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Dec 20 forever stays in the minds of Tokyo Ghoul fans as the birthday of the series’ protagonist Ken Kaneki. To mark this occasion, Studio Pierrot, the anime studio responsible for the franchise’s adaptation, has revealed a new Tokyo Ghoul anime-related release.
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Studio Pierrot Store announced that “TV Anime Tokyo Ghoul Key Animation Collection,” containing over 1,600 key animation drawings from the first season of the TV anime Tokyo Ghoul as well as the sequel, Tokyo Ghoul √A, is now available for purchase on their website.
In their statement, the studio noted the release was timed to celebrate Kaneki’s birthday and expressed hope that fans would utilize the archival materials to expand their collections.
In addition to the Key Animation collection, the studio confirmed the release of a “Complete Set,” which comes with a collection of setting material of the anime along with the key animations.
Pierrot Store detailed that this complete set includes a special booklet of approximately 30 pages and a dedicated storage sleeve to house the volumes. Additionally, the studio noted that both the Setting Material Collection and the Key Animation Collection came with a bonus sticker for each volume.
New Tokyo Ghoul Animation Drawing Release Disappoints Fans
The announcement of the art collections arrived amidst a climate of specific expectation within the anime community. For several years, the fanbase had campaigned for a remake of the Tokyo Ghoul anime adaptation. The friction stems largely from the pacing of the original television adaptation, which condensed the source material significantly.
Usually anime adaptations of weekly manga generally see a pacing ratio of roughly two to five chapters per anime episode. The Tokyo Ghoul franchise deviated significantly from this norm.
The original manga by Sui Ishida spanned 143 chapters, while the sequel, Tokyo Ghoul:re, spanned 179 chapters, totaling 322 chapters. The television adaptation attempted to cover this narrative breadth across 48 total episodes (split into four seasons).
While the first season maintained a moderate pace, Tokyo Ghoul √A, diverged from the manga’s plot entirely.
Subsequently, the adaptation of Tokyo Ghoul:re attempted to compress 179 chapters into 24 episodes, resulting in an average consumption rate of approximately 7.5 chapters per episode. This outrageous pacing led to the omission of significant plot points and character development, fueling the long-standing demand for a faithful readaptation.
With hopes for a remake still not dead, the reception to the new animation drawing release has been poor. It also mirrors the sentiments expressed during the franchise’s 10th-anniversary celebrations.
Leading up to the anniversary of the anime’s premiere in 2024, Studio Pierrot teased a major announcement, which generated widespread speculation regarding a remake.
However, the eventual reveal was the “Tokyo Ghoul EX” exhibition and a promotional video that re-animated existing scenes rather than a new series.
The pattern of teasing significant announcements on relevant dates only to reveal merchandise, art books, or events has established a cycle of anticipation and subsequent criticism within the community.
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