Teenage Mercenary Webtoon Officially Getting a TV Anime Adaptation!
Fans of action-packed webtoons have something big to look forward to! Teenage Mercenary, the hit webtoon created by YC and illustrated by Rakyeon, is officially getting a TV anime adaptation.
The news was announced by LINE Manga, the Japanese branch of Naver WEBTOON, and while no release date, cast, or staff details have been shared yet, the confirmation alone has sparked excitement across the anime and webtoon communities.
Teenage Mercenary (also known as High School Mercenary) has been a top-ranking title since it first began serialization in November 2020. It's especially popular in Japan, where it has topped LINE Manga’s yearly readership charts multiple times. The blend of intense action, emotional storytelling, and high school drama makes it a must-read—and soon, a must-watch.
The Story of Ijin Yu: A Teen with a Violent Past
The story centers around Ijin Yu, who lost his parents in a tragic plane crash at the age of eight. Stranded in a foreign land with no help, he had no choice but to become a child mercenary to survive.
After ten years of dangerous missions and battlefield survival, Ijin returns to South Korea to reunite with his family. Life now seems peaceful—there’s food, shelter, and even school. But Ijin quickly finds that navigating high school life is just as tough as war. With only one year left before graduation, he must use all his survival skills—not for combat, but for fitting in and protecting those he cares about.
The big question: Can a teenage mercenary survive normal life? Or maybe, can normal life survive him?
While the anime’s release date is still unknown, fans are already buzzing with anticipation. Will the anime match the gritty intensity of the webtoon? Who will voice Ijin and bring his powerful story to life? These questions remain, but one thing is clear: Teenage Mercenary is stepping onto a bigger battlefield—the world of anime.
Stay tuned for updates on casting, staff announcements, and trailers as more information becomes available!