It wasn’t that long ago that Western adaptations of anime and manga seemed destined to fail. Ever since Dragonball Evolution stumbled out of the gate in 2009, a string of disappointing films and TV shows followed, frustrating both fans and critics. This list includes titles like Ghost in the Shell (2017), Death Note (2017), and Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop (2021). But in 2023, something shifted. Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece became a surprise hit, proving that it was possible to bring anime to life on screen without losing the heart and spirit that made the original so beloved.
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