The Crunchyroll Showcase at New York Comic Con 2026 announced on Thursday that Ji-Hoon Jeong’s webtoon The Boxer will receive a television anime adaptation. The reveal included the main cast, key staff, and a special promotional trailer.
Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Yu | Uchiyama Kouki (Blue Lock) |
| J | Toyonaga Toshiyuki (Bungou Stray Dogs) |
| K | Seki Tomokazu (Jujutsu Kaisen) |
| Ryu Baeksan | Ono Kensho (Vinland Saga) |
Staff
| Role | Staff |
|---|---|
| Director | Kubota Takehiro (Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon), Won-yeong Kang (Cardfight!! Vanguard: overDress main animation) |
| Character Design | Suwa Masahiro (Made in Abyss) |
| Series Composition/Script | Oono Toshiya (Yakusoku no Neverland) |
| Creative Producer | Blue Rights |
| Producer | Hayate |
| Co-Producer | Naver Webtoons, Crunchyroll, Xtorm |
| Studio | breccia, Studio Jemi |
Webtoon History and Release
Jeong serialized the sports drama on the Naver Webtoon platform from December 2019 to May 2022. Daewon C.I. released the 13th and final volume in September 2025.
Line Webtoon brought the series to English readers digitally starting in May 2020. Yen Press licensed it in July 2022 and published the 13th volume on May 19.
Synopsis
Yu, 17, has endured years of brutal bullying. The experience has left him emotionally numb and disconnected from reality, unable to act like a normal person. He has an exceptional ability to dodge punches, yet he often lets his tormentors beat him because he sees no meaning in survival.
His situation starts to change when he meets an old boxing trainer known as “K.” K has trained five champions, and his experience and instincts let him recognize Yu’s near-superhuman fighting charisma at once. Despite Yu’s lack of interest, K quickly tries to take him under his wing.
A bright memory from the past changes Yu’s mind. He accepts K’s offer, hoping to feel that same light again. Yu then steps into a world of formidable opponents—both righteous and monstrous—where, for the first time, he has no choice but to fight back.
Special Promotional Trailer
The announcement also included a special promotional trailer.
Source: Comic Natalie
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