Ubel Blatt manga debuted in 2004 by Etorouji Shiono, gaining a loyal fan base over the years. Thus, the anime adaptation has finally arrived, produced by Satelight and Staple Entertainment , bringing to the screen the world marked by the "Seven Heroes."
However, one of the biggest changes fans noticed was the removal of some of the original work's most daring scenes. In a recent interview, director Takashi Naoya revealed the reason behind these decisions.
Changes in the anime adaptation by Ubel Blatt
Ubel Blatt manga is known for its dark and brutal approach, including violent battles and erotic scenes that impact its narrative. However, for the anime version, the team chose to cut these parts, even excluding two important story arcs. This resulted in the absence of certain villains and memorable confrontations from the original work. Despite this, the series' characteristic violence was maintained in the version available on Amazon Video .
Takashi Naoya 's vision
In an interview with Anime News Network , Takashi Naoya explained that he was aware of the erotic elements in Übel Blatt's manga from the beginning and discussed how to handle them with the studio, the commission, and the original creator. According to him, the priority was to focus on the protagonist Köinzell , exploring his journey of revenge and his emotional growth throughout the story.
We wanted to emphasize his evolution as he overcomes his rage and learns to trust again,” the director explained. “So we decided to remove the erotic elements and go without them. Other than that, we tried to stay as faithful to the original as possible.
Furthermore, Naoya noted that anime adaptations often require cuts due to time constraints. In the case of Ubel Blatt , it was necessary to restructure some parts of the story to create a proper pacing and reinforce the main theme: Köinzell's redemption and renewed confidence.
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Source: ANN
