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Mythologies have always been a rich source of inspiration for current stories, with retellings and themes blending into novels, movies and even the anime of today. This reliance on the myths and tales from generations past have led to some of the most epic and fantastical anime series of all time. The rich tapestry of the world, with each culture creating their own unique fables and myths, has inspired quite a number of larger-than-life characters within the anime sphere.

While quite a few anime series incorporate myths in some form or fashion, only a few cement themselves as an epic. In literature, epics tend to be long-form content, usually a narrative poem, that tells the story of a hero’s journey, with a vast setting, plenty of action and noble deeds. From Kagome’s journey to recover the Sacred Jewel Shards in Inuyasha to Luffy’s quest to become the...

“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die.” And if you’re a fan of HBO’s iconic fantasy series, you know just how true that was! With characters dropping like flies, the show introduced an unforgettable cast over its eight-season run. Premiering in 2011, Game of Thrones redefined television with its gripping storytelling, breathtaking battles, and jaw-dropping betrayals.

Back then, many of its stars were either rising newcomers—like Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner, and Maisie Williams—or established actors who found even greater fame, including Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, and Sean Bean.

Some, like Clarke and Harington, have kept the fantasy spirit alive with new projects, while Turner and Williams have explored bold, unconventional roles. Meanwhile, Dinklage continues to prove his versatility, and Headey has taken on exciting new challenges. Whether ruling new realms on-screen or making waves in Hollywood, the Game of Thrones...

Mackenyu is trading in the live-action pirate persona of One Piece 's Roronoa Zoro (at least for a few months more) to join the voiceover cast of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows . Mackenyu will be portraying the character Gennojo, a cunning shinobi who Ubisoft describes as a “flirtatious rogue and a trickster.” Gennojo will take on Mackenyu’s likeness, acting as an ally and key character in the story’s development. Related: One Piece Live-Action Series Reveals Dragon Actor and More for Season 2 While we wait for the Straw Hats to return to the live-action seas, Mackenyu gave us some insight into what we can expect for the next chapter of Zoro’s character as well as well as the similarities he sees between the pirate and his Assassin's Creed Shadows character. Note: This interview has been updated for clarity. Thank you so much for taking the time to chat with us at Crunchyroll!

Exclusive: Mena Suvari (American Beauty), Nick Stahl (Let the Right One In) and India Marie Cross (Wicked City) will star alongside Caleb Landry Jones in Down the Arm of God, an indie drama co-written by Jones and Peter Brunner, which is being introduced at EFM by Kinology.

Inspired by real stories, Down the Arm of God follows a young pastor through a harsh winter in a small Texas town, where his mission to help the homeless is faced with resistance by his congregation, exposing deep-seated prejudices and systemic failures.

Directed by Brunner, the film is rooted in real-life interviews and firsthand accounts of homeless individuals surviving on the streets. More than just a narrative about homelessness, Down the Arm of God is the result of years of direct collaboration with the homeless community — not just as subjects, but as partners and storytellers shaping the film with their lived experiences.

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Mackenyu Arata has taken over the world with his portrayal of Roronoa Zoro in One Piece live-action series. The actor became a household name and a popular figure in the otaku community, with a fan following that is growing with each passing day.

Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro in the One Piece live adaptation. Credits: Netflix

The role of The Pirate Hunter brought him immense fame that not only made him a massive name in Japan but also innumerable countries around the world. However, this is not his first bad*ss role, as he had played a similar role, where he enjoyed being a swordsman in the show.

During an interview, the actor shed light on how Zoro was not his first memorable role because he had played another swordsman role that made him enjoy his craft.

Mackenyu Is All About the “Cool Character” Vibe in His Roles!

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As Hollywood has begun to focus more and more on live-action adaptations of anime, Tite Kubo’s Bleach has been largely ignored so far. The race with the adaptations began with Netflix’s One Piece live-action, and studios quickly realized the untapped otaku market.

A recent leak revealed that Bleach might be close to receiving a live-action as well, and fans have already begun speculating who would be the best pick to play the protagonist, Ichigo. The answer is unanimous: it’s an actor who has already proved his mettle in Netflix’s One Piece.

Mackenyu Would be the Perfect Fit to Play Ichigo in Bleach Live-Action Mackenyu as Zoro in One Piece live-action | Credits: Netflix

Mackenyu Arata played Zoro quite marvelously in the One Piece live-action. Despite Zoro not being the main character, Mackenyu still managed to steal the show with his brooding frame and expert sword handling. He...

The Roronoa Zoro of Netflix’s One Piece live-action, Mackenyu, has been enjoying the fame of playing the swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates for quite some time now. The actor’s performance as Zoro has been one of the biggest highlights of the series, and fans have fallen in love with him and his portrayal of the One Piece character.

Mackenyu as Zoro | Credits: Netflix

The actor has arrived in South Africa, and the upcoming season’s production has started, much to the delight of One Piece fans who can’t wait for Mackenyu to reprise his role as Zoro in the live-action series. However, all of this could not have been possible as Mackenyu rejected the audition for Zoro in the first place.

In an interview, Mackenyu is seen mentioning how he was approached for the role of Zoro, but he initially rejected it. The actor revealed that...

Maeda Mackenyu is known for his role as Roronoa Zoro in the One Piece live-action adaptation of Netflix. Mackenyu became an otaku household name just last year, but the actor debuted in Japan in the early 2010s and received a steady number of roles after his debut.

After deciding to take overseas roles, the actor hit one milestone after another. But his role as the protagonist of a significantly big live-action project did not do him any favors. While it served to launch his career overseas, One Piece could be called the saving grace among his US projects.

Mackenyu Starred in the Live-Action Film of Saint Seiya Before One Piece Knights of the Zodiac

Knights of the Zodiac, a fantasy action movie, debuted in April 2023 in Japan and May 2023 in the United States. It is based on the classic manga Saint Seiya. Mackenyu starred as the protagonist of the movie,...

The Blacklist became one of the most popular shows on network television during its ten-season run. The series starred James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington, a former fugitive turned FBI informant. The show’s popularity led to the birth of a spin-off series, which had an almost polarizing fate compared to the parent series.

The Blacklist: Redemption served as a spin-off to The Blacklist (Credit: NBC).

The Blacklist: Redemption served as a spin-off of the hit NBC crime-thriller series and starred Ryan Eggold in the lead role. However, the series also brought over two recurring characters from the parent series. These characters were played by two former X-Men stars in the ill-fated spin-off, which almost no one remembers.

Failed The Blacklist Spin-Off Featured Two X-Men Stars

The Blacklist: Redemption premiered in February 2017, serving as a spin-off to The Blacklist starring James Spader. Actor Ryan Eggold who played Tom Keen in...

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Actors Omar Sy and Nathalie Emmanuel spoke with MovieWeb's Julian Roman about leading John Woo's remake of his own action masterpiece from 35 years ago. The pair discussed working with the iconic director and how Peacock's version of The Killer is extremely different from the original Hong Kong classic.

Legendary action director John Woo, the visionary filmmaker of Face/Off, Mission: Impossible II, Paycheck, Broken Arrow and Hard Boiled returns with a radical reimagining of his 1989 Hong Kong classic, The Killer.

From the Oscar winning producer of Oppenheimer, the kinetic action thriller stars Emmy nominee Nathalie Emmanuel as Zee, a mysterious and infamous assassin known, and feared, in the Parisian underworld as the Queen of the Dead.

But when, during an assignment from her shadowy mentor and handler (Avatars Sam Worthington), Zee refuses to kill a blinded young woman in a Paris nightclub,...

Madison Iseman has been cast as love interest Sarah Plankmore in the upcoming John Grisham series adaptation The Rainmaker. The main character of the show has yet to be cast. Iseman is best known for her roles in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Annabelle Comes Home.

The Rainmaker has cast its love interest. The upcoming USA Network show is an adaptation of the John Grisham novel of the same name, which was previously adapted into a 1997 Francis Ford Coppola movie of the same name starring Matt Damon, Claire Danes, and Jon Voight. The show will follow recent law school graduate Rudy Baylor working on a case involving a pair of conspiracies and a suspicious death, all while squaring off in court against the formidable Leo Drummond (John Slattery).

Per Variety, The Rainmaker has cast Madison Iseman as love interest Sarah Plankmore. Plankmore will be the girlfriend of the as-yet uncast Rudy Baylor.

Madison Iseman has been cast as Sarah Plankmore in “The Rainmaker” series at USA Network.

The official logline for the series states, “Fresh out of law school, Rudy Baylor goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (John Slattery) and his law school girlfriend. Rudy, along with his boss and her disheveled paralegal, uncovers two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.”

Plankmore is described as a recent law school graduate and Rudy’s girlfriend in a show that was initially picked up at the cabler in June and is based on the iconic John Grisham novel of the same name.

The role of Rudy Baylor has yet to be cast.

Iseman co-starred in “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “American Horror Stories.” On the film side, she’ll next be seen in “Witchboard.” Her previous credits include the “Jumanji” franchise, “Fear of Rain,” “Knights of the Zodiac,...

Exclusive: Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer) has joined the cast of the USA Network’s drama series The Rainmaker, based on the bestselling John Grisham novel of the same name.

From writer and executive producer Michael Seitzman, the Lionsgate and Blumhouse series follows Rudy Baylor who, fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond and his law school girlfriend. Rudy, along with his boss and her disheveled paralegal, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.

In a series regular role, Iseman will play Sarah Plankmore, a recent law school graduate and Rudy’s girlfriend. The role of Rudy has yet to be cast.

The Rainmaker received a series order by the NBCUniversal cable network in June, capping a six-year journey by Seitzman to bring the book to TV. Seitzman and Jason Richman wrote the pilot script,...

Knights of the Zodiac skipped over the Bronze Saints, missing an opportunity to showcase some beloved characters and the scale of the story. Despite the omissions, the exclusion of the Bronze Saints may have been a blessing in disguise, sparing them from potential ruin in the adaptation. While fans may have been disappointed by their absence, the decision to leave out the Bronze Saints may have ultimately preserved their original charm and appeal.

Knights of the Zodiac definitely wasnt a critical success, but at least the adaptation decided to spare certain characters from the damage. The film, based on the hugely popular anime of the same name, was one of Sony Pictures biggest flops in 2023. Despite high expectations and a promising cast, the story ultimately failed to deliver what the fans of the original series were hoping for. However, there were a few glaring omissions from the cast of Knights of the Zodiac...

One Piece's success ended a disappointing trend of live-action anime adaptations on Netflix. One Piece season 1 was well-received with a high critic score, and season 2 is happening Knights of the Zodiac served as a reminder of the challenges in adapting anime to live-action.

One Piece season 1 was a hit for Netflix, but its success made us all forget a different live-action adaptation that proved adapting anime remains very difficult. One Piece gladly put an end to a disappointing Netflix live-action anime adaptation trend. With an 85% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and having charmed both long-time One Piece fans and new viewers, One Piece was one of Netflixs most-watched shows of 2023. It is no surprise that One Piece season 2 is happening, with the series likely continuing for several years.

Im very excited about the future of One Piece on Netflix. Although it is very difficult to imagine how the series plans...

One live-action adaptation has taken the central stage, drawing attention from both die-hard fans and curious newcomers alike. As the One Piece cast steps into the spotlight, an interesting phenomenon has emerged in the realm of social media. While some actors may have been expected to lead the pack in terms of online popularity, the results have proven to be quite surprising as it is not Emily Rudd or Iñaki Godoy.

One Piece Live-Action’s Straw Hats | Netflix

In the entertainment industry, anime adaptations have become a hot commodity in recent years. Streaming platforms and production companies are increasingly turning to beloved manga and anime series, bringing them to life in new and exciting ways. This trend attracted audiences worldwide, bridging the gap between animated favorites and live-action spectacles.

Unexpected Frontrunner of One Piece Cast’s Popularity Race

When it comes to social media following, Mackenyu Arata, who portrays Roronoa Zoro,...

The talks about One Piece live-action season 2 have consistently grown over the past few months since the announcement about the new members joining the cast. These talks have also roped in the major actors from the first season who contributed their best to make the series the first-ever successful anime live-action adaptation.

One Piece live-action | Netflix

One such actor is Mackenyu Arata, who plays the role of Roronoa Zoro in the series. As One Piece fans know, Zoro is one of the most important characters in the series, and this is why fans have great expectations from Mackenyu for the second season. However, a previous project of Mackenyu has scared One Piece fans into thinking that he might ruin the role of Zoro in the upcoming season.

This project was called Knights of the Zodiac, and it was a horrible flop. And while some fans are scared about Mackenyu’s role in the second season,...

Knights of the Zodiac was as bad as Dragonball Evolution, if not worse. Knights of the Zodiac lacked a clear identity or vision. Good anime adaptations need a solid vision and a sufficient budget for success.

For years, I believed that no live-action adaptation could be as bad as Dragonball Evolution (2009), but Knights of the Zodiac (2023) proved me wrong. As a huge anime fan, I always found it frustrating how most Hollywood live-action anime adaptations turned out to be very disappointing. Still, there was no debate on which of them had been the worst Dragonball Evolution. Based on one of the most popular anime of all time, Dragonball Evolution had a disastrous reception and suggested that Hollywood would never be able to tackle major anime properties like Dbz or Saint Seiya.

Fortunately, things have improved since the Oozaru form was turned into a spirit living inside Goku. The biggest example of this is One Piece,...

When One Piece live-action took the world by storm last year, the one name that made the most noise was Mackenyu, the actor who played Roronoa Zoro in the series. Although Mackenyu has been part of the industry for quite a long time and has worked on many big projects, his following skyrocketed when he joined the cast of Netflix’s One Piece and took the famous three swords in his hands.

Mackenyu as Zoro in One Piece Live-Action | Netflix

While One Piece gave the actor the recognition he deserved, it was certainly not his first live-action adaptation. From playing Scar in the Fullmetal Alchemist live-action to portraying the role of Pegasus Seiya in Knights of the Zodiac, Mackenyu’s portfolio is quite big for his age. And while Zoro was his biggest role as a swordsman, it was certainly not his first or his favorite one.

The actor recently...

Legendary action director John Woo, the visionary filmmaker of Face/Off, Mission: Impossible II, Paycheck, Broken Arrow and Hard Boiled returns with a radical reimagining of his 1989 Hong Kong classic, The Killer. Not only does the project feature the seminal filmmaker remaking his own movie, this new version of The Killer also finds the Oscar-winning producer of Oppenheimer on board, and features everything action movie fans are looking for: professional assassins, revenge, and plenty of explosive shootouts.

You can check out the newly released trailer for John Woos The Killer reimagining below.

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The kinetic action thriller led by Emmy nominee Nathalie Emmanuel as Zee, a mysterious and infamous assassin known, and feared, in the Parisian underworld as the Queen of the Dead. But when, during an assignment from her shadowy mentor and handler (Avatars Sam Worthington), Zee refuses to kill a blinded young woman in a Paris nightclub,...

Mackenyu excels as Roronoa Zoro in One Piece, outshining his role in Knights of the Zodiac. One Piece season 1 is a game-changer for live-action anime adaptations. Knights of the Zodiac failed as an adaptation and movie, lacking the quality and fidelity seen in One Piece.

Mackenyus Roronoa Zoro was one of the best things about Netflixs One Piece, and it made a different live-action anime adaptation much worse in hindsight. One Piece season 1 was a game-changer for Hollywood live-action anime adaptations, as it proved that even the most fantastical fictional worlds and colorful characters can be brought to other media if done right. That said, there are still disappointing live-action remakes of beloved anime and manga properties.

What One Piece season 1 accomplished cannot be taken for granted. The highest-selling manga of all time, One Piece has a massive fanbase all over the world and has been around since 1997. Additionally, whereas...

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Legendary action director John Woo, the visionary filmmaker of Face/Off, Mission: Impossible II, Paycheck, Broken Arrow and Hard Boiled returns with a radical reimagining of his 1989 Hong Kong classic, The Killer, coming to Peacock Aug. 23.

From the Oscar winning producer of Oppenheimer, the kinetic action thriller stars Emmy nominee Nathalie Emmanuel as Zee, a mysterious and infamous assassin known, and feared, in the Parisian underworld as the Queen of the Dead.

But when, during an assignment from her shadowy mentor and handler (Avatars Sam Worthington), Zee refuses to kill a blinded young woman in a Paris nightclub, the decision will disintegrate Zees alliances, attract the attention of a savvy police investigator, and plunge her into a sinister criminal conspiracy that will set her on a collision course with her own past.

The films stellar global cast includes celebrated French actors Eric Cantona,...

Peacock has revealed the official trailer and poster for John Woo’s radical reimagining of his 1989 Hong Kong classic, The Killer, which will be available to stream on August 23. Woo is the action director behind films like Face/Off, Mission: Impossible II, Paycheck, Broken Arrow, and Hard Boiled.

From the Oscar-winning producer of Oppenheimer, the kinetic action thriller stars Emmy nominee Nathalie Emmanuel as Zee, a mysterious and infamous assassin known and feared in the Parisian underworld as the Queen of the Dead.

Nathalie Emmanuel and Omar Sy

But when, during an assignment from her shadowy mentor and handler (Avatar‘s Sam Worthington), Zee refuses to kill a blinded young woman in a Paris nightclub, the decision will disintegrate Zee’s alliances, attract the attention of a savvy police investigator, and plunge her into a sinister criminal conspiracy that will set her on a collision course with her past.

In addition to Nathalie Emmanuel,...

One Piece Live Action Season 2 Cast: All New and Returning Characters - Main Image

The Straw Hat Pirates are about to sail once again as the cast of One Piece Live Action season 2 continues to expand, with more actors confirmed to join the highly anticipated Netflix project.

From Emily Rudd as Nami to David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, here are all the new and returning cast members of One Piece Live Action season 2!

Who Are the Returning Cast and Characters of One Piece Live Action Season 2?

The second season of the One Piece live-action series will feature familiar faces that fans have strongly admired since the first season's success.

Here are all the returning cast and characters of the live action's second season as of writing:

Iñaki Godoy (Juan Ruiz in The Imperfects) as Monkey D. LuffyJacob Romero Gibson (Amir in Black Prom) as UsoppEmily Rudd (Clara in Hunters) as NamiMackenyu...

Tite Kubo is no stranger to fame. His work with Bleach has been extravagantly awarded and praised through and through. There are many mangakas, with perhaps little to no exceptions who were inspired by others. There would always be one manga or another that inspired them either right before their magnum opus’s creation, during it, or in their early childhood.

Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War arc | Credit: Studio Pierrot

Many of the greatest mangakas were inspired by Dragon Ball and Akira Toriyama’s work, while the legend himself found his inspiration in a Chinese novel. Inspiration has bizarre ways to strike and for the greatest artists, they find unique and different perspectives to create their masterpieces. Tite Kubo was no different yet he knew exactly how to stand out.

Tite Kubo’s Unique Perspective to Inspiration

In an interview with Shonen Jump, Tite Kubo talked about how there was no manga,...

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More than 30 years ago, Nick Stahl became a hot ticket in Hollywood. After his breakout role opposite Mel Gibson in 1993s The Man Without a Face (Gibson's first as a director), he went on to star in such memorable films as The Thin Red Line and In the Bedroom), HBOs Carnivle, and 2003s Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, playing the adult John Connor in the popular film franchise. Recently, Stahl was seen in TVs Fear the Walking Dead and Knights of the Zodiac alongside Famke Janssen.

With What You Wish For, Stahl adds another complex role to his already diverse roster. This crafty noir-inspired culinary thriller was written and directed by Nicholas Tomnay (The Perfect Host). Stahl plays Ryan, a chef in flux dealing with gambling problems and plenty of anxiety. When he flees to a Latin American villa to visit his friend,...

A new anime season is upon us, meaning that we are spoiled for choice when it comes to new content to watch and/or read. From returning favorites like Black Butler , My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba to highly anticipated newcomers like Kaiju No. 8 , A Condition Called Love and Wind Breaker , several of our Spring 2024 anime series have manga, novels, manhua and manhwa available. Related: Crunchyroll Announces Spring 2024 Anime Season Lineup! This guide will highlight the Spring 2024 anime season along with every book that’s available in the Crunchyroll Store! Still catching up on the Winter 2024 anime season? Check out our guide that covers Solo Leveling , A Sign of Affection and more! Returning Champions! The following anime are series that are returning to Crunchyroll for brand new seasons! From brand new seasons of Laid-Back Camp to the return of Spice and Wolf , these are...

When Netflix released Blood of Zeus in 2020, it changed the entire interpretation of Greek mythology in the anime world. The anime is one of the most popular series following a Greek storyline, along with the likes of Record of Ragnarok, Knights of the Zodiac, Rage of Bahamut, etc. And the second season of the series is scheduled for release on May 9, 2024.

Netflix’s Blood of Zeus

The show is created and written by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides for Netflix, who are known for the Death Note live-action adaptation and the 2011 Immortals, starring Henry Cavill. The Parlapanides brothers are of Greek descent, and they once revealed that they wanted to add more authenticity to the stories told by Hollywood about Greek mythologies.

They even targeted gigantic media franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe and called their rendition of portraying Greek culture “Greek Mythology with costumes.”

Vlas Parlapanides...

Boy Kills World earned a Fresh 64% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This marks star Famke Janssen's third Fresh score since a long Rotten streak began in 2009. Janssen's future Fresh prospects lie more in upcoming TV projects than in movies.

Boy Kills World is helping to reverse a dismal Rotten Tomatoes trend for one of its stars. The action-comedy movie follows the title character Boy (Bill Skarsgrd) as he enacts bloody revenge on the people who killed his family in a violent post-apocalyptic future. The ensemble cast of the movie also includes Happy Death Day's Jessica Rothe, Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery, X-Men's Famke Janssen, District 9's Sharlto Copley, Stranger Things' Brett Gelman, Old Spice commercial star Isaiah Mustafa, and the voice of Bob's Burgers' H. Jon Benjamin.

Rotten Tomatoes has calculated an official critic score for the movie during the weekend of the Boy Kills World release.

Following the teaser trailer released last November , the newest trailer of Seiya’s fight to save Athena was released today announcing that Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary Part 2 will premiere on April 1 in Japan. Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary Part 2 Japanese trailer Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary Part 2 English dub trailer Key Visual As previously announced at Ccxp 2022, Crunchyroll will stream the series in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis. The previously staff announced for Battle for Sanctuary Part 2 includes: Director: Yoshiharu Ashino Screenplay: Eugene Song Character Design: Terumi Nishii Robe design: Noji Okazaki Music: Yorihiro Ike CG Director: Satoshi Nozawa Animation Production: Toei Animation The first Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac series premiered on Netflix between 2019 and 2020, adapting the “Galaxian Wars,” “Black Knights” and “Silver Saints” arcs.

The quality of live-action anime adaptations has improved due to increased scrutiny in writing, directing, and acting. Mackenyu has played diverse roles in live-action anime adaptations, showcasing his versatile acting abilities. Mackenyu's portrayal of Zoro in One Piece stands out as his best performance in a live-action anime adaptation.

The quality of live-action anime movies and TV shows has improved significantly through the years, and one rising star has made prominent appearances in three entries in the medium back-to-back. Although there are plenty of bad live-action anime adaptations, the improved quality of live-action anime adaptations owes a great deal to the writing, directing, and acting being held under more scrutiny than in the past. Additionally, many of the actors who are cast in live-action anime movies and TV shows not only resemble their characters better, but they also better embody the essence of what makes them special.

With well-received anime...

Quick Links Knights Of The Zodiac 2 Latest News Knights Of The Zodiac 2 Is Not Confirmed Knights Of The Zodiac 2 Cast Knights Of The Zodiac 2 Story Details Knights of the Zodiac received poor reviews and had a disappointing box office performance, but surged in popularity on Netflix. Plans for a sequel have not been officially announced, but there are ambitions for multiple films to cover the content of the original manga. The main cast of Knights of the Zodiac would likely return for a potential sequel, with continuity being important for an ongoing franchise.

Released in the United States on May 12, 2023, Knights of the Zodiac is a live-action adaptation of the hugely popular Saint Seiya manga, and there are many interesting updates regarding a potential Knights of the Zodiac 2. Knights of the Zodiac tells the story of a young boy named Seiya who’s tasked with unlocking his true potential and...

One Piece's second season on Netflix will require the casting of the beloved character Ace, who plays a crucial role in the storytelling. Ace's casting requires an actor who matches his imposing visage, edge, optimism, and empathy. Diego Tinoco, Danny Ramirez, Aaron Dominguez, David Castro, Eman Esfandi, Michael Cimino, and Xolo Maridueña are potential actors who could bring Ace to life in One Piece season 2.

The excellent casting in One Piece season 1 has contributed to its overall positive reception, and with One Piece season 2 on the way, there's a strong chance viewers will see the beloved character, Portgas D. Ace. Notable for his Mera Mera no Mi Devil Fruit, Ace is protagonist Monkey D. Luffy's surrogate older brother. Ace's introduction in the Arabasta arc plays a crucial role in the series' storytelling, so the One Piece season 2 character casting is important. Although not related by blood, Ace and Luffy...

French publisher Microids Records announced that it will release two anime soundtracks on vinyl for the firs time outside of Japan with Dragon Ball Z: Best Collection and Saint Seiya (Music Collection Vol. 1) . The soundtracks feature fan favorite tracks and represent their original Japanese releases. Both are slated to release on February 14, with pre-orders now live. Saint Seiya (Music Collection Vol. 1) The Saint Seiya soundtrack features the work of composer Seiji Yokoyama and is now available for pre-orders at €39.99. Tracklist Cosmos A (Side A) 1. Pegasus Ryu Sei Ken 2. Sanctuary, Death's Commandment 3. Galaxy Wars 4. Burning Cosmo 5. Oath to the Guardian Star Cosmos B (Side B) 6. Knights of the Zodiac for Athena 7. Avenger Phoenix 8. Challenge of the Black Saints 9. Brothers of Sorrow 10. The Era of the Legend Dragon Ball Z: Best Collection - (Limited Edition) The Dragon Ball Z soundtrack features the work of composers Chiho Kiyooka, Takeshi Ike and Keiju Ishikawa...

With the news of Matthew Perry’s death in late October, viewers seemingly turned to his best-known role as Chandler Bing on Friends to remember him.

The beloved comedy gathered 583 million minutes of viewing on Max for the week of Oct. 23-29 (Perry, 54, was found dead at his home on Oct. 28). That was a 31 percent gain over the previous week and the biggest total watch time for Friends since early February.

A pair of movies, No Hard Feelings and Five Nights at Freddy’s, also made strong showings on the Nielsen streaming charts for the week. The former, starring Jennifer Lawrence, led the rankings with 1.13 billion minutes of viewing on Netflix in the United States — the equivalent of about 10.97 full showings of the movie. That’s two thirds of the worldwide total Netflix reported in its own rankings for the week.

Five Nights at Freddy’s, meanwhile, drew 740 million minutes of viewing...

Mackenyu's role as Roronoa Zoro in Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece has brought him global fame and has been praised for its accuracy to the anime and excellent casting. While Mackenyu has been in many anime adaptations throughout his career, some projects like Knights of the Zodiac have missed the mark. Mackenyu's performance in Rurouni Kenshin: The Final as the villain Yukishiro Enishi showcases his ability to bring depth to his characters and steal the show in action-adventure films.

Mackenyu Arata, known as Mackenyu, has starred in many live-action anime adaptations throughout his career, but some of these movies and TV shows are more memorable than others. Despite his father being Sonny Chiba, a Japanese action movie star, Mackenyu's acting inspiration was Haruma Miura. Mackenyu dedicated his life to acting at the age of 17 and got his first role in the feature film Take a Chance in...

What's Netflix thrown up for us this week? "Knights of the Zodiac" of course! What is that? Well, I'll be honest, I had no idea either. But I've taken a quick look-see and as it turns out, this Japanese fantasy film is proving pretty popular with Netflixers stateside.

A live-action adaptation of Masami Kurumada's manga, "Saint Seya," "Knights of the Zodiac" stars Japanese actor Mackenyu, alongside Madison Iseman and Nick Stahl. The film is also noteworthy for reuniting Sean Bean and Famke Janssen almost 30 years after they shared the screen in "GoldenEye." Co-produced by Toei and directed by "The Witcher" illustrator/producer Tomasz Tomek Bagiński, the film also features stunt and fight choreography from former Jackie Chan stunt team member and the man behind the action in Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," Andy Cheng.

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The success of Knights of the Zodiac on Netflix indicates that Hollywood is capable of properly adapting manga/anime, after years of disappointing live-action adaptations. Mackenyu's performances in both One Piece and Knights of the Zodiac have contributed greatly to their success, making him a breakout star in the world of live-action anime. The success of Knight of the Zodiac and other anime adaptations on Netflix opens up the possibility for expanding the One Piece universe and potentially giving Mackenyu's character a spinoff.

The timing of Knights of the Zodiac's releasing on Netflix is perfect, as the streaming service builds on its recent success with manga/anime. For years, audiences have suffered through some of the worst live-action adaptations of anime, and it has contributed to the belief that Hollywood simply isn't capable of properly adapting the unique and well-respected medium. Knights of the Zodiac is based on...

Knights of the Zodiac hints that Marin is Seiya's lost sister, but the manga reveals that Marin is not Patricia in disguise. Seiya eventually finds his real sister, Seika, in the Hades chapter of the manga and saves her lost memory. It is unclear why the manga and the movie dropped hints about Marin being Seiya's sister, increasing the mystery surrounding both Marin and Seika.

Netflix's new film Knights of the Zodiac plays with the long-running theory that Marin is actually Seiya's lost sister, however, the real answer, as proven by the manga, is likely not what audiences would expect. Knights of the Zodiac is a recent film made by Netflix that is a live-action adaptation of the highly popular manga series, Saint Seiya. The story follows a young orphan boy named Seiya who discovers that he has strange magical powers. Ultimately, these powers make him the only...

Netflix is delivering a versatile range of thriller films and series, such as Deliver Us from Evil, The Fall of the House of Usher, Bodies, and many more, offering a dark and gothic experience for audiences worldwide to enjoy this spooky season. Joining this list, one of the most anticipated Netflix thrillers is just around the corner, about to hit our screens. Locked In, directed by Nour Wazzi and starring Finn Cole, Rose Williams, and Famke Janssen, has dropped its official trailer this month, setting high expectations for this thriller. The dark and mysterious ambience of the trailer speaks volumes and also hints at the connection between these characters.

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The official trailer for Locked In is promising and intriguing. We are introduced to these characters, Katherine, a famous television actor, and her daughter-in-law, Lina, who have a very conflicting relationship with each other. Lina is...

Movie adaptations of well-loved properties often flop, like Dragonball Evolution and Netflix's Knights of the Zodiac, due to poor scriptwriting and lack of faith in the source material. Dragonball Evolution failed not only because it strayed from the source material, but also because of bad visual effects, messy storylines, and controversial casting choices. Knights of the Zodiac repeats many of Dragonball Evolution's mistakes, receiving negative reviews for its use of CGI and hard-to-follow plot, but is praised for its portrayal of the anime's melodramatic atmosphere and representation of an Asian lead character.

A movie adaptation is always a risk, especially when it is tackling a well-loved property or developing an animated piece into the live-action realm, and unfortunately more often than not, these adaptations are flops, just like Dragonball Evolution and Netflix's most recent anime adaptation, Knights of the Zodiac. In 2009, Dragonball Evolution became one of the worst anime movie adaptations ever.

Knights of the Zodiac's ending sets up future stories centered on the missing Bronze Saints for a potential Knights of the Zodiac 2. Seiya's search for his sister ends with the revelation that she is likely alive and avoiding him to protect him. Sienna's transformation into Athena is stopped by Seiya, but some permanent changes occur, and she gains better control of her powers.

Knights of the Zodiac’s ending sees Seiya and Sienna making redefining choices while also setting up future stories centered on the Bronze Saints from the classic Saint Seiya manga. The live-action Knights of the Zodiac movie incorporates elements from the original manga and anime as well as the 2019 animated reboot in a story that makes significant changes to the source material. Instead of the Galaxian Wars, Knights of the Zodiac ends with a battle between Pegasus Seiya and Phoenix Nero, followed by the...

The live-action Saint Seiya movie, Knights of the Zodiac, deviates from the original manga significantly. Seiya's backstory in the movie differs from the manga, as he is already an adult when he begins his training to become a Pegasus Knight. The absence of the Galaxian Wars in the movie explains why the classic Bronze Saints are not included, and the movie instead focuses on Seiya's mission to protect Sienna from Vander Guraad.

Knights of the Zodiac (2023) brought Seiya to the big screen, but the live-action Saint Seiya movie makes several changes to the original manga and anime. Masami Kurumada’s Saint Seiya manga remains one of the most influential works of fiction of its generation to this day, especially in terms of manga and anime series that became popular outside of Japan. Saint Seiya’s global popularity led to the making of a Hollywood movie that does some things...

Portland, Or – Comics and graphic novel publisher Ablaze expands with the launch on October 11th of the new full color series Saint Seiya: Knights Of The Zodiac – Time Odyssey.

The series will be published in print and digitally and features story and art by Jérôme Alquié who notably created the Space Pirate Captain Harlock series with the legendary Leiji Matsumoto that was published by Ablaze in 2022. New issues of Saint Seiya: Knights Of The Zodiac – Time Odyssey will debut monthly.

Issue 1 features two brand new covers, Cover B by Lesley “Leiriix” Li, and Cover C by David Mack, in addition to the main Cover A by Jérôme Alquié. Future issues will also feature two new covers per issue by some of the industry’s most talented artists, including Gerald Parel, Jon Lam, Creees Lee, Ramon Perez and others, as well as new covers by Jérôme Alquié.

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Fans and the team behind the One Piece live-action adaptation are hoping to cast Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Kureha in the second season. Jamie Lee Curtis has already expressed her interest in the role, and the showrunner has responded positively, indicating their desire to have her on board. The addition of an acclaimed actress like Jamie Lee Curtis would be a significant boost for the already successful Netflix series, especially considering her popularity among fans.

After the enormous success of the first season of the live-action adaptation of One Piece, fans and the team behind the series are already thinking about the second season. And they want a great actress to join the cast.

Even before the release of the show, Jamie Lee Curtis had already declared herself a fan of the story created by Eiichirō Oda, so many fans began asking Netflix to hire her to play Dr.

This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s One Piece.

Film and television adaptations of stories from other media consistently face uphill battles. Even the most faithful of adaptations can ruffle the feathers of the source material’s die-hard fans or lead audiences to question the point of the adaptation in the first place. Anime and manga have had an even harder time on this front as their live-action adaptations not only have to figure out how to ostensibly bring cartoons to life, but also take into consideration a multitude of sensitive cultural issues.

Audiences are used to writing off live-action anime adaptations after decades of being burnt by projects like Dragon Ball Evolution, Death Note, Ghost in the Shell, Cowboy Bebop, and this year’s Knights of the Zodiac, with live-action versions of Yu Yu Hakusho and My Hero Academia already in development. Even when Japan produces decent live-action anime features like Gintama,...

The Netflix live action adaptation of beloved anime One Piece has a new poster, and it finds Monkey D. Luffy setting sail with the rest of his crew. Coming courtesy of Netflix, One Piece will bring the misadventures of the Straw Hat Pirates to live action life, with the newly released poster offering another look at the main cast of characters. You can check out the new poster for One Piece below.

Actress Emily Rudd, who will star as Nami in the Netflix series, has revealed that the adaptation will retain the heart alongside the wacky adventures. “I think there have been crazier shows done. And yes, it's a little bit silly and a little bit wacky,” she said in an interview conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. “But again, I think something that we have really focused on is just the heart of the show. It's a really beautiful story.

The '80s and '90s were a golden era for anime, giving rise to some of the most beloved and iconic fantasy series of all time. These two decades witnessed the birth of fantastical worlds filled with magic, adventure, and epic battles, captivating audiences around the globe.

From tales of martial artists seeking vengeance to young ninjas on quests for recognition, these fantasy anime left a profound impact on the genre and continue to be cherished by fans to this day. And these titles have stood the test of time, making them timeless pieces.

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Ranma 1/2

Ranma 1/2 is a delightful blend of comedy and action set in a world where characters undergo humorous transformations due to cursed springs. From the first episode, viewers are introduced to the engaging premise of Ranma Saotome, a skilled martial artist who turns into a girl...

Jamie Campbell Bower and Madison Iseman lead the cast of the new version of Witchboard, a remake of the classic horror franchise from the '80s directed by Chuck Russell (A Nightmare on Elm Street 3). The first teaser for the upcoming film was finally revealed, teasing a different take on the popular disturbing game to connect with the death:

Witchboard will mark the return of Russell to the genre after 23 years, since his last movie related to horror was Bless the Child in 2000. The movie also stars Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), Antonia Desplat (Shantaram), and Charlie Tahan (Ozark), who'll be joining the Stranger Things and Knights of the Zodiac stars for this project that is set to debut in theaters next year.

The movie will join a long list of horror movies that have presented delayed sequels or new versions in the last couple of years such as the Halloween saga,...

Legendary horror director Chuck Russell reimagines the Witchboard franchise, bringing a fresh perspective and building on the original films. The teaser, which first debuted at San Diego Comic-Con, introduces the eerie backstory while promising a chilling modern tale. Recovering addict Emily and her fiancé Christian face supernatural danger when they uncover an ancient Wiccan artifact, with occult expert Babtiste holding dark secrets. Look out for Witchboard in 2024.

Legendary horror director Chuck Russell is reimagining the classic '80s franchise Witchboard, and Screen Rant is proud to present a first look at the teaser. Russell presented the teaser at the Bold Voices in Horror panel on July 21, which he joined as a surprise guest. The new movie stars Madison Iseman (Knights of the Zodiac), Jamie Campbell Bower (Stranger Things), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), Antonia Desplat (Shantaram), and Charlie Tahan (Ozark).

Russell got his start in the horror genre,...