Webtoon 'Dark Moon: The Blood Altar' Surpasses 200 Million Views and Gets Anime Adaptation

Webtoon 'Dark Moon: The Blood Altar' has achieved remarkable success, with over 200 million views worldwide, according to HYBE. The fantasy romance series, created in collaboration with K-pop group ENHYPEN, has captivated audiences across the globe.

Impressive Viewership and Global Reach

Since its debut, the webtoon has been published in 10 languages, including:

• 63.6 million views in the United States
• 36.3 million in Spanish-speaking countries

The series has dominated the fantasy category in China for 20 consecutive weeks and held the top spot in Germany for 10 weeks. It also ranked among the top 10 Sunday webtoons for:

• 26 weeks in North America
• 60 weeks in France

A Blend of Supernatural and Teen Romance

'Dark Moon: The Blood Altar' follows the story of seven vampire boys and a mysterious girl, blending supernatural elements with teen romance. Its cross-media appeal has been boosted by ENHYPEN's musical contributions, including the hit soundtrack 'Criminal Love,' which topped iTunes charts in eight countries. The group also incorporates themes from the webtoon into their albums and music videos.

Upcoming Releases and Anime Adaptation

Fans can look forward to Chapter 4 of the prequel series, Children of Vamfield by Dark Moon, set to release on August 31.

In exciting news, Aniplex announced in September that it will produce an anime adaptation of the webtoon. Crunchyroll will stream the anime across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS regions. You can read more about the announcement here.

Webtoon Launch and Conclusion

The original webtoon was launched in English in January 2022 and concluded with its 71st chapter in October 2023.

Source: E-mail correspondence

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