Tokyo Ghoul disappoints fans again

The "Tokyo Ghoul" franchise has announced that its big project to celebrate the anime's tenth anniversary will be an exhibition with an immersive experience that will debut in October of this year in Japan. This announcement has left fans completely disappointed, who were waiting for the announcement of a remake of the anime adaptation. Expectations were high, especially since the production had prepared a countdown for days, generating great anticipation.

"Tokyo Ghoul," based on the manga by Sui Ishida, is one of the most popular franchises of the last decade. The manga tells the story of Ken Kaneki, a young man who becomes half ghoul after an accident. His struggle to maintain his humanity while navigating the violent world of ghouls captured the imagination of millions of readers.

The anime adaptation, however, has been the subject of controversy and disappointment. The first season, although it received mixed reviews, was generally well-received. But the second season, "Tokyo Ghoul √A," completely altered the manga's storyline, deviating significantly from the original plot and making narrative choices that were not well received by fans. Compounding the situation, the third season, "Tokyo Ghoul: Re" attempted to fix the mistakes of the second season, but ended up creating even greater narrative chaos.

Fans of the series have been clamoring for a remake that is faithful to the original manga. The lack of a remake announcement on the tenth anniversary has been a blow to many who were hoping to see Kaneki's story properly told in animated format. Why isn't a remake happening despite fan demand? There are several theories about this:

Pierrot Studios: The studio responsible for the anime adaptation has been criticized for its handling of the series. The studio may not be interested in investing in a remake due to the investment of time and resources required (nor is it going to sell the IP for another studio to take over).
Editorial Shueisha: As the owner of the rights to the manga, Shueisha could have a role in decisions about new adaptations. It could be that the publisher's priorities are focused on other, more profitable projects.
Production Houses: Decisions about remakes also involve the production houses that finance and distribute the anime. There could be a lack of interest or financial support to remake a series that has already been adapted, despite its critical reception.

The franchise is still popular and loved, but the handling of its anime adaptation has left a lot to be desired. The fan community continues to hope that one day justice will be done to Kaneki's complex and rich story in an adaptation that honors its original source.

"Was this the big announcement you had prepared?"
"Oh no, one of the biggest disappointments of this 2024 so far."
"Misery, pain and anger is what I'm feeling right now."
"Thank God I had low expectations about all this."
"How come you all are still waiting for a remake of this?"
"Why are they preparing these shitty ads with so much hype? What's the problem with the Japanese?"
"I didn't have any expectations, and I still feel disappointed."
"I think I would have felt less insulted if it was a pachinko."
"As expected, no company is going to invest in readapting a manga aimed at adults, and after the success of Kimetsu no Yaiba and Jujutsu Kaisen, which are shonen, neither should have hope at this point."
"Many years ago I learned, thanks to BLEACH, that when a Japanese company has an 'important announcement' it is merchandise or an in-person event."
"I don't know why so many thought it was a remake, countdowns are always for records or art exhibitions."