Crunchyroll Announces TV Anime Adaptation at Anime Expo 2024
At Anime Expo 2024, Crunchyroll’s industry panel brought exciting news for fans of the Omniscient Reader manhwa. Author singNsong, artist Sleepy-C, and adaptor UMI’s popular series, also known as Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, will be adapted into a television anime. Alongside this announcement, a captivating visual was unveiled to the audience.
Streaming Details and Production Partners
Crunchyroll has secured streaming rights for North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and the Indian subcontinent. The anime production involves collaboration between Aniplex and Crunchyroll.
Series Synopsis and Background
The manhwa, based on singNsong’s web novel initially launched on Munpia in 2018, follows the journey of Dokja, an ordinary office worker engrossed in his favorite web novel, ‘Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse.’ When the novel’s events begin unfolding in reality, Dokja becomes the sole individual aware of the impending apocalypse. Armed with this foreknowledge, he embarks on a mission to alter the course of both the narrative and the world itself.
Publication and Release Details
Naver’s Webtoon service publishes the manhwa digitally in English, with regular updates. The series debuted on
Webtoon in May 2020 and has garnered a dedicated following since its English launch in August 2020. Chapter 209 recently debuted on July 2, with subsequent chapters releasing every Tuesday.
Print and International Releases
Yen Press’ Ize Press imprint handles the print release of Omniscient Reader in English, with the upcoming fourth volume slated for release on September 17. In Japan, the manhwa is available under the title Zenchi-teki na Dokusha no Shiten Kara via Line Manga.
Future Adaptations
Excitingly, plans for a Korean live-action film adaptation of Omniscient Reader are also underway, promising further exploration of the series’ rich narrative and characters.
FAQ
What is Omniscient Reader about? Omniscient Reader, originally a web novel by singNsong, follows Dokja, an office worker whose life changes drastically when the events of his favorite web novel start coming true.
Where can I watch the Omniscient Reader anime? Crunchyroll will stream the Omniscient Reader anime in various regions including North America, Europe, and Oceania.
When is the next chapter of Omniscient Reader released? New chapters of the manhwa release every Tuesday on Naver’s Webtoon platform.
