The author of Chainsaw Man surpasses the masters and is crowned the most influential Japanese of the year

2025 is closing with an indisputable verdict for global pop culture: this has been the year of Tatsuki Fujimoto. In a prestigious ranking highlighting the “100 Japanese People Who Captured the World’s Attention in 2025,” the creator of Chainsaw Man has achieved the unthinkable, reaching the number one position in the Manga/Anime category. This recognition not only rewards the sales of his works, but also his almost supernatural ability to break the internet with each chapter and his successful transition to the big screen, establishing himself as the most avant-garde and disruptive author of his generation.

A Top 10 Legends

The authority of this ranking is unquestionable when looking at the names that Fujimoto left behind. It's not just about current popularity, but about competing against living legends and industry architects. Being above authors like Eiichiro Oda or Naoki Urasawa shows that the impact of Chainsaw Man and Fujimoto's personal projects have transcended the manga niche to become a mass cultural phenomenon.

Here the Top 10 of the Manga/Anime category:

Position	Name	Featured Work
1st	Tatsuki Fujimoto	Chainsaw Man / Look Back
2nd	Ryo Tatsuki	The Future as I See It
3rd	Naoki Urasawa	Monster / 20th Century Boys
4th	Junji Ito	Uzumaki (Master of horror)
5th	Marina Lisa Komiya	New trends 2025
6th	Kamome Shirahama	Witch Hat Atelier
7th	Makoto Yukimura	Vinland Saga
8th	Gege Akutami	Jujutsu Kaisen
9th	Natsumi Aida	Switch Girl!!
10th	Eiichiro Oda	One Piece

Why did Fujimoto dominate 2025?

The experience of reading that Fujimoto offers is what has put it at the top. While other authors follow established formulas, the creator of Chainsaw Man is dedicated to destroying them. For example, we have the success of Look Back. The film adaptation of his oneshot was a worldwide critical success in 2024-2025, proving that its narrative can be as intimate and heartbreaking as it is frenetic.

On the other hand the Chainsaw Man phenomenon. The continuation of the manga with its film has kept fans in a constant state of shock, using absurd humor and a psychological narrative that distances it from the standards of the manga. shonen traditional. Fujimoto is seen today as a “film director” who draws manga. His love for the seventh art filters into each panel, creating a cinematographic aesthetic that has captivated directors and artists around the world.

The New Industry Standard

The reliability This recognition lies in the consistency of his work. Fujimoto has achieved that works as different as Fire Punch, Chainsaw Man and their short stories have a seal of quality that guarantees global attention. Overcome Gege Akutami (in the final year of JJK) or Eiichiro Oda is a testament that the world is hungry for original, unpredictable and visually bold stories. Fujimoto doesn't just draw; He proposes a conversation about loneliness, obsession and modern chaos.

The Beginning of the “Fujimoto Era”

Tatsuki Fujimoto has stopped being “the great promise” and has become the gold standard of the industry. His first place on the list of the 100 most influential Japanese is the official recognition that Chainsaw Man It's just the tip of the iceberg of a creative mind that is redefining Japanese culture for the rest of the world.

This award is totally deserved. Fujimoto has the courage to be rare in an industry that often plays it safe. Its impact in 2025 has been total: from movie theaters to viral discussions every Tuesday. Surpassing legends like Oda signals a changing of the guard; Global audiences now value auteur vision as much as long-running franchises. We are officially living in the “Fujimoto Era.”

Do you think Fujimoto would have achieved this position without the massive success of the film Look Backor is Chainsaw Man What alone makes it number one? We want to read your opinion about the author of the moment!