During a recent Q&A session following the
screening of the animated film “ Look Back ” in Burbank,
California, director Kiyotaka Oshiyama surprised fans by confirming
that he will not be adapting Tatsuki Fujimoto’s one-shot “ Goodbye, Eri .” Oshiyama
mentioned that while he has received multiple requests to bring the work to the
screen, he does not feel that his directing style aligns with the tone of the
story. This revelation disappointed fans who were hoping to see him
helm a possible animated adaptation of the popular manga.
However, while Oshiyama has ruled out
involvement, MAPPA, the studio behind successful Fujimoto adaptations
such as “Chainsaw Man,” has expressed interest in adapting all of Fujimoto’s
works, including the possibility of bringing “Goodbye, Eri” to animation in the
future.
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“Goodbye, Eri” is a one-shot written and drawn by
Tatsuki Fujimoto, originally released on the Shonen Jump Plus website in April
2022. The story follows the life of Yuuta, a young man who, at the
request of his ailing mother, records the final moments of her life. Following
her death, Yuuta creates a film from the footage, but his version of events,
which includes an explosive fantasy ending, sparks controversy at his school. Dejected
by criticism, Yuuta decides to end his life, but in the hospital he meets Eri,
who encourages him to create a new film that will erase criticism and exceed
expectations, mixing reality and fiction.
Since its release, “Goodbye, Eri” has been hailed for
its emotional and creative storytelling blend of fantasy and reality, garnering
millions of views on its first day. While Kiyotaka Oshiyama will not be
taking the reins of a potential adaptation, fans are still holding out hope
that the manga will be brought to the screen, perhaps by studio MAPPA ,
which has already proven its ability to handle Fujimoto’s works.
- « Do
you think this would fit as a live action movie? If so, what director
would do it? "
- « Adapting
“Goodbye, Eri” in some way would take away its charm, to be honest… The
reason it’s so good is because Fujimoto manages to emulate the cinematic
experience in manga format. . »
- « The
style really doesn't fit, “Goodbye, Eri” needs a more realistic art style
like the “Chainsaw Man” adaptation. He made the
right decision . »
- « I
feel like an adaptation of “Goodbye, Eri” would only work if it was done
in a low-budget indie film style, like “Look Back,” which was made almost
entirely by Oshiyama .»
- « I
just hope I'm alive long enough to see “Goodbye, Eri” animated .»
- “ Goodbye,
Eri” is probably the best one-shot of all time, so adapting it properly
would be a huge challenge. .»
- « I
agree that the art style of “Look Back” would not fit in “Goodbye, Eri” ».
- “ Goodbye,
Eri” is popular because it is in manga format. If it is animated, it will
not have the same impact .”
- « I
feel that “Sayonara, Eri” is one of those stories that can only be told in
the medium and form in which it is. An adaptation would take away what
makes it unique, that very curious way of telling the story . »
- « I'd
prefer a live-action or MAPPA to do it, to be honest. I think MAPPA's
style would fit “Goodbye, Eri” more than “Chainsaw Man” .”»
- « I
think “Goodbye, Eri” is an amazing story because it is in manga format. To
make an anime adaptation they would have to come up with completely new
ideas .»
- « I
want to see “Goodbye, Eri” adapted into a live-action film, but only if it
were made by high school students on limited budgets .»
- « Ryu
Nakayama's style would be perfect .»
- « I
hope they still adapt it as a film, even if it's with a different
director. It was literally made to be a film .»
Source: Twitter
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