Teenage Mercenary Webtoon Set to Receive Anime Adaptation

Teenage Mercenary (also known as Mercenary Enrollment) is a South Korean webtoon that has captivated readers worldwide. Created by writer YC and illustrator Rakyeon, the series follows the journey of Ijin Yu, a young man who becomes a mercenary after surviving a plane crash at the age of eight. After a decade of dangerous missions, he returns to Korea to reunite with his family, only to face new challenges in the form of high school life.

The webtoon debuted on Naver Webtoon in November 2020 and has since been published in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Indonesian. Its popularity has been particularly notable in Japan, where it topped LINE Manga's annual rankings in both 2023 and 2024. In 2023, it became the first webtoon to surpass 1 billion yen in annual sales on LINE Manga, setting a record for the highest annual GMV since the app's launch a decade ago. (screenrant.com)

In January 2025, LINE Manga held its first-ever pop-up store event for Teenage Mercenary at LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA in Tokyo. The event featured exclusive merchandise and a special video with voice actor Soma Saito, who voiced the protagonist, Soma Tatewaki. (us.oricon-group.com)

As of May 2025, the series has accumulated over 1.86 billion views worldwide, reflecting its widespread appeal. The upcoming anime adaptation is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see the dynamic action sequences and character development brought to life on screen.

For those interested in exploring the series, Teenage Mercenary is available on Naver Webtoon and LINE Manga.