Studio MAPPA dropped a new Chainsaw Man visual, confirming the manga's anime adaptation. The image gave a glimpse of Denji's character design when he turned into a Chainsaw Man.
So far, the studio has yet to give any details about the anime adaptation of Chainsaw Man, aside from this poster. So, fans are now hoping they will see the series' first season soon that may continue to a number of installments dropping in the future.
The manga is now in its final stages and about to come to a close after a couple of chapters. According to Epic Dope, its anime version will mostly focus on its manga story, where Denji turns into an immortal individual after gaining the devil's power.
集英社「週刊少年ジャンプ」連載 #チェンソーマン のアニメ化が決定！
制作は #MAPPA(@MAPPA_Info)が担当します。
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He may show his crazy side on the small screen as he will wreak havoc on the streets of Japan and unveil his anger toward the evils with the help of his new evil pet dog. Despite the lack of details, fans are now looking forward to the coming of Chainsaw Man anime, hoping it will be as thrilling as the manga.
Viewers want to see a lot of the manga's features at play here. They are also aspiring to see if the animated version of the characters can give justice to their emotions on the small screen.
Anime News Network noted the manga would officially end on the second issue of Weekly Shonen Jump. However, it is only its first part, the Koan or Public Safety arc, would come to a close.
Its second part is just about to begin and will serialize on Shone Jump+'s app and website. Its 10th volume will start shipping on Monday, January 4, 2021, while its 11th and final work will be dropping on Thursday, March 4.
Although Weekly Shonen Jump is yet to confirm, it is widely believed that the second part will compile all the manga volumes, starting from volume 1.
In addition, the franchise will have merchandise, like the newly-announced Nendoroid figure and plush goods. It will also have a collaboration with the Animate Café.
Chainsaw Man manga debuted in December 2018. It is now experiencing tremendous success and receiving several accolades here and there.
It follows the story of Denjo, a simple enforcer who is working to make ends meet and provide food for himself and his dog, Pochita, per Comicbook. However, after his fight with the evil, he turns into a Chainsaw Man, who aims to defeat all the evils on earth.
Meanwhile, the upcoming Jump Festa '21 on December 19 to 20 may reveal more about the much-awaited Chainsaw Man anime. This event will hold a stage presentation for the title that may give more details about the upcoming anime.
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