The much-anticipated anime adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s Monsters now has an official release date. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the details.
Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, presented a collection of one-shot stories prior to the manga’s official debut. These stories were subsequently compiled in the “Wanted!” volume, featuring five distinct side stories. Among them is a narrative centered around the renowned swordsman Ryuma, who lived approximately 400 years ago. His legend remains widely known in the land of Wano.
The anime adaptation of this one-shot is helmed by Sunghoo Park, the director renowned for his work on Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1. Director Sunghoo Park has established E&H Production, the studio responsible for bringing Monsters to life in anime form. His meticulous attention to detail, showcased in Jujutsu Kaisen, adds to the anticipation surrounding Monsters.
Titled “Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation,” this production is an original net animation that was officially announced in July 2023.
Monsters Anime Release Date
The Monsters anime is scheduled to debut on January 21, 2024.
As per information from Twitter user Pewpiece, the anime adaptation is expected to be a 25-minute-long episode. Viewers can catch it on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video.
What is The Monsters Anime About?
The Monsters anime is an authentic narrative that unfolds 400 years in the past, revealing the historical events of Wano. It delves into the captivating tale of Ryuma’s dragon-slaying legend, as envisioned by Eiichiro Oda’s one-shot. This anime adaptation explores the backstory and renowned exploits of Shimotsuki Ryuma.
The Thriller Bark arc in One Piece initially introduced Ryuma, a legendary swordsman hailing from Wano and the ancestor of Roronoa Zoro. His notable accomplishment is said to involve the slaying of a dragon. Eiichiro Oda, in SBS Volume 247, clarifies: “Despite being a zombie, the character appearing in Chapter 450 is indeed Ryuma. The samurai protagonist of the MONSTERS short story. In the world of One Piece, however, he is a legendary warrior who has already passed away due to illness and etched his name in history.”
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