Korean manhwa have some deep engaging stories despite the plot does not look new initially. Solo Leveling, Priest, and many others are also known for a darker and more mature narrative, something which is mostly seen in seinen manga.
This is why it is always great to see a popular manhwa getting adapted into an anime, and Studio Toei is now working on one.
On Monday, Toei Animation and Studio N (A subsidiary of Naver Webtoons) revealed that they are collaborating on an anime adaptation of the historical martial arts manhwa Gosu. It is written by Giun Ryu and illustrated by Mun Jeong Hoo.
Gosu was launched in 2015 on the Naver Webtoons platform. It is a sequel to Yongbi Bulpae (Yongbi the Invincible) which ran from 1998 to 2002. A side story Yongbi Bulpae Oejeon (Yongbi the Invincible: A Side Story) was also in serialization from 2006 to 2013.
The series has gained 1.4 billion views worldwide and is also available in English, Japanese, and Chinese. Gosu’s story concluded in April 2021.
Right from the introduction, the twist is unique in how the main character’s quest for vengeance gets interrupted too early. This is different from Vinland Saga’s initial story, where the plot was developed for a while and then reached a similar end.
About Gosu
Gosu is a Korean historical martial arts manhwa written by Giun Ryu and illustrated by Mun Jeong Hoo. It was first launched on the Naver Webtoons platform in September 2015 and ended in April 2021.
Gang Yong vows to avenge the death of his teacher. After training and honing his martial arts skill in private, he begins his journey to find out the traitors. But when he reaches the town, he finds all of them dead.
Source: Mantan Web, PR Times
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