Netflix Gives Sneak Peek of Scott Pilgrim Anime's Opening Sequence Ahead of Premiere
Netflix teases fans with a delightful treat ahead of the global premiere of the Scott Pilgrim anime series Get ready to groove as the streaming giant shares the captivating opening theme song sequence, produced by Science SARU Don't miss this exciting celebration!
On October 31, 2023, Netflix began streaming the video for the opening theme song sequence of its upcoming Scott Pilgrim anime series. The anime, produced by Science SARU, also revealed the title and artist information for the opening theme song, which is "bloom" by the band Necry Talkie. Titled Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the opening sequence is just under two minutes long and includes Japanese vocals with English credits. The sequence showcases various characters from the series, with Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers, his love interest, receiving the most screen time.
Scott Pilgrim anime celebrates just weeks until global premiere by sharing opening theme song sequence
The anime's cast is also reaffirmed in the opening sequence, with all members returning from the 2010 live-action film adaptation of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World to reprise their respective roles. Both the film and the Scott Pilgrim anime are based on author and illustrator Bryan Lee O’Malley's original graphic novel series of the same name.
The highly anticipated Scott Pilgrim anime will make its global debut on Netflix on Friday, November 17, 2023, as confirmed by the release of the opening theme song sequence visuals. While the exact release time for the series is yet to be announced, it is expected that Netflix will follow their usual pattern of releasing shows at 12 am Pacific Standard Time.
The anime project is being written by O'Malley, who is also serving as an executive producer alongside BenDavid Grabinski. They are both the showrunners.
The series is being animated by Japan's Science SARU animation studio, with CEO Eunyoung Choi listed as the producer. Abel Góngora is the director for the series. Additionally, Edgar Wright, the director and co-writer of the 2010 film, is an executive producer for the anime, along with other colleagues from the film.
O'Malley's original graphic novel series, which won the Harvey Award, was initially released in 2004 and concluded regular serialization in 2010. This success prompted the production of an animated short by Titmouse and the development of a video game by Ubisoft Montreal in the same year.
O'Malley and his production of the series have been heavily influenced by manga art styles, a fact that has been well-documented. He showcased his talent in Viz Media's Shojo Beat magazine, where he created an original cover illustration for the March 2008 issue. The issue featured an interview with O'Malley, an art tutorial, and a short four-panel comic by him.
The franchise, including the potential Scott Pilgrim anime, centers around the eponymous 20-something-year-old from Toronto, Canada. This indie rocker leads a thrilling life on the edge. Things get even more exciting for Pilgrim when he meets a charming new girl in town, whom he develops a crush on. However, their relationship comes with a unique challenge - Pilgrim must defeat her seven evil exes in order to win her heart.
Be sure to keep up with all anime, manga, film, and live-action news as 2023 progresses.
Editor's P/S
As a Scott Pilgrim fan, I am thrilled about the upcoming anime series on Netflix. The sneak peek of the opening sequence has only heightened my excitement. The visuals are stunning, and the music is catchy and upbeat. I can't wait to see more of the characters and hear more of the music.
I'm also excited to see how the anime will adapt the story from the original graphic novels. The films did a great job of capturing the spirit of the comics, but I'm curious to see how the anime will handle some of the more complex storylines. I'm confident that the team behind the anime will do a great job, and I can't wait to see the finished product.
