Live-action Akira in works!

[JakeSully]

http://screenrant.com/christopher-nolan-akira-trilogy-warner-bros/

Chris Nolan to produce 3 part live-action adaptation of the classic manga which was turned into a cinematic animated masterpiece in 1988, i think Justin Lin should direct this one.

[snake]

>nolan


Dropped

[Prowler]

Oh made by Americans? Don't care, then.

[snake]

Oh made by Americans? Don't care, then.

OMG RIGHT JAPAN DESU DESU GIRUGAMESH


BAKA GAJIN MOM ITS NOT JUST A PHASE


But yeah Nolan isn't the guy for the job. I really don't care if an american is directing it.

[Cure]

Oh, snake. Don't change.

[NinjaPug]

Old rumor. Doubt it's true.

[Prowler]

OMG RIGHT JAPAN DESU DESU GIRUGAMESH


BAKA GAJIN MOM ITS NOT JUST A PHASE


But yeah Nolan isn't the guy for the job. I really don't care of an american is directing it.
Eh I just don't like the idea of a non-Japanese take on it. Although a Japanese live-action version of it wouldn't really interest me much either. I'll just stick to the anime movie and the manga.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

This thing has been in limbo like forever. At one point, I believe Leo di Caprio was going to direct. Not sure if he's still attached to it, but my other half is a big Akira fan, and was excited when he heard about it a couple of years ago.

Edit: Di Caprio might have been writing it.

[snake]

Screw Akira


We need a cowboy bebop live action movie

[Prowler]

Screw Akira


We need a cowboy bebop live action movie
Why when the animation is already great. And I ask the same for Ghost in the Shell. What is a live action movie gonna add to the franchise?

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Wider audience?

[snake]

Why when the animation is already great. And I ask the same for Ghost in the Shell. What is a live action movie gonna add to the franchise?

It'll make money and CB actually works live action in my opinion.

Most animu wouldn't work as a live action movie, but Cowboy Bebop seems like the best choice

[Prowler]

Wider audience?
If the live-action adaptations are by American studios and not Japanese ones, then I don't think it will help, since people who watch the movies are unlikely to check out the anime. Who will profit the most from this will be the American studios that adapt it, I'd say.

It'll make money and CB actually works live action in my opinion.

Most animu wouldn't work as a live action movie, but Cowboy Bebop seems like the best choice
Cowboy Bebop already had a great animated movie, Knocking On Heaven's Door. It doesn't need a live-action movie as far as I'm concerned.

[TMNT_Guy]

Personally, I'd like to see an American live-action Vampire Hunter D.

[Candy Kappa]

I'd be more interested to know if it's a Americanized adaptation (will it be renamed Johnny?) or if it's doing The Grudge route, still set in Japan but every major character is white :P

[Prowler]

I'd be more interested to know if it's a Americanized adaptation (will it be renamed Johnny?) or if it's doing The Grudge route, still set in Japan but every major character is white :P
Therefore it won't be Akira, but just something using its license, pretty much. What's the interest of watching an Akira movie where the characters are played by non-Japanese characters and speak English instead of Japanese?

[Mew]

Wonder how a live action One Piece would be.

[Peanut]

Therefore it won't be Akira, but just something using its license, pretty much. What's the interest of watching an Akira movie where the characters are played by non-Japanese characters and speak English instead of Japanese?

Because the story of Akira isn't a story of race or nation? It has pretty clear messages about certain aspects of Japanese culture in general, but that has little to do with its core themes, which revolve more around societal pressures and government corruption, which could apply to all society in general. It could literally take place in ANY major city in the world and it would make zero difference.

I'm not saying this is an excellent idea, it isn't for a number of reasons, but it not being Japanese enough certainly isn't one of them.

Wonder how a live action One Piece would be.

Not good.

[Mew]

Yeah, probably. Now the anime One Piece movies could be fantastic. Never seen any, though,

[Prowler]

Peanut, it is set in Neo-Tokyo, an alternate future version of the Japanese capital. Clearly the characters are also Japanese due to having Japanese names. And the title is also a Japanese name. So it kinda is the fictitious history of japan's capital in an alternate future. I get your point that it could be about any nation or society due to the core themes of the franchise. But if this ends up being set in, I dunno, Neo-New York City with non-Japanese characters, it will just feel different. Not like Akira. If there's gonna be a live-action Akira movie someday, then I think it's better to let the Japanese handle it. Might as well just create your own story while being influenced by Akira, but whatever. Maybe the studio decided this would be more profitable.

Anyway, let's see if this American production(if it takes off, that is) ends up casting a bunch of Asian actors or not. Either way, 'Ill stick to the animated movie and the manga, either way. I also want to make clear I was speaking for myself only. I suppose people who don't like, know much or care about anime(most people, since it's a niche market) would be interested in a movie like this and that's fine since people can decide to watch or not whatever they want.

[PangolinFeets]

Giant CG Lactating Teddy Bears....


...Sounds like the name of a garage punk band....

[Peanut]

Peanut, it is set in Neo-Tokyo, an alternate future version of the Japanese capital. Clearly the characters are also Japanese due to having Japanese names. And the title is also a Japanese name. So it kinda is the fictitious history of japan's capital in an alternate future. I get your point that it could be about any nation or society due to the core themes of the franchise. But if this ends up being set in, I dunno, Neo-New York City with non-Japanese characters, it will just feel different. Not like Akira. If there's gonna be a live-action Akira movie someday, then I think it's better to let the Japanese handle it. Might as well just create your own story while being influenced by Akira, but whatever. Maybe the studio decided this would be more profitable.

I know the setting of Akira very well, thanks. I also understand what you're saying, but I still don't see it making a difference. You're not talking about a piece of fiction that takes place in the Edo period being shifted to a modern American setting. You're talking about a dystopian cyberpunk future that is reminiscent of many many other pieces of science fiction.

Again, I understand you, but of all the issues to have with a possible American live-action adaptation of Akira, Nolan and talks of yet another overblown Hollywood trilogy are front and center, this isn't one of them.

Yeah, probably. Now the anime One Piece movies could be fantastic. Never seen any, though,

The older ones are mostly butchered versions of the arcs, screwed and chopped to congeal something resembling a movie. However, the newest ones, Strong World and Film Z, are both excellent.

[Prowler]

I know the setting of Akira very well, thanks. I also understand what you're saying, but I still don't see it making a difference. You're not talking about a piece of fiction that takes place in the Edo period being shifted to a modern American setting. You're talking about a dystopian cyberpunk future that is reminiscent of many many other pieces of science fiction.

Again, I understand you, but of all the issues to have with a possible American live-action adaptation of Akira, Nolan and talks of yet another overblown Hollywood trilogy are front and center, this isn't one of them.
Fair enough.

[Candy Kappa]

perosnally I think Akira loses some of its meat not being set in a country that actually have experienced a nuclear bombing and not just the in-canon WWIII of the Akira universe.

That aside, a American Kaneda that doesn't sound like Cam Clarke, no thank you.

[Mew]

The older ones are mostly butchered versions of the arcs, screwed and chopped to congeal something resembling a movie. However, the newest ones, Strong World and Film Z, are both excellent.

Could I watch these movies without spoilers. I'm on episode 81.

[Peanut]

Not even close, bud. You're hardly into the series at all and both movies take place after the events of episode 516 in the anime.

[Mew]

Not even close, bud. You're hardly into the series at all and both movies take place after the events of episode 516 in the anime.
Oh. Alright. :/

[Peanut]

Pro-tip: Read the manga to catch up quickly, then go back and watch the anime at your leisure.

[Mew]

To get One Piece East Blue 1-9 is $35.19 on Amazon. Not bad at all. I may pick up the 1-3 collection with any Christmas money I get.

[snake]

Wonder how a live action One Piece would be.

Op wouldn't work in a 2 hour format.

[JakeSully]

Who could direct this?

How about Justin Lin perhaps?

[TigerClaw]

The Director of Thor: Ragnarok might direct the live action Akira movie.
https://deadline.com/2017/09/akira-taika-waititi-director-thor-ragnarok-1202173164/

[ProactiveMan]

That is not a good idea.