The manga “ The
Elusive Samurai ( Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi )” by Yusei
Matsui has received a reprint order for all of its sixteen
compilation volumes published to date. This move is a direct response
to the surge in popularity that the series has experienced thanks to its
successful anime adaptation. It's not just a few volumes: the reprint covers
all volumes published in Japan, which is a testament to the huge
increase in demand .
Since the premiere of the anime, which
has already aired three episodes, the series has captured the attention of a
wide audience, not just fans of the original manga .
The spectacular animation and character design created by CloverWorks studios
have been instrumental in attracting new fans. This growing popularity has
resulted in a notable increase in sales of the manga's volumes, a phenomenon
that author Yusei Matsui has never before experienced with such intensity.
In addition, the series has climbed
positions in the ranking of the Summer-2024 season (July-September) of
MyAnimeList , reaching sixth position with a score of 8.02 points from
the community. This achievement further highlights the impact that the animated
adaptation has had on the success of the manga.
Fans in Japan have shared their opinions on the
success of the manga and its anime adaptation:
- " Yusei
Matsui is a genius ."
- " He
got it right with his three works ."
- « It
is impressive that all three of its anime adaptations have been
successful. He is a great mangaka .
- « Master
Matsui is amazing. All his works become successes .
- " I
don't like that it wasn't talked about as much during its serialization,
but now that it's been adapted into an anime, everyone is talking about it ."
- « Thanks
to those who capture scenes on X (Twitter), the series has gained a lot of
popularity .»
- « The
character design and animation are very well done. I am not surprised that
it is a success ».
- « Although
I have not seen it, they say that the series has a great visual impact .»
- « It
seems that the series is capturing the attention not only of manga fans,
but also of new viewers thanks to the anime .»
- « The
plot and characters are very attractive. It's hard not to get hooked ."
With these comments and the high demand for its
volumes, it is clear that “ The Elusive Samurai ” has captured
the attention of the audience, consolidating Yusei Matsui as
one of the most prominent authors in the manga and anime industry.
Source: Yaraon!
