The Hidden Gem That Surpassed Netflix's One Piece with Its Live-Action Adaptation
Netflix's Alice in Borderland outshines even One Piece as the best live-action manga adaptation, breaking Netflix's curse in the process Prepare to be enthralled by this underrated gem of a series!
Summary
One Piece is considered the best anime/manga live-action adaptation on Netflix, but Alice in Borderland is just as good, if not better.
Netflix's track record with live-action adaptations may have been a series of disappointments in the past, but Alice in Borderland has defied expectations and deserves to be acknowledged as a standout. This gripping series successfully captures the essence of the original manga's action and drama, showcasing the immense potential of live-action adaptations for anime and manga.
One Piece is being rightfully hailed as the top anime/manga Netflix live-action adaptation, but there's another manga adaptation on the streaming platform that is just as impressive, if not better. Netflix's One Piece, based on Eiichiro Oda's beloved manga series, doesn't fully adhere to the original narrative structure. However, it excels in several areas - from its smart casting choices and a balance between spectacle and cohesive storytelling, to its faithful recreation of the manga's character gimmicks and action sequences in the live-action format. Most importantly, it embraces the quirks and eccentricities that made the original manga and anime so memorable.
The success of the live-action One Piece on Netflix is surprising because the streaming giant had a track record of unsuccessful adaptations, leading many to doubt if anime and manga could truly make a smooth transition to the small screen. However, even before the triumph of One Piece, Netflix did manage to succeed with one manga adaptation, proving that there is indeed great potential in bringing these beloved stories to life. While this particular adaptation may not have gained the same level of recognition as One Piece, it certainly deserves more acclaim and appreciation than it currently receives.
Netflix’s Alice In Borderland Is Based On A Manga Of The Same Name
Alice In Borderland Broke Netflix’s Live-Action Adaptation Curse Before One Piece
Netflix's Alice in Borderland, though not as well-known as One Piece, is a live-action series based on a manga with the same name. The original manga of Alice in Borderland has just 18 volumes, which means it may not explore its lore as extensively or have as diverse a cast of characters as One Piece. However, the series still successfully brings mangaka Haro Aso's work to life on screen, capturing the action and drama of the original manga. It's worth noting that Alice in Borderland also has a three-episode anime adaptation, making the Netflix series a technically an anime adaptation as well.
Netflix's live-action adaptations of popular anime like Cowboy Bebop and Death Note have garnered a negative reputation. While they do incorporate key story elements from the original source material, they often fail to capture the awe-inspiring essence that the original manga and anime bring to the table. Additionally, the humor found in anime rarely translates effectively into live-action. Another significant drawback of Netflix's live-action adaptations is the apparent lack of budget, preventing them from recreating the thrilling and action-packed scenes seen in their anime and manga counterparts.
The live-action adaptation curse seems to have been broken by Netflix's One Piece. However, it is Alice in Borderland that truly deserves the credit. Premiering before One Piece, it solidified its position as one of Netflix's most promising manga/anime adaptations. With its captivating visuals, immersive storyline, faithfulness to the source material, and thrilling survival games, Alice in Borderland kept viewers on the edge of their seats. While One Piece opened doors for shounen anime adaptations, it was Alice in Borderland that revealed the live-action medium's potential, after Netflix's consistent failures in doing justice to popular anime and manga series.
