Eleceed
Eleceed (Korean: 일렉시드; RR: Illeksideu) is a South Korean manhwa released as a webtoon written by Son Je-ho and illustrated by Zhena. It has been serialized on Naver Corporation's webtoon platform Naver Webtoon since October 2018. An anime television series adaptation produced by Dandelion Animation Studio is set to premiere in 2026.
| Eleceed | |
|---|---|
| 일렉시드 | |
| Genre | |
| Author | Son Je-ho |
| Illustrator | Zhena |
| Webtoon service |
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| Original run | October 2, 2018 – present |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Hiroshi Nishikiori |
| Written by | Yōsuke Kuroda |
| Studio | Dandelion Animation Studio |
| Original run | 2026 – scheduled |
Eleceed (Korean: 일렉시드; RR: Illeksideu) is a South Korean manhwa released as a webtoon written by Son Je-ho and illustrated by Zhena. It has been serialized on Naver Corporation's webtoon platform Naver Webtoon since October 2018. An anime television series adaptation produced by Dandelion Animation Studio is set to premiere in 2026.
Synopsis
[edit]Seo Jiwoo is a regular high schooler, who fears his power of super speed. One night, he finds an injured street cat, which is surprisingly capable of human speech. The cat introduces himself as Kayden Break and reveals the secret existence of Awakeners to Jiwoo. Thus begins Seo Jiwoo's journey as an Awakener.
Characters
[edit]- Seo Jiwoo: A kind-hearted high schooler who loves street cats. He lives alone in Seoul, while his mother works as a scientist overseas. His Awakened ability is super speed, but acquires the electricity attribute under Kayden's tutelage. Hence the title, "Eleceed" (Electricity+Speed).
- Kayden Break: One of the most dangerous and notorious Awakeners in the world, he is obsessed with battles and becoming stronger. His ambition is to fight the top 10 world rankers, the strongest Awakeners in the world. At the start of the story, he is injured by three of the top 10 world rankers, forcing him to flee to South Korea. He accidentally transforms into a fat street cat in an attempt to hide from his pursuers. Jiwoo discovers an injured Kayden and takes him home. Eventually, Kayden and Jiwoo's acquaintance evolves into a master and apprentice bond. Kayden's Awakened ability is electricity.
- Yoo Jiyoung: Jiyoung Yoo is the young and influential chairwoman of the Shinhwa Association, widely regarded as the strongest Awakener in South Korea. With her powerful command over wind, she holds significant authority in the Awakener world. As the protector of her jurisdiction, she often involves herself in matters of importance — including the well-being of Jiwoo Seo, the promising young Awakener living under her watch. Initially offering him support as a mentor and sponsor, Jiyoung’s relationship with Jiwoo gradually evolves beyond simple duty. Subtle moments between them hint at a deepening emotional bond, suggesting that something more than just protection or guidance may be growing between the two.
- Kartein: Kartein is an awakened
Production
[edit]The main character, Seo Jiwoo, was inspired by K-pop musician Kang Daniel.[3]
Media
[edit]Manhwa
[edit]Written by Son Je-ho and illustrated by Zhena, the manhwa began serialization on Naver Webtoon on October 2, 2018.[1] Line Webtoon has been publishing the series in English since 2019.[4]
Penguin Random House imprint Inklore is set to publish the manhwa in print beginning in Q4 2026.[5]
Anime
[edit]An anime television series adaptation was announced on July 1, 2025. It is set to be directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori and produced by Dandelion Animation Studio, with Yōsuke Kuroda writing the scripts and Minami Sakura designing the characters. It is set to premiere in 2026.[6]
Video game
[edit]A mobile game based on the manhwa was announced in 2023. It is being developed by Action Square, with Naver Webtoon subsidiary Studio Lico set to publish it.[2]
Reception
[edit]In 2022, the series, along with Marry My Husband, garnered the most amount of payments of any title on Naver Webtoon.[7]
Emedo Ashibeze of Screen Rant liked the story and characters, particularly enjoying the development of the side characters. He also felt the main character's development was well-balanced.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b 일렉시드 (in Korean). Naver Webtoon. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ a b Yoon Seon-hoon (May 4, 2023). 네이버 연재 웹툰 '일렉시드', 액션스퀘어가 게임으로 만든다. Ajunews (in Korean). Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ Eleceed Official (May 24, 2020). 작가님들과의 인터뷰 동영상이 업로드되었습니다: At 17:40 [Video of interviews with the writers has been uploaded: At 17:40]. Instagram (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ De Souza, Merlyn (November 25, 2024). "25 Best Manhwa on Webtoon". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 3, 2025). "Ink Pop, Inklore Announce Partnership With Webtoon to Release 14 Titles in Print". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ Cho, Wonhee; Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 30, 2025). "Eleceed Webtoon Gets TV Anime in 2026 at DandeLion Animation Studio". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ Lee Seung-jin (December 12, 2022). 2022 네이버웹툰 인기1위는 '외모지상주의'·'연애혁명'. The Asia Business Daily (in Korean). Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ Ashibeze, Emedo (June 21, 2025). "Only 1 Manhwa Adaptation Has the Potential to Surpass Solo Leveling, And It's Not Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website at Naver Webtoon (in Korean)
- Official anime website (in Japanese)
- Eleceed (manhwa) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia