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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Popular webcomic 'Eleceed' to get anime adaptation by Oscar-nominated DandeLion Studio
The fans of 'Eleceed' are in for a treat as one of their favourite webcomics has received a green light from Webtoon Entertainment's Line Digital Frontier for anime adaptation, adding itself to the likes of 'Tower Of God', 'Viral Hit', 'Solo Levelling' and others. Popular webcomic 'Eleceed' will have an anime adaptation by the Oscar-nominated DandeLion Animation Studio, reported Variety. The fans of 'Eleceed' are in for a treat as one of their favourite webcomics has received a green light from Webtoon Entertainment's Line Digital Frontier for anime adaptation, adding itself to the likes of 'Tower Of God', 'Viral Hit', 'Solo Levelling' and others. According to Variety, 'Eleceed' created by Jeho Son and Zhena, has racked up over 1.4 billion global views on the platform and is published in 10 languages, making it one of Webtoon's top-performing action titles worldwide. The series follows Jiwoo Seo, a kind-hearted teenager with hidden powers, and Kayden, a powerful being who takes refuge in the form of a stray cat after being injured. Their unlikely partnership leads them through battles against formidable enemies and deep-rooted conspiracies, as per Variety. Hiroshi Nishikiori, known for 'Idolish7 Movie' and 'Honey Lemon Soda,' will direct the adaptation, with 'My Hero Academia' scribe Yousuke Kuroda handling series composition and script. Character design will be overseen by Minami Sakura of 'Gridman Universe,' reported Variety. The creator Jeho Son expressed excitement about the news. He said, "It feels like a dream to finally share the news that Eleceed is getting an anime adaptation! This is all thanks to our incredible readers who have loved and supported the series. I hope the anime allows even more people to enjoy the world of Eleceed!" DandeLion Animation Studio, founded in Tokyo in 2007, earned Oscar recognition for its short film 'Magic Candies,' which was nominated in the Short Animation category at the 97th Academy Awards. According to the outlet, the studio also produced 'The First Slam Dunk,' which became the 12th highest-grossing film in Japanese box office history. With this announcement, the 'Eleceed' anime joins Webtoon's expanding slate of adaptations, which includes the highly anticipated 'Omniscient Reader' anime with Aniplex and Crunchyroll, and the recently announced 'Teenage Mercenary' adaptation. Recent Webtoon anime releases include 'Viral Hit,' 'Tower of God Season 2,' 'True Beauty' and 'Senpai Is an Otokonoko' on Crunchyroll.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Solo Leveling studio A-1 Pictures suffers biggest loss in ten years despite record-breaking streaming numbers: Reports
Japanese animation powerhouse A-1 Pictures, best known for producing the blockbuster anime Solo Leveling, has reported its largest financial loss in a decade. According to Japan's Official Gazette, the studio recorded a net loss of 178 million yen (over ₹10 crore) for the fiscal year 2024–2025. This downturn comes despite Solo Leveling becoming one of the most successful anime globally, breaking streaming records on Crunchyroll and dominating major award categories. The stark contrast between its commercial triumph and financial deficit has left industry watchers puzzled, raising questions about the economic sustainability of modern anime production. Solo Levelling studio: A decade of profits ends in red A-1 Pictures, a subsidiary of Aniplex and part of Sony Music Entertainment Japan, had maintained steady profits throughout the past ten years, with only a minor dip in 2020. In contrast, the 2024–2025 fiscal year ended with a steep financial downturn. The previous year (ending March 2024) had seen a modest profit of 24 million yen. The studio's most profitable period remains 2016, when it recorded a profit of 350 million yen. While no official statement has been made by A-1 Pictures, the reported figures have drawn attention due to their timing—coinciding with one of the studio's most successful titles to date. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The paradox of Solo Leveling's success Released in 2024 and based on the bestselling Korean web novel by Chugong, Solo Leveling was a runaway success. With jaw-dropping animation, strong storytelling, and a devoted fanbase, it quickly became the most-viewed anime on Crunchyroll. Season 2 further cemented its popularity, with Episode 11's release in March 2025 pushing it past One Piece and Demon Slayer in platform rankings. It also swept top categories at the Anime Awards. Yet, despite the immense hype and international viewership, this success didn't seem to translate into net profit for A-1 Pictures. Other projects and possible financial strain In addition to Solo Leveling, A-1 Pictures handled several other projects in 2024–2025, including NieR: Automata Ver1.1a (second cour), Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II, and a special anime adaptation of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. The scale of simultaneous productions may have stretched the studio's budget and resources thin. Industry analysts suggest rising production costs, talent expenses, and backend streaming revenue structures may have contributed to the loss. For now, fans are left wondering how one of the most successful anime studios could take such a hit during its biggest moment.
Buzz Feed
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Kacey Musgraves Teases Australian Tour At Anime Awards
The win sparked some debate with fans, following Solo Levelling's eight other awards across multiple categories. One user in the r/SoloLeveling Reddit thread said they were "genuinely surprised" at the sweep, with another defending it — "Let's not pretend that Solo Leveling isn't a fun watch". Country music heavy hitter, Kacey Musgraves hit the stage to announce the award of the night, in a Sailor Moon-inspired outfit no less. Kacey's love for anime isn't known to everyone but listeners of her most recent album, Deeper Well would be familiar with the song "Anime Eyes" — where she references famous Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki and fan-fave, Sailor Moon. The track is inspired by the exaggerated, animated reactions you'd see from anime character in love. Ahead of her Anime Awards appearance, we sat down with the "Rainbow" singer to dive into where her anime obsession started, coming back to her roots at Lost Highway Records and Australian touring plans. BFOZ: Why was it important for you to come to Tokyo and present at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards? BFOZ: Speaking of coming back, you've recently returned to your roots at Lost Highway Records. What can fans expect from the move? Kasey: That was my first label home, and then it got shut down shortly after. So for it to be resurrected and me being a big part of that and recording a song that was written in the 40s, and my grandpa was speaking on the song, it was really special. BFOZ: Some people might find that country music and anime are worlds apart — does it ever feel strange bringing those two universes together? BFOZ: You mentioned this on stage during the Deeper Well tour but we'd love to dig a little deeper. What was the inspiration behind your song "Anime Eyes"? Kasey: I think that American animators tend to, how do I say it? I think they tend to, what the fuck is the word? underestimate. I think American children programs can underestimate the viewer, and I love that with Japanese animation there's just so much emotion and put in moments between moments. It's hard to explain, but it's just so delicate and nuanced and I don't know. It's just special. And I just fell in love with that and yeah, it's awesome. BFOZ: Coming into the anime world very young, what role does it play in your life now? BFOZ: Are there any particular favourites that you gravitate towards to get that escape? BFOZ: And finally, if it were somehow possible to go and live in an anime universe, which one would it be? What were your thoughts on the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards?
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Red Fox webtoon is getting an anime adaptation; Get ready for a double dose of horror and romance
Red Fox anime adaptation After the immense success of Solo Levelling, we have heard a lot of official and unofficial announcements for new adaptations. And now, it has been officially declared by LAFTEL that the Red Fox webtoon is getting an anime adaptation. The series will be released exclusively on LEFTEL's official website in Korea. There is no word related to the global launch of the anime, but we can expect it to happen super soon. As for the anime, it will be a horror-romance saga stuffed with elements capable of giving goosebumps to the audience. The franchise has already dropped the teaser video of the same, and the anime will be released on May 19, 2025. Red Fox anime: A little about the makers and story The Red Fox webtoon has been written and illustrated by HAMA in the period of 2013 to 2015. The webtoon gained a substantial amount of popularity, and the anime adaptation is the living proof of it. The franchise has high expectations in terms of gathering masses from the anime. Coming to the story, it is based on a demon known as Red Fox, who is enemy number one of humanity. He has taken countless lives and has no regrets about doing the same. Now, things take a pretty unconventional turn when he meets a human woman, and she invokes the feeling of love inside the demon. As strange as it sounds, this serves as a challenge bigger than the mountains as the two navigate around the tragedies and the emotion of love together. Now, one thing that you should know firsthand is that the anime is not for the faint-hearted. It is built on the themes of tragedy, horror, and more twisted stuff that you will definitely get to see once it releases. If you have loved shows like Tokyo Ghoul , Mononoke , and Devilman Crybaby, then you are going to love Red Fox. And we will update this article once we get to know about the official global platforms, so hang tight and bookmark this page if needed. Also Read: How many Seasons will Solo Leveling have? According to manhwa Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Mint
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
If you haven't heard of webtoons, you will soon
IT TAKES ONLY a few minutes and a few swipes. After reading the first episode of 'Solo Levelling', a webtoon (ie, digital comic), you can be confident of where the story is heading: Sung Jinwoo will not remain the lowliest, most pathetic monster-hunter of all time. He will learn to vanquish fearsome beasts. He will earn his peers' respect. He will make enough to pay for his mother's medical care. Readers do not seem to care that 'Solo Levelling' offers a predictable hero's journey. The webtoon—with its dynamic fight scenes and meticulously rendered landscapes—has become an internet sensation, accruing more than 14bn views since its release in 2018. Last year it was adapted into an animated series (pictured) which rocketed to the top of the charts on Crunchyroll, a streaming platform. (A second season was released earlier this year.) A mobile game based on the story, also released in 2024, has made $150m. That is more than Oscar-winning films such as 'Conclave' have taken at the global box office. Much like 'The Masked Singer', a reality TV show, webtoons originated in South Korea and have gone global. What distinguishes webtoons from other comics is that they are designed for a small screen. (You read one by scrolling down, one frame at a time, rather than scanning multiple frames across a page or spread.) The format dates back to the early 2000s, but has exploded in popularity of late. In 2024 the webtoons market was worth $9bn; it is projected to reach nearly $100bn by 2033, according to IMARC, a consultancy. That figure is higher than the projected market size of manga, Japan's celebrated comic books. Indeed, even Japanese readers are ditching their homegrown comics for the digital alternative. The highest-grossing app in Japan in the first quarter of this year was Line Manga, a confusingly named webtoon app. The craze marries two phenomena: the popularity of comics as a genre and people's dependence on their smartphones for diversion. Webtoon, one platform, releases more than 120,000 new episodes every day, meaning even the most phone-addicted youngsters can find something to enjoy when they pick up a device. Webtoons are written to be enjoyed in short bursts—an episode can take as little as five minutes to read—which suits anyone with a short attention span. They are a product of Korean 'snack culture', which promotes the consumption of media in morsels of 15 minutes or less, says Dal Yong Jin of Simon Fraser University. Readers say that the single-panel format makes for an 'immersive' reading experience when compared with a traditional comic book, as your eye is not being prematurely drawn to other frames on the page. Another reason for webtoons' popularity is their paciness. Readers do not have to worry about a slow-burning plot. Characters generally face one moment of crisis after another: no sooner has Jinwoo survived one monster raid than he is off on the next. And, much as soap operas use cliffhangers to encourage viewers to tune in the next week, webtoon episodes rely on suspense to prod readers to tap through to the next instalment. This holds true for all genres, not just action and fantasy. Romance is among the most popular webtoon categories. Users have been seduced by such titles as 'I've Fallen For The Empire's Greatest Villainess', a smouldering yarn about a noble bachelor who is forced to marry. Despite its obvious tropes, it has a 9.5-star rating and almost 3.5m views on Webtoon. Even if many webtoons do not offer original conceits, lots offer sumptuous imagery. Artists from across the world upload their work directly to platforms, meaning no one has to hew to a particular aesthetic style. Some webtoons evoke brooding American comics, but others are more experimental. 'Lore Olympus', a retelling of the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone, uses vivid colours and an airbrush effect. It has had 1.4bn views. Webtoons' large, global followings have made them a valuable source of intellectual property. Since 2020 more than ten stories have been adapted into films and television shows. 'Sweet Home' and 'Itaewon Class' are available to stream on Netflix, as is 'Heartstopper', a popular LGBT romance based on Alice Oseman's webtoon of the same name. The truncated nature of webtoon episodes does not make them easy source material, however, for there is often not enough story to fill a script. And relentless twists make for hammy, monotonous viewing; people expect to see introspection as well as action. Asa Suehira, head of content at Crunchyroll, says that the producers of the 'Solo Levelling' adaptation had to add material about the characters' psychology to make the story work as tv. Nevertheless, more adaptations are on the way. Hollywood is snapping up the rights to hit webtoons; 20 shows are in development. LuckyChap, one of the production companies behind 'Barbie', the biggest movie of 2023, is working on a live-action film of 'Stagtown', a webtoon about a town with a dark secret. 'Lore Olympus' is being turned into an animated series by the Jim Henson Company (best known for 'The Muppets'). Skybound, which made 'The Walking Dead', a zombie franchise, has picked up 'Freaking Romance', a supernatural love story. Having conquered smartphones, webtoons are coming soon to another screen near you.
