Tokyo Ghoul and one of the most iconic dark fantasy anime of its timebut it was obscured by the errors of its adaptation. Fans of Sui Ishida's manga were disappointed with how the anime failed to capture the brilliance of the story that made the series so great. Due to various deviations and anime-only plots Tokyo Ghoul didn't get the chance to show his true potential.
But as in many cases, when the official material fails, fans quickly step in and imagine what could be. Recently, a stunning fan-made poster offered an idea of what a faithful remake would look like. The poster attracted attention online and left fans wondering what promise a remake could bring to the series. A faithful adaptation could bring Tokyo Ghoul back in the spotlight and give him all the recognition he deserves.
Tokyo Ghoul deserves a completely faithful adaptation
The decision to take an anime-only approach in the second season didn't sit well with fans
The fan-made poster captures the beauty of the series and creates the perfect mysterious atmosphere. It captures Sui Ishida's master-class dark fantasy, mixing in the horror of battle between ghouls and humans. If given a proper adaptation, the series could honor Ishida's vision, giving the plot the rhythm it should have, along with the pivotal moments that should happen.
The biggest deviation was with the second season of Tokyo Ghoulwhich diverged from Ishida's manga and created an anime-only plot. While the manga further explores Kaneki's descent into darkness and the heavy psychological toll he endured, the anime ignores much of this development. The result led to a plot that only took bits and pieces from the manga and generally felt rushed and disjointed, failing to capture the tight plot of Ishida's seminal manga.
Tokyo Ghoul needs a remake now more than ever
A remake can attract new fans while presenting the story as it should be for longtime fans
The heart of Tokyo Ghoul always lies in his ability to create raw, emotional stories mixed with the haunting exploration of survival and humanity. The manga's plot didn't just follow Ken Kaneki's torture and transformation, but rather the complexity of what truly makes a monster a monster. Unfortunately, the anime's deviation from the source material upset the balance created by the mangaka and lost much of the tension regarding Kaneki's journey.
The growing demand for remakes, seen in shojo titles such as Fruit basket and Kimi ni Todokeproves that fans crave modern adaptations and that remakes can be successful. With advances in animation quality and storytelling, now is the perfect time to revisit Ishida's manga and honor the original plot. ONE Tokyo Ghoul The remake would offer longtime fans a way to experience the story as it was always meant to be and give a new generation of fans a chance to see what made it stand out in the first place.