Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Early Works Get Anime Adaptation: “Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26” Arrives on Prime Video!
The genius creator Fujimoto Tatsuki, known for groundbreaking works such as Fire Punch, Chainsaw Man, and Look Back, is set to have eight of his captivating short stories animated! These stories, penned by Fujimoto Tatsuki-sensei between the ages of 17 and 26, will be compiled into an anime series titled Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26. This highly anticipated series is scheduled for a worldwide exclusive release on Prime Video starting November 8, 2025.
Accompanying this exciting announcement, a stunning key visual and a thrilling trailer have been unveiled, along with a heartfelt message from the original author himself, Fujimoto Tatsuki-sensei.
A Dive into Fujimoto Tatsuki’s Creative Genesis: The Short Story Collection
The anime series Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26 brings to life all eight of Fujimoto Tatsuki-sensei’s impactful one-shot manga, originally collected in the volumes Fujimoto Tatsuki Tanpenshuu 17-21 and Fujimoto Tatsuki Tanpenshuu 22-26. These works offer a fascinating glimpse into the formative years of a visionary mangaka.
Stories from Fujimoto Tatsuki Tanpenshuu 17-21:
- Niwa ni wa Niwa Niwatori ga Ita. (Two Chickens Were in the Yard): Set in a world where humanity is believed to be extinct after a war with aliens, this story explores the bond between two survivors—an alien student, Youhei, and the two chickens he tends to at school, who harbor a profound secret.
- Sasaki-kun ga Juudan Tometa (Sasaki-kun Stopped a Bullet): A tale of adolescent urges exploding, centering on Sasaki, a student who attends spring break supplementary classes just to see his homeroom teacher, Kawaguchi-sensei, when a sudden gunshot shatters the peace.
- Koi wa Moumoku (Love is Blind): A sci-fi romantic comedy where love runs wild on a cosmic scale. On the day before high school graduation, student council president Ibuki invites Yuri, his crush, to walk home with him. As he tries to confess his long-held feelings, various obstacles emerge to hinder their path!
- Shikaku (The Sniper): This intense story depicts the unhinged affection of a killer girl. Shikaku, a renowned assassin, is hired by Yuger, a vampire bored with his 3500-year-long immortal life, to kill him.
Stories from Fujimoto Tatsuki Tanpenshuu 22-26:
- Ningyo Rhapsody (Mermaid Rhapsody): This poignant narrative explores the love between a boy and a mermaid, brought together by a piano at the bottom of the sea. Toshihide, who lives in a seaside town, treasures a mermaid’s piano discarded in the ocean. One day, while playing it as usual, he encounters Shiju, a mermaid girl who has been secretly listening.
- Me ga Sametara Onnanoko ni Natteita Yamai (The Sickness Where I Woke Up as a Girl): A story that transcends gender boundaries to discover one’s true self. One morning, Toshihide wakes up to find he has become a girl. When he becomes the target of bullying from the boys in his class, it is Rie’s older brother, Akira, who comes to his rescue.
- Yogen no Nayuta (Nayuta of the Prophecy): This powerful tale follows the journey of siblings burdened by a harsh destiny and their path to rebirth. Kenji’s younger sister, Nayuta, is an “Akuma no Ko” (Demon Child) prophesied to destroy the world, and is shunned by everyone. One day, Nayuta finally causes a major incident…
- Imouto no Ane (The Younger Sister’s Older Sister): Exploring the jealousy, conflict, and growth between sisters devoted to art. One morning, Mitsuko arrives at art school to find a nude painting of herself displayed at the entrance! The work was created by her younger sister, Anzu, and is set to be exhibited at the school for a year. Mitsuko is determined to avenge this humiliation…
A Galaxy of Talent: Directors, Studios, and Voice Actors Unite
The animation of these diverse short stories brings together an impressive roster of creative minds and talented performers. Seven accomplished directors, including Watanabe Tetsumei (known for TV anime Blue Lock), Takeuchi Nobuyuki (known for the film Uchiage Hanabi, Shita kara Miru ka? Yoko kara Miru ka?), and Terazawa Kazuaki (known for TV anime Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON2), are collaborating on this ambitious project.
Animation Studios
The production features six prominent animation studios, each contributing their unique artistic vision:
- ZEXCS
- Lapin Track
- GRAPH77
- 100studio
- Studio Kafka
- P.A.WORKS
The series also boasts a star-studded voice cast, featuring celebrated seiyuu like Ono Kenshou, Horie Shun, Hanazawa Kana, and Sugita Tomokazu. Adding an interesting twist, Okano Youichi, a comedian known for his “trashy” persona, also lends his voice, showcasing a unique blend of talents across the various shorts.
Key Visual and Trailer Unveiled: The Genesis of a Mangaka’s Vision
The newly released key visual perfectly encapsulates the tagline, “The origin, begins to move.” It masterfully condenses the diverse and vibrant worlds of each short story into a single, compelling image. Meanwhile, the trailer offers a potent glimpse into Fujimoto Tatsuki-sensei’s foundational works—pure, ferocious, innocent, and utterly stimulating. It highlights stories like Yogen no Nayuta and Imouto no Ane, which are often regarded as the prototypes for his later masterpieces, Chainsaw Man and Look Back, respectively.
A Message from the Mastermind: Fujimoto Tatsuki-sensei’s Thoughts
Regarding this monumental anime adaptation, original author Fujimoto Tatsuki-sensei shared his thoughts with a mix of anticipation and humility:
“When I heard that works created during my student days were being adapted into anime, I couldn’t help but feel a little anxious, wondering if it was truly okay, and if these works might lean too heavily on someone else’s inspiration. However, I haven’t seen them yet, but I trust that because they were created by such talented directors, they have become proper, standalone works.”
His words convey a genuine sense of hope and confidence in the creative team bringing his early visions to the screen.
Mark Your Calendars: Worldwide Premiere on Prime Video!
Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26, which brings to life eight short stories penned by the brilliant Fujimoto Tatsuki-sensei between his 17th and 26th years, is slated for a worldwide exclusive release on Prime Video on November 8, 2025. We eagerly await further exciting updates regarding this unique collection!
Detailed Look at Each Short Story and Its Production Team
Here’s a closer look at each of the eight short stories comprising Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26, along with their dedicated production teams and voice cast:
Niwa ni wa Niwa Niwatori ga Ita.
The setting is Earth, where humanity is believed to have been annihilated after a war with aliens. Youhei, an alien student living there, takes care of two chickens at school. However, these chickens harbor a profound secret.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director/Screenplay | Nagaya Seishirou |
| Character Design | Moaan |
| Production | ZEXCS |
| Cast | Character |
|---|---|
| Ono Kenshou | (Main Character) |
| Sakurai Shion | (Character) |
| Ura Kazuki | (Character) |
| Saitou Kimiko | (Character) |
| Iwata Mitsuo | (Character) |
Sasaki-kun ga Juudan Tometa
Sasaki, a student, participates in spring break supplementary classes, driven solely by his desire to see his homeroom teacher, Kawaguchi-sensei. Suddenly, a gunshot echoes through the air. The man who appears in the classroom is none other than a former suitor rejected by Kawaguchi-sensei.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Kimura Enkei |
| Screenplay | Utsumi Teruko |
| Character Design | Ozono Naho |
| Production | Lapin Track |
| Cast | Character |
|---|---|
| Kumagai Toshiki | Sasaki |
| Anzai Chika | Kawaguchi-sensei |
| Okano Youichi | (Character) |
Koi wa Moumoku
On the eve of high school graduation, student council president Ibuki invites Yuri, for whom he harbors deep feelings, to walk home with him. As he attempts to convey his long-held affection, various cosmic-scale obstacles manifest, impeding Ibuki and Yuri’s journey home!
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Takeuchi Nobuyuki |
| Screenplay | Utsumi Teruko |
| Character Design | Mori Tomoko |
| Production | Lapin Track |
| Cast | Character |
|---|---|
| Horie Shun | Ibuki |
| Wakayama Shion | Yuri |
| Morikawa Tomoyuki | (Character) |
| Yamamoto Takahiro | (Character) |
| Suwabe Junichi | (Character) |
| Noto Mamiko | (Character) |
Shikaku
Shikaku is a young girl renowned as an assassin. Yuger, a vampire, bored with his 3500-year-long immortal existence, commissions Shikaku to end his life.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director/Screenplay | Andou Naoya |
| Character Design | MYOUN |
| Production | GRAPH77 |
| Cast | Character |
|---|---|
| Hanazawa Kana | Shikaku |
| Sugita Tomokazu | Yuger |
Ningyo Rhapsody
Toshihide, a boy residing in a seaside town, cherishes a mermaid’s piano that lies abandoned at the bottom of the ocean. One day, while playing the piano as he always does, Toshihide encounters Shiju, a mermaid girl who has been secretly listening to his melodies.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Watanabe Tetsumei |
| Screenplay | Kobayashi Tatsuo |
| Character Design | Shimazaki Nozomi |
| Production | 100studio |
| Cast | Character |
|---|---|
| Kikuta Chie | Toshihide |
| Yukimura Eri | Shiju |
Me ga Sametara Onnanoko ni Natteita Yamai
One fateful morning, Toshihide awakens to find himself transformed into a girl. When he becomes the unfortunate target of harassment from the boys in his class, it is Akira, the older brother of his girlfriend Rie, who steps in to help.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director/Screenplay | Terazawa Kazuaki |
| Character Design | Tokuoka Kouhei |
| Production | Studio Kafka |
| Cast | Character |
|---|---|
| Sakakihara Yuuki | Toshihide |
| Kawase Maki | Rie |
| Yamashita Seiichirou | Akira |
Yogen no Nayuta
Kenji’s younger sister, Nayuta, is an “Akuma no Ko” (Demon Child) prophesied to bring about the world’s destruction, and as a result, she is reviled by everyone around her. One day, Nayuta finally triggers a major incident that changes everything.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director/Screenplay | Watanabe Tetsumei |
| Character Design | Higashijima Hisashi |
| Production | 100studio |
| Cast | Character |
|---|---|
| Sakasaki Hitomi | Nayuta |
| Matsuoka Youhei | Kenji |
Imouto no Ane
One morning, Mitsuko arrives at art school only to discover a nude painting of herself proudly displayed at the entrance! This provocative work was created by her younger sister, Anzu, and is set to remain exhibited at the school for an entire year. Humiliated and furious, Mitsuko resolves to seek revenge.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Honma Osamu |
| Screenplay | Yoneiyama Youko |
| Character Design | Sagawa Haruka |
| Production | P.A.WORKS |
| Cast | Character |
|---|---|
| Nakajima Runa | Mitsuko |
| Nakai Tomomi | Anzu |
| Imai Tomohiko | (Character) |
Overall Production Details
| Role | Detail |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Fujimoto Tatsuki (Fujimoto Tatsuki Tanpenshuu 17-21, Fujimoto Tatsuki Tanpenshuu 22-26, published by Shueisha Jump Comics) |
| Production Supervision | FLAGSHIP LINE |
| Produced By | “Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26” Production Committee |
（C）Fujimoto Tatsuki／Shueisha・”Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26″ Production Committee
Written by Nakase Koutarou
