Animation Digital Network (ADN), a French company specialized in animationrecently announced on X (formerly Twitter) an acquisition that will excite manga and anime fans.
The license for the anime adaptation of the one-shot ‘Monsters: Ippaku Sanjō Hiryuu Jigoku’, created by none other than Eiichiro Oda, has been secured by the streaming service.
One-shot ‘Monsters: Ippaku Sanjō Hiryuu Jigoku’ like never before!
Eiichiro Oda created ‘Monsters: Ippaku Sanjō Hiryuu Jigoku’ as part of a manga contest called the ’70th Grand Prix’.
The contest was held in 1992 by Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, the same magazine that later serialized his most famous work, ‘One Piece’.
The one-shot was published in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1994, when Oda was still a budding manga artist.
‘Monsters’ features some peculiar characteristics, including a darker tone compared to the lighter, more adventurous style later associated with ‘One Piece‘.
The story centers on a character named Ryuma, who was later reused by Oda as a supporting character in the ‘One Piece’ series itself.
The anime ‘Monsters’ already has a teaser!
The one-shot ‘Monsters’ didn’t achieve the same level of instant success as ‘One Piece’, but it was an important step in the beginning of Eiichiro Oda’s career, showing his talent and versatility as a mangaka.
With just one episode, responsibility for the animation of ‘Monsters’ was entrusted to the studio E&H Production.
Director Sunghoo Park, founder of the studio and renowned for his work on ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ and ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’, promises a unique visual and narrative experience for viewers.
The premiere scheduled for 2024 on the ADN platform promises to satisfy the growing expectations of fans, who are eagerly awaiting to dive into the next masterpiece of Eiichiro Oda.
The combination of the author’s genius and the studio’s expertise promises to elevate ‘Monsters’ to new heights, guaranteeing a delight for manga and anime enthusiasts.
Prepare to embark on an epic journey, where Oda’s unparalleled talent once again shines through, bringing captivating characters and gripping storylines to life.
‘Monsters’ is about to conquer hearts and establish itself as another milestone in the brilliant career of master world creator Eiichiro Oda.
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