Following the success of 'SOLO LEVELING', Warner Bros and Webtoon will adapt 10 new webcomic titles into anime

Kapanlagi.com - Manhwa continues to attract global attention following the huge success achieved by SOLO LEVELING. Its popularity has prompted many studios to look at Korean webcomics as a new source for adaptations. Now, this success paves the way for a much larger collaborative project.

Warner Bros and Webtoon have officially prepared adaptations for ten popular webcomic titles. This project is still in its early stages but has already caught the attention of global anime fans. This collaboration between two giants is described as a major step that will expand the presence of manhwa in the anime industry.

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1. The Popularity of Manhwa and Its Impact on the Anime Industry

Adaptation of the anime True Beauty (Credit: IMDb)

Currently, Korean webcomics or manhwa are evolving into one of the fastest-growing entertainment mediums in the world. Its popularity has surged thanks to the numerous manhwa adapted into anime over the past decade. This trend has strengthened after the massive success achieved by SOLO LEVELING.

The anime even surpassed the fame of various classic fantasy action series that were already widely known. This adaptation has also introduced light novels and webtoons to the Western market on a larger scale. The anime has ultimately been referred to as the main trigger for the hype surrounding manhwa adaptations worldwide.

However, SOLO LEVELING is not the only title that has managed to capture attention. Other adaptations like TOWER OF GOD and TRUE BEAUTY have also helped expand the influence of manhwa in the anime industry. The success of these works demonstrates that an increasing number of Korean stories are breaking into the global market.

2. Warner Bros and Webtoon Prepare Adaptations for 10 Titles

Hardcore Leveling Warrior (Credit: Webtoon)

The webtoon launched by Naver Corporation in 2004 has hosted various popular series across countries, although manhwa remains the dominant force on the top list. According to a report from Comic Book citing Variety, Webtoon Entertainment and Warner Bros are collaborating to present ten webcomic adaptations. This step is taken due to the increasing popularity of manhwa over time.

This collaboration aims at joint production for new anime series that are currently still in the early stages of development. "Our creators are building a franchise loved by Gen Z," said Yongsoo Kim, head of global Webtoon Entertainment. Warner Bros President, Sam Register, also supports this collaboration and stated, "Combining the world-class artistic quality of Warner Bros Animation with the colorful storytelling of Webtoon creates an extraordinary combination."

As for the four titles that have already been confirmed to be adapted into anime, they are THE STELLAR SWORDMASTER by Hong Dae Ui, Juno, and Q10, HARDCORE LEVELING WARRIOR by Sehoon Kim, DOWN TO EARTH by Pookie Senpai, and ELF & WARRIOR by AC Stuart and Victor Rosas II. Given that all these titles are still in the early stages of development, further information has not yet been published. However, Webtoon and Warner Bros are likely to continue providing updates as more titles are decided.

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