New Visual and Release Date Shared for Eleceed Anime: Coming in 2027!
Eleceed, one of the most beloved action and comedy series in the webtoon world, is preparing to step into the anime world. According to the official announcement, the anime adaptation, which was initially planned for 2026, has been postponed to early 2027. Along with this announcement, an exciting new key visual reflecting the series' main characters and atmosphere has been presented to fans.
The series tells the story of Jiwoo Seo, a kind-hearted high school student who loves cats and possesses a secret super speed, and Kayden Break, one of the world's most powerful "Awakened" beings. After being severely injured in an assassination attempt and transferring his consciousness into a chubby stray cat to survive, Kayden is adopted by Jiwoo. This chance encounter marks the beginning of Jiwoo's adventure filled with dangerous organizations and other powerful gifted individuals in the secret world. The master-apprentice relationship between the two and Kayden's grumpy demeanor in his cat form are among the most beloved aspects of the series.
The production team behind the Eleceed anime consists of quite ambitious names. The animation production is being handled by DandeLion Animation Studio, which achieved great success with the The First Slam Dunk film. Hiroshi Nishikiori, known for works such as A Certain Magical Index and Honey Lemon Soda, sits in the director's chair, while the screenplay and series composition are entrusted to Yosuke Kuroda, a veteran of My Hero Academia. The series' music is being prepared by Taku Iwasaki, the composer of legendary anime such as Gurren Lagann and Soul Eater.
The creators of the series are just as remarkable as the production team. Eleceed began on the Naver Webtoon platform in 2018 as a collaboration between Son Jeho, the writer of the legendary Noblesse series, and ZHENA (Kim Hye-Jin), the illustrator known for Girls of the Wild's. Reaching over 1.7 billion views globally, the series is considered one of the most successful examples of the modern webtoon world. Fans expect more details about the anime to be shared with the participation of the creators at the Anime Expo 2026 panel, which will take place on July 4, 2026.
Simultaneously with the announcement, the anime's official Discord server, English Instagram account, and official online store were also launched. During this long wait until 2027, the voice cast and the first teaser trailers are expected to be shared in the coming months. Eleceed seems set to bring together both cat lovers and anime enthusiasts looking for quality action.
