Teenage Mercenary Anime Adaptation Confirmed for 2025 Release
June 19, 2025
Teenage Mercenary, one of Webtoon's most successful manhwa, is officially getting an anime adaptation set to premiere in 2025. Here's everything we know so far. 🔥 Teenage Mercenary Anime Set for 2025
Another Webtoon hit is headed for the screen! Teenage Mercenary (by YC & Rak Hyun) is officially getting an anime adaptation, confirmed for 2025. While no studio or trailer has been revealed yet, fans are buzzing after Oricon News broke the news. 📢
💥 Why This Matters:
This manhwa dominated Japan's LINE Manga charts in 2023 & 2024 and topped revenue rankings, becoming one of the platform’s biggest hits ever. Now, it’s following in the footsteps of Solo Leveling to become 2025’s most anticipated action anime.
🧠 Plot Summary:
The story follows Ijin, a former child soldier who returns to civilian life and high school after years on the battlefield. With killer instincts and a quiet heart, he protects his newfound family in a world that doesn’t understand his past.
🎯 Why You Should Watch:
🔫 Intense action scenes
🧍♂️ Overpowered yet emotionally grounded MC
💔 Cliffhangers that keep you coming back
💖 Wholesome sibling bonds + found family vibes
🧵 Fans say it’s John Wick meets Solo Leveling, with just the right amount of slice-of-life warmth.
🎙️ Author YC shared:
“I still remember how nervous I was when we first started. Reaching the anime stage is thanks to everyone's support.”