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Yet while it is strange that it took so long for Goku to make it into the parade, the fact that Luffy has been included is a huge vindication for One Piece. Though you may have forgotten, One Piece was initially considered a huge flop in America. While the story is a long and complicated one ( which we have written about in detail), the abridged version is that when One Piece first came to America in Viz Media's Shonen Jump magazine it had started to develop a following in the anime scene. Unfortunately, mainstream success was stilted when the anime was acquired by 4Kids Entertainment. A balloon brings awareness to your brand and property in ways that few events can. What's more, since placement in the parade can not be bought (unless you are a sponsor of the TV broadcast), any character that is included in the parade is considered by Macy's to be a character of significant importance in pop culture. Recently it was a big deal when Bluey was announced to be part of the parade, as it meant that the character was no longer a mere pre-school show for kids; she is an iconic character that the average American recognizes and loves. When it comes to anime, you can count the number of characters included in the parade on one hand:
Junji Ito’s upcoming horror anime Maniac gets scarier by the day. Ahead of its global premiere on January 19, 2023, the creator has been releasing scary posters teasing what’s to come for fans. The latest among these scary graphics is one where fans see floating head balloons up in the sky amid other creepy elements. What more does the new poster share about the creepy Junji Ito stories? Keep reading to find out the details! Junji Ito Was Awarded The Kazuo Umezu For TomieA second balloon of the character was made in 2011, based on a redesign introduced after the original balloon was retired. Now, Netflix has taken charge of entertaining horror genre fans with one of Ito’s best works. Based on Maniac: Japanese Tales Of The Macabre, the latest anime series brings together several stories slammed together in a haunting tale. Netflix’s Maniac Teases Evil Balloon Heads & Creepy Schoolgirl Macy's has officially stated that Felix, the first character balloon in the parade, was introduced in 1927.
Summing it up it's quite good show, respecting its source material and amazing audio. Animation wise it ain't the best, especially when mixing too much of CGI with more grounded 2D animations but nothing, that would kill the atmosphere. Bacgrounds are spot on, character designs stay true to the source and overall manages to keep up with the creepiness of the original work. Best enjoyed alone in darkness, ain't work to enjoy with friends and definitely not your regular entertaining shows. Being a seinen I believe should be watched by more mature audience and definitely audience that understands this type of work. It’s difficult to ace the horror genre, more so with an anime series. However, Junji Ito has always managed to make the viewer’s blood run cold with spooky storytelling and terrifying sights. Ito’s first mangaka titled Tomie was released in 1987 which helped him bag the prestigious Kazuo Umezu award. Ever since then, the creator has published several manga series that inspired anime and live-action adaptations. Some of the most popular balloon characters over the years have included Snoopy, Ronald McDonald and SpongeBob SquarePants.
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The newest anime adaptation of Junji Ito's stories just made his scariest story even more horrifying with sound. Netflix's Junji Ito Maniac has finally arrived and given fans twelve new adaptations of Ito's timeless horror stories. While the series has included plenty of famous stories, most fans' attention has been squarely placed on one story that is arguably the scariest that Ito has ever created. Ronald has appeared in four versions since he was introduced to the parade. In his first balloon in 1987, he was holding balloons; in his second from 2000, he was normal; in his third from 2009, he was wearing a scarf and ice skates, and in his fourth in 2015, he was wearing a tuxedo version of his usual costume. Moreover, this isn’t the only time Junji Ito’s manga has inspired an anime anthology. There were several adaptations of The Model, Tomie, Window Next Door, and Smashed in the past. Anime fans believe it didn’t live up to the original manga artwork. Now, with the upcoming Netflix adaptation, fans are looking forward to great storytelling, especially since the visuals have been perfect to start with.
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