Cowboy Bebop Creator Hints at Supernatural Anime as His Next Project

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The popular Adult Swim show “Lazarus,” created by Shinichiro Watanabe, is gearing up for its conclusion following its successful run on Cartoon Network. Notably similar to the iconic anime “Cowboy Bebop,” this series revolves around a drug causing mass destruction worldwide, establishing a thrilling narrative filled with mystery and espionage. In a recent interview, Watanabe hinted that he remains active in the anime world, sharing his plans for future projects he hopes to bring to life.

In a chat with Deadline, Watanabe expressed interest in creating a spookier, supernatural anime series down the line, stating, “I’m drawn to ghost stories and have been immersing myself in various ghost-themed media recently, particularly films featuring malevolent spirits. I even watched ‘The Exorcist’ lately.” Unlike his previous works such as ‘Cowboy Bebop’, ‘Lazarus’, ‘Samurai Champloo’, ‘Space Dandy’, ‘Terror In Resonance’, and ‘Carole & Tuesday’, these supernatural elements in future projects might be more integrated into the storyline.

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Watanabe Talks Anime’s Past

1. Technological Advancements: The advent and evolution of digital technology has significantly impacted the way anime is produced, making it easier to create high-quality visual effects and animations with greater efficiency.
2. Globalization: Anime production has become more collaborative, with studios from around the world working together on projects, leading to a broader range of perspectives and styles in finished products.
3. Audience Expectations: The growing popularity of anime globally has led to increased demand for high-quality content, pushing creators to continually innovate and push the boundaries of storytelling and visual design.
4. Streaming Services: The rise of streaming platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll has provided more opportunities for independent studios and creators to showcase their work, as well as allowing audiences easy access to a wide variety of anime content.
5. Industry Competition: The increasing number of anime productions and the growing popularity of manga adaptations have led to increased competition among studios, driving up production values and pushing the industry forward.

Previously, working on anime was like trying to create a masterpiece with limited resources, as budgets were tight and creativity was often stifled. In earlier days, bringing on Chad’s team would have been an unattainable dream due to financial limitations. However, with larger budgets now available, the possibilities are endless, yet there’s a massive amount of work that needs to be done. The problem is, there aren’t enough skilled hands in the industry to get everything completed. It’s not as simple as just hiring more people; animators are artists and artisans who require extensive training to perfect their craft. This shortage is also seen among directors, who need years of experience and a vast array of skills to direct a series effectively.

Horror And Anime

In comparison to Hollywood today, the horror genre isn’t as prevalent in the anime medium. Although some works by Junji Ito have been adapted into anime, many other chilling stories are yet to be given the same chance. Here’s hoping that Watanabe will create his scary series someday and bring a fresh wave of horror to the anime world.

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2025-06-21 19:12