"Guild of Immorality" is a manga series currently being serialized in "Monthly Shonen Gangan." As of the publication of the ninth volume, it has become a popular work, having sold over one million copies in total. It is set in a Western-style fantasy world, and the theme is the monster hunting carried out by the hero and heroine. While there are many comedic elements, there are also serious developments, and the sometimes sexually extreme depictions have attracted many readers. But who is the artist behind such a work? In this article, we would like to introduce you to the author!
Introduction: What is the story about?
After graduating high school, Kikuru Madan got a job as a "guard" who defeats monsters, and he spent his time training and practicing, and before he knew it, he had no encounters. Kikuru wanted to quit the guard and go to college, but there was also the problem that if Kikuru quit, the town's security could collapse. Enome, a guild employee who thought that Kikuru was quitting because he had no encounters, introduced him to Hitamuki, a beautiful beast girl, but Kikuru had thought of making Hitamuki his successor and quitting himself. However, Hitamuki was very weak, so Kikuru decided to train Hitamuki so that he could retire in peace. In addition to Hitomuki, many other rookie guards are taught by Kikuru, but they also have their pros and cons and it is difficult for them to get along. Kikuru laments that he is moving away from the youth he had imagined, but he deepens the bond with them.
The author is Taichi Kawazoe
The author of the Guild of Virtue is Taichi Kawazoe. He was born in Tokyo in 1988 and is currently 33 years old. He has also worked on "High School Boys and Wallets," an anthology comic of "Daily Lives of High School Boys," which depicts the daily lives of high school students. By the way, the image is Kawazoe's Twitter icon, and it depicts a reptilian character. As far as I could find, there was no image of the author's face, so it may be that he does not want to make it public.
About Kawazoe's other works
Kawazoe's other works include the comedy manga "Banoten!" and "Nazotoki Drill," which are themed around the student council. By the way, Kawazoe has a website called "Mebuki General Union," where illustrations drawn by Kawazoe are posted from time to time. The contents of the illustrations are mainly those used on the cover of the comic "Guild of Depravity."
Comments on the anime adaptation
This work is famous for its many sexually extreme expressions, and was covered with mosaics in the magazine when it was serialized, but the restrictions have been lifted in the book version. In the book version, the breasts that were hidden can now be seen, making it even more extreme. When it was decided to make such a controversial work into an anime, Kawazoe made the following comment.
I think there will be times when the style of the work becomes rough, but when that happens, please get angry with me. We are in the same boat.
This comment, which includes a joke, is intended to say, "If you are going to watch the anime, let's be one in the spirit with the author." When I read the original work, I was surprised by the sexual depictions. However, rather than worrying about what would happen if it was made into an anime, my anticipation of seeing the anime version soon grew, and now I can't wait for the anime to air!
About Kawazoe's Twitter
Kawazoe actively posts information about the Guild of Depravity on Twitter. You can see various tweets, such as how the story of the original work is going and information about the anime adaptation. He actively retweets tweets from the voice actors and singers who will be performing the opening and ending songs, and you can see his respect for the people involved in the anime adaptation!
Author Introduction Summary
For Kawazoe, "Futoku no Guild" is the first anime adaptation. Once the anime adaptation starts, there will no doubt be many comments on the internet. Even Kawazoe, the author, does not know what kind of reaction will actually come. I think that enjoying such elements is also a trick to enjoying anime! That's all for now. Thank you for reading.
