In October 2022, the studies MAPPA shared the opening sequence of the anime adaptation of the manga through their official YouTube channel. Tatsuki Fujimoto“Chainsaw Man“. The sequence features the musical theme “KICK BACK” interpreted by Kenshi Yonezuand immediately went viral for its references to the cinematographic world, quality of animation and spectacular music.
And why are we talking about this opening sequence again more than a year after its publication? Well, it turns out that it has already reached 100 million accumulated views, quite an achievement within the platform itself. The information was shared by the franchise’s own Twitter account, which thanked the fans for their support.
On the other hand, Fujimoto began publishing the manga Chainsaw Man in the magazine Weekly Shonen Jump from the publisher Shueisha in December 2018, finishing the first part in December 2020. The second part of the work moved to the digital service Shonen Jump Plus, where it has been published since July 2022. A twelve-episode anime adaptation aired in Fall-2022 (October-December)and a sequel film is currently in production.
And why don’t we review some community comments regarding this epic opening sequence, which was among the best of 2022:
- «Congratulations on reaching 100 million views. It was one of the best openings of 2022 and one of the best in history».
- «And just like that, the opening of Chainsaw Man reached 100 million views. Certainly the best opening in history».
- «Finally 100 million views. Congratulations to the staff and Yamashita for this achievement».
- «So, of all the impressive openings, this is the first one to reach 100 million views on YouTube, and people still don’t give Chainsaw Man credit? Ridiculous».
- «Power and Denji being the chaotic little brothers and Aki being tired of them is something that will never go out of style».
- «Fun fact that no one knew, Kenshi Yonezu actually wrote and composed the song. He took the manga into account and wanted to accurately reflect that, and I think he hit the nail on the head. This guy is pure talent».
- «This song communicates the tone of the manga perfectly, both dark and comedic, sinister but soft, chaotic but personal. MAPPA really did it right».
- «One of the most iconic openings in history and the first Japanese song to be certified gold in the United States».
- «I will always say that this is the best anime opening ever. It deserves those millions of views».
- «I highly doubt that the opening of the future second season will even match this one. I’m willing to be wrong, but it doesn’t look like the entire Chainsaw Man staff will be involved in the same way again.».
Fountain: Official Twitter Account
