"Anime and manga are the final frontier of intellectual property. Both mediums have some of the largest and most loyal fan bases around, making the quest to adapt their favorite stories into live-action an irresistible pursuit. But while there's been a recent boom in live-action adaptations of anime and manga, the endeavor hasn't produced many winners. Streamers like Netflix have had the most success, with shows like and Avatar: The Last Airbender separating the wheat from the chaff."
"But a truly good remake is hard to find. Even Hollywood's more successful adaptations feel like they have something missing, a magic left behind in the process of adapting an animated story for live-action. That hasn't stopped major studios from trying, but with Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao joining the effort, this subgenre could actually be moving in the right direction."
Anime and manga have massive, loyal fan bases that make live-action adaptations highly desirable. Recent increases in adaptations have produced few successes despite significant studio investment. Streamers such as Netflix have seen the most success, with some shows distinguishing quality adaptations from failures. Many live-action remakes lack the original animated magic, leaving adaptations feeling incomplete. Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao and producer Nicolas Gonda formed Kodansha Studios to develop premium live-action films and television based on manga. The studio secured an exclusive deal with publisher Kodansha to connect Japanese manga creators with international filmmakers and package adaptations for production.
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