New Delhi: The first publication of the Japanese short manga Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation took place in 1994 in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine’s Autumn edition under the title Monsters: Ippaku Sanjō Hiryū Jigoku. E&H Production has adapted this manga into a feature film with the working title of Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation. Eiichiro Oda, well known for his work on One Piece, wrote the manga.
Synopsis
During Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation, the protagonist, Ryuma, is a courageous warrior who embarks on a military expedition to vanquish a large dragon that breathes fire.
Ryuma, a samurai, lives in a world that is in danger of being destroyed by a dragon that is releasing devastating devastation. Ryuma sets off on a journey with the task of defeating the dragon. During his voyage, he encounters a great deal of difficulty and strain.
When and Where to Watch?
The tale of Dragon Damnation is just one episode long and is rather brief. The duration of this short film will be around twenty-three minutes, making it comparable to a short film. It is a short adventure that can be consumed in bite-sized chunks, and it will be made available exclusively on Netflix today, January 21, 2024.
The legendary short story originally drawn by 19-year-old Eiichiro Oda receives its first animated adaptation! MONSTERS 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation starts streaming worldwide from January 21, TOMORROW. pic.twitter.com/IGqThTk3kG
— Netflix Anime (@NetflixAnime) January 20, 2024
“ONE PIECE” author Eiichiro Oda’s 1994 short story “MONSTERS” is receiving its first animated adaptation!
MONSTERS 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation streams worldwide on Netflix, January 21st. pic.twitter.com/ZoH5wt5s7S
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) January 18, 2024
Cast Members
Yoshimasa Hosoya, who previously portrayed Ryuma in One Piece, is one of the voice actors who will be appearing in Monsters 103: Mercies Dragon Damnation.
Kana Hanazawa, Hiroki Touchi, Mitsuaki Madono, and Katsuhiro Nomura are some members of the cast who will be appearing in this episode.
News: Monsters: Ippyaku Sanjou Hiryuu Jigoku (Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation) announces main cast; fantasy anime by E&H Production premieres worldwide on Netflix on January 22 #尾田栄一郎 #MONSTERS https://t.co/8SPbnlqp47 pic.twitter.com/040xEfDaMS
— MyAnimeList (@myanimelist) January 14, 2024
Other Details
This short film is being referred to be the predecessor to the anime series One Piece, which was released in 1999, five years after the movie. The anime is directed by Park Seong-Hu, who works at the E&H production company. Takashi Kojima is responsible for the design of the characters, while Hiroaki Tsutsumi is responsible for the soundtrack.
The series is well-known for its outstanding storytelling, relatable characters, compelling world-building, and profound life lessons. It’s well-loved by many, and it has a long history of popularity. Even after 25 years since its publication, it still manages to retain its manga-like quality.