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Historie Anime Adaptation Announced: Parasyte Creator’s Epic Manga Finally Comes to TV

In an announcement few longtime readers ever thought they would see, Historie is officially getting a television anime adaptation. The news was revealed by production company Nikkatsu, alongside a teaser promotional video and a striking first visual—instantly igniting excitement across the anime and manga community.

For fans of deep, character-driven historical storytelling, this is a landmark moment. Historie has long been regarded as one of the medium’s most ambitious and intellectually rich works, and its long-awaited transition to animation feels almost unreal.

A Lifelong Vision 40 Years in the Making

What makes this adaptation especially meaningful is the history behind the manga itself. Creator Hitoshi Iwaaki, best known worldwide for Parasyte, revealed that the idea for Historie first took shape more than 40 years ago.

The manga officially began serialization in Afternoon in January 2003, meaning readers have followed this story—often through long hiatuses—for over two decades. In a heartfelt message accompanying the announcement, Iwaaki expressed his gratitude to the anime staff, sharing his joy at seeing Historie finally brought to life with “living motion.”

For a series that has always felt meticulously crafted and deeply personal, the anime adaptation carries the weight of a lifelong creative journey.

The Legend of Eumenes: Beyond Alexander the Great

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Rather than retelling familiar legends, Historie chooses a far more compelling angle. While many historical epics revolve around Alexander the Great, this story follows Eumenes—his brilliant yet often overlooked right-hand man.

Eumenes is not born into power. He rises through intellect, discipline, and sheer force of will. The narrative traces his life from humble and uncertain origins as a Scythian child, through his classical Greek education in the city-state of Cardia. After the murder of his adoptive father, Eumenes loses everything—his status, his safety, and his place in society—only to be sold into slavery.

What follows is a relentless journey through betrayal, ambition, warfare, and political intrigue, as Eumenes crosses paths with some of the most influential figures of the ancient world. It is a story less about glory, and more about survival, identity, and the cost of standing beside greatness.

Production Details and Visuals

The anime adaptation will be produced by LIDENFILMS, a studio known for works such as Tokyo Revengers and Call of the Night (Yofukashi no Uta).

The debut teaser visual, released to mark the New Year, depicts Eumenes walking toward a vast, rounded horizon, with Cardia behind him. It is a quiet but powerful image—suggesting both the scale of the story ahead and the isolation of a man stepping into history’s shadow.

Key facts confirmed so far:

  • Original Creator: Hitoshi Iwaaki

  • Manga Publisher: Kodansha

  • Total Circulation: Over 4.7 million copies across 12 volumes

  • Major Awards:

    • 49th Kodansha Manga Award

    • Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize (Grand Prize)

    • Japan Media Arts Festival recognition

Fan Reactions and Industry Insights

The announcement has been met with a mixture of disbelief and pure excitement from long-time readers. Many fans noted that they had been waiting for this adaptation since at least 2015, while others pointed out that rumors of the project had leaked nearly a year and a half ago.

However, some fans have expressed mixed feelings regarding LIDENFILMS, noting that while the studio is capable, their reputation can be hit-or-miss with complex adaptations. Additionally, because the manga has suffered from long hiatuses—with the 12th volume only recently released after a five-year gap—some viewers are curious about how much of the story the anime will be able to cover. Despite these concerns, the general sentiment is one of celebration, especially following the success of other historical series like Orb.

To celebrate the news, the official X account (@historie_off) is running a campaign where one lucky follower can win a signed illustration board by Hitoshi Iwaaki himself.

A Heartful Message from the Author

Thank you to everyone involved in the production of this anime.
The idea of the story was born more than 40 years ago, and more than 20 years ago,
I started making pictures on paper in a small work room.
And now, I would like to
sincerely congratulate you on being given life that moves by the hands of many people

Source: Comic Natalie, Historie Offiical Site

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