Eleceed

Eleceed
일렉시드
RR: Illeksideu
MR: Illeksidŭ
Genre
AuthorJeho Son [ko]
IllustratorZhena
Webtoon
service
Original runOctober 2, 2018 – present
Anime television series
Directed byHiroshi Nishikiori
Written byYōsuke Kuroda
Music byTaku Iwasaki
StudioDandelion Animation Studio
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original run April 2027 – scheduled

Eleceed (Korean: 일렉시드) is a South Korean manhwa released as a webtoon written by Jeho Son and illustrated by Zhena. It has been serialized on Naver Corporation's webtoon platform Naver Webtoon since October 2018. An anime television series adaptation produced by Dandelion Animation Studio is set to premiere in April 2027.

Synopsis

Jiwoo Seo is a regular high schooler, who fears his power of super speed. One night, he finds an injured street cat, which is surprisingly capable of human speech. The cat introduces himself as Kayden Break and reveals the secret existence of Awakeners to Jiwoo. Thus begins Jiwoo's journey as an Awakener.

Characters

Jiwoo Seo / Yu Kazahaya
Voiced by: Junya Enoki
A kind-hearted high schooler who loves street cats. He lives alone in Seoul, while his mother works as a scientist overseas. His Awakened ability is super speed, but acquires the electricity attribute under Kayden's tutelage. Hence the title, "Eleceed" (Electricity+Speed). He's very kind-hearted, and often makes friends with those he encounters.
Kayden Break / Kayden
One of the most dangerous and notorious Awakeners in the world, he is obsessed with battles and becoming stronger. His ambition is to fight the top 10 world rankers, the strongest Awakeners in the world. At the start of the story, he is injured by three of the top 10 world rankers, forcing him to flee to South Korea. He accidentally transforms into a fat street cat in an attempt to hide from his pursuers. Jiwoo discovers an injured Kayden and takes him home. Eventually, Kayden and Jiwoo's acquaintance evolves into a master and apprentice bond. Kayden's Awakened ability is electricity.
Jiyoung Yoo / Amane Yanagi
Voiced by: Shizuka Itō
She is the young and influential chairwoman of the Shinhwa Association, widely regarded as the strongest Awakener in South Korea. With her powerful command over wind, she holds significant authority in the Awakener world. As the protector of her jurisdiction, she often involves herself in matters of importance — including the well-being of Jiwoo Seo, the promising young Awakener living under her watch. Initially offering him support as a mentor and sponsor, Jiyoung’s relationship with Jiwoo gradually evolves beyond simple duty. Subtle moments between them hint at a deepening emotional bond, suggesting that something more than just protection or guidance may be growing between the two.
Jisuk Yoo / Sota Yanagi
Voiced by: Hayato Dojima
Wooin / Jin Tatsuoka
Voiced by: Tasuku Hatanaka
Dr. Delein
Voiced by: Setsuji Satō
Kartein
Kartein is an awakened one. He is known for his ability to make impenetrable defense and heal almost any ailment or injury. However, he often denies treatment to awakened ones that seek him, even denying the most luxurious of payments.

Production

The main character, Jiwoo Seo, was inspired by K-pop musician Kang Daniel.

Media

Manhwa

Written by Jeho Son and illustrated by Zhena, the manhwa began serialization on Naver Webtoon on October 2, 2018. Line Webtoon has been publishing the series in English since 2019.

Penguin Random House imprint Inklore is set to publish the manhwa in print beginning in January 2027.

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on July 1, 2025. It is set to be directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori and produced by Dandelion Animation Studio, with Yōsuke Kuroda writing the scripts, Minami Sakura designing the characters, and Taku Iwasaki composing the music. The series was originally scheduled for 2026, but was later delayed. It is set to premiere in April 2027. Crunchyroll will stream the series.

Video game

A mobile game based on the manhwa was announced in 2023. It is being developed by Action Square, with Naver Webtoon subsidiary Studio Lico set to publish it.

Reception

In 2022, the series, along with Marry My Husband, garnered the most payments of any title on Naver Webtoon.

Emedo Ashibeze of Screen Rant liked the story and characters, particularly enjoying the development of the side characters. He also felt the main character's development was well-balanced.

References

  1. 1 2 일렉시드 (in Korean). Naver Webtoon. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Yoon Seon-hoon (May 4, 2023). 네이버 연재 웹툰 '일렉시드', 액션스퀘어가 게임으로 만든다. Ajunews (in Korean). Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 3, 2026). "Eleceed TV Anime Reveals Main Cast in 1st Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  4. ↑ Eleceed Official (May 24, 2020). 작가님들과의 인터뷰 동영상이 업로드되었습니다: At 17:40 [Video of interviews with the writers has been uploaded: At 17:40]. Instagram (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  5. ↑ De Souza, Merlyn (November 25, 2024). "25 Best Manhwa on Webtoon". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  6. ↑ Cho, Wonhee (May 19, 2026). "Inklore Reveals English Print Cover for 1st Volume of Eleceed Webtoon". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  7. ↑ アニメ「エレキシード」主人公・風早勇羽役は榎木淳弥、キャストを一挙解禁. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  8. ↑ Cho, Wonhee; Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 30, 2025). "Eleceed Webtoon Gets TV Anime in 2026 at DandeLion Animation Studio". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ アニメ「エレキシード」新キービジュアル公開 公式オンラインストアなどオープン. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. June 26, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  10. ↑ 「エレキシード」来年4月に放送　公式ストアではセールを実施、原作には購入特典も. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  11. ↑ Cardine, Kyle (August 1, 2026). "Shangri-La Frontier Season 3, ELECEED and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  12. ↑ Lee Seung-jin (December 12, 2022). 2022 네이버웹툰 인기1위는 '외모지상주의'·'연애혁명'. The Asia Business Daily (in Korean). Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  13. ↑ Ashibeze, Emedo (June 21, 2025). "Only 1 Manhwa Adaptation Has the Potential to Surpass Solo Leveling, And It's Not Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 29, 2025.