Hero Killer Manhwa Anime Adaptation: Director and Studio Passion Paris Announced
The long-awaited news has arrived for Hero Killer fans: The anime adaptation of the popular manhwa by South Korean author Beolkkul and illustrator Kkulbeol is officially on its way. According to the official announcement made on June 29, 2026, the series' director has been determined and the production studio Passion Paris has joined the project. A new teaser visual accompanying the announcement was also shared with fans.
Hero Killer, originally titled Hero Killer: The Last Hero, has been published on the Naver Webtoon platform since 2021. The story revolves around a young woman named Irene who sets out for revenge in a world where superheroes have become corrupt. The manhwa quickly reached millions of readers thanks to its dark tone, fluid fight scenes, and a plot full of surprises. With over 150 chapters released to date, the series has achieved over 1 billion views globally.
Although the name of the director who will take the helm of the anime adaptation has not yet been fully disclosed, the involvement of studio Passion Paris has caused a great stir. Passion Paris is an experienced team that previously worked on major webtoon adaptations such as “The God of High School” and “Tower of God”. In this context, it is believed that the studio can successfully visualize an action-packed work like Hero Killer. Meanwhile, details about the series' music and script team have not been shared yet.
This news shows that the trend of adapting South Korean webtoons into anime continues unabated. Following productions such as Solo Leveling, Lookism, and The Little Prince, Hero Killer will be a new part of this wave. Information eagerly awaited by fans, such as the release date, number of episodes, and cast, is expected to be announced in the coming months. For now, all eyes are on the details in the released teaser visual.
