All articles tagged with #anime adaptation
Netflix has renewed 'One Piece' for a third season, with production set to begin in Cape Town later this year. The series, based on Eiichiro Oda's manga, is highly popular, having reached No. 1 in over 75 countries and amassed nearly 100 million views. Season 2 is expected to premiere in 2026, featuring new adversaries and adventures, with a first look released during 'One Piece Day' in Tokyo.
EDENS ZERO for PS5 is a straightforward and breezy anime-based action RPG that offers a fun, if visually rough, experience with a simple combat system and an open world, making it suitable for fans seeking an easygoing adventure despite its lack of visual polish and depth.
The Korean webtoon Eleceed will be adapted into a TV anime by Dandelion Animation Studio, set to release in 2026, featuring high-speed action and a story about a boy with mysterious powers and a powerful Awakened being in a web of conspiracies.
"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" director Destin Daniel Cretton is set to write and direct a live-action adaptation of the popular anime and manga series Naruto, with the blessing and oversight of creator Masashi Kishimoto. Cretton, known for his work in the Marvel universe, will produce the film alongside Avi Arad, and the project marks a significant move in the development of the adaptation since 2015.
Tokyopop is releasing a Boys' Love (BL) manga adaptation inspired by Netflix's upcoming series, Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix. The manga, authored by Ben Kahn and illustrated by Bayou Kun, will provide fans with a deeper exploration of the protagonist's backstory and will be available for pre-order now, with a release date set for December 12, 2023. This adaptation aims to offer a unique perspective on the beloved characters and world of Captain Laserhawk, promising an immersive connection to the series.
Suicide Squad is getting an anime adaptation called Suicide Squad Isekai, which was revealed at Anime Expo 2023. The trailer features anime-styled versions of Harley Quinn and the Joker and hints at the characters being transported to another world. The release date is currently unknown, but it joins a growing list of franchises receiving the anime treatment, including Netflix's Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.
Netflix released a trailer for its upcoming live-action adaptation of the popular anime/manga series One Piece, which will premiere on August 31. The trailer shows Monkey D. Luffy assembling his crew and using his stretchy powers, while also teasing some changes from the source material. The series will feature a cast including Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Taz Skyler, Jacob Gibson, and Peter Gadiot.