5 Years Later, Tokyo Ghoul Creator’s Acclaimed Action Seris Still Doesn’t Have an Anime

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Sui Ishida is a highly acclaimed manga artist, celebrated for both his compelling stories and exceptional artwork. While the anime adaptation wasn’t a hit, his most popular work, Tokyo Ghoul, is still considered a classic, and many fans hope for a remake. The manga ran for almost seven years, concluding in 2018. Just three years later, in 2021, Ishida launched another successful series, Choujin X, which currently has 15 volumes in circulation.

I was looking into this manga recently, and it’s doing surprisingly well. A trustworthy source, @MangaMoguraRE on X, reported that over 2.45 million copies are currently in circulation. While it’s not a runaway success, that’s a pretty good number, especially considering it doesn’t have an anime adaptation. It’s a bit of a shame, really, because the reviews are fantastic, and an anime would likely have made it much more popular.

What Is The Plot of Choujin X?

Choujin X is a dark fantasy series with a lot in common with Tokyo Ghoul. It takes place in a world where certain humans, known as Choujins, have superpowers and can either use them to help people or cause destruction. The story centers around Tokio Kurohara, a shy and uncertain high school student who often feels overshadowed by his courageous best friend, Azuma Higashi. Together, they fight against the problems in their town, but Azuma’s strength and skill are noticeably greater, allowing him to easily handle everyday threats.

Choujins are significantly more powerful and dangerous than the young protagonists are prepared for. After a brutal fight with a rampaging Choujin, Tokio must inject himself with a Choujin serum to save his life. This transforms him into a monstrous creature, thrusting him into a strange and chaotic world populated by complex characters, strange abilities, and unusual organizations. Choujin X features the same beautiful artwork and intricate storytelling that fans of Ishida’s other popular works will appreciate.

The artwork is stunning, but adapting it into an anime could be challenging, similar to the difficulties Studio Pierrot experienced with Tokyo Ghoul. You can read the manga on the Manga Plus app, and Viz Media’s official website has links to both the digital and print versions.

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2026-02-20 05:40