DandeLion Animation Studio Adapting Webcomic Eleceed

WEBTOON Entertainment has tapped DandeLion Animation Studio (Magic Candies, The First Slam Dunk) to produce an anime adaptation of the WEBTOON webcomic Eleceed.

Created by Jeho Son and ZHENA, the comic follows the story of Jiwoo Seo, a kind-hearted boy with hidden powers, and Kayden, a solitary and extremely powerful Awakened being who, after being injured, takes refuge in the form of a stray cat. The comic has over 1.4 billion global views on WEBTOON and is published in ten languages.

Hiroshi Nishikiori (IDOLiSH7 Movie, Honey Lemon Soda) will direct the Eleceed anime adaptation, with series composition and script by Yousuke Kuroda (My Hero Academia) and character design by Minami Sakura (Gridman Universe).

“Eleceed delivers the perfect blend of high-speed action and a tightly woven storyline,” said Sinbae Kim, chief growth officer at LINE Digital Frontier. “The upcoming anime adaptation is a chance to introduce this dynamic series to a broader global audience, and we believe it marks an exciting new chapter in our global storytelling journey.”

“It feels like a dream to finally share the news that Eleceed is getting an anime adaptation!” Son said. “This is all thanks to our incredible readers who have loved and supported the series. I hope the anime allows even more people to enjoy the world of Eleceed!”