Top 10 Webtoon to Anime Adaptation 2025

Key Takeaways:

• Webtoon anime is a convenient alternative for busy people who don’t want to wait for updates and releases.
• Introducing the top webtoons of 2025, from Noblesse to Tower God, and their upcoming anime adaptations.
• Webtoon to anime adaptations 2025 positively impact the industry by attracting established fanbases and introducing newer takes on visual media.
• Localization is CCC’s ace in bridging cultural gaps and bringing webtoon and anime alike closer to home.

Table of Contents:

• What Makes Webtoon Perfect for Anime Adaptation
• Top 10 Webtoon to Anime Adaptation 2025
• How Webtoon Adaptations Impact the Anime Industry
• The Role of Localization in Webtoon Anime Success

Popularized in the late 2010s by the manhwa platform Naver Webtoon, fans prefer webtoons for their fresher take on manhwa. They are also convenient because they are readily available on online platforms. Although not to be confused with manhwa, the Korean comics, webtoon is a digital platform for global creators. With just a phone, internet access, and a few clicks, readers can immerse themselves in the lively world of digital comics through their screens.

This is exactly why adapting it to screen makes it all the more convenient for fans, new or old alike. Animes are much easier to follow without spending too much time following the story or waiting for weekly, sometimes monthly, updates. Webtoon animes appeal much better to international fanbases waiting for the localized versions of their favorite manhwa.

With the new year comes a new recommendation list for the best webtoon to anime adaptation 2025. Are you curious? Hop in and we will take you through both upcoming and released anime adaptations we have in store!

Starting the list with one of the webtoon classics, Noblesse! Published in 2007 and spanned a decade in the making, the webtoon Noblesse has since garnered a lot of fans. As such, fans were ecstatic when news of its animation came out. By 2020, Noblesse aired its first anime episode.

Noblesse follows the story of Raizel, or Rai in the anime, who wakes up from his 820-year-old slumber. He finds himself caught in the modern world and, after reuniting with his faithful servant, disguises himself as an average student in their school. Readers and anime fanatics can expect Rai to take them through action-filled scenes as he acclimates to his new life.

Are you tired of seeing ugly duckling tropes and want a new perspective? Look no more with Lookism! 

Tired of being bullied for being fat and unattractive, Park Hyung Suk decides to switch schools and hope for the best. Imagine his surprise when he wakes up in a conventionally attractive body, which quickly earns him the love and respect of his peers. He constantly shifts between two bodies, being Daniel Park in the morning and back to Park Hyung Suk in the evening. Despite everything, fans will love the protagonist’s character development as he slowly accepts his true identity.

Finally, we present an entry for the fan-favorite isekai and historical manhwas: Doctor Elise! Packed with 12 episodes, this webtoon anime is perfect for readers looking for self-sufficient and independent female protagonists.

The premise follows Elise, a spoiled-rotten empress, who dies and finds herself in the modern world. Determined to change for the better, Elise, now Song Jihyeon, studies medicine where she again dies in a fatal accident. She finds herself back in the past yet again as the teenage Princess Elise. The story will take you through her redemption arc as she becomes a pivotal figure in her kingdom and history. With March celebrating Women’s Month, Doctor Elise deserves the bouquet of roses for empowering female protagonists in fictional settings.

Of course, the list won’t be complete without Boys Love, another fan-favorite genre. Although the webtoon depicts a rocky start for Sangwoo and Jaeyoung, fans will appreciate the characters’ growth throughout the series. Jampacked with slow-burn romance and tension, Semantic Error offers an introspective story of the protagonists’ relationship.

However, it’s impossible to recommend the Semantic Error as a standalone series (with just 4 episodes!) for people who haven’t read their webtoon. The anime is considered an extension of the webtoon and may confuse those new to the series. So, if you want to try Semantic Error, we recommend you read the webtoon before watching the anime. We promise you it’s worth the read! 

The list won’t be complete without the famous webtoon True Beauty. Although it has already been adapted to screen with the K-Drama of the same title, fans are still excited to see its animated version. 

True Beauty will take you through a world of self-discovery and acceptance in a society that seemingly discriminates against unattractive people. The protagonist, Lim Jugyeong, tries to fit into the status quo by transforming herself with makeup. Soon, though, she finds herself in a jam when two guys fall in love with her, having zero clue about her true appearance.

Although both webtoon and live-action were well-received by fans, anime geeks think it’s overkill to release the anime version. As such, some fans are not so ecstatic about the upcoming anime. Still, if you have yet to get into the True Beauty madness or you’re simply testing the waters, we suggest you watch the anime first!

We cannot possibly forget the critically acclaimed Solo Leveling. Beloved by fans for their impressive fighting scenes, world-building, and character development, Solo Leveling anticipates season 3 in 2026. With season 1 and season establishing the intricacies of the Hunter culture and their unique monster-infested world, fans can expect more action-packed scenes for season 3!

Following the story of Sung Jinwoo on his journey as the weakest hunter of their kind. Just as he was down on his luck, he discovered how to level up and defy all odds to become the strongest.

With anime enthusiasts comes an inclination towards battle shounen. There’s nothing like a classic brawl toward the top that can’t offer.

Jin Mo Ri is determined to prove he is the strongest among his peers. With The God of High School, the anime takes you through a series of fights to determine the strongest high schooler on campus. 

Yet another isekai manhwa, Why Raeliana Ended Up At The Duke’s Mansion is popular among romance-suckers and historical manhwa fans. Like a cookie-cutter starter for isekai, it begins with the protagonist waking up as a character in the novel they have read before dying. To avoid dying tragically like the original characters, the reincarnated protagonist tries desperately to change the course of fate.

Park Eunha dies in her present world and becomes Raeliana McMillan, a novel character, in a new world. She then tries to foil her second death by striking a deal with Duke Noah Wynknight and pretending to be his fiancee. What follows is a series of thrilling events that eventually lead to a romantic relationship between her and the duke.

They say nothing’s new under the sun. With that said, A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special is not an original premise, although it remains popular with fans. Even with more popular titles, the webtoon anime continues to receive positive reviews from its viewers.

A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special stars the main character Desir Herrman sent a decade into the past. The anime follows his journey to prevent the world’s demise, doing everything to stop the cataclysmic event.

Last but not least, the most anticipated webtoon anime of 2025, is Tower of God! After the overall success of season 1, fans were looking forward to the return of Tower of God for season 2. However, after its release in July 2024, fans are all but satisfied with the outcome of the second installment.

Still, fans hope for better animation in season 3. The Tower of God depicts Bam’s journey towards saving Rachel from the infamous tower. Armed with strong willpower, he will not stop until he reaches the top.

Over the past decade, the popularization of webtoons has brought more fans and consumers into the market. Indeed, the webtoon industry’s growth reflected an 8.28 billion USD revenue in 2023. Enthusiasts and experts expect a 27.3% CAGR from 2024 to 2030. 

Although frequently downplayed, webtoon adaptations affect the anime industry positively. By introducing fresher, more innovative ways of visual media, webtoons are taking the industry by storm. Established fanbases also boost the popularity and circulation of webtoons, ensuring a steady increase in viewership for its anime counterpart.

Webtoon-to-anime adaptations have long since seen their advent. Still, it gives ample opportunities for artists to market their work. Consumers are also given more options to pick which webtoons to read, ensuring the trend pool does not go stale with repetitive tropes and stories.

Cultural diversity truly does wonders in bringing people from across the world together. Despite being popularized by a Korean company and influenced by Japanese anime culture, webtoon localization goes above and beyond to bridge cultural differences. 

From the digital page to the global stage, CCC can help bring webtoons closer to home through translation and localization. Interested? Give us a beep and we will help you cross that gap one translation at a time.