The official One Piece YouTube channel has recently revealed exciting news for anime fans worldwide in a dynamic new trailer launched on Sunday. The buzz surrounds the anticipated premiere of the anime adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s standalone manga known as “Monsters: Ippaku Sanjō Hiryū Jigoku,” which has been retitled for the anime as “Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation.” Mark your calendars for January 22, as this is when the captivating series is slated to make its debut.
The anime boasts an impressive voice cast that brings its characters to life:
- Yoshimasa Hosoya, voicing the honorable samurai, Ryuma
- Kana Hanazawa, lending her voice to the character of Flare
- Hiroki Tōchi, portraying the enigmatic Cyrano
- Mitsuaki Madono, in the role of D.R.
- Katsuhito Nomura, as the intriguing Master
It’s noteworthy that Yoshimasa Hosoya is returning to reprise his role from the original voice drama adaptation, adding a sense of continuity and depth to the character of Ryuma.
The Advent of Dragon Damnation
The excitement intensifies as the anime “Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation” is set to be released on Netflix come January 22—a date eagerly awaited by anime enthusiasts globally.
Ani-One Asia eloquently describes the anime’s setting, painting a vivid picture:
In a realm where tranquility reigns supreme, the one looming “threat” soars high above. The dragon, a powerful “terror” with the potential to wreak unspeakable destruction. Crafted by a prodigious 19-year-old Eiichiro Oda, pre-dating his monumental series “ONE PIECE”, this captivating tale unfolds the saga of the valiant samurai, Ryuma.
A masterful touch is lent to the anime under the direction of Sunghoo Park, renowned for his work on “Jujutsu Kaisen” and the movie “Jujutsu Kaisen 0.” With the additional responsibilities of overseeing composition, Park is set to bring his distinctive style and vision to the production.
Park’s brainchild, E&H production studio, is breathing life into the animation, promising to deliver a narrative filled with epic storytelling and mesmerizing visuals, condensed into a single impactful episode.
Eiichiro Oda’s “Monsters” first received recognition in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine back in 1994. The one-shot later featured in Oda’s anthology “Wanted!”, published by Shueisha in 1998, which is a collection of Oda’s early manga works. Fans of “One Piece” will be particularly interested in the character Ryuma, whose presence in this one-shot manga seamlessly connects to his later appearance in the One Piece universe.
Sources: One Piece Official YouTube channel, Comic Natalie
Final Thoughts
As we approach the “Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation” release, it’s crystal clear that the anime is set to carve out its unique niche, much like the esteemed works of Eiichiro Oda before it. With a stellar cast and a crew boasting impressive credentials, this promises to be an anime that both staunch “One Piece” fans and newcomers to Oda’s world can eagerly anticipate.
Let’s all tune in on January 22nd to experience the grandeur of Ryuma’s adventures and the fantastical threats that he faces in this animated one-shot wonder that blazes a trail into the hearts of anime aficionados.
