Manga currently being distributed on “LINE Manga” to be made into an anime
The manga “Gyūgaku Mercenary” currently being distributed on “LINE Manga” has been decided to be made into an anime.
The story is an action story starring former mercenary high school student Souma Tatewaki. As an original webtoon work, it began serialization in Japan in April 2021, has recorded a cumulative total of 730 million views in Japan (as of May 2025), and is also distributed in 10 languages around the world.
The full comment from the original author is as follows.
[YC (original)] I still remember how nervous I was when I started planning “Gyūgaku Mercenary” and when the serialization began, wondering how readers would react. It is thanks to the fans who supported us that “Gyūgaku Mercenary” was able to reach the point of being made into an anime. I would like to share this joy with everyone.
[rakhyun (illustration)] When the serialization of “Gyūgaku Mercenary” began, I never expected that it would be loved by so many people. I am truly thrilled and grateful to have the opportunity to meet fans all over the world in this new form of animation.
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LINE Manga’s hit webtoon to get animated adaptation
The anime adaptation of Enrollment Mercenary marks another major step in the global expansion of Korean webtoons. Known for its intense action and emotional depth, the series tells the story of a former mercenary adjusting to high school life. Its popularity on LINE Manga highlights the increasing demand for Korean digital comics in Japan and beyond. This anime could follow the success of titles like Tower of God or Solo Leveling, and may open doors for more Korean webtoon adaptations in the Japanese anime industry.
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