When you look at any type of animation, you usually see a popular cartoon eventually get a movie treatment. Sometimes you see a movie adaptation that continues in an animated style, but more often than not you see an animated series turned into a live-action film. I'm not too sure why movie houses make this decision, but it seems to be a trend that shows no signs of stopping. Just take a look at what's in theaters now! The Smurfs in live action just feels...weird.
You want to know what I think is even stranger? A live-action TV series getting turned into an anime. I could be making an ignorant statement here, but I can't think of many instances when this sort of translation has happened. It just seems like an odd decision to make, but I guess it all depends on the demographic of the live-action show to begin with.
Perhaps that's why the TV show Supernatural got an anime adaptation. I don't watch Supernatural...never seen an episode. To tell you the truth, I didn't really have an idea it existed until I heard about the anime. I see that the show has a loyal following, and after reading the basic plot points of the live-action series, I can see how it might make for an interesting anime. I don't think I should check out the anime until I see the show, but I can admit that this offshoot of the series is a pretty unique idea.
How would you feel about your favorite live-action shows getting anime adaptations? What shows do you think would make for a good anime? Would you want the anime series to try some new things, tell a side-story of the TV show, or would you like a direct translation?
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