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"Between Netflix’s 2023 live-action version of
One Piece, and its latest take
on
Avatar: The Last Airbender, fans are once again asking: why are
live-action anime adaptations so tricky to get right?
Despite the ongoing debate about whether
Avatar (2005–08) is indeed an
“anime” (since it’s made by US creators), the series has nonetheless gone down
as a favourite among Western anime fans.
Netflix’s new rendition is rated highly by fans and critics alike. Viewers have
flocked online to share their opinions on everything from the casting choices,
to the sets and costumes, to changes in the story.
But while the new
Avatar is being praised, that makes it an outlier in
live-action anime adaptations.
What is it about these adaptations that leads to them being so closely
scrutinised? And why are they so often met with disappointment?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
