Sex Bob-Omb fans all over the world can finally rejoice as Netflix is pushing an anime adaptation of the cult classic - Scott Pilgrim. Thanks to the success of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, directed by none other than the visionary director, Edgar Wright, the movie still stands as an exceptional adaptation of Bryan O'Malley's graphic novels.Released in 2010, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World was a masterpiece for its time and the film successfully captured and embraced the source materials infusing romance, humor and video-game culture into one movie that captured the hearts of fans worldwide.
What We Know So Far
The film follows Scott Pilgrim, your regular (or not so regular) 22-year-old bassist who had a normal life with a girlfriend and a band, but this was before he met Ramona Flowers and falls head over heels for her. But in order to date her, Scott needs to battle her seven evil exes and win, video game style. As he battles her evil exes he gets to know her better while also confronting his own insecurities and discovering the true meaning of love. This begins his journey of self-discovery, as he fights to his wits end to win Ramona's heart.
From the in-depth story to the gaming inspired fight inspired scenes, Wright was able to bring to life all comic book inspired visuals and bring it onto the big screen using his signature quick cuts while also keeping true to the themes of love and self-discovery. Not to forget the music that gave Scott Pilgrim vs. The World the distinction needed for its time, which features a mix of indie and alternative rock music which gave the movie its energetic atmosphere. The concept of using bands and music to fight enemies was a touch of brilliance and was a vital role in shaping the films unconventional style and narrative.
It's Finally Happening!
Fans have been waiting for a sequel ever since the movie hit the big screens, and now finally have something to hope for, at least in the form of an anime. Anime house SARU Science (the studio behind the anime series Devilman Crybaby) have joined forces with Edgar Wright, Bryan O'Malley and BenDavid Grabinski who will serve as executive producers for the series. What fans will be even more excited to find out is that the anime series will feature the voices of the entire cast of the original film and more.
In addition to Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, the series will also bring back Aubrey Plaza, Alison Pill, Johnny Simmons, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Ellen Wong, Mark Webber, and of course the evil exes - Brandon Routh, Satya Bhabha, Chris Evans, Mae Whitman and Jason Schwartzman. While there is no solid information on what direction the story will go, it's safe to say that it will all be based on the video games and comic books while also being inspired by O'Malley's creative direction. Although there is no official release date, Netflix announced that it will be coming soon and chances are, it may either premiere this year or in 2024. Fans can only hope that soon, is as soon as it can be.
Source: Netflix