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A decade back,Yona of the Dawntook the shoujo anime scene by storm. From its visuals to its premise, the series stands as one of the underappreciated gems produced by Studio Pierrot. But that is not the end of it all.
It is praised for its strong characters and compelling storyline but most of all it changed the course of the shojo genre. The studio went above and beyond in carving it a masterpiece. While it is impeccable, there are downsides to it as well.
WithBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War’ssoaring popularity, Pierrot is all set to go the extra mile. In terms of its production quality and finesse, the studio is amping up its game for good. It is a win-win situation for the franchise.
In retrospect, the studio is making a grave mistake by sidelining the shojo series. While it may not have cult popularity, it is a favorable and fruitful prospect in more ways than one.
Studio Pierrot’s all-out approach forBleachTYBW anime
Bleach- Thousand-Year Blood Waranime marked Tite Kubo’s comeback after a ten-year hiatus in 2022. Since then, the series has made a splash through its reviews and popularity. It also dethronedNarutoin terms of its animation.
This majorly has to do with the studio’s all-out approach to the anime. Their finesse lies in their quality which is reflected in the visuals. The fight scenes are laid out in a meticulous manner which parallels Tite Kubo’s brilliance.
Often, the elements and subtleties are flattened out in animation. With the sequel anime, Kubo and the animatorsworked in tandemto ensure its success. His inputs were pivotal in ensuring authenticity and accuracy in the series.
But this also aligned with Pierrot’s reputation on the whole. Their efforts paid off eventually with the series being a cut above the rest. This ties well with the studio’s creation of a sub-studio catered to the series exclusively.
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In theNHK World Documentary, the producer Yoshihiro Tominaga shed light on Pierrot Films and its purpose. He quoted:
The name change showed our commitment. No more excuses about time or money. This was our way of moving forward without looking back.
The sub-studio was launched to ensure efficacy in the project. With the series’ growing popularity and ratings, the studio is set to level up its production game in more ways than one.
Come to think of it, this move is crucial for the franchise’s future. And while it is favorable it sidelines one of the promising prospects of Pierrot. This is true forAkatsuki No Yonawhich remains overlooked for the most part.
Yona of the Dawn: A promising yet sidelined prospect
In terms of characters, worldbuilding, and premiseYona of the Dawntakes the cake as a shojo series. Based on the manga by Mizuho Kusanagi, the series is anything but a run-of-the-mill romance story. It fuses action, adventure, fantasy, and romance which makes it wholesome in many aspects.
But most of all, it subverts the conventional tropes of storytelling. Its strong female lead is one such example who defies the fair maiden archetype in more ways than one. Her bravado and perseverance are commendable and make her stand out.
With new-age shojo anime in vogue, Pierrot could capitalize on the opportunity as well. The studio’s diverse roster of shojo and shonen anime is its plus point. In this case.Yona of the Dawnis promising in many aspects.
Shoujo series aregaining their due recognitionwith time. And though Pierrot has produced the Shonen series, the Shojo demographic is overlooked. The 2012 series, however, is an exception to that. It is also one of the finest works by the studio in the genre.
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WhileBleachseems to benefit from the wake-up call, there is a caveat to that. Studio Pierrot should have an all-out approach to its diverse projects including Yona. With that, it would be on par with other top-tier animation giants.
Yona of the Dawnis available for streaming on Prime Video.
Himanshi Jeswani
Anime Writer
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
