It wouldn’t be surprising if fans haven’t heard much about Tengoku Daimakyo (Fantasy paradise), HuluLatest anime series. It would be hard to believe if Heaven Delusion wasn’t one of the most talked about series at the end of the Spring anime season.
Hirotaka Mori’s Heaven Delusion film adaptation of Masakazu Ishiguro’s Tengoku Daimakyo premiered on April 1, 2023. However, unlike other anime series, due to the partnership between Disney and Kodansha, publisher Tengoku Daimakyo. , the series debuted simultaneously in Japan and globally. This is one of the first times that an anime has premiered simultaneously worldwide and demonstrates the impact the Disney-Kodansha partnership can have. However, most anime fans outside of Japan have probably never heard of Heavenly Delusion, and on a weekend that includes the premieres of Demon Slayer and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch of Mercury, right up there. Even a groundbreaking debut like Heavenly Delusion is unlikely to move interested fans much. Draws further attention by the fact that Hulu, the Disney subsidiary that is streaming the movie, has chosen to identify the film on its website by its Japanese title – Tengoku Daimakyo, rather than the title given to it. Heavenly Delusion, and that there has been little if any effort to promote the series outside of its simulated airing.
Why will the enchanted world become a big hit?
Despite the sneaky ad campaign and premiere alongside two of the most fan-favorite anime of the past few years, when all is said and done, consider Heavenly Delusion as the anime everyone is talking about. come at the end of the season. While some fans might expect this to be the case considering the support and backing of two of the world’s major entertainment companies, the reality is that so far, this series excels at all of the storytelling basics that make it an addictive series from the very first episode.
First, there are the main characters – Maru, Kiruko, Tokio and Mimihime – who are all interesting in their own right due to their talents, abilities, and personalities but whose backgrounds and connections are unclear. mysteriously. Second, there is the hypothetical concept of the story, that is, the existence of two possibly related people, one living in “Heaven” and the other living in “Hell” but with a By some miracle, they have discovered the other’s presence and are now trying to move “Heaven and Hell” to meet each other. Third, it’s the graphic beauty of animation and art direction. There are green fields, mesmerizing blue skies and breathtaking action sequences. It has muscular animations, storytelling skills, and an interesting plot that not only makes Kodansha-backed anime, like Attack on Titan the best movie in the world, but something that anime fans everywhere. the place to expect from Disney.
Interestingly, the first project of the collaboration between Kodansha and Disney features Tokyo Revengers, the popular manga and anime series that has built up a worldwide fan base over the years. It is almost certain that the launch will be a success. Although the Heavenly Delusion manga already has a fan base, it is a niche product, which shows that Disney-Kodansha and Hulu would advertise it more than they do, especially considering its schedule. Or maybe they already know – it’s the kind of story that needs no introduction. If so, they were absolutely right Fantasy paradise has everything it takes to be the next big anime.
Fantasy paradise currently streaming on Hulu with the title Tengoku Daimakyo.
