For year fans of anime all over the world have wanted live-action versions of their favorite series. Before, this was thought of as a crazy possibility, and just a few outliers enjoyed a version of themselves with real-life actors. Fortunately, this has changed with time and anime-watchers have been treated to good live-action adaptations of shows like Ruronin Kenshin and Attack On Titan.
But the fact that these movies have worked doesn't mean that now all anime has to be adapted into live-action. There are some that work, and then there are some that don't, like the Fullmetal Alchemist one. So in this list, we're going to discuss which animes are in need of a live-action remake, and which definitely don't.
10 NEED: Gundam Franchise
The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise is one of the most iconic series of shows in the Mecha sub-genre. What makes it ideal to make it into a live-action feature is not only the fast-paced action and the exciting battles between flying robots but the stories that involve complex characters into political and emotional drama.
Director Guillermo del Toro already proved that a giant fighting robot movie can be made well with Pacific Rim. An there's a lot of content to withdraw from since the Mobile Suit franchise has been releasing new stories and series since the '80s.
9 DON'T: One Punch Man
Everybody agrees that Saitama is a very relatable character and some of his adventures are immensely enjoyable for its action, as well as for its comedy. And with superhero films being one of the most profitable types of movies being made nowadays it seems like a no brainer to adapt One Punch Man, right? We don't think so.
As good and relatable as One Punch Man can be, trying to bring it to live-action would be a mistake, even more so if there isn't a director able to accurately translate the animation gags and the tropes of shonen anime into the mainstream. It would be just an awkward of miss-fire jokes spectacle.
8 NEED: Berserk
Is the world ready for a live-action version of Berserk? Well, with the rise of semi-realistic violent fantasy shows like Game Of Thrones and The Witcher, the probable answer is yes. And if it's done, it would probably take the genre to another whole level. Now, it's not an easy job, but it's one that could hit the jackpot.
Kentaro Miura's Berserk has the material to be a great tv show or movie, and, despite the very violent action and sexual content, at its core, it's a very human story, perfect for interpretable drama.
7 DON'T: Sailor Moon
In reality, every Sailor Moon fan in the world knows in their hearts that a live-action version of this anime is not a good idea. This shojo tells the tale of Serena (or Tsukino in its Japanese original version), her friends, and their mission to save Earth from the forces of evil. As any good shojo does, Sailor Moon is a weird mix of different genres and styles.
It has action, it has comedy, all of which are blended in a particular view of sexuality that works great in the context of animation, but wouldn't translate that good to live-action.
6 NEED: Cowboy Bebop
This space-wester is a genre mixer that would work great as a live-action piece for once. From the mind of Keiko Nobumoto, Cowboy Bebop is stylized enough to be a very cool genre movie. Shows like Firefly proved to be a very good concept, and a movie based on this anime could be something James Gunn could direct.
The concept of the misfits creating a family is so ingrained in world cinema it's almost hard to understand why this movie hasn't been done. With a killer jazz soundtrack, relatable mature characters, and fun action, this would be a box-office hit.
5 DON'T: One Piece
One Piece is on its way to becoming the most legendary anime of all time (if it isn't already) and such a property would be temptatious to be adapted into a live-action feature. However, let's be real here for a second. Can all of the awesome craziness that is One Piece translate accurately and with taste to a movie?
You don't need to think hard about it to know that audiences' sensibilities are not ready for the pirate anime. Because in the end, One Piece is not a pirate story, or superhero story, or even a plain action-comedy. It's all those things at once and more, and the big screen couldn't handle it.
4 NEED: Hajime No Ippo
This boxing anime is one of the longest-running and most beloved sports shows of all time. The episodic story of Ippo, a boxer who grows to become one of the best in the world is perfect for a tv show or movie. But it is not only about how good the material can translate to live-action but what could contribute to it.
Hajime No Ippo is known for its frenetic battle scenes, depicted with a lot of excitement both in the manga as in its anime adaptations. If it went live-action, it wouldn't be a movie like Rocky or The Fighter, but something less realistic, more stylish, and more awesome.
3 DON'T: Inuyasha
This classic anime has been already adapted out of the medium of anime and into a stage play in Japan, so some people might argue that it is enough to accept a live-action version of it. Granted, the potential, at least with the horror aspects of the show, is there, but Inuyasha is not only a story about violent demons.
Inuyasha is in essence, a story about love, so matching that romance aspect with bloodthirsty demons is not something that would go well on the big screen. Even more, if you add the visuals of the white-haired boy with ears blending a gigantic sword. Animation can get away with that, and live-action, not so much.
2 NEED: Sword Art Online
What if Ready Player One was even more stylized and more dramatic? That's something that Sword Art Online could do. The popular anime series tells the story of gamers trapped in the video game world that gives the anime its name. Originally adapted from a novel, this should be enough prestige for production to get started.
This concept has been attempted in the past but is always some kind of light adventure. The real stakes of the story could provide an exciting ride similar to movies like The Matrix, and put a spin on this type of story.
1 DON'T: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Many people have been having conversations about a live-action adaptation of the classic of the classics: Neon Genesis Evangelion. For its maturity and drama, paired with innovative action, was thought for many years this should be a great idea. Well, it is not, and here is why: Evangelion is, ultimately, a story about relationships.
So, unless filmmakers and studios are willing to go for the artistic aspect of the show and focus on the most abstract parts of it, it would be a failed attempt of adaptation. Because unlike Mobile suit Gundam, Evangelion is not only about giant robots fighting giant monsters.
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