Top 5 live-action disasters adapted from Japanese manga produced by the West, will One Piece be the next name? 1
It’s no coincidence that every time a live-action project comes from the West, it makes the audience nervous.
Dragon Ball: Evolution
Adapted from the most famous Japanese manga series, Dragon Ball Evolution has become the most unforgettable `nightmare` for fans ever when it comes to the live-action adaptation genre.
The Guyver
The film stars Mark Hamill, and is based on the manga Bio-Booster Armor Guyver by Yoshiki Takaya.
Speed Racer
The original work of Speed Racer is the popular anime series Mach GoGoGo.
Kite
When it was first released, the manga Kite by Yasuomi Umetsu became a `bomb` in the manga industry because of its heavy content, imbued with violence and sexuality but conveying many poignant social messages.
Death Note
After many live-action versions adapted by Japan, the mind-bending manga Death Note was `introduced` to the US with a Netflix series.
With the above 5 lessons, can Netflix filmmakers learn the lesson to be able to create success for One Piece live-action or are we in for another disaster?
