Nearly 13 years have passed since the release of Edgar Wright’s live-action adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim graphic novels, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010). Now, we are less than a couple of weeks away from getting the ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ anime series on Netflix. And many believe that the anime looks way better than the 2010 film.
Creators O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski are bringing a new take on Scott Pilgrim on Netflix for the fans this month. Along with the creative duo, the anime series also has Wright as one of its executive producers.
Netflix has a golden opportunity to bestow an ultimate adaptation of O’Malley’s work and rectify some of the 2010 film’s mistakes. Undoubtedly, Wright’s film is a cult classic. But it is not without its flaws. Live-action adaptations suffer from several difficulties while adapting comics. One of the biggest flaws of the 2010 film is its inability to capture the bizarre and crazy energy from O’Malley’s comics. Plus, it is only a 2-hour long flick, a scenario that limits the film from reaching its true potential. Yes, it is a highly entertaining and lively movie. However, the upcoming anime series can beat the film adaptation in many ways.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off can better capture the comics’ art style as compared to a live-action adaptation. Additionally, it will have the essence of Japanese anime style, thanks to Science SARU. You can watch some of Science SARU’s work in the series’ opening credits. Watch below!
The upcoming Scott Pilgrim anime series also has the entire cast of the 2010 film as its voice cast, a feat that must have been really hard for Edgar Wright to pull off.
Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off has another advantage over the 2010 film. It can give more space to the growth of all characters, particularly the protagonist. Its episodic nature will allow the makers to cover more side plots and forge deeper emotional relationships among characters. Stay tuned for more updates.