Tomb Raider King is an anime adaptation of a South Korean web novel and webtoon, streaming on Crunchyroll, with a sequel webtoon and web novel titled End Line also launched in English. As of Episode 8, reviews describe the protagonist as overpowered and unsympathetic, with the series struggling to maintain tension.
The animated adaptation of Tomb Raider King began its rollout in 2026 with a coordinated Japanese broadcast and international streaming plan. The series, directed by Seung Wook Woo at STUDIO EEK, premiered in Japan on July 8 on Fuji TV and other networks, with Crunchyroll streaming it as it aired. The cast for the Japanese dub was revealed in stages, with Yoshimasa Hosoya voicing Jooheon Suh and Miyu Irino as Kotaro Yanagi (Jaeha Yoo). The Korean voice cast was retained for the original version, and Crunchyroll later announced an English dub with Monty Thompson as Jooheon Suh, debuting July 22.
As the episodes aired, reviews grew increasingly critical. The premiere was called a middling male power fantasy that failed to stand out. A review of the first four episodes described the show as a shallow wish-fulfillment tale, with Jooheon facing no real opposition. Episode 6 introduced Anubis and Osiris as new mythological foes, but Episode 7 set up a promising conflict with Kwon Tae-Joon only to have Jooheon win easily. Episode 8 continued the pattern, with Jooheon forcing a relic repairman into a contract and then revealing he can repair relics himself, undercutting any stakes. Reviewers noted the protagonist's overwhelming power and lack of redeeming qualities as a growing narrative problem.
Meanwhile, the franchise expanded beyond the anime. A sequel titled Tomb Raider King: End Line launched in English on WEBTOON, Tapas, Tappytoon, and Manta in July, continuing Jooheon's story into a multiverse conflict. The sequel first appeared in South Korea on Kakao Page earlier that month. The anime's opening theme "SHOW DOWN" and ending theme "To Be Continued" are performed by QWER.
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Episode 9 of the Tomb Raider King anime sees protagonist Jooheon continue to outmaneuver organizations like the TKBM corporation and the U.S. Army, faking them out to access relics. The review notes a lack of real opposition, though the episode ends on an unresolved cliffhanger involving Irene and the Midas water, offering a rare moment of tension.
Episode 8 of Tomb Raider King frustrates the reviewer as protagonist Jooheon remains overpowered and unsympathetic. He forces a relic repairman into an inescapable contract, then reveals he can repair relics himself with Dominance, making the repairman's role redundant. The final battle offers visual excitement but little tension, as Jooheon's dagger breaks only to have him easily face a relic-armed soldier. The episode ends with the reviewer questioning how many episodes remain.
Episode 7 of Tomb Raider King sets up its most promising conflict yet, then deflates it. Kwon Tae-Joon holds a relic that grants Achilles' power and can resurrect him, but Jooheon beats him anyway and walks away, leaving his own relics damaged. That damage introduces Jaeha, a relic restorer who also forges passable copies. Jooheon ties him up and forces him into a contract, the same thing he resents Kwon for doing to him in his past life.
Episode 6 of Tomb Raider King introduces Anubis and Osiris as powerful foes who challenge Jooheon in new ways. The episode features strong action sequences, creative choreography, and a satisfying moment of wish fulfillment as Jooheon kills his former boss. The review notes some weaknesses in monster design variety.
Anime News Network reviewed the first four episodes of the Korean TV anime Tomb Raider King, streaming on Crunchyroll. The review finds the opening episode a decent if tropey hook, but says episodes 2 through 4 devolve into wish fulfillment. The protagonist Jooheon faces no real opposition and overcomes every situation with trivial ease, leaving the reviewer unimpressed.
Crunchyroll announced the English dub cast and July 22 premiere for the Korean-animated adaptation of the Tomb Raider King webtoon. The series, which began airing in Japan on July 8, streams on Crunchyroll. Monty Thompson voices protagonist Jooheon Suh, with Cassie Ewulu, Alex Hom, and Charles Nguyen among the cast.
The sequel to Tomb Raider King, titled End Line, has launched in English on WEBTOON, Tapas, Tappytoon, and Manta as of July 14. The series continues the story of Jooheon Suh after the original, now involving a multiverse-spanning conflict. The sequel first appeared in South Korea on Kakao Page earlier in July. An animated adaptation of the franchise began airing in Japan on July 8 and is streaming on Crunchyroll.
Anime Feminist's review of Tomb Raider King episode 1 describes the premiere as a middling male power fantasy that fails to stand out despite its Korean webtoon origins and time-travel premise. The adaptation keeps the original Korean voice cast but does not elevate the familiar story.
Kakao Entertainment launched Tomb Raider King: Endline, a sequel to the hit franchise, on Kakao Page. The webtoon debuted July 5, followed by the web novel July 6. The sequel continues the story of Joo-heon Seo after the original series. The anime adaptation also began airing in Japan on July 8, directed by Seung Wook Woo at STUDIO EEK, with Crunchyroll streaming.
Kadokawa released the creditless opening sequence for the Tomb Raider King animated series, featuring the theme song "SHOW DOWN" by QWER. The Korean-animated adaptation of the webtoon will premiere in Japan on July 8 with a Japanese dub, and Crunchyroll will stream it internationally. The series follows tomb raider Jooheon Suh who travels back in time to seek revenge.
The Tomb Raider King anime, a Korean-animated adaptation of the webtoon by 3B2S, Yuns, SAN.G, and P-crush, revealed a second promotional video on Saturday. The trailer introduces Yūko Kaida as the voice of Keira Clark, an American army general who oversees relic operations. It also previews the ending theme song "To Be Continued" by Korean band QWER, who are also performing the opening theme "Show Down." The series is directed by Seung Wook Woo at STUDIO EEK, with Hyun-Jung Lee as character designer and chief animation director. The anime will premiere in Japan on Fuji TV on July 8 at 25:15 (effectively July 9 at 1:15 a.m.), and will also air on Kansai TV, Tokai TV, BS Fuji, and Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting Co., Ltd. Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs. The story follows tomb raider Jooheon Suh, who is betrayed and killed, then wakes up 15 years in the past with knowledge of the future. The webtoon ran on Tapas Media from February 2021 to August 2023, spanning 412 chapters.
The Korean-animated adaptation of the Tomb Raider King webtoon has confirmed its release window in Korea and debuted its first official trailer. The series will begin airing in Japan on July 8 on Fuji TV and Kansai TV with a Japanese dub, and Crunchyroll will stream it. A world premiere streaming event on Kadokawa's YouTube channel will show the first two episodes on June 13.
Crunchyroll revealed a large slate of upcoming anime, including Goodbye, Lara, Firefly Wedding, Tomb Raider King, Overgeared, and more, with streaming dates starting July 5. The company also detailed its Anime Expo 2026 screening schedule, featuring early looks at multiple titles.
The South Korean animated adaptation of SAN.G's web novel "Tomb Raider King" released a character trailer introducing Kotaro Yanagi, a specialist who can repair broken relics. The Japanese-language dub of the series is scheduled to premiere in July 2026. The trailer also confirmed the voice cast for the Japanese dub. Miyu Irino voices Kotaro Yanagi, also known as Jaeha Yoo. Other cast members include Yoshimasa Hosoya as Goriki Ryoga and Jooheon Suh, Saori Hayami as Irene Holton, Junichi Suwabe as Taisei Ogawara and Taejoon Kwon, and Nobuhiko Okamoto as Sho Kureha and Seungwoo Oh. Seung Wook Woo, who directed episodes of "Hunter x Hunter," is directing and writing the series at STUDIO EEK. Hyun Joung Lee is the character designer and one of the chief animation directors. The original web novel ran on KakaoPage from November 2016 to May 2018. A manhwa adaptation by Yuns and 3B2S ran from June 2019 to March 2023, totaling 16 volumes. Yen Press publishes the English print edition of the manhwa.