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Aside from his magnum opusChainsaw Man, Tatsuki Fujimoto has a diverse portfolio of works. These include several one-shot manga that are acclaimed and well-appreciated. His notable one-shot manga isLook Backwhich was eventually adapted into a film by director Kiyotaka Oshiyama and Studio Durian. However, there’s more to it than meets the eye.
Despite the film’s acclaim, Oshiyama won’t be animating yet another one-shot manga by Fujimoto. While the film remains an iconic masterpiece, Fujimoto’s one-shot mangaGoodbye,Eriawaits an adaptation. While both mangas are impeccable in their own way, let’s take a look at what makes this piece a one-shot wonder.
Look Back Director Kiyotaka Oshiyama won’t be animating Tatsuki Fujimoto’s one-shot manga.
ThoughTatsuki Fujimotois known forChainsaw Man, his prowess isn’t restricted to this series. His diverse portfolio is reflected in his one-shot mangas. This is true for his one-shot mangaLook Back,which garnered a positive reception after its release. Furthermore, its animated film achieved a score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, along with an 8.3 rating on IMDb.
The manga is apoignant reminderof friendships, dreams, and rivalry. With its detail-oriented process, Studio Durian lives up to Fujimoto’s art. Despite being rivals, Kyomoto and Fujino find their way back to each other. It is a novel and refreshing take on the coming-of-age genre as a whole. Furthermore, Director Kiyotaka Oshiyama played a pivotal role in its success. However, there’s a catch to that.
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Oshiyama revealed his reasons behind not animating Fujimoto’s one-shot mangaGoodbye, Eri. He said so in a recent Q&A held at Burbank, according to@Chainsawpediaon X.
Kiyotaka Oshiyama says that he has no plans on Adapting Goodbye Eri & felt that His Style wouldn’t fit with the story[Source: Look Back QNA in Burbank, CA]pic.twitter.com/VfrzvtLCS8
Apart fromLook Back, Oshiyama has worked on several notable projects as a key animator. Some of these includeMob Psycho,The Wind Rises, andThe Boy and The Heron. While his directorial vision diverges from the manga’s core, it doesn’t negate Fujimoto’s brilliance. But what makes this work stand out from his other one-shot?
Goodbye, Eri is a one-shot wonder in every sense
Look Backrepresents friendship through itsblend of tragedyand light-hearted elements. On the other hand,Goodbye, Eriunpacks mystery and dark elements in the storyline. The story follows the journey of Yuta Ito, who pays tribute to his terminally ill mother. He does so through a film compilation but is mocked and bullied by the school, that is, until Eri arrives.
Eri isn’t a bog-standard mysterious character meant to be sidelined in the story. She serves a greater purpose in Yuta’s journey and purpose in paying tribute to his mother. While both one-shot manga are massive hits in their way,Goodbye, Eriremains an underrated masterpiece.
Fujimoto is known forchanneling his aggressionin most of his works. The one-shot mangas bring out the depth and complexities in every way. This manga is no exception to that, especially in its depiction of loss. It’s an oxymoron on life, death, and hope. This is relevant to Eri’s ambiguity as a character that plays a pivotal role in Yuta’s goals.
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While the Director’s decision may be heartbreaking for most fans, it is completely understandable. The last thing people would want is a misrepresentation. Furthermore, if Oshiyama were to adapt the film, most of its complexities would be lost in translation. Lastly,Goodbye, Eriis a must-read for thrillers and mystery seekers.
Look Backis available for streaming on Netflix. Both one-shot manga are available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
