YouTube star CoryxKenshin has made waves in the anime community by urging Netflix and Japanese animation studio MAPPA to consider adapting his new manga, ‘Soulbound,’ into an anime series. After recently returning from a hiatus, CoryxKenshin, whose real name is Cory Williams, announced that he has been working on this project for five years and launched it on his YouTube channel. ‘It would be amazing to see it come to life in anime form. I think Netflix and MAPPA would do a fantastic job with the adaptation,’ he stated in a video. MAPPA is renowned for producing popular series such as ‘Yuri on Ice’ and ‘Jujutsu Kaisen.’ This announcement has generated excitement among his followers, many of whom are eager to see how the story would unfold on screen. Throughout his career, CoryxKenshin has amassed over 14 million subscribers on YouTube, becoming one of the platform’s most influential content creators, known for his gaming videos and engaging personality. His drive to transition from gaming to creating literary content exemplifies a growing trend among digital content creators seeking to venture into other media formats. The announcement has also revitalized discussions around the broader implications of YouTube content creators expanding into traditional entertainment avenues, as seen in the success stories of other influencers who have made similar transitions. With the manga community already buzzing with speculation, fans also took to social media platforms to express their enthusiasm, with one Twitter user stating, ‘CoryxKenshin deserves all the recognition for his hard work! An anime would be epic!’
CoryxKenshin Calls for Netflix and MAPPA to Adapt His Manga into an Anime
