Fans have been paitently waiting to watch Tomb Raider King Episode 1, it has been an extremely popular Korean webtoon which is getting an anime adaptation. The story is going to be based on a web novel created by Sanji Jiksong, and after it was made into a webtoon and became incredibly popular, it is now set to make a debut in the world of anime. Interestingly, this show is considered to be a really well-written revenge fantasy story.
Another key reason why fans are looking forward to Tomb Raider King is that the narrative balances a combination of supernatural elements, dungeon exploration, intense action, and time travel. The anime is going to be produced by Studio EKK, and currently, the anticipation is at an all-time high. According to official sources, it has been confirmed that Tomb Raider King Episode 1 is going to be released on July 8, 2026.
This anime will be following a weekly release schedule, and all the latest episodes will first air on a local Japanese channel (Fuji TV’s B8station). Fans from South Korea can watch it on Aniplus. For the international audience, Tomb Raider King will be available to stream on Crunchyroll.
With information about a proper release date, the studio has also revealed that the opening theme song Show Down is going to be performed by QWER. Meanwhile, the ending theme is titled To Be Continued and it is by the same band. As the premiere date comes closer, the anime community seems to be getting more hyped.
What is Tomb Raider King about?
The anime Tomb Raider King is about a world where tombs start to appear all around the world. Inside these mysterious tombs are ancient ruins, and these things are considered to be powerful relics that have the ability to give supernatural abilities to whoever possesses them.
So, naturally, all the powerful organizations and the rich want to race in order to claim these treasures and dominate the world. The main character is Seo Joo-Heon, and he is the more talented tomb raider. Although after years in this profession and risking his life to collect the relics, he was betrayed by his own people and left by himself to die.
But instead of dying, the main character finds himself transported 15 years into the past. It was before these tombs had changed humanity forever. Now that he knows what the future holds and the experience to back it up, Joo-Heon decides to rewrite history and claim the most powerful relic before anyone can.
Fans are expecting that Tomb Raider King Episode 1 will not waste time and establish the foundation of the story while introducing viewers to the system of this world. Which will give us a better idea of Joo-Heon’s relentless quest for revenge.
Key details about the anime
Studio EEK is handling the animation, with Seung Wook Woo serving as both director and series composer. The production team also features character designer Hyun Joung Lee, while Ju Young Kim is composing the soundtrack.
The Japanese voice cast includes Yoshimasa Hosoya as Joo-Heon Suh, Saori Hayami as Irene Holton, Junichi Suwabe as Taejoon Kwon, Miyu Irino as Jaeha Yoo, and Nobuhiko Okamoto as Seungwoo Oh.
Fans familiar with series like Solo Leveling will likely notice some similarities and will want to watch this anime as it features betrayed protagonists who gain a second chance to reshape their destinies.
Final thoughts
In conclusion, Tomb Raider King Episode 1 has all the ingredients needed for a memorable premiere. If Studio EEK successfully captures the excitement of the original story, the series could become one of the biggest Korean webtoon adaptations of Summer 2026.
Edited by Nisarga Kakade