The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Leeanne M. Krecic’s popular webcomic, Let’s Play, is set to receive a short web manga adaptation. The new web manga, created by Kei Kumoi and produced by GEEK WONDERS, will debut on Wednesday, September 30, 2025. It will be available on the anime’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, offering fans an early look into the animated series’ narrative.
This new development comes as the Let’s Play anime gears up for its premiere on October 2, 2025, on Fuji TV’s +Ultra programming block in Japan, with Crunchyroll slated to stream the series internationally.
Expanding the ‘Let’s Play’ Universe
The decision to launch a web manga adaptation concurrently with or just before the anime’s debut highlights a growing trend in multimedia franchises. This short manga will specifically follow a portion of the first episode of the upcoming anime, providing an additional layer of storytelling and a unique entry point for audiences. It allows fans to immerse themselves in the Let’s Play world through a different medium, potentially drawing in new viewers who may discover the series through the manga.
Details of the Web Manga
Authored by Kei Kumoi and produced by GEEK WONDERS, the web manga will be shared via the official X account for the Let’s Play anime. This strategic release aims to build further anticipation for the anime by offering a narrative snippet that directly ties into its initial events. In addition to the web manga, Kakao’s Piccoma platform will also begin publishing the Japanese version of the original Let’s Play webcomic, making the source material more accessible to a wider Japanese audience.
Anticipation for the Anime Premiere
The anime adaptation of Let’s Play has been a significant talking point since its announcement at New York Comic Con in October 2023. Produced by studio OLM, known for its work on Pokémon Sun & Moon and The Apothecary Diaries, the series is directed by Daiki Tomiyasu. Aya Matsui is handling the series composition, with Saki Ebisawa as the animation character designer based on Ebimo’s original designs.
The cast features prominent voice actors, with Kana Hanazawa as Sam Young, Shimba Tsuchiya as Marshall Law, Yūichi Nakamura as Charles Jones, and Tomokazu Sugita as Link Hudson. Toshinobu Kubota performs both the opening theme song, “1,2, Play,” and the ending theme song, “Left & Right.” Crunchyroll has confirmed it will stream the series globally, ensuring broad accessibility for fans outside of Japan.
The Story of ‘Let’s Play’
Let’s Play is a romantic comedy that follows Sam Young, a 22-year-old aspiring video game developer in Los Angeles. Her life takes an unexpected turn when her debut game, Ruminate, receives a harsh review from a popular streamer known as “Marshall Law,” who coincidentally becomes her new next-door neighbor. The series explores themes of gaming, social anxiety, romance, and navigating professional and personal challenges in the digital age.
The Original Webcomic’s Journey
Leeanne M. Krecic’s Let’s Play webcomic gained immense popularity since its debut on Webtoon in 2016. Amassing over 7.5 million subscribers globally and receiving an Eisner Award nomination in 2019, the series quickly became a fan favorite. Although the comic ceased publication on Webtoon in 2022 after three seasons due to contractual difficulties, Krecic confirmed that a fourth season would continue elsewhere in Fall 2025. The enduring appeal of the original webcomic has fueled significant anticipation for its animated adaptation, and now, its complementary web manga.
