The Boxer Webtoon Has Received Anime Adaptation
The hit digital series by JH will be developed into a television anime by a Japanese and Korean production team.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Boxing
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The popular webtoon The Boxer, which launched in 2019, is set to be adapted into a television anime series. The production involves a collaboration between Japanese studio breccia and Korean studio Studio Jemi.
Why it matters
The adaptation follows significant global recognition for the series, which has amassed over 1.06 billion views. It has previously garnered critical acclaim through industry awards in both 2024 and 2025.
The series has reached 1.06 billion global views as of September 2026. This follows the webtoon's original launch on Naver Webtoon in 2019.
The players
JH
JH is the creator and author of the original webtoon The Boxer.
breccia
breccia is a Japanese animation studio responsible for producing the television series.
Studio Jemi
Studio Jemi is a Korean animation studio serving as a co-producer for the project.
HAYATE Inc
HAYATE Inc is the lead company overseeing the production of the anime adaptation.
The details
Produced by HAYATE Inc., the anime will feature voice performances for central characters Yu, Ryu, K, and J. The project is co-produced by various partners including Manga and XTORM to bring the story to a television format.
Timeline
The webtoon originally launched on Naver Webtoon in 2019.
The Boxer won an award at the World Webtoon Awards in 2024.
The series received a Yellow Kid Book of the Year award in November 2025.
Global views reached 1.06 billion by September 2026.
The TV anime adaptation was announced at a panel on October 8, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The project follows a pattern of high-performing webtoons being selected for international media adaptations after achieving industry-recognized success at the World Webtoon Awards. This transition marks the series' expansion from a digital-only format into the broader global television market.
The production confirms the transition of the IP into the television space, expanding its reach beyond the original digital medium. Fans of the webtoon can expect new casting information regarding the roles of Yu, Ryu, K, and J as production continues.
The takeaway
This adaptation highlights the ongoing trend of digital-first content becoming a staple for international animation studios. Fans should monitor future announcements for confirmed broadcast schedules and potential streaming availability.
Further reading
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