In recent weeks, fans of "Tokyo Ghoul" were excited through social media, believing that the series would have a big surprise. However, those hopes were dashed.
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To celebrate the anime's tenth anniversary, the production revealed that the work will have an exhibition with an immersive experience in October 2024 in Japan. However, this announcement left many fans unhappy, as they were hoping for a remake of the anime adaptation.
"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 has captivated millions of readers.
The anime adaptation, however, has been the subject of controversy and disappointment. The first season, while receiving mixed reviews, was generally well-received. However, the second season, "Tokyo Ghoul √A," significantly altered the manga's storyline, deviating from the original plot and making narrative decisions that displeased fans. To make matters worse, the third season, "Tokyo Ghoul: Re," attempted to correct the mistakes of the second season but ended up creating even more narrative confusion.
Fans of the series have been clamoring for a remake faithful to the original manga. The lack of a remake announcement on the tenth anniversary was a hard blow for many who hoped to see Kaneki's story told correctly in animated form.
Check out these theories about Tokyo Ghoul:
- Studio Pierrot: The studio responsible for the anime adaptation has faced criticism for its handling of the series. It's possible the studio isn't interested in investing in a remake due to the time and resources required (nor in selling the rights to another studio).
- Shueisha Publishing: As the owner of the manga rights, Shueisha may have a role in decisions regarding new adaptations. It's possible the publisher's priorities are focused on other, more profitable projects.
- Production companies: Decisions about remakes also involve the production companies that finance and distribute the anime. There may be a lack of interest or financial support to remake a series that has already been adapted.
The fan community continues to hope that one day Kaneki's rich and complex story will receive an adaptation that honors its original source.
- "Was this the big announcement they had prepared?"
- "Oh no, one of the biggest disappointments of 2024 so far."
- "I am feeling nothing but misery, pain, and anger at this moment."
- "It's a good thing I had low expectations about all of this."
- "How can you still expect a remake of this?"
- "Why make such hyped announcements for this? What's wrong with the Japanese?"
- "I had no expectations, and yet I'm disappointed."
- "I think I would feel less insulted if it were about a pachinko machine."
- "As expected, no company will invest in adapting a manga aimed at adults. After the success of Kimetsu no Yaiba and Jujutsu Kaisen, which are shonen, nobody should have any hope at this point."
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Source: Comic Natalie
