Eleceed TV Anime Reveals Key Visual, Delayed to Early 2027
The Eleceed anime is part of WEBTOON Entertainment's expanding slate of anime adaptations, which includes Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint and Teenage Mercenary.
Reporting from 2 sources: Anime News Network, Anime Corner.
The television anime adaptation of Jeho Son and ZHENA's webtoon Eleceed has received a new key visual and a delayed release window of early 2027, moving from its originally planned 2026 premiere. The announcement was made on June 26 by Amuse Creative Studio, which also opened the anime's official online store, Discord server, and English-language Instagram account. The anime is produced by DandeLion Animation Studio, known for The First Slam Dunk and Magic Candies. Hiroshi Nishikiori (Honey Lemon Soda) directs, Yousuke Kuroda (My Hero Academia) handles series composition, and Minami Sakura (Gridman Universe) designs the characters. DandeLion Animation Studio president Kazuhiro Nishikawa is scheduled to appear at an Anime Expo panel on July 6 to discuss the production. The webtoon, which debuted in 2018, has been serialized in over 10 languages and surpassed 1.42 billion views globally. Son's previous work Noblesse received a 2020 anime adaptation by Production I.G.
The Eleceed TV anime's new key visual features the main duo Jiwoo and Kayden in his cat form, set against a lightning-lit cityscape. The visual accompanies the shift from a 2026 premiere to early 2027, a delay that gives the production team additional time at DandeLion Animation Studio, the studio behind The First Slam Dunk. Director Hiroshi Nishikiori, whose credits include Honey Lemon Soda and A Certain Magical Index III, leads the staff alongside series composer Yousuke Kuroda and character designer Minami Sakura.
Kazuhiro Nishikawa, president of DandeLion Animation Studio, will provide behind-the-scenes details at the "Amuse Creative Studio Presents: How the Pros Make Anime & Manga" panel at Anime Expo on July 6. The webtoon, which began serialization on Naver Webtoon in October 2018, has accumulated over 1.42 billion views and is published in 10 languages. Author Jeho Son previously saw his series Noblesse adapted into a TV anime by Production I.G in 2020, with a 30-minute OVA released in 2016. The Eleceed anime joins a growing lineup of WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations, including Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Teenage Mercenary, and Tower of God.
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- Anime News Network News Eleceed TV Anime Reveals Key Visual, Delayed 2027 Debut
- Anime Corner Eleceed Anime Reveals New Key Visual, Early 2027 Release Date