While Japanese anime has been steadily increasingly in global popularity (particularly in the U.S.) since the early-1990s, fans looking to see live-action adaptations of their favorite franchises have often seen those hopes come up short. While features like Cutie Honey and Ruroni Kenshin have been well received, and many consider The Wachowskis’ Speed Racer a cult classic, other films like Dragon Ball: Evolution are regarded as some of the worst releases in recent memory by fans. Meanwhile, still other attempts like the upcoming Ghost in The Shell and Akira remakes have been blasted for recasting Japanese characters with white actors.
Now, Warner Bros has announced plans to partner with Toho to produce a live-action version of one ...
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