It’s not just because of the recent controversies.
Summary:
Look Back is a one-shot by Chainsaw Man author that is getting an adaptation.
It won’t be done by MAPPA, but fans are happy about it.
Kyoto Animation is a beloved studio which suits the story of Look Back better.
Tatsuki Fujimoto is quite a famous mangaka. Of course, his most well-known work is Chainsaw Man, which is one of the most popular series recently — both in the anime and the manga medium. That said, that’s not his only manga.
Before Chainsaw Man, he was famous among manga readers for Fire Punch — a series that is still loved by many. However, by now, he also has plenty of one-shots. One of them, Look Back, is getting adapted. The anime won’t be made by MAPPA, though, but fans are actually happy about it.
MAPPA’s Work Is Controversial
MAPPA is perhaps the most talked about studio nowadays. The reason is fairly simple: outside of Chainsaw Man, they worked on hits like Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as sequels for Vinland Saga and Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin).
That’s not the only reason the studio is talked about, though. The studio is infamous for multiple controversies, including falling behind the deadlines and its treatment of animators. Jujutsu Kaisen S2 was in the center of those controversies as it aired, and fans feel the same may happen to the sequel.
Still, while MAPPA is generally liked, their adaptation of Chainsaw Man was more divisive. Its direction was praised by some fans and hated by others.
While its direction was certainly unique — it took inspiration from live-action movies more than from other anime — some complained that it didn’t have the dark and gritty look they had hoped for.
Why MAPPA Not Being the Studio to Animate It Is a Good Thing
Despite that, MAPPA has done a good job adapting Chainsaw Man when it came to animation. However, Look Back is not being adapted by them — but fans are actually happy about this fact. It might sound weird, yes, but there are many reasons for this.
First of all, not being adapted by MAPPA doesn’t mean the anime will automatically look bad. In fact, Look Back is being adapted by Kyoto Animation, which is actually a very beloved studio.
Contrary to MAPPA, they’re known as a studio with some of the best working conditions, and their animation style is iconic (and very good).
MAPPA is also simply not a studio that would work well with Look Back. Unlike Chainsaw Man, which is an action show with a lot of fights, Look Back is a slice of life drama. Kyoto Animation is actually known for series like this, and the studio is a perfect choice.
Would you prefer MAPPA to animate 'Look Back'?
It’s not just because of the recent controversies.
Summary:
Look Back is a one-shot by Chainsaw Man author that is getting an adaptation.
It won’t be done by MAPPA, but fans are happy about it.
Kyoto Animation is a beloved studio which suits the story of Look Back better.
Tatsuki Fujimoto is quite a famous mangaka. Of course, his most well-known work is Chainsaw Man, which is one of the most popular series recently — both in the anime and the manga medium. That said, that’s not his only manga.
Before Chainsaw Man, he was famous among manga readers for Fire Punch — a series that is still loved by many. However, by now, he also has plenty of one-shots. One of them, Look Back, is getting adapted. The anime won’t be made by MAPPA, though, but fans are actually happy about it.
MAPPA’s Work Is Controversial
MAPPA is perhaps the most talked about studio nowadays. The reason is fairly simple: outside of Chainsaw Man, they worked on hits like Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as sequels for Vinland Saga and Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin).
That’s not the only reason the studio is talked about, though. The studio is infamous for multiple controversies, including falling behind the deadlines and its treatment of animators. Jujutsu Kaisen S2 was in the center of those controversies as it aired, and fans feel the same may happen to the sequel.
Still, while MAPPA is generally liked, their adaptation of Chainsaw Man was more divisive. Its direction was praised by some fans and hated by others.
While its direction was certainly unique — it took inspiration from live-action movies more than from other anime — some complained that it didn’t have the dark and gritty look they had hoped for.
Why MAPPA Not Being the Studio to Animate It Is a Good Thing
Despite that, MAPPA has done a good job adapting Chainsaw Man when it came to animation. However, Look Back is not being adapted by them — but fans are actually happy about this fact. It might sound weird, yes, but there are many reasons for this.
First of all, not being adapted by MAPPA doesn’t mean the anime will automatically look bad. In fact, Look Back is being adapted by Kyoto Animation, which is actually a very beloved studio.
Contrary to MAPPA, they’re known as a studio with some of the best working conditions, and their animation style is iconic (and very good).
MAPPA is also simply not a studio that would work well with Look Back. Unlike Chainsaw Man, which is an action show with a lot of fights, Look Back is a slice of life drama. Kyoto Animation is actually known for series like this, and the studio is a perfect choice.
