Netflix is in the process of adapt the beloved manga and anime A game to experience the action, and understandably there is some skepticism from fans as to whether or not the streamer can pull it off. Live-action anime adaptations have an uneven history and little is celebrated. A Netflix executive recently spoke about the “pressure” to get the next series and why it’s taking so long to make.
For those who count the scores at home, news of an American adaptation of A game It first appeared in 2017, and in 2020, it was announced that Netflix was producing it for its platform. Despite how long the project was announced, we’re still waiting for a trailer as well. Now at least we have an idea why it takes so long.
Netflix original series director Ted Biaselli made an appearance on Gayest episode ever podcast and made it clear that he didn’t want to A game be another failed live action anime adaptation. He explained the steps he is taking to try to prevent this from happening and create a series as epic and beloved as the A game manga and anime:
The pressure of live anime has always been a disaster, and I don’t want that on my record. I want to be the guy who understands what they’re doing and the intent behind the source material and how we translate it and bring it to life. Instead of trying to recreate it bit by bit, or instead of taking the IP and throwing everything else away. There is a common ground in understanding the truth behind all of the source material and then understanding how it makes sense in a live action cinematic approach.
One of the major difficulties faced by live-action anime adaptations is figuring out how to debunk or depict iconic scenes in past works. With animation it is much easier and cheaper to do a giant pirate ship battle where a prone pirate jumps from ship to ship using the slingshot method. Of course, when it comes to live action, creating a battle that big would introduce more (and costly) complications, and ultimately it might not look as good as the animation.
Netflix has made previous attempts to try and strike the balance between live action and anime, and to be honest, the results probably haven’t enticed anime lovers to renew their Netflix subscription . while some I liked the new address by John Cho cowboy bebop series, Netflix pulled the plug after just one season. She also released a live-action Death threat film that was panned by both critics and audiences, although the the original creators enjoyed the film .
Despite these past failures, Netflix tries again with live-action Death threat series and continue to connect to the next one A game series. It takes time, but Ted Biaselli made it clear that he’d rather take the time to get the show right than rush it just to get it done:
I’ve been with One Piece for three years, it’s actually been four years, and as far as I’m concerned, it’s not how fast you can do it. My little mantra is “do it right first” and it takes time and it’s okay. We work directly with Eiichiro Oda and he has a vision. He’s never worked in TV either, so it’s a compromise between what works live and what doesn’t work live. He sometimes tells us, ‘You don’t understand. That’s not what this scene is about. That’s what this scene is all about and we all go “Oook.”
There is no doubt that there are fans. excited to see this A game series , although others are very skeptical of whether or not anyone could make a live-action adaptation. The anime series currently has over 1,000 episodes, which is an unrealistic target for most live TV shows. As such, the Netflix version seems to condense the material it adapts, which could still attract fans’ attention.
As Biaselli said, it’s going to be about give and take what’s needed and what can be cut, and making sure the message of the overall series stays the same across the board. Will it break the mold of boring live-action anime and manga adaptations? Guess we’ll have to wait and see!
production in A game The live-action series concluded in early September, so it’s possible it’ll arrive in mid-2023. If so, it will fit into an already impressive TV show 2023 which should get audiences excited for next year.
Source: Cinemablend
