McDonald's Japan Anime Ad Goes Viral with Epic Kagurabachi Memefest!
Takeru Hokazono's manga, Kagurabachi, sweeps the globe, captivating fans worldwide with its groundbreaking storyline and stunning artwork, despite having only one chapter released The fusion of Kagurabachi and McDonald's leads to a meme frenzy among X users
Takeru Hokazono's manga saga, Kagurabachi, has taken the world by storm, establishing itself as one of the most sensational new-generation manga, despite having just one chapter released. It is part of Shueisha's JUMP NEXTWAVE initiative, which aims to introduce new manga series. This strategic move by the company comes as many of their highly popular series near their conclusion, leaving the need for fresh manga to captivate their audience.
The gripping tale of Kagurabachi centers around Chihiro Rokuhira, the son of a renowned swordsmith and an exceptionally skilled swordsman in his own right. Driven by the tragic loss of his father at the hands of a group of sorcerers who have seized control of the entire city, Chihiro embarks on a perilous mission of vengeance.
The manga has generated an immense amount of hype, accompanied by a multitude of memes. Additionally, the recent trending McDonald's commercial has even sparked the creation of Kagurabachi memes, further exemplifying this phenomenon.
Kagurabachi and McDonalds become sources of memes for X users
Chihiro Rokuhira's exceptional swordsmanship in Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi chapter 1 (Image via Takeru Hokazono)
In recent years, there has been a significant surge in fascination with dark, violent, and gruesome manga and anime. Chainsaw Man and Hell's Paradise are prime illustrations of this trend, achieving remarkable success.
Similarly, Kagurabachi can be categorized in this genre, presenting a relentless and determined protagonist engaged in intense sword fights. Takeru Hokazono's expert utilization of lines and brushstrokes elevates each scene, contributing to the manga's widespread acclaim.
However, the animanga community reacted with a counter-response to the initial hype surrounding the series, long before a single chapter had even been released. As a result, the series quickly became a target for trolling and became a breeding ground for countless memes.
The animanga community sure knows how to turn hype into trolling and endless memes! #SeriesHype #MemeMadness
McDonald's Japan recently introduced a new advertisement on X (previously known as Twitter) in the form of a brief anime clip. The ad showcases a family of three delightfully relishing their fast-food meal within the cozy confines of their own home.
The commercial swiftly gained traction and generated diverse responses from across the globe. Certain viewers commended its depiction of a blissful domestic existence, whereas others scrutinized it from an ideological standpoint, emphasizing the striking disparities in the brand's marketing approaches across various nations.
Memes also emerged, poking fun at Japan's birthrate, claiming the advertisement is asking Japanese people to have more children.
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The black, spiky hair of the father character in the advertisement has led some X users to compare him to Chihiro, the dark-haired protagonist of Kagurabachi. Interestingly, one X user went as far as creating artwork that portrays Chihiro alongside the mother and daughter from the advertisement, but instead of Chihiro's sword, they are holding packets of fries and drinks.
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: "Haha, can't get over the resemblance between Chihiro and the guy from that Japanese McDonald's ad! 😄 #Lookalikes"
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Reddit users u/-kodo and u/itszeus04 recently shared amusing Chihiro McDonald's memes on the platform. The creativity displayed by social media users in crafting these memes is truly remarkable.
Chapter 2 of Takeru Hokazono's latest manga is scheduled to release on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 12 am JST.
