Manhwa with anime adaptations in 2026: one question determines how to use this list. Does the anime cover the complete story, or does the manhwa continue past it?
TL;DR: Manhwa with anime adaptations: every confirmed series, studio, and season in 2026. Includes where to watch and which to read first before watching.
If the anime ends before the manhwa does (which is most of them), you need to know where the adaptation stops so you can pick up the source material at the right chapter. Watching the anime and stopping there means missing the rest of the story. Starting the manhwa from chapter 1 after finishing the anime means re-reading 100+ chapters you've already seen adapted.
The entries below include where each anime ends relative to the source, so you can make that call before you start either format.
This is the full list of manhwa with anime adaptations through 2026: which seasons are worth watching, and where the manhwa stands relative to each one.
Manhwa with anime adaptations: overview
Manhwa-to-anime adaptations accelerated significantly after Solo Leveling's 2024 debut on Crunchyroll. A-1 Pictures' two-season run demonstrated commercial viability, and the pipeline that followed includes confirmed announcements for Eleceed and A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 2 (SSS-Class Revival Hunter remains a fan-hoped-for candidate with no studio or date attached). The question each adaptation raises for existing readers is consistent: does the anime cover the complete story, or does the manhwa continue past where the anime stops?
This page answers that question for every confirmed adaptation through 2026. For each series, the entries note which studio is adapting it, which streaming platform carries it, where the anime ends relative to the source manhwa, and whether to read the manhwa before watching or use the anime as an entry point. The recommendations differ by series: for Tower of God, reading first is clearly better because the adaptation compresses too aggressively. For Solo Leveling, the anime is a legitimate entry point that doesn't misrepresent the source.
Tower Of God.
Netflix entries (Sweet Home live-action, Lookism animated) are included because they originate from WEBTOON originals and draw from the same readership, even though their format differs from the typical manhwa-to-anime pipeline.
Manhwa with anime adaptations: key takeaways
- Solo Leveling has two anime seasons on Crunchyroll (A-1 Pictures, 2024-2025); Season 2 covers through approximately chapter 110 of the manhwa
- Tower of God Season 2 aired in 2024 (The Answer Studio, 26 episodes, Crunchyroll); the manhwa is substantially better than either anime season
- No SSS-Class Revival Hunter anime adaptation has been confirmed as of August 2026, despite the mechanic's obvious screen potential
- Netflix handles Sweet Home (live-action drama, 3 seasons) and Lookism (anime, 2022, 6 episodes)
- The God of High School and Noblesse both have completed 2020 anime adaptations on Crunchyroll
Solo Leveling: the adaptation that changed the conversation
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Studio: A-1 Pi
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The Solo Leveling anime is the reason this list has more entries than it would have had in 2022. A-1 Pictures produced two seasons that were commercially successful and technically solid (consistent animation quality, a soundtrack that doesn't embarrass the source material), and enough of DUBU's original aesthetic to be recognizable.
Season 1 (12 episodes) covers approximately chapters 1-45. Season 2 "Arise from the Shadow" (13 episodes) continues through roughly chapter 110. The manhwa run of 179 main chapters plus 21 side stories means chapters 111-200 are only available in the original.
The manhwa is better. DUBU's illustration (the fight choreography, the shadow aesthetics, the system UI design) is at a level the anime approximates but doesn't match. That said, the anime is a reasonable entry point for readers who prefer to preview before committing to 200 chapters.
For where the anime ends and where to pick up in the manhwa, the Solo Leveling reading order guide has the chapter-to-episode breakdown. For the full series rating: Solo Leveling review →.
Solo Leveling, the manhwa adaptation that reset expectations for what animated manhwa could look like.
Tower of God: two seasons, different studios, different results
Studio: Telecom Animation Film (S1), The Answer Studio (S2) | Season 1: 2020 | Season 2: 2024 | Platform: Crunchyroll
Tower of God's adaptation history is complicated. Season 1 (2020, 13 episodes) compressed 78 episodes of manhwa into a single cour, which produced an adaptation that moved too fast for new viewers to invest and too briefly for existing readers to feel satisfied. It's watchable as an introduction to the premise. That's about the ceiling.
Season 2 (2024, 26 episodes, two cours) fares better. The Answer Studio had more episodes to work with, and the source material for Season 2 (the Workshop Battle arc and its aftermath) has more standalone arc structure that holds at anime pacing. The art style changed significantly from Season 1, which works out because Season 1's aesthetic was its weaker element.
The manhwa is substantially better than either season. If you're approaching Tower of God for the first time and care about quality, start with the manhwa. The Tower of God reading guide covers the platform navigation and where to start.
The God of High School: MAPPA's tournament arc
Studio: MAPPA | Year: 2020 | Episodes: 13 | Platform: Crunchyroll
MAPPA adapted the tournament arc and mythology setup of Park Yongje's 569-chapter manhwa in 13 episodes. The fight animation is genuinely exceptional: some of the best animated combat sequences MAPPA produced that year. The trade-off is that 13 episodes covers roughly 112 chapters of a 569-chapter series, so the mythology and faction politics that make the later manhwa compelling aren't present.
For readers who want to try The God of High School before committing to 569 chapters, the anime is the right preview. The manhwa is free on WEBTOON. The God of High School reading guide explains the power system and where the anime ends relative to the full series.
Noblesse: Production IG's 543-episode series
Studio: Production IG | Year: 2020 | Episodes: 13 | Platform: Crunchyroll
Noblesse got the same treatment as The God of High School: 13 episodes, early arcs, and then a stop. Production IG's adaptation is technically competent but the series' strengths (world-building that pays off over hundreds of chapters, the comedy of Rai navigating modern life) don't compress as well as tournament-arc action. The 2020 anime is the weakest of the major adaptations but still a functional introduction.
The manhwa (543 episodes) is free on WEBTOON and completed.
The God of High School adapted by MAPPA, one of the earliest high-profile manhwa anime adaptations.
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special: Season 2 premieres October 7, 2026
Studio: Arvo Animation | Season: 2 | Streaming: Crunchyroll
Season 1 (12 episodes, 2023) covered the Promotion Competition arc at Hebrion Academy. Season 2 was confirmed at New York Comic Con in October 2025, and the official announcement now gives its Japanese premiere as October 7, 2026, alongside a new teaser visual. The manhwa is complete at 268 chapters, no unfinished story risk if you read ahead. Season 2 covers the Commission Arc through the First Shadow World Arc, which is where the political structure and faction dynamics actually become visible. The A Returner's Magic Season 2 news piece has the full details on what to expect and whether to read the manhwa first.
Eleceed: DandeLion Animation, early 2027
Studio: DandeLion Animation | Streaming: Crunchyroll | Status: Confirmed, no air date
DandeLion Animation (known for The First Slam Dunk) is adapting Eleceed, the action manhwa by Son Jeho (story) and Zhena (art). Crunchyroll holds international streaming rights. The first trailer (July 2026) confirmed the premiere moved from the original 2026 target to early 2027.
The source manhwa has 400+ chapters, updating weekly on WEBTOON. It follows Jiwoo Choi (a student hiding cat-like combat abilities) and Kayden, the world's most powerful Awakened currently stuck in a cat's body. The manhwa's comedy and action both hold up at 400 chapters in a way that makes it worth starting before the anime airs. The anime will only cover a fraction of what's available to read now. For announcement details and what arc to expect: Eleceed anime release date. Eleceed review
SSS-Class Revival Hunter: no anime confirmed
Studio: None announced | Status: No adaptation confirmed
No SSS-Class Revival Hunter anime has been officially confirmed as of August 2026. The series is occasionally discussed as an adaptation candidate given the mechanic's visual potential, but no studio, release window, or trailer has been announced. The manhwa is on Tapas in English (as SSS-Class Revival Hunter, not WEBTOON), currently on a season break after Season 4.
For the full system fantasy rankings including SSS-Class Revival Hunter:
Best System Fantasy Manhwa →
Netflix adaptations: live-action and animated
Sweet Home: live-action drama
Studio: Netflix | Seasons: 3 | Platform: Netflix
Sweet Home's Netflix live-action series is a different beast from the manhwa adaptation conversation. Studio Dragon produced three seasons of a live-action Korean drama using the same premise (Cha Hyun-soo, an apartment building, monster transformations). The first season is the best. Seasons 2 and 3 diverge significantly from the source material in ways that divide the existing manhwa readership.
The manhwa (140 chapters, WEBTOON, completed) is the better version. The Netflix drama is worth watching on its own terms if you approach it as a separate adaptation rather than a faithful one.
Lookism: animated
Studio: Studio Mir | Year: 2022 | Episodes: 6 | Platform: Netflix
Studio Mir (known for The Legend of Korra animation) produced a 6-episode Lookism anime for Netflix. The adaptation covers the early premise (two bodies, social contrast, school dynamics) before the series evolves into an underground fighting series at around chapter 200 of the manhwa. 6 episodes isn't enough to get there.
The Lookism manhwa is 600+ chapters and ongoing, free on WEBTOON.
Best Manhwa with Anime Adaptations: Watch First or Read First?
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You want the best production quality: Solo Leveling anime (A-1 Pictures). Consistent across both seasons.
You want the best single-season experience: The God of High School (MAPPA). 13 episodes of the tournament arc without commitment to a 569-chapter series.
You want to try Tower of God: Watch Season 2 first. It's better than Season 1 and gives you a clearer sense of what the long-form series is doing.
You want live-action: Sweet Home Season 1 on Netflix. Judge the drama on its own terms, not against the manhwa.
For the full ranked list of manhwa worth reading across all genres:
Best Manhwa to Read in 2026 →
Frequently Asked Questions
What manhwa have anime adaptations in 2024-2025?
Solo Leveling has two anime seasons (A-1 Pictures, 2024-2025, Crunchyroll). Tower of God Season 2 aired in 2024 (The Answer Studio, 26 episodes, Crunchyroll). SSS-Class Revival Hunter has no anime adaptation confirmed as of August 2026. The God of High School and Noblesse both have 2020 anime adaptations still available on Crunchyroll. Is the Solo Leveling anime faithful to the manhwa?
Reasonably faithful in events and character beats. A-1 Pictures compressed some chapters in Season 1 but kept the major dungeon arcs intact. The main difference is visual: the manhwa's DUBU artwork is exceptional, and the anime's art style is competent but doesn't match it. Season 2 covers through approximately chapter 110 of the manhwa. Is the Tower of God anime worth watching?
Tower of God Season 1 (2020, Crunchyroll, animated by Telecom Animation Film) had a mixed reception: it covers the first 78 episodes of the manhwa in 13 anime episodes, which is aggressively compressed. Season 2 (2024, The Answer Studio, 26 episodes) fares better because it has more episodes to work with. Both are reasonable entry points if you want to preview the series, but the manhwa is substantially better. What manhwa have Netflix adaptations?
Sweet Home has a Netflix live-action Korean drama (3 seasons). Lookism has a Netflix anime (2022, 6 episodes, Studio Mir). These are adaptations of WEBTOON originals rather than manhwa-to-anime in the traditional sense, but both source series are free to read on WEBTOON. Should I watch the anime or read the manhwa first?
For Solo Leveling: the manhwa is better, but the anime is a legitimate entry point for readers who prefer animation first. For Tower of God: the manhwa is significantly better; read it first if you're invested. For The God of High School: the anime covers the tournament arc well but omits the mythology that later chapters depend on. For newcomers to any of these series, the manhwa will always have more content. What is the best manhwa-to-anime adaptation?
Technically, Solo Leveling (A-1 Pictures) is the most polished production: consistent animation quality, good sound design, and the DUBU aesthetic is translated reasonably well. The God of High School (MAPPA, 2020) has exceptional fight animation in its 13 episodes. Noblesse (Production IG, 2020) is the weakest of the major adaptations but still watchable. Is SSS-Class Revival Hunter getting an anime?
No, not yet. No SSS-Class Revival Hunter anime adaptation has been officially confirmed as of August 2026, and no studio, release date, or trailer exists. The manhwa is available on Tapas in English as SSS-Class Revival Hunter.
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