeenage Mercenary, which had a great reception in Japan, having ranked first in Line Manga in both 2023 and 2024. The manhwa also had the most revenue of any title for the app, which currently places it as the most successful webtoon in Japan. Likewise,Teenage Mercenary’s anime adaptation is perfectly timed,and there are many reasons why the series should receive attention from fans.
Teenage Mercenary’s Anime Adaptation Will Release in 2025
Manhwas And Webtoons Craze Is Only Getting Started
Although there is currently no confirmation of the animation studio or a specific release date, it was revealed that the anime adaptation ofTeenage Mercenarywill be released in 2025. That means that fans should expect the series to drop after the Fall 2025 Season since the announcement wasn’t accompanied by a trailer or a first glimpse into the production. Additionally,Teenage Mercenary’sauthor, YC, shared a statement to express their gratitude to fans.
I still remember how nervous I was when we first started. Reaching the anime stage is thanks to everyone’s support. - YC.
Nevertheless, Webtoon fans couldn’t be happier about the medium getting the recognition it deserves with majorupcoming manhwa adaptationslikeOmniscient Reader’s Viewpoint,Latna Saga or Eleceedon the horizon. However, the announcement ofTeenage Mercenaryreleasing this yeargives the series the perfect opportunity to become the next sensation afterSolo Leveling.
Why Teenage Mercenary Will Be One Of 2025’s Best Anime
Teenage Mercenary’s Anime Wants To Follow Up Solo Leveling’s Hype
Following the story of a child soldier returning home to attend high school after having grown up on a battlefield and having to adjust to a new life,Teenage Mercenaryhas everything to appeal to anime fans, who enjoy incredible blood-pumping action scenes anda family-oriented overpowered and serious protagonist that will do everything to protect those he cares about likeSung Jinwoo fromSolo Leveling.
This gives the series afeeling similar to titles likeJohn Wick,but with many more lighthearted scenes, leading to aperfect balance of aura moments with wholesome relationships and characters. Moreover,Teenage Mercenaryis also well-known for its shocking cliffhangers that leave readers thrilled to know what will happen next, just asSolo Leveling, becoming an addictive story. Because of this,Teenage Mercenaryis one of the anime that viewers should look forward to in 2025that, if done right, could achieve international success and become a global hit.
