Nano List, the acclaimed science-fiction webtoon by Min Song-A, is making the jump to animation. The series is scheduled to debut on the South Korean streaming platform TVING on August 17, marking a distinct shift in direction for the production team.
The project is spearheaded by Studio Gale, a company primarily recognized for its work on children's programming like Pororo the Little Penguin and Tayo the Little Bus. This adaptation serves as the studio's first foray into the high-stakes world of sci-fi action, testing their ability to translate the webtoon's intense combat and android-centric themes to the screen.
Set in a world where human-android interaction is mundane, the narrative focuses on Do-jin Ahn, a high schooler whose life is upended by the arrival of Nano, a powerful android assassin created by his late sister. The original webtoon, which boasts an impressive 9.98 user rating on its native platform, explores the dangerous mystery behind why his sister left him such a lethal bodyguard.
While the series has secured a domestic release, there is currently no word on international distribution or a North American streaming partner. Readers looking to familiarize themselves with the source material can find the official English translation available through WEBTOON.
