'Overgeared', with 200 million cumulative views, begins simultaneous broadcast in Korea and Japan today... Watch on Netflix and LAFTEL

The TV animation 'Overgeared: The Power of Items', based on the global IP 'Overgeared' which has surpassed 200 million cumulative views, will be broadcast simultaneously in Korea and Japan on TOKYO MX and BS11 on the 2nd.

Poster for the TV animation 'Overgeared: The Power of Items' (Provided= Animation Production Committee)

This animation was produced based on the popular webtoon 'Overgeared' produced by REDICE STUDIO.

The direction is handled by director Ayako Kōno, who was recognized for her sensible directing skills in the movie 'Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night'.

The voice cast includes a large number of actors who are gathering expectations from global fans, such as Asami Seto from 'Jujutsu Kaisen' and Tatsumaru Tachibana, who appeared in 'Sakamoto Days' and 'The Apothecary Diaries'.

The original webtoon 'Overgeared' is a mega-hit work that recorded 200 million cumulative views, and the original web novel recorded 1.2 billion views; it deals with the growth narrative of the protagonist Shin Young-woo, who escapes a life of debt to be reborn as the strongest player 'Shin Young-woo' in a virtual reality game.

Furthermore, the animation 'Overgeared' opened an overwhelming box office success by reaching number 1 in the TV program viewing rankings immediately after its release on Japan's Amazon Prime Video on September 27. It proved the explosive interest of local fans and the strong potential of K-content by taking the top spot from the terrestrial pre-streaming stage.

The animation 'Overgeared: The Power of Items' can be watched through LAFTEL and Netflix, starting with ANIPLUS on the 2nd. Additionally, following the animation broadcast in October, the release of the new game based on the original work 'Overgeared: Overgeared' is also ahead, drawing attention from IP fans.

Introduction to REDICE STUDIO

REDICE STUDIO is a webtoon production studio located in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, presenting various global hits based on original stories and high-quality visuals. It is loved by readers with works of various genres, including representative works such as 'Solo Leveling', 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint', and 'Tomb Raider King', and is establishing itself as a leader in the webtoon industry. Currently, about 190 professional personnel are participating in webtoon production, and it is spreading Hallyu culture to the world through content expansion into animation, dramas, etc.

◆ At a Glance

· Issuing Institution: REDICE STUDIO

· Category: Broadcasting, Animation, REDICE STUDIO

· Distribution: October 2, 2026, 10:00 AM

Source: REDICE STUDIO Press Release (Newswire)

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