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Chainsaw Man, shown in the fall of 2022, is thought to be one of MAPPA’s anime with the best visuals. The animators worked really hard to make amazing scenes from the manga into captivating animated sequences, like Aki’s everyday life and intense, gory fights, which grab every anime fan’s attention.
And now the series achieved a significant milestone in the anime world. It’s the first series to be certified by the RIAA, thanks to the songKick Backby Kenshi Yonezu from its first season.
The song also earned a gold certification for selling over 500,000 copies, a major achievement that no other anime song has yet achieved.
This accomplishment even surpasses popular series likeOne PieceandDemon Slayer. While someChainsaw Manfans had mixed feelings about the anime adaptation by MAPPA, there’s no denying that the opening song was a huge success.
Spoiler Alert: This article may contain some spoilers forChainsaw Man
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The Opening Song ofChainsaw ManReaches a Significant Milestone in the World of Anime
The opening song inChainsaw Man,Kick Backby Kenshi Yonezu, recently got certified gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies. This is a big deal as it’s the first anime song to achieve this recognition.
It’s a significant achievement considering the many iconic anime opening songs and their success over the years, like what we saw with Oshi No Ko. Despite MAPPA, the studio behindChainsaw Man, expecting more from the first season, this recognition shows the show’s impact.
This milestone underlines how the anime industry is becoming more mainstream, reaching audiences not regularly engaged with anime. Productions likeChainsaw Manare making a bigger impact beyond the usual anime-following circles.
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Studio Alterations Spark Debate Over Anime Adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Manga
Many people argue online about the changes made by the studio in the anime adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga by MAPPA.
They feel the tone of some scenes was altered, giving a more “Western” vibe, despite the show being good enough for a second season. Some people in the West loved the creative decision, but Japanese fans didn’t fully embrace it.
Director Ryu Nakayama led this unique approach, with the project team investing a lot of passion and resources, though the reaction remained divisive. The future of the next season is uncertain, but it’s clear this one stirred mixed opinions.
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Tanmay Jha
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Tanmay writes about anime for FandomWire. He’s currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. With a passion for animation and graphics, he has authored over 240 articles on anime, sharing insights and reviews with fellow fans, seamlessly combining his love for animation with journalism.
