Tatsuki Fujimoto appears to be moving on to a new manga project following the conclusion of Chainsaw Man, and its central idea could be just as unconventional as his previous works. During a recent joint interview connected to Hirokazu Kore-eda’s live-action adaptation of Look Back, the manga creator revealed that he is developing a story that explores a “positive view of death.”
Fujimoto did not reveal a title, characters, release date, or publication details for the project. He also did not confirm whether it will become a serialized manga or a one-shot. However, his comments suggest that the idea is far enough along for him to discuss its central theme, even though the actual manga has yet to be drawn.
Tatsuki Fujimoto Is Developing a Manga About Death
Speaking about his creative process, Fujimoto explained that he often begins with a basic concept rather than spending extensive time constructing an entire world first. He then develops that idea by combining his own interests and thoughts with elements from works that have recently caught his attention.
That process has already produced numerous ideas that never made it to publication. Fujimoto said he has recently been coming up with many one-shot concepts before ultimately discarding most of them.
His current project, however, has survived that process. Fujimoto described it as “a story that takes a positive view of death.” He added that once he has a plot, his next step is to show it to someone else and see whether they find the idea interesting before he begins drawing.
The comments were made during a joint interview with filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, who directed the 2026 live-action adaptation of Fujimoto’s Look Back. The interview offers a timely glimpse into Fujimoto’s creative plans following the end of Chainsaw Man. ComicBook.com also reported on the revelation.
Death Has Long Been a Major Theme in Fujimoto’s Manga
The idea of examining death from an unusual perspective is not completely unfamiliar territory for Fujimoto. His works, including Fire Punch, Goodbye, Eri, Look Back, and Chainsaw Man, have repeatedly explored mortality, grief, loss, and the ways people continue living after experiencing tragedy.
That makes the new concept particularly interesting for Chainsaw Man fans. Fujimoto has previously used death not simply as an ending, but as a force that changes characters and shapes their choices.
His comments also arrive as Look Back receives renewed attention through Kore-eda’s live-action adaptation. Reuters reported that the film premiered at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, where it became Fujimoto’s first work to receive a live-action feature adaptation.
For now, fans should not expect Fujimoto’s next manga immediately. The creator has only confirmed the concept, leaving its format and eventual publication unknown. Still, after the conclusion of Chainsaw Man, the prospect of Fujimoto returning with another story about death gives readers a compelling reason to watch what he develops next.
