No plans to adapt Goodbye, Eri to anime

During a recent Q&A session following the screening of the animated film "Look Back" in Burbank, California, director Kiyotaka Oshiyama surprised fans by confirming that he will not be adapting Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Goodbye, Eri" one-shot. Oshiyama mentioned that although he has received multiple requests to bring the work to the screen, he does not consider his directing style to align with the tone of the story. This revelation disappointed fans who were hoping to see him at the helm of a possible animated adaptation of the popular manga.

However, while Oshiyama has ruled out his participation, MAPPA, the studio behind successful Fujimoto adaptations such as "Chainsaw Man," has shown interest in adapting all of the author's works, including the possibility of bringing "Goodbye, Eri" to animation in the future.

"Goodbye, Eri" is a one-shot written and drawn by Tatsuki Fujimoto, originally released on the Shonen Jump Plus website in April 2022. The story narrates the life of Yuuta, a young man who, at the request of his sick mother, records the last moments of his life. After his death, Yuuta creates a film with the images, but his version of events, which includes an explosive fantasy ending, generates controversy at his school. Dejected by the critics, Yuuta decides to end his life, but in the hospital he meets Eri, who encourages him to create a new film that erases criticism and exceeds expectations, mixing reality and fiction.

Since its release, "Goodbye, Eri" has been acclaimed for its emotional and creative narrative blend of fantasy and reality, garnering millions of views on its first day. While Kiyotaka Oshiyama will not take the reins of a possible adaptation, fans still hold out hope that the manga will be brought to the screen, perhaps by the hand of the MAPPA studio, which has already demonstrated its ability to handle Fujimoto's works.

"Do you think this would fit as a live-action movie? If so, what director would?"
"Adapting 'Goodbye, Eri' would somehow take away its charm, to be honest... The reason it's so good is because Fujimoto manages to emulate the cinematic experience in manga format."
"The style really doesn't fit, 'Goodbye, Eri' needs a more realistic art style like the adaptation of 'Chainsaw Man.' He made the right decision."
"I feel like an adaptation of 'Goodbye, Eri' would only work if it's done in a low-budget indie movie style, like 'Look Back,' which was made almost entirely by Oshiyama."
"I just hope I'm alive long enough to see 'Goodbye, Eri' animated."
"'Goodbye, Eri' is probably the best one-shot of all time, so fitting it properly would be a big challenge."
"I agree that the art style of 'Look Back' would not fit in 'Goodbye, Eri.'"
"'Goodbye, Eri' is popular because it's in manga format. If it is encouraged, it will not have the same impact."
"I feel that "Sayonara, Eri" is one of those stories that can only be told in the medium and form in which they are. An adaptation would take away what makes it unique, that curious way of telling the story."
"I would prefer a live-action or MAPPA to do it, to be honest. I think MAPPA's style would fit more in 'Goodbye, Eri' than in 'Chainsaw Man'."
"I think 'Goodbye, Eri' is an amazing story because it's in manga format. To make an anime adaptation they would have to come up with completely new ideas."
"I want to see 'Goodbye, Eri' adapted into a live-action film, but only if it was made by high school students on a limited budget."
"Ryu Nakayama's style would be perfect."
"I hope they still adapt it as a film, even if it's with another director. It was literally made to be a movie."