Best known for creating acclaimed manga such as Chainsaw Man and Fire Punch, Tatsuki Fujimoto is one of the most renowned creators in recent years. Aside from his acclaimed manga series, he has released several one-shots over his decade-long career. In 2024, the anime adaptation of his Look Back manga stunned fans with the exceptional story. The melancholic and artistic journey of the protagonist was paired with a gorgeous animation by Studio DURIAN and was considered the best anime film of the year. Following the success of his underrated one-shot, six animation studios banded together in November 2025 to release an eight-episode-long series titled Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26. Each episode of the series was produced by a different animation studio, including P.A. Works, 100Studio, Studio Kafka, and more. The project aimed to adapt the forgotten one-shots by the creator and introduce them to fans all across the globe.
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While the anime received praise from critics and was a decent enough hit, it couldn’t be considered one of the biggest hits of the year. Mantan Web confirms that the anime will be releasing a limited edition Blu-ray DVD on September 30th, 2026. It’s being released in three different versions, each with differing pricing and sets of bonuses for fans. The release is only for the Japanese audience, but we might get a global release next year.
What Happens in Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26?
The eight episodes of the series follow different stories and characters, ranging from sci-fi to love stories. Not to mention that each episode offers a thought-provoking story that lingers for a while as viewers are immersed in Fujimoto’s artistic world. The first episode, A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Still Kickin’ in the Schoolyard, is set in a world that has been overtaken by aliens capable of transforming. Due to the aliens’ hunger for human flesh, humanity is on the brink of extinction. It follows two humans pretending to be chickens in the schoolyard.
The second story, Sasaki Stopped a Bullet, follows a boy who has a crush on his teacher. His love for his teacher turns into an obsession, and no one could have expected what he did next. The third episode, Love Is Blind, follows a man who confessed to his crush while the world is facing an impending alien invasion. Episode 4, Shikaku, follows a female protagonist who became an infamous assassin after her troubled past and is hired by a vampire who has lived for millennia, hoping she can end his life.
The fifth episode, Mermaid Rhapsody, is a gorgeous love story, centering on a middle school boy who ventures into the ocean, hoping to see mermaids. Episode 6, Woke-Up-as-a-Girl Syndrome, follows a boy whose life takes a drastic turn after he mysteriously wakes up as a girl. Episode 7, Nayuta of the Prophecy, follows two siblings who fight against fate in a world of mages. The final episode, Sisters, focuses on two sisters attending art school.
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