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MAPPA’s CEO, Manabu Ohtsuka, revealed his fascination with Tatsuki Fujimoto’s work and desire to bring the mangaka’s every project to life on big screens. Not to forget, several famous mangas have already been animated or are in production by MAPPA Studio, such asAttack on Titan,Chainsaw Man, andJujutsu Kaisen.
Currently, the studio is focusing on Fujimoto’sChainsaw Man. With only 12 episodes,CSMinstantly became one of Studio MAPPA’s most popular titles to date.Chainsaw Manexplores nuanced themes of finding happiness and moral subjectivity, captivating several viewers with a gruesome mixture of gory fights and compelling characters.
While manyCSMfans hail the anime as Fujimoto’s greatest masterpiece, our main protagonist, Denji, often struggles to win over viewers, leading to severe criticism from the fandom. Interestingly, Tatsuki Fujimoto once disclosed his Interestingly, Tatsuki Fujimoto once disclosed his struggles and desire to move forward to Part 2 of the story, which made him neglect to emphasize Denji’s character.
Chainsaw Man‘s Creator Why He Overlooked Making Denji a More Compelling Character
Chainsaw Man‘s Season 1 undoubtedly ranks among the biggest hits of 2022, where the anime captivated viewers with its dark tone, extreme violence, lovable characters, incredible animation, and perfect blending of battle shonen and horror.
WhileCSM‘s terrific action scenes and splendid narrative enthralled several fans, Denji’s character fails to leave a lasting impression on the audience.Chainsaw ManSeason 2 is hotly anticipated to follow the anime’s upcoming movie.
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Tatsuki Fujimotoonce shared that he prioritizedadvancing theChainsaw Manstory, which led him to neglect playing more importance on Denji’s character. He added:
There are things that I thought of from the start, as well as things that I added later. When I was creating Chainsaw Man, I didn’t have specific plans to bring payoff to the meaningful-sounding words and things that felt “off.” There are more things that I left vague in order to make the second part easier to do. Because of that, there are tons of things that I wasn’t able to pick up.
Tatsuki Fujimoto heavily focused on advancing the plot, which made him neglect to prioritize emphasizing character development and their stories for the viewers, including Denji. Many fans don’t consider Denji a great character and view him as a sex-starved lunatic.
How MAPPA Could Potentially Overshadow Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Most Popular Work BeyondChainsaw Man
BeforeCSMserialization, Tatsuki Fujimoto’sFire Punchwas celebrated as the mangaka’s standout work, with some fans still holding it in high regard. WhileFire Punchmay not be as famous asCSM, the manga has delivered a story full of graphic violence and mature themes.
Fire Punchisn’t for the faint of heart, as it showcasesTatsuki Fujimoto‘s dark narrative filled with controversial subjects and many truly disturbing contents that readers should be prepared for before diving in. Like its successorChainsaw Man,Fire Punchexcels in beautifully showcasing the cruelties of its world.
If you’re looking for something unpredictable and darkly gripping,Fire Punchmust be at the top of your list. With MAPPA’s CEOopening up about his desireto adapt every single one of Fujimoto’s works, includingFire Punch, fans are eagerly anticipating the studio’s official announcement.
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Owing to its enormous success,Chainsaw Manreigns as one of the most famous series in the eyes of many anime fans. Although the animation quality received praise from several fans, manyCSMreaders were upset with MAPPA’s direction in adapting some of Fujimoto’s goriest panels.
However, MAPPA’s efforts to downplayCSM‘s goriest elements despite the blood and violence are leading fans to question ifFire Punch’s future is in safe hands. Despitethe hard-to-stomach scenes or incredibly tragic storyand conclusion,Fire Punchis Fujimoto’s magnum opus in the dark fantasy supernatural genre, and it will only leave a long-lasting impression if MAPPA prioritizes sticking to the creator’s original vision.
Chainsaw Mancan be streamed on Crunchyroll whileFire Punchcan be read on Viz Media
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
