From the genius who bought Chainsaw Man to life: our 5 recommended comics from Tatsuki Fujimoto!

In this article we’ll introduce our most recommended works by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the author of the hit comic Chainsaw Man!

 

The classic and sensational Fire Punch

This comic became a top topic on the web at the time of serialization. The manga draws readers in with the tragic protagonist and his distinctive companions, unique world view and its classic elements of a sensational superpower battle. Although opinions are divided on the second half of the comic (some feel that it doesn’t match up to the high quality of the first half), we feel that this classic 8 volume manga is another enjoyable work by Tatsuki Fujimoto.

A stroke of genius: Look Back

It’s only a short story consisting of 143 pages but after reading it, it feels as though you’ve just watched a full length movie. It has been highly praised by various celebrities, including manga artist Inio Asano, author of Solanin and Goodnight Punpun. Since it was released soon after the first half of Chainsaw Man, many fans had pretty high expectations for this new work, which the manga ended up surpassing spectacularly. Look Back is a coming-of-age manga centred on the clumsy but pure friendship of two female classmates.

A truly original Fujimoto gem: Goodbye Eri

Fujimoto’s love of movies shines through his works, and Goodbye Eri is a one-shot web manga that reflects this deeply. When you notice how the manga betrays the reader time and time again, yet still manages to keep you utterly hooked, you’ll be able to appreciate what an impressive and impactful manga it is. You won’t be able to look away from this coming-of-age story about the friendship between the boy who tried to commit suicide and the mysterious girl who encourages him to continue his passion for filmmaking.

The two masterpiece volumes of Tatsuki Fujimoto: Before Chainsaw Man (17-21 and 22-26)

These two collections are packed with short comics created by Fujimoto between the age of 17 and 26. The themes and creative directions he used are slightly different, but there are many unique and elaborate stories. You can see how some of his more refined works served as a foundation for his later hits.

 

That’s all for the introduction to Tatsuki Fujimoto’s greatest comics. If you’re a first-time Fujimoto reader, it’s recommended that you start from his short comic collections first to get a feel for the rest of his works. Enjoy!