The franchise ofTokyo Ghoul” announced that his grand project to celebrate the tenth anniversary from the anime will be a exhibition with an immersive experience which will premiere in October this year in Japan. This ad has gone completely disappointed fanswho were awaiting the announcement of a adaptation remake of the anime. Expectations were high, especially since the production had prepared a countdown for days, generating great expectation.

“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 captured the imagination of millions of readers.

The anime adaptation, however, has been the subject of controversy and disappointment. The first season, although it received mixed reviews, was generally well received. But the second season, “Tokyo Ghoul √A,” completely changed the story of the manga, deviating significantly from the original plot and making narrative decisions that were not well received by fans. To make matters worse, the third season, “Tokyo Ghoul: Re” tried to correct the errors of the second season, but ended up creating a even more narrative chaos.

Fans of the series are clamoring for a remake that is faithful to the original manga. The lack of a remake announcement on the 10th anniversary was a blow to many who were hoping to see Kaneki's story properly told in animated form. Why isn't a remake produced despite fan demand? There are several theories about this:

• Pierrot Studios: The studio responsible for the anime adaptation has been criticized for the way it handled the series. The studio may not be interested in investing in a remake due to the investment of time and resources required (nor in selling the intellectual property to another studio to handle).
• Shueisha Publishing: As the holder of the rights to the manga, Shueisha could play a role in decisions about new adaptations. It may be that the publisher's priorities are focused on other, more profitable projects.
• Production houses: 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, despite critical reception.

The franchise remains popular and beloved, but the handling of its anime adaptation left a lot to be desired. The fan community continues to hope that one day Kaneki's complex and rich story will be done justice in an adaptation that honors its original source.

• «Was this the big announcement they had in store?».
• «Oh no, one of the biggest disappointments of 2024 so far».
• «Misery, pain and anger is what I'm feeling right now».
• «Thank God I had low expectations about all this.».
• «How are you guys still waiting for a remake of this?».
• «Why do they prepare these shitty ads with so much hype? What's the problem with the Japanese?».
• «I had no expectations and I'm still disappointed.».
• «I think I would feel less insulted if it was pachinko.».
• «As expected, no company will invest again in adapting a manga aimed at adults, and after the success of Kimetsu no Yaiba and Jujutsu Kaisen, which are shonen, no one should have any hope at this point.».
• «Many years ago I learned, thanks to BLEACH, that when a Japanese company makes a “major announcement,” it’s either about merchandise or an in-person event.».
• «I don't know why so many thought it was a remake, the countdowns are always for albums or art exhibitions».

Source: Natalie in comics

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