It’s a great day to be a fan of Sing Shong’s work since not only isOmniscient Reader’s Viewpointreceiving an animeand live-action adaptation, but it looks likeThe World After the Fallhas also been picked up by a studio. The next few years are shaping up to include even more manhwa adaptations, thanks to the successful adaptation of thewebtoonand light novel,Solo Leveling.
The World After the Fallis Sing Shong’s lesser-known work that is still ongoing via Webtoon to this day, updating with a new release every Tuesday. The story follows Jaehwan, a once ordinary young man, whose world is turned upside down as towers begin to sprout from all over the world and inflict monsters upon the human population. Notifications are sent out to select individuals, challenging them to take on the tower and clear it before they wipe out humanity. With nothing left to lose, Jaehwan is one of the few who continues to climb, unraveling terrible secrets about the world he once knew, the higher he ascends.
The World After The Fall Will Be Adapted By A South Korean Studio
Picked Up By A Different Studio Than Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint
Perhaps due to a different audience,The World After The Fallwill not be picked up by Aniplex and Crunchyroll as was the case withOmniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. Instead, it’ll be adapted by Studio EEK, a company based in South Korea. The company has been branching off into larger projects by picking up other works, such asTomb Raider King, and promoting the webtoon7Fates: Chakhoby making a short snippet for BTS.
While the company’s work is globally renowned, these videos offer a glimpse into the animation the studio is capable of. Studio EEK has provided some fluid movement, showcasing a talent for incorporating visually satisfying camerawork and a knack for detailed backgrounds in the few animations that are available within the last few years.
Manhwa Adaptations Are Growing Exponentially Since Solo Leveling’s Success
Expanding the Anime Market and Viewer Diversity
Thanks to the amazing recordsSolo Levelingcontinues to break on Crunchyroll, it’s opened the door for many moremanhwa to get adapted into animeor by Korean studios. With the medium’s popularity at an all-time high, taking a chance on stories from other countries with different backgrounds, aesthetics, and values can only serve to widen the pool of shows that are currently available. While the story beats may not be the same as what most anime fans are used to, it also means they won’t know what to expect next from adaptations likeThe World After The Fall, making it all the more exciting to see how it turns out.
