Omori is a game that challenges the norms of how mental health is depicted in the open society and how people cope with different traumatic events in their own way. The psychological horror game tested every fan’s own ability to face their deepest, darkest fears and slowly overcome them through a heartbreaking, twisted story with an end no one saw coming.
Capturing the horrors of life in a lively world, the game has every fan’s heart in grasp. Each and every step taken by the players becomes essential to the story with each choice determining all the fears and secrets being overcome and unraveled. The game took the world by storm when it first came out and the fan-following has been strong since then. So, for it to get a manga adaptation is something everyone is rooting for.
Omori Manga Adaptation is Not Too Far Away
Omori’s manga adaptation was announced not too long ago and fans have since been waiting for it to come out. The game, to whoever was able to experience it, became a personal and sad part of their lives. The journey that each and every character goes through isn’t just individual to their own but also to the players. One of the biggest reasons the game was able to reach such a vast audience was because of how relatable it was.
Omori’s official X account revealed that the manga would begin serialization in exactly a month with the next volume of Kodansha’s Monthly Afternoon, releasing on 25th June 2024. While this is already a step ahead in expanding the universe of the game, fans cannot hide their anticipation for a possible anime adaptation also happening sometime in the future. Before any of that happens, however, the manga has the perfect opportunity to fix a rare mistake that was overlooked in the game.
While the characters of Sunny and Omori, their journeys, and their trauma were handled with poise and perfection, the same cannot be said for every other character.
Omori‘s Manga Can Fix Kel’s Character Growth
There is no denying that apart from Sunny and Omori, the best character development in the game is for Aubrey. Her friendship with the group being turned into a bully and then overcoming her own pain stands as the best growth in the game. It takes into consideration how some of the chirpiest souls get affected by loss in the most astounding and unseen ways. Even the characters of Hero, Mari, and Basil see a similar change in their development. One character who isn’t as properly explored is Kel and fans see it too, while also sharing their excitement for the upcoming adaptation.
Hopefully has some good Kel content. A manga seems like the perfect way to explore his struggles supporting everyone. 🏀
— Emelie (@empe0068) May 24, 2024
now that i realized it, youre absolutely right, even tho were with kel half of the game it never rlly showed his trauma that much im hoping they rlly give light to kel !!
— wwww (@renxh5555) May 24, 2024
Don't do that, don't give me hope… pic.twitter.com/9aOErdtCXR
— Daffa Riansyah (@daffa_riansyah9) May 24, 2024
FINALLY ASUHBNFJABIUSUF pic.twitter.com/7mEiFHkNLV
— Purple (@APurpleBoyo) May 24, 2024
I think Kel’s coping mechanisms were shown pretty well. There wasn’t a ton of focus but that was the point, as he wears a false smile to ward away his worries. His disheveled chuckle in the graveyard over his parents ignoring him was enough to tell us a lot imo
— Obi Almighty (@ObiAlmighty) May 24, 2024
Acceptance, forgiveness, and overcoming loss are the main themes of the game. Each of these is handled by every character differently. Kel’s trauma wasn’t explored as well as it should have been. The smile plastered on his face never found a way to come off. The manga has the perfect opportunity to redo his journey and better explore the pain and suffering he went through.
Kel, just like any other person in the game, went through the same trauma. So it is only fair, that his growth to acceptance isn’t overlooked either. The manga can take its time in not only expanding his character beyond his smile but also behind it.
Omori’s manga adaptation will begin serialization in Kodansha’s Monthly Afternoon on 25th June, 2024.
