The global manhwa phenomenon, which had half the world in a chokehold with its interesting approach to a serious matter and charming characters, has once again returned to charm its audience through the anime.
Based on the original manhwa by Yaongyi, the anime adaptation of True Beauty was announced in November 2023. From the streaming website to all the important staff, there’s so much to know about this anticipated anime, which we will discuss in this blog.
Release date and Streaming SiteWhen Jugyeong masters the art of makeup, she swears that no one outside her family will ever see her bare face.
Based on the hit Webtoon series, True Beauty comes to Crunchyroll in 2024. pic.twitter.com/GHQjh5MQUZ
— Crunchyroll (@Crunchyroll) November 17, 2023True Beauty was initially announced to be receiving a Korean animated series, which was released on August 7, 2024. Later, during the Anime NYC 2023, Crunchyroll announced that it had decided to license the series.
So far, 4 episodes he been released, with the first episode premiering on August 7, 2024. Crunchyroll is currently streaming the episodes for all those who are eager to see their forite characters return in animated form.
Animation Studio and Theme songs"True Beauty" new exclusive clip of the upcoming anime adaptation
The anime will premiere in 2024 on Crunchyroll pic.twitter.com/Tu3ihMmyxY
— Shoujo Cre (@shoujocre) February 24, 2024True Beauty has received a second adaptation of its work in the form of a Korean animated series due to worldwide popularity. The project is produced by Studio N, which produces series based on webtoons, and web novels, and Cocktail media.
Apart from the anime hype, it is also receiving praise for its catchy opening and ending themes. The opening song, ‘My Highlight,’ is a cheerful, upbeat tune sung by Jo Yuri. The ending theme is ‘What You Wanna Do” by MADDY.
READ: ‘True Beauty’ is All Set to Join the ‘Webtoon-Turned-Anime’ Club Voice Actors and Key StaffThe English dub voice actors for the main characters he some of the major names in the industry, which are as follows.
CharacterVoice ActorNotable RolesJugyeongRebecca DanaeMeimei (The Apothecary Diaries), Rin (A Sign of Affection)SuhoEduardo VildasolMao (Tasogare Out Focus), Itakura (Kaiju No. 8)SeojunMauricio Ortiz-SeguraOrland (Sugar Apple Fairy Tale), Yoshimura (Kaiju No. 8)Crunchyroll has also shared the series’s English Dub crew, which are as follows.
Position StaffOther WorksVoice DirectorEmily FajardoMemoriesProducerZach BoltonDragon Ball Super: Broly, Wolf ChildrenAdaptationMacy Anne Johnson The 100 Girlfriends, Trigun StampedeMixerGino PalenciaDragon Ball Super: Broly, TenPuruEngineerSawyer PfleddererMob Psycho 100, Golden Kamuy Plot of the Anime
True Beauty | Source: IMDb
True Beauty revolves around high schooler Lim Jugyeong, who transforms herself into a stunning goddess with the art of makeup to hide her real appearance as she was the victim of bullying in the past.
She makes a new start and enrolls in Saebom High School, earning the admiration and praise of everyone. However, she soon gets entangled with school heartthrobs Suho Lee, who sees her real face, and SeoJun Han, who is determined to disclose her true identity.
About True BeautyTrue Beauty, also known as The Secret of Angel, is a South Korean manhwa written and illustrated by Yaongyi.
It was first published in Ner Webtoon on April 2, 2018, and became the third most-viewed webtoon in 2019. An animated series of the same name is scheduled to be released in 2024.
The story revolves around a young woman who, in her teenage years, mastered the art of makeup to transform herself into a stunning “goddess.” She did so to combat bullying and discrimination rooted in her perceived appearance.