"TEENAGE MERCEARMY" Anime Adaptation Announced! Original Webtoon Series That Topped LINE Manga's Annual Rankings for Two Consecutive Years

It has been announced that the original webtoon series "TEENAGE MERCEARMY" from LINE Manga will be adapted into an anime.

"TEENAGE MERCEARMY" began its serialization in Japan on LINE Manga in April 2021. The series has achieved over 730 million views domestically, and was ranked No.1 in LINE Manga's annual rankings for both 2023 and 2024. The story follows Souma Tatewaki, a former mercenary and now a high school student, who uses his overwhelming strength and kindness to protect what is important to him, delivering a thrilling action-packed narrative.

With the anime adaptation, comments have arrived from the original author YC and illustrator rakhyun.

YC's Comment:
I still remember how nervous I was when I first started planning "TEENAGE MERCEARMY" and when the serialization began, wondering how readers would react. Reaching an anime adaptation was only possible thanks to the support of all the fans. I would love to share this joy with everyone.

rakhyun's Comment:
When I started serializing "TEENAGE MERCEARMY", I never imagined it would be loved by so many people. I am truly moved and deeply grateful to be able to meet fans around the world through the new form of animation.