Now is a great time to be an anime fan. Thanks to the success that some productions have enjoyed in recent years, the quality is through the roof and the offers are always interesting. This is the case Jujutsu KaisenTo whom belongs his success Monster SlayerMAPPA’s CEO assured.
During the Jujutsu Kaisen panel at Anime Expo, MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka and studio writer Hiroshi Seiko discussed the success of Jujutsu Kiasen y Jujutsu Kaisen 0How they talked about it its adaptation Monster Slayer Ufotable plays an important role in pushing anime Gage is inspired by Akutami’s work. What was said about it was:
“When asked if they saw JJK and its popularity coming, Manabu said they had an expectation because we knew Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba was huge. He sensed that there were similarities, but Manabu greatly appreciated the potential for success. They didn’t intend for it to be a hit, but it became an organic one. Seko agreed, saying that KNY’s success was huge and they thought they could do something similar for the anime market domestically and internationally. The author also mentions that JJ will be loved overseas, but not by how much. Everyone is very surprised and very happy. And of course Hiroki felt the same way. They were aiming for a hit because JJK was a hit overseas, but even this level surprised everyone.”
Its first season Monster Slayer Premiered in 2019, and its first episode Jujutsu Kaisen Aired in 2020. Koyoharu Gotouge’s adaptation of the play has been a notable success around the worldThat amount of movies Mugen Trian It is one of the highest-grossing Japanese films worldwide.
In addition, Demon Slayer was the entry point for many people who had never seen anime in their lives. Thanks to this, this art is enjoying a new wave of popularity, and not only Jujutsu Kaisen Benefited from this But works like Spy X Family and, in the future, Chainsaw Manhas been made available to a wider public.
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Editor’s note:
Jujutsu Kaisen It’s a fantastic anime. like Monster Slayer, Gege Akutami’s work takes elements of the Shonen genre that work, takes them to the next level, and leaves out many aspects that have been criticized. More than evolving the genre, it perfects it.
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