Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 8 One-Shot Stories, Including Chainsaw Man and Look Back, Get Anime Adaptation Streaming Worldwide on November 8

Acclaimed creator Tatsuki Fujimoto, known for Chainsaw Man and Look Back, will see eight of his one-shot stories, created between the ages of 17 and 26, adapted into anime. The anthology series, titled Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26, will be available to stream exclusively worldwide on Prime Video starting November 8, 2025. Alongside the announcement came a key visual, a teaser trailer, and a comment from Fujimoto himself.

The adaptations cover eight works, from his very first manga award submission A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Still Kickin' in the Schoolyard to Sasaki Stopped a Bullet, Love is Blind, Shikaku, Mermaid Rhapsody, Woke-Up-as-a-Girl Syndrome, Nayuta of the Prophecy, and Sisters. Each one explores themes such as adolescence, obsession, love, madness, family, and self-identity, capturing the raw creative impulses of Fujimoto’s early years.

The adaptations cover eight works, from his very first manga award submission A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Still Kickin' in the Schoolyard to Sasaki Stopped a Bullet, Love is Blind, Shikaku, Mermaid Rhapsody, Woke-Up-as-a-Girl Syndrome, Nayuta of the Prophecy, and Sisters. Each one explores themes such as adolescence, obsession, love, madness, family, and self-identity, capturing the raw creative impulses of Fujimoto’s early years.

Seven directors, including Tetsuaki Watanabe (Blue Lock), Nobuyuki Takeuchi (Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? (If: Moshimo)), and Kazuaki Terasawa (The Ancient Magus’ Bride SEASON 2), are leading the anthology. Six animation studios (ZEXCS, Lapintrack, GRAPH77, 100studio, Studio Kafka, and P.A.WORKS) are handling production across the episodes.

The voice cast features prominent actors, including Kensho Ono, Shun Horie, Kana Hanazawa, and Tomokazu Sugita. They are joined by comedian Yoichi Okano, showcasing a diverse lineup of talent.

The newly released trailer showcases works that are often considered precursors to Chainsaw Man and Look Back, such as Nayuta of the Prophecy and Sisters. The key visual captures the essence of all eight stories in one striking image, accompanied by the tagline, "The Origin Starts to Move." This collection channels Fujimoto’s passion and intensity into a new medium.

In his statement, Fujimoto commented:

"I was worried that works I made during my student days might not stand on their own or rely too much on borrowed inspiration. However, even though I haven’t seen them yet, I believe that, thanks to the talent of the directors involved, these one-shots have truly been transformed into complete works.”

Story Summaries of Each Episode

A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Still Kickin' in the Schoolyard
On Earth, said to be destroyed after a war with aliens, an alien student named Yohei tends to two chickens at his school. However, the chickens harbor a mysterious secret. (Japanese title: )

Sasaki Stopped a Bullet
Sasaki joins spring break remedial classes just to see his teacher, Ms. Kawaguchi. Suddenly, a gunshot rings out in the classroom—the gunman is a man once rejected by Kawaguchi.

Love is Blind
On the day before graduation, student council president Ibuki asks out Yuri, the girl he has long admired. Just as he prepares to confess his feelings, a series of obstacles appear to block their path home.

Shikaku
Shikaku, a girl feared as a skilled assassin, meets Yugel, a vampire who has lived for 3,500 years. Tired of his immortality, he hires Shikaku to kill him.

Mermaid Rhapsody
Toshihide, a boy living in a seaside town, treasures a piano abandoned at the bottom of the sea. One day, as he plays it as usual, he encounters Shiju, a mermaid girl who has been secretly listening to his music.

Woke-Up-as-a-Girl Syndrome
One morning, Toshihide wakes up to find he has turned into a girl. Bullied by classmates, he is saved by Akira, the older brother of his girlfriend Rie.

Nayuta of the Prophecy
Kenji’s sister Nayuta is shunned by society as the “child of a devil” foretold to destroy the world. One day, she finally unleashes a catastrophic event.

Sisters
When Mitsuko arrives at her art school one morning, she is horrified to see a nude portrait of herself displayed at the entrance—painted by her younger sister Kyoko, it will remain on display for a year. Determined to erase her humiliation, Mitsuko takes action.

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