ELECEED is one of the most popular action webtoons globally and is finally getting an anime adaption in 2026. The first teaser trailer was released today.
The anime will be produced by DandeLion Animation Studio (the Studio behind The First Slam Dunk Movie).
- Director: Hiroshi Nishikiori (IDOLiSH7 the Movie, Honey Lemon Soda)
- Series Composition and Script: Yosuke Kuroda (My Hero Academia)
- Character Designer: Minami Sakura (Gridman Universe)
The original story is written by Jeho Son, with illustrations by ZHENA. The webtoon has been publishing since 2018 on LINE Manga. As of June 2025, it has 356 chapters in Korean and 350 in English. ELECEED has now reached over 1.42 billion views globally.
ELECEED Main Plot and Characters
ELECEED is a Korean webtoon about a secret world of awakened beings who live in hiding. These people have superhuman powers and are part of different associations and secret groups. The series focuses on two main characters whose lives change after they meet.
◥◣◥◣ #エレキシード アニメ化決定!! ◢◤◢◤
— 「エレキシード(ELECEED)」アニメ公式 (@Eleceed_pr) July 1, 2025
全世界が熱狂!
大人気バトルアクションwebtoonが、
2026年遂にアニメ化!
何者にもなれなかった勇羽と、
孤高の覚醒者カイドが出会い、
様々な組織の陰謀に巻き込まれながらも世界を変えていく物語。https://t.co/3TRlkK20UE#ELECEED pic.twitter.com/Hk2VU3cKeX
Jiwoo Seo (Yuuha Kazehaya)
A high school student who avoids attention and hides his powers. He’s kind, quiet, and has a strong sense of will once he makes up his mind. He has lived a lonely life since childhood and only feels connected when he’s around cats. His life changes when he saves an injured stray cat.

Kaid
A top-level awakened one who took the form of a cat to save himself. He hides in this cat body while recovering (as Yuu rescued the injured cat) and ends up living with Yuu. Even as a cat, Kaid keeps his pride as a strong fighter and is always looking for his next battle. He’s known for being ruthless in fights and was called “Blake.”
The teaser shows Yuu using his powers to save a kid from getting hit by a car on the road along with the introductions of the main characters.

The original author, Jeho Son, commented, saying they are excited and thankful to the readers. They hope more people will now get to experience the world of ELECEED through the anime.
It feels like a dream to be able to announce the news that “Elexide,” which I have worked so hard on, will be made into an anime and broadcast/streamed. It’s all thanks to the readers who have loved and supported “Elexide.” Thank you so much.
Jeho Son
I hope that through the anime, more people will be able to enjoy the world of “Elexide” together with me.
The adaptation is already looking promising. The teaser gives a good first look at the world. The official synopsis is:
High school student, Yuuha Kazehaya, not knowing about the world of the awakened,
he lived in fear, hiding his mysterious powers.
One day, after taking care of a wounded stray cat, Yuu’s world changed completely.A stray cat covered in wounds that shouldn’t be able to talk suddenly starts talking?!
Stray cats Kaid the Strongest Awakened,Kaid, unable to return from his cat form, begins living at Yuu’s house, but…
The destinies of Yuu, who never amounted to anything, and Kaido, the solitary
awakened one, who should never have crossed paths, intersect and
they become embroiled in the organizations and conspiracies of the awakened ones.Can they both change the world?
Source: Eleceed Anime Official, Crunchyroll News