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Eleceed TV Anime Reveals Main Cast in First Promo Video

The delay from 2026 to early 2027 and the use of motion capture animation suggest a production process that prioritizes visual quality over speed, setting expectations for the adaptation of a globally popular webtoon.

Key Facts

  • The Eleceed TV anime was delayed from a 2026 premiere to early 2027.
  • Junya Enoki voices the protagonist Yuu Kazahaya (Jiwoo Seo in the original Korean version).
  • The production uses motion capture: actors perform movements converted into CG, then voice actors record to match, and animators draw based on that.
  • The original webtoon by Jeho Son and ZHENA has surpassed 1.7 billion views globally and is serialized in over 10 languages.
  • The original manga will be available for free on LINE Manga from July 3 to July 16, 2025, up to chapter 130.

Reporting from 3 sources: Anime News Network, Anime Corner, Real Sound Anime.

Eleceed TV Anime Reveals Main Cast in First Promo Video

The television anime adaptation of the webtoon series Eleceed has revealed its main voice cast and first promotional video. Junya Enoki stars as the protagonist Yuu Kazahaya (Jiwoo Seo in the original Korean version), a reserved young man with hidden supernatural abilities. The cast also includes Tasuku Hatanaka as Jin Tatsuoka, Setsuji Sato as Dr. Delein, Hayato Dojima as Sota Yanagi, and Shizuka Ito as Amane Yanagi. The anime was originally announced for a 2026 premiere but has been delayed to early 2027. Hiroshi Nishikiori directs at DandeLion Animation Studio, with series composition by Yosuke Kuroda and character design by Minami Sakura. The production uses motion capture for realistic movement, which the cast noted during recording. The story follows Yuu, who rescues a cat that turns out to be Kayden, the world's strongest Awakened being trapped in the cat's body. Together they face conspiracies among Awakened organizations. The webtoon has surpassed 1.7 billion views globally and is serialized in over 10 languages.

The first promotional video for the Eleceed anime shows the main characters using their awakening abilities and includes a glimpse of Kayden, whose voice actor has not been announced. The production uses motion capture: actors perform movements, which are converted into CG, then voice actors record to match the CG, and animators draw based on that. Cast members commented on the process. Junya Enoki, who voices Yuu Kazahaya, said the battle scenes "look cool" and there are "many funny scenes that made us laugh during recording." Tasuku Hatanaka, voicing Jin Tatsuoka, called the production "a huge effort" and said playing a cool character like Jin "is almost a first for me." Setsuji Sato, as Dr. Delein, noted the "luxurious production" and added that "the cat (?) is cute."

Additional staff members were also revealed. Masato Kato, Mina Osawa, and Koji Watanabe are sub-character designers. Miyuki Wakai is assistant director. Minami Sakura and Masato Kato are chief animation supervisors. Mayu Imaichi is art director, Haruko Nobori handles color design, and Yujiro Yamane is director of photography. Taku Iwasaki composes the music. The original webtoon by Jeho Son and ZHENA debuted in 2018 and has 391 chapters as of June 23. It is serialized in over 10 languages. Son's previous work Noblesse received a TV anime adaptation by Production I.G in 2020. The original manga will be available for free on LINE Manga from July 3 to July 16, up to chapter 130.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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