An anime adaptation of JH's popular manhwa, The Boxer, has been officially announced. The news came during the Crunchyroll Showcase at New York Comic Con 2026, confirming that an anime series is currently in production. Fans can anticipate the series to stream on Crunchyroll upon its release.
The production team for The Boxer anime includes Takehiro Kubota and KANG Wonyeong as directors. Toshiya Ono is responsible for the series composition and scripts, while Masahiro Suwa is handling the character designs. The animation will be a collaborative effort between Japanese studio breccia and Korean STUDIO JEMI, with BLUE RIGHTS credited as the creative producer.
Voice Cast and Manhwa Details
The main cast for the anime has also been revealed. Koki Uchiyama will voice Yu, Kensho Ono will portray Ryu, Tomokazu Seki is cast as K, and Toshiyuki Toyonaga will voice J. A trailer for The Boxer anime was also released as part of the announcement.
The original manhwa, published in English by Yen Press, follows the story of legendary boxing coach K. He discovers an apathetic teenager, Yu, who possesses an extraordinary talent for boxing despite his seemingly indifferent demeanor. The announcement did not specify a release date for the anime at this time.
Key points
- The Boxer manhwa by JH is receiving an anime adaptation.
- The anime will stream on Crunchyroll.
- Takehiro Kubota and KANG Wonyeong are directing the series.
- Japanese studio breccia and Korean STUDIO JEMI are producing the animation.
- The voice cast includes Koki Uchiyama, Kensho Ono, Tomokazu Seki, and Toshiyuki Toyonaga.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 8, 2026
