
CoryxKenshin, born on November 9, 1992, in Detroit, Michigan, is a beloved YouTuber with over 20 million subscribers. At 32, he’s built a massive following through his comedic gameplay of horror video games like Five Nights at Freddy’s and Bloodborne, as well as his passion for manga and anime. Fans have long heard him talk about his dream of creating his own manga — and now that dream has come true. Cory has officially announced his manga, Monsters We Make.
CoryxKenshin had been absent from YouTube for an extended period, vanishing from the platform for about a year and a half starting June 27, 2023. But on December 13, 2024, he made his grand return with a short video titled “Hey… long time no see.” The video, just 107 seconds long, began with an animated trailer that teased the manga, ending with the title card Monsters We Make and the words, “A new manga emerges.” Following the trailer, Cory appeared briefly, saying it was good to be back, and revealed that more details were coming on December 16.
True to his word, Cory uploaded a longer, 23-minute video titled “Where I’ve been for the past year…” In this video, he gave fans an in-depth look at his manga project, which is already available digitally on the official Monsters We Make website, with physical copies expected soon.
Monsters We Make: The story
CoryxKenshin’s manga has received glowing early reviews. The story synopsis teases a gripping and dark narrative:
“For Jabari Booker, New Edyn Academy promised a future of music and mastery. But on his first day, that promise shatters into a nightmare. As he’s dragged deeper into the abyss, he realizes that true horror awaits at the end of the broken road. To survive, he must battle not only New Edyn’s monsters but also the corruption festering within its walls.”
With its mix of horror, suspense, and social commentary, the story promises to be both thought-provoking and entertaining. Fans are already speculating about its potential as an anime adaptation.
Will Monsters We Make become an anime?
CoryxKenshin hasn’t been shy about his ambitions. In his December 16 video, he revealed his ultimate goal: to adapt Monsters We Make into an anime. He emphasized his desire for the manga to tell a rich, positive story and expressed his belief that he could turn his vision into reality. He even extended an open invitation to major studios and platforms like Netflix, Crunchyroll, and MAPPA, urging them to get involved early.
“You can do anything you set your mind to,” Cory said with conviction. “I believe in my heart that I can get this to become an anime.”
While calling out industry giants is a bold move, the overwhelming positive reception of the manga suggests it could gain the momentum needed to attract attention from major studios. If Monsters We Make continues to thrive, an anime adaptation might not be far off.
For now, fans can enjoy the manga and root for CoryxKenshin as he works toward his anime dream. We’ll keep you updated on this exciting journey!