Fullmetal Alchemist and Hit Spring 2025 Fantasy Series Are Coming to Webtoon—Get Ready!

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For decades, traditional comics and manga were the preferred reading material for many, but in recent years, webcomics that scroll vertically have gained significant popularity. This surge in popularity can be attributed to popular anime adaptations such as “Viral Hit”, “Lookism”, “True Beauty”, and “The God of High School”. Notably, publishers of manga are starting to embrace the webtoon trend, with an increasing number of franchises transitioning to digital comics. The latest additions to this digital revolution are Amazon Prime’s hit fantasy series, “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman“, and the classic shonen anime, “Fullmetal Alchemist“.

In their latest announcement, Webtoon is unveiling the debut of two popular series – Hiromu Arakawa’s acclaimed dark fantasy saga, “Fullmetal Alchemist,” and Shigeru Sagazaki’s hit novel-turned-manga, “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman.” Both titles will be accessible in English on the platform. The sword-swinging manga will make its debut on May 2nd, 2025 at 5:00 PM PT (Pacific Time), while the exact launch date for “Fullmetal Alchemist” has not been specified yet. Webtoon has also released posters featuring artwork from both series, offering fans a sneak peek into the style of these upcoming webtoons. The artists responsible for illustrating each series have yet to be disclosed.

Fullmetal Alchemist and Amazon Prime’s New Seinen Hit Are Getting Webtoon Adaptations

From my perspective, delving into the realm of Fullmetal Alchemist, it’s a timeless tale that needs no preamble. This cherished shonen gem has stood the test of time, resonating with audiences for more than two decades, following its serialization in Monthly Shonen Gangan from July 2001 to June 2010. The anime renditions, even if the initial one was less than perfect, are still held in high esteem as the pinnacle of shonen series, and the upcoming webcomic adaptation on Webtoon offers fans a fresh, vibrant way to revisit this classic, optimized for mobile reading.

In the press statement, Yongsoo Kim, Head of Global Webtoon at Webtoon Entertainment, aptly expresses the essence and influence of the series by saying, “Fullmetal Alchemist is a tale that resonates deeply throughout one’s life – whether you’ve experienced it through the original manga, watched the animated version, or discovered it through its dedicated global fanbase.” He further builds anticipation for the digital comic release, noting, “Bringing this legendary series to Webtoon readers offers both long-term fans and newcomers a fresh perspective to engage with this captivating narrative. It’s filled with emotion, intensity, and now, it’s more accessible than ever to rekindle your affection for it.

As a dedicated fan of the seinen genre, I’m thrilled to share that Webtoon has an exciting offering for us – “From Rustic Peasant to Master Swordsman.” This captivating series is adapted from a light novel by Shigeru Sagazaki and beautifully illustrated by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima. The manga version, skillfully illustrated by Kazuki Sato, has been published through Akita Shoten. Recently, this phenomenal seinen fantasy series has been generating quite a buzz, especially since its anime debut on Amazon Prime on April 5th, 2025. It’s even being touted as one of the strongest contenders for the title of the best seinen fantasy of Spring 2025!

If you’re not familiar with the tale of “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman”, Webtoon summarizes the series as follows:

For those who haven’t read it yet, this story chronicles the transformation of an unsophisticated villager into a skilled swordsman.

The tale unfolds around Beryl Gardenant, a seasoned swordsman who has spent his days running a modest dojo in a tranquil rural area. His life takes an unexpected turn when his former student, Allucia, visits him and reveals her high rank as a commander. He learns that many of his students have become famed warriors, making him question the extent of his own abilities. Allusia compels Beryl to take on the role of a special instructor for the kingdom’s most powerful order of knights, pushing him to test his limits and strive for greatness, even in his later years.

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2025-05-02 15:42