This series lacks the fantasy and supernatural elements of Miura’s dark fantasy world, but it has a similar level of resonant character-driven drama and introspection as both it and Inoue’s ronin-themed journey. Makoto Yukimura’s Viking-themed Norse epic Vinland Saga arguably belongs in the same tier of revered, grounded seinen manga as the legendary and late Kentaro Miura’s Berserk and Takehiko Inoue’s Vagabond. There are two, Vinland Saga on Prime Video and Golden Kamuy, that are particular standouts and have the the potential for crossover appeal like Jujutsu Kaisen 0. Gripping Norse drama and Japanese historical fiction Image used with permission by copyright holderĮven venturing outside the realm of the fantastical that is JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, there are some compelling seinen anime dramas that will possibly premiere sometime later this year. One can only imagine the emphatic response that’ll come when the anime adaptation for Steel Ball Run is officially announced, as that arc of Araki’s manga is regarded as some of the best in the medium, not just in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Taking a look at the anime’s impact on worldwide audiences, arguably the only thing fans would have to worry about is Netflix’s painfully sporadic release strategy for Stone Ocean‘s episodes.īut even with the streamer’s rocky attempt at balancing its binge strategy with the weekly release model, the season will undoubtedly maintain critical acclaim given animation studio David Production’s track record with the IP. But even so, the appeal of following along centuries’ worth of adventures of the Joestar bloodline fighting near-prophetic villains is hard not to love. The series surely gained more mainstream traction once the spiritual Stand personas/powers were introduced in Stardust Crusaders. Image used with permission by copyright holder Considering how each successive adaptation is met with thunderous applause is a testament to the long-running endurance of Araki’s work - and his love for Western music and movies. ![]() ![]() There are several beloved protagonists in this series and Stone Ocean‘s Jolyne Cujoh - daughter of fan-favorite Jotaro Kujo - has already proven to be a strong and charismatic hit with fans. Stone Ocean is a particular landmark for the JoJo franchise as well, as it’s the first part of this grand overarching story that features a female Joestar as the lead character. Here’s why you should watch it on Netflix right nowĥ things we want to see in Amazon’s Spider-Man Noir seriesĬasting Harry Styles and capturing England in the late 20th century in My Policeman
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