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When Netflix released the long-awaitedBleachlive-action adaptation in 2018, the anime and manga world went crazy. The adaptation by Shinsuke Sato, starring Sota Fukushi as Ichigo Kurosaki, brought a new energy into Tite Kubo’s influential tale. The film, of course, was not without flaws, as a danger always accompanies when adapting an anime or manga to a live action movie. But it principally succeeded in capturing the heart of its original anime counterpart.
However, people might now be surprised by rumors of its newer upcoming adaptation by Netflix. Yes. Also, fans have already voted for the new reimagined Hollywood cast which might leave you wondering whether the original was actually better!
Fan Chooses Timothee Chalamet as Ichigo’s Live-Action Counterpart!
As the belovedBleachseries nears its 20th anniversary, rumors have started floating regarding a new live-action film adaptation.According to a recent report (DanielRPK), Warner Bros. Pictures is going to develop it and is currently sourcing a writer and director. The real fuss, however, is over the dream cast chosen by a fan. Envisioned to play the role of Ichigo Kurosaki is Timothée Chalamet, while Tom Holland, Jenna Ortega, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson might fulfill the needs of other casts.
#BLEACH💀💀pic.twitter.com/plTbggQBYk
The cast is indeed… interesting, but still, trueBleachfans are quite enraged hearing this news. Protests are being made stating that the show would not be suited to have a Western cast.
bleach plot in japan btw why pick some western
NOPE.!!Orihime, Ichigo and Chad Deserves better than these Actors.Timothee Chalamet is Better fit for Ulquiorra.
This is certainly a huge possibility that a non-Japanese lead might ruin the cultural authenticity and nuances of the original manga and anime. Although this would only be the dream of a particular fan, at least the outlook of another live-actionBleachhas stirred vigorous debate. Only time will tell if Warner Bros. Pictures will pursue this project and how faithful it will be to the original.
Despite All Its Flaws, Netflix’s Bleach Live-Action Adaptation Should be Appreciated
The 2018 Netflix live-action production ofBleachwas indeed flawed, but it should be given credit as the first genuine attempt to bring life to the iconic manga by Tite Kubo. Director Shinsuke Sato’s vision with Sota Fukushi playing the lead role of Ichigo Kurosaki could’ve been even better if only the product remained faithful to its source material.
For all its flaws, I felt the Netflix one got pretty close.pic.twitter.com/Hu9z5frFR3
Still,the remake announced by Hollywood, with an all-Western cast that might include top actors likeTimothée Chalamet, Tom Holland, and Jenna Ortega, will probably change the views of the fans. They will probably set the stage on fire about it on social media and beyond. Things are not looking too well with this remake taking place in a totally different setting, the absolute Western world of Japan!
Tite Kubo’s Bleach Revealed the Dark Side of Manga and it’s a Miracle How Eiichiro Oda Has Been Delivering for 25 Years and Counting
In retrospect, the 2018 version that appeared on Netflix might look a bit better than what people would have expected. Fans may rediscover again its strengths and appreciate the genuine past attempt to adapt a live-actionBleachfilm. Flaws that seemed glaringly wrong initially now seem like relatively minor quibbles in comparison to the cultural mismatch that the Hollywood remake might deliver to us.
TheBleachanime series is available to watch onCrunchyroll.
Diganta Mondal
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
