by The manga/anime community has also been buzzing with various topics this week. “Maijitsu Enta,” which delivers seasonal issues, introduces the most talked about manga and anime news this week (until 9/8 distribution).
- “ONE PIECE” is full of “Kumamoto Prefecture” stories! Both the Yonko and Baratie are locals.
- Three years after the completion of “Gintama,”…why won’t genius Hideaki Sorachi write a new work?
- Yuyuta appeared in Rushiai Ijiri. The turbulent anime “Yakami-chan” has come to an end!
- Animation “The Adventures of Dai” Crocodine is out of force! Disappointed with the “deployment of the original”
- Doflamingo is the hated Shichibukai!? The least popular man in “ONE PIECE.”
This week’s most talked about topic was an article about the manga “ONE PIECE,” which is now loved in Japan and worldwide.
It’s a well-known story, but Eiichiro Oda, the author of “ONE PIECE,” was born in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture. After the Kumamoto earthquake, he supported the reconstruction of the stricken area and received the Kumamoto Prefectural Honor Award for his achievements.
In addition, it is said that there are many “Kumamoto stories” related to such hometowns in the work of “ONE PIECE.” For example, Oda graduated from “Tokai University Second High School” (currently called “Tokai University Kumamoto Seisho High School”), but Luffy’s journey began in “East Sea” (East Blue). )is.
It is said that Oda was the origin of the name “Eastern Sea” because it was “the beginning of his journey as a manga artist” when he was in high school.
In addition, the concept of “Four Emperors” occupies an important position in work, but there is a theory that this is also a local story. In Kumamoto, four high schools with high deviation scores, including “Kumamoto Prefectural Kumamoto High School,” are known as “Four High Schools.” From there, the pirates with top strength were named “Four Emperors.”
This may give the impression of being far-fetched to a very speculative reader. However, some solid grounds exist for the “Kumamoto original story theory.”
At the story’s beginning, “East Sea,” the sea restaurant “Baratie” appears as a place to meet Sanji. This unique name is based on the teppanyaki specialty restaurant “Baratei” in Kumamoto City.
Because it was revealed that Oda worked part-time at “Baratei” when he was in high school. She didn’t hide this from herself and later sent a signed colored paper to the store, along with an illustration of Sanji saying, “Fuck you!”
Also, one of Luffy’s older brothers, Portgas D. Ace, was “Shinka Shiranui.” It is said that this is based on “Shiranui Town,” which existed in Kumamoto until 2005. In the first place, Kumamoto is also known as “Fire Country,” so I can’t help but feel a deep connection with Ace, who has the “Mera Mera Fruit” ability.
The key to solving the mystery that fills the “ONE PIECE” world may be hidden in Kumamoto…
Next, let’s talk about the gag manga “Gintama,” which was a big hit in “Weekly Shonen Jump” and ended in June 2019. The voices of expectation for the “next work” by the author, Hideaki Sorachi, are increasing, but how will the new work be announced?
The manga/anime community has also been buzzing with various topics this week. “Maijitsu Enta,” which delivers seasonal issues, introduces the most talked about manga and anime news this week (until 9/8 distribution).
Various rumors about the subsequent work of the “Gintama” author
“Gintama” is a period drama comic that has been serialized for about 15 and a half years since 2004. There is 77 comics in total, and the cumulative circulation has exceeded 55 million copies. Media mixes such as animation have also been very successful, and it is also a successful example of a rare “live-action movie” in “Jump.”
Judging from the numbers, the author Sorachi should be recognized as the owner of the talent that will go down in the history of “jump.” So naturally, fans look forward to the new work while regretting the end of “Gintama.” However, there is still no sign of Sorachi restarting three years after the conclusion.
Various theories are whispered among fans about why the new work is not announced quickly. For example, one of them is that “I have run out of material in” Gintama. “From the beginning, Sorachi self-deprecatingly said, “I’m out of ideas,” but due to the big hit, “Gintama” turned into a magnificent feature film.
Because it was a dark pot-like style, all the elements were included, so the stock of material may have already run out.
The last three years can also be considered a preparation period for new releases. Considering the effort involved in producing a feature film, it wouldn’t be surprising how long it takes to prepare.
Masashi Kishimoto, also a “jump” writer, started “Samurai 8 Hachimaruden” with the animation staff about five years after the end of “NARUTO.” Also, Sui Ishida, the famous writer of “Young Jump,” started “Superman X” about three years after “Tokyo Ghoul: re.”
Considering these examples, it can be said that the start of a new series will become more realistic after three years.
However, considering the failures, it is not easy to overcome the pressure and run out of ideas to make a new work a success. I pray I can at least overcome the hurdle of 43 weeks of “Samurai 8”.
