Eleceed

Eleceed (Korean: 일렉시드; RR: Illeksideu) is a South Korean manhwa released as a webtoon written by Son Je-ho and illustrated by Zhena. It has been serialized on Naver Corporation's webtoon platform Naver Webtoon since October 2018. An anime television series adaptation produced by Dandelion Animation Studio is set to premiere in 2026.

Eleceed
일렉시드
Genre	Action[1] Fantasy[2]
Author	Son Je-ho [ko]
Illustrator	Zhena
Webtoon service	Naver Webtoon (Korean) Line Webtoon (English)
Original run	October 2, 2018 – present
Anime television series
Directed by	Hiroshi Nishikiori
Written by	Yōsuke Kuroda
Studio	Dandelion Animation Studio
Original run	2026 – scheduled

Synopsis

Seo Jiwoo is a regular high schooler, who fears his power of super speed. One night, he finds an injured street cat, which is surprisingly capable of human speech. The cat introduces himself as Kayden Break and reveals the secret existence of Awakeners to Jiwoo. Thus begins Seo Jiwoo's journey as an Awakener.

Characters

• Seo Jiwoo: A kind-hearted high schooler who likes street cats. He lives alone in Seoul, while his mother works as a scientist overseas. His Awakened ability is super speed, but acquires the electricity attribute under Kayden's tutelage. Hence the title, "Eleceed" (Electricity+Speed).
• Kayden Break: One of the most dangerous and notorious Awakeners in the world, he is obsessed with battles and becoming stronger. His ambition is to fight the top 10 world rankers, the strongest Awakeners in the world. At the start of the story, he is injured by three of the top 10 world rankers, forcing him to flee to South Korea. He accidentally transforms into a fat street cat in an attempt to hide from his pursuers. Jiwoo discovers an injured Kayden and takes him home. Eventually, Kayden and Jiwoo's acquaintance evolves into a master and apprentice bond. Kayden's Awakened ability is electricity.
• Yoo Jiyoung: Jiyoung Yoo is the young and influential chairwoman of the Shinhwa Association, widely regarded as the strongest Awakener in South Korea. With her powerful command over wind, she holds significant authority in the Awakener world. As the protector of her jurisdiction, she often involves herself in matters of importance — including the well-being of Jiwoo Seo, the promising young Awakener living under her watch. Initially offering him support as a mentor and sponsor, Jiyoung’s relationship with Jiwoo gradually evolves beyond simple duty. Subtle moments between them hint at a deepening emotional bond, suggesting that something more than just protection or guidance may be growing between the two.

Production

The main character, Seo Jiwoo, was inspired by K-pop musician Kang Daniel.^[3]

Media

Manhwa

Written by Son Je-ho and illustrated by Zhena, the manhwa began serialization on Naver Webtoon on October 2, 2018.^[1] Line Webtoon has been publishing the series in English since 2019.^[4]

Penguin Random House imprint Inklore is set to publish the manhwa in print beginning in Q4 2026.^[5]

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on July 1, 2025. It is set to be directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori and produced by Dandelion Animation Studio, with Yōsuke Kuroda writing the scripts and Minami Sakura designing the characters. It is set to premiere in 2026.^[6]

Video game

A mobile game based on the manhwa was announced in 2023. It is being developed by Action Square, with Naver Webtoon subsidiary Studio Lico set to publish it.^[2]

Reception

In 2022, the series, along with Marry My Husband, garnered the most amount of payments of any title on Naver Webtoon.^[7]

Emedo Ashibeze of Screen Rant liked the story and characters, particularly enjoying the development of the side characters. He also felt the main character's development was well-balanced.^[8]