Despite not being the first webtoon to become an anime, “Solo Leveling” has undeniably demonstrated that webtoons are a treasure trove of adaptation potential, both for producers and viewers alike. Following its remarkable success over multiple seasons and expanding viewership, numerous other webtoons such as “Tomb Raider King,” “Omniscient Reader,” and “The Beginning After the End” have announced their own anime adaptations in recent times. As per a leading publisher, this wave of webtoon adaptations is just the tip of the iceberg, with as many as twenty more webtoons potentially being chosen for anime transformations in the coming year.
At a February 13th, 2025 press conference in Tokyo, as reported by Hankyung, Line Digital Frontier’s CEO, Kim Shin-bae, announced that Line Manga will release 20 webtoon anime adaptations in 2025. Over the past year, Line Manga has been heavily investing in webtoon adaptations, starting with one in 2022, two in 2023, and reaching a peak of twelve in 2024. For 2025, Line Manga aims to nearly double that number by collaborating even more extensively with Japanese anime studios, according to CEO Kim.
Line Manga Plans to Produce 20 Webtoon Anime Adaptations in 2025
Excitedly speaking as a manga enthusiast, I’ve been thoroughly captivated by Line Manga’s meteoric rise! It’s rapidly establishing itself as a dominant player in the webtoon scene, particularly in Japan, where it’s home to a multitude of hit and highly-anticipated series like “Omniscient Reader,” “The Remarried Empress,” and “Savior of Divine Blood.” In fact, Line Manga held the crown as the top-grossing app in the market back in May 2024, with numerous titles raking in over 100 million yen each month. The platform’s CEO, Kim Shin Bae, recently shared at a conference that it now accounts for more than half of the webtoon market share!
Beyond offering Korean webcomics, Line Manga additionally showcases Japanese webcomics, including lesser-known treasures like “Senpai is an Otokonoko“, a series that gained prominence following its appearance in Line Manga’s independent “Indie” section. With the recent success of this series as an anime, Line Manga aims to establish a robust pipeline for webcomic adaptations, particularly focusing on Japan, due to the worldwide acclaim Japanese-style animation enjoys.
A portion of this strategy appears to be underway as Line Digital Frontier recently invested in Studio No. 9. This might just be the start of Line’s collaborative ventures with Japanese studios. As per CEO Kim, Line Manga aims to establish a “webtoon ecosystem” by not only producing anime but also live-action series and merchandise. In other words, webtoons could soon rival Japanese manga in terms of franchise expansion, potentially on a global scale as well.
So Where Does Solo Leveling Come In?
It’s worth noting that the press conference did not specifically mention “Solo Leveling,” a comic published by Kakao. However, it’s important to acknowledge that “Solo Leveling” might not be the first webtoon to get an anime adaptation, with series like “ReLife,” “The God of High School,” “Tower of God,” “Lookism,” and shojo titles such as “Doctor Elise” and “Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion” preceding it in this regard. Nevertheless, what sets “Solo Leveling” apart is its unprecedented success and global popularity. Week after week, it’s breaking its own viewership records, even rivaling the fame of renowned Japanese anime like “Demon Slayer” and “One Piece.” This remarkable performance might have encouraged other webtoon publishers to venture into adaptations of popular titles as well.
Regardless if you adore it or find it less appealing, Solo Leveling has undeniably raised the standard for webtoon adaptations into anime. Although not all series will reach the same level of fame, there are numerous hidden treasures among the influx that could finally gain worldwide recognition through an anime adaptation. Some might argue if Solo Leveling truly “paved the way,” but it’s clear that it won’t be the only webtoon turned into an anime to leave fans in awe, especially with Omniscient Reader coming up. The upcoming year appears to be quite promising, particularly for dedicated webtoon readers as many popular titles might get chosen for anime adaptations among Line Manga’s twenty planned projects, and any of those could become your beloved ride-or-die webtoon.
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