The
“ Tokyo Ghoul ” franchise has announced
that its big project to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the
anime will be an exhibition with an immersive experience that
will debut in October of this year in Japan . This
announcement has left fans completely disappointed , who were
waiting for the announcement of a remake of the anime adaptation .
Expectations were high, especially since the production had been preparing
a countdown for days, generating great anticipation.
“Tokyo Ghoul,” based on the manga by Sui
Ishida, is one of the most popular franchises of the last decade. The
manga tells the story of Ken Kaneki, a young man who becomes half-ghoul after
an accident. His struggle to maintain his humanity while navigating the violent
world of ghouls captured the imagination of millions of readers.
The anime adaptation, however, has been the subject
of controversy and disappointment . The first season, although
it received mixed reviews, was generally well received. But the second season,
“Tokyo Ghoul √A,” completely altered the manga's story ,
deviating significantly from the original plot and making narrative decisions
that were not well received by fans. To compound the situation, the third
season, “Tokyo Ghoul: Re” attempted to fix the mistakes of the
second season, but ended up creating even more narrative chaos .
Fans of the series have been clamoring
for a remake that is faithful to the original manga .
The lack of a remake announcement on the 10th anniversary has been a blow to
many who were hoping to see Kaneki's story told properly in animated
format. Why isn't a remake produced despite fan demand? There
are several theories about this:
- Pierrot
Studios: The studio responsible for
the anime adaptation has been criticized for its handling of the series.
The studio may not be interested in investing in a remake due to the
investment of time and resources required (nor selling the intellectual
property for another studio to handle).
- Shueisha
Publisher: As the owner of the rights to
the manga, Shueisha could have a role in decisions about new adaptations.
It could be that the publisher's priorities are focused on other, more
profitable projects.
- Production
Houses: Decisions about remakes also
involve the production houses that finance and distribute the anime. There
could be a lack of interest or financial support to remake a series that
has already been adapted, despite its critical reception.
The franchise remains popular and beloved, but the
handling of its anime adaptation has left much to be desired. The fan
community continues to hope that justice will one day be done to Kaneki's
complex and rich story in an adaptation that honors its original source.
- « This
was the big announcement they had prepared? ».
- " Oh
no, one of the biggest disappointments of 2024 so far ."
- « Misery,
pain and anger is what I am feeling right now .»
- « Thank
god I had low expectations about all this .»
- « How
come all of you are still waiting for a remake of this? ».
- « Why
do they prepare these shitty ads with so much hype? What is the problem
with the Japanese? ».
- « I
had no expectations, and yet I feel disappointed .»
- " I
think I would have felt less insulted if it was pachinko ."
- " As
expected, no company is going to invest in adapting a manga aimed at
adults again, and after the success of Kimetsu no Yaiba and Jujutsu
Kaisen, which are shonen, no one should have hope at this point ."
- « Many
years ago I learned, thanks to BLEACH, that when a Japanese company has a
“major announcement” it is about merchandise or an in-person event .»
- " I
don't know why so many thought it was a remake, countdowns are always for
records or art exhibitions ."
Source: ComicNatalie
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