Chainsaw Man author wants to create his own Makeine

An old interview with Tatsuki Fujimoto, the celebrated author of "Chainsaw Man" and "Fire Punch," has resurfaced on social media and trended due to an unusual idea for a romantic comedy that the author shared in 2020. Despite the interview being conducted several years ago for the French magazine ATOM, Fujimoto's statement has gained popularity online recently, fueled by the growing popularity of another anime with a similar premise, "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!", which has captured attention both inside and outside Japan.

In the interview, Fujimoto was asked if while working on "Chainsaw Man" he was already thinking about possible new stories. His response surprised many, as he described an idea for a romantic comedy with a macabre twist:

"I have some ideas, yes. In particular, I have a story that would start as a romantic comedy, with several heroines at the beginning, but only one of them would manage to find love. Discouraged, the other girls would commit suicide and return as materialized evil spirits to haunt the everyday life of the one who got a boyfriend. Do you like it?"

Chainsaw Man author wants to create his own Makeine

This premise quickly ignited the interest of fans, who were struck by the dark and twisted approach Fujimoto envisioned for what initially sounded like a traditional romantic comedy. The idea of "losing heroines" who not only fail to find love, but also become vengeful entities, resonated with many followers on social media, highlighting the unpredictable and unconventional character of the creator of Chainsaw Man.

Despite the fact that the interview dates back to early 2020, Fujimoto's response has gone viral again in 2024, due to the recent popularity of the anime "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!", which shares a concept of "losing heroines", although without the dark tints that Fujimoto posed. Makeine has become a phenomenon both in Japan and internationally, presenting a plot that narrates what happened after the main girls were rejected by their respective love interest.

Source: Reddit