Gender-Bending Twist: Japanese Schoolgirl becomes Dr Octopus in Spider-Man Manga

The Spider-Man manga series is based on one of Marvel Entertainment's most beloved titles. The original character quickly gained popularity due to his web-swinging abilities, humor, and acrobatic combat style. However, a spin-off called Spider-Man - Octopus Girl has introduced a new version of Dr. Octopus, sparking a strong reaction from the manga community.

Another noteworthy aspect of Spider-Man - Octopus Girl is that it shares the same creators as the My Hero Academia spin-off, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. Hideyuki Furuhashi will be writing the manga, while Betten Court will handle the illustrations.

The premise of the new Spider-Man manga received mixed reactions from the animanga community

Nonetheless, the reason behind the manga and anime community's adverse reactions lies in the premise of the title. According to the spin-off manga series, Doctor Octopus, the beloved antagonist, awakens in the body of a 14-year-old girl residing in Japan, who had been in a coma for three weeks. This unexpected twist has left fans of the Spider-Man manga somewhat unsettled, causing many of them to express hesitancy towards the story.

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While a minority of internet users expressed enthusiasm for this headline, the majority voiced their disapproval of the concept. The notion of Dr. Otto Octavius awakening in the body of a 14-year-old schoolgirl unsettled many, while others deemed it peculiar.

Upon awakening in her new body, Dr. Octopus makes the decision to collaborate with the body's original owner in order to devise a means for their return to New York. The narrative revolves around the unexpected partnership between these two individuals as they jointly confront their myriad daily challenges.

Furthermore, fans have raised another concern with regards to the premise, citing its lack of originality. This recurring trope has been extensively explored in numerous Issekai anime and manga series, rendering it exceedingly predictable.

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Fans were skeptical of the manga and wondered if it would be worth getting into the Spider-Man manga series.

Despite the Marvel x Shueisha crossover, fans did not hold back when they gave their opinions in the comments section.

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However, there was a section of fans who were genuinely intrigued by the Spider-Man manga series.

Given that only a handful of chapters have been published at the moment, it is more convenient to take a chance on this series compared to other titles that have more than 100 chapters.

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Furthermore, those who dared to venture into the spin-off manga series were pleasantly surprised. The artistic style is visually appealing, filled with comical moments and intriguing characters such as Sakura Spider, making it a captivating read.

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Final thoughts

Undoubtedly, fans were skeptical about giving the Spider-Man manga series a chance. The storyline failed to captivate readers with its originality. Moreover, it not only made most netizens uncomfortable but also proved to be repetitive. Typically, readers would have disregarded such a manga series since there is an abundance of high-quality manga titles available today.

The collaboration between Marvel and Shueisha sparked significant interest within the anime and manga community. Upon reading the series, readers discovered the manga to be filled with comedic moments, consistent artwork, likable characters, and heartwarming interactions between Spider-Man and his nemesis Dr. Otto Octavius. These aspects played a crucial role in saving the title and are gradually attracting more readers with the passage of time.

Keep an eye out for further updates on anime and manga news as we move forward into 2023.