As a long-time anime enthusiast who has witnessed the rollercoaster of live-action adaptations, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed with Warner Bros Japan’s recent success in bringing beloved franchises to life on the big screen. The latest triumph, “Cells At Work,” has proven that there is indeed an audience for these unique interpretations and it’s a breath of fresh air to see such projects thrive.
For quite some time, the idea of creating live-action properties based on your favorite anime franchises was met with derision and skepticism. Multiple projects had been created that anime fans felt were unable to live up to their source material but recent years have seen the tide begin to turn. Netflix’s One Piece and Avatar: The Last Airbender have seen serious success but the streaming service isn’t the only platform that is giving fans major live-action anime projects. Warner Bros Japan has been doing the same with big properties and has recently seen serious success thanks to the movie focusing on the red and white blood cells, Cells At Work.
The live-action adaptation of “Cells at Work” became the number one box office hit in Japan during its debut weekend, demonstrating a strong interest among viewers for a fresh interpretation of these characters born from Akane Shimizu’s imagination. Over 500,000 moviegoers attended screenings this past weekend, generating nearly $5.5 million USD in revenue. Given the formidable competition it faced against movies like “Moana 2,” “Kraven: The Hunter,” and “Attack on Titan: The Final Attack,” this achievement is particularly noteworthy. At the moment, there’s no news about the live-action movie being released in North America, but we anticipate that it won’t be long before this innovative take on “Cells at Work” arrives here.
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The Work of The Cells
Though an official North American release date for “Cells At Work’s” live-action adaptation is still unknown, Warner Bros Japan has already unveiled a trailer and detailed summary for the movie. Here’s how the Japanese studio ignited excitement among fans, preparing them for theater visits.
“The smallest protagonist in film history – a human cell! There are a staggering 37 trillion cells in the human body. Red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that fight bacteria, and countless other cells work tirelessly day and night to protect your health and life. High school student Niko (Mana Ashida) lives with her father, Shigeru (Sadao Abe). Because of Niko’s diligent nature and her healthy lifestyle, the cells inside her body are always working joyfully. Meanwhile, inside Shigeru’s body, the cells are always complaining, exhausted from the brutal working environment, as he leads an irregular and unhealthy life. On the outside they may look like a happy father and daughter, but on the inside their bodily environments couldn’t be more different. As their lively days go on, pathogens start to sneak up on their bodies… The most epic battle in the history of human cells, with the future of Niko and Shigeru at stake, is about to begin!”
WB’s Other Live-Action Anime Movies
Cells At Work isn’t the only live-action anime movie produced by Warner Bros Japan; they have also created films like the Rurouni Kenshin, Fullmetal Alchemist, Bleach, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Gintama, Death Note and many more. With the rise in popularity of live-action anime adaptations, we might see even more franchises getting their own live-action versions in the future.
Via Crunchyroll
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2024-12-17 19:39