Following the massive global success of Solo levelKorean Manhwa has become a dominant force in the souls and entertainment sector. In 2025, fans can expect a great wave of manhwa adaptations, from the role -playing games of Dark Fantasy in psychological dramas and thrillers rich in action. Here is a look at the most anticipated anime and live-action projects that have been previewed in the next year.
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With over 480 million views on platforms, The point of view of the omniscient reader It is one of the most read Korean webtoon. Its long -awaited live cinematographic adaptation, Omniscient reader: prophecyIt is scheduled for a release of July 2025.
This high budget project promises to offer a compelling grip to the narrative of RPG of Dark Fantasy, following the employment Kim Dokja, who is the only person who knows the plot of an apocalyptic web novel that comes to life. With complex characters and unpredictable twists and turns, history explores survival, fate and self -determination.
Although the trailer aroused some disputes due to deviations from the original history, the producers have ensured to fans that all changes have been approved by the original author to improve the cinematographic experience.
2. The Boxer – A psychological sports drama like no one else
For spectators who crave realism and emotional depth, Boxing It offers a new break with a heavy fantasy series. Created by JH (Jeong Ji-Hun), this acclaimed Manhwa has over 176 million views and is adapted in a 12-episode anime by Studio Xtorm, scheduled for the first of the end of 2025.
Boxing Yu follows, an emotionally numb young man with innate boxing talent, discovered by the legendary coach K. The series dives into the psychological trauma, the price of talent and the search for identity, awakened in obsessive, minimalist art and raw narrative.
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Teenage mercenaryCreated by YC and Rakyeon, it has accumulated over 480 million views and marked 1.86 billion cumulative readings starting from May 2025. For the first time in 2020, this history of maturity full of action dominated the manga charts in Japan for two consecutive years (2023-2024).
The story follows Ijin Yu, a teenage mercenary who returns to normal society after a decade of survival in brutal combat areas. The series explores trauma, redemption and struggle to adapt, making it one of the most emotionally engaging titles in the Manhwa scene. Although Naver webtoon is currently developing the adaptation of souls, the specific release details remain without notice.
4. Eleceed – Superpoteri, tutoring and moral choices
Written by son Jes (Noblesse) and illustrated by Zhena, Elenceed It boasts over 400 million views and should debut as an anime adaptation in 2025. Known for its dynamic battles and narrative led by the character, Eleceed offers a unique vision of the supernatural action.
He tells the story of SEO Jiwoo, a good boy boy who navigates a secret world of beings awakened with supernatural skills. With engaging tutoring dynamics, unpredictable power systems and a profound emotional nucleus, Eleceed continues to rise as one of the most loved series of Webtoon.
With successful titles such as Omniscient reader, Boxing, Teenage mercenaryAND Elenceed In the direction of the screens, 2025 promises to be a golden year for Manhwa adaptations. These projects not only show the diversity of Korean narration, but also highlight the growing influence of webtoon -based content in the global media.
Fans of souls, live-action and original Manhwa have a lot to look to the future, from extraordinary animation and cinematography to arches of powerful characters and emotional depths.
