A Collaboration of Giants: Record of Lodoss War Returns in Webtoon Format!
A massive partnership that will shake the foundations of the manga and webtoon world has been announced! Japan's publishing giant KADOKAWA, REDICE STUDIO—the force behind phenomenal works like Solo Leveling—and LINE Digital Frontier have joined forces to establish a new webtoon production studio called STUDIO WHITE. The first project of this exciting collaboration will be a webtoon spinoff of the legendary classic fantasy series Record of Lodoss War (Lodoss-tō Senki).
Created by Ryo Mizuno, Record of Lodoss War originally began as a tabletop role-playing game (TRPG) log in the 1980s. Over time, it became one of Japan's most influential high fantasy series, known for its novels that have sold over 10 million copies, cult-classic anime adaptations, and deep mythology. Now, this deep-rooted universe is being brought into the modern vertical-scrolling format under the STUDIO WHITE banner, preparing to captivate both old fans and a new generation of readers.
Why is this collaboration so important for the industry? REDICE STUDIO is a studio known for setting the bar for visual quality in the webtoon world and for its mastery of action scenes. KADOKAWA possesses a massive library of classic works. LINE Digital Frontier will ensure that this content reaches millions via the LINE Manga platform. The coming together of this trio opens the doors to a new era where Japan's rich storytelling is blended with South Korea's dynamic webtoon production power.
For fans, this news means the chance to see the dark and epic atmosphere of the Lodoss universe through the mesmerizing art style of REDICE. Although an official release date has not yet been shared, it has been confirmed that the project will be a side story that remains faithful to the spirit of the original series. How iconic characters like Parn and Deedlit will appear with a modern visual style is already a subject of great curiosity. This first move by STUDIO WHITE also signals that many more classic Japanese works will step into the webtoon world in the future.
