Anime that should become live-action series (and anime that shouldn’t)
By Diana Nosa
Spy x Family
A renowned spy putting together a fake family to succeed in his mission? Yeah, there’s no doubt that a Spy x Family live-action adaptation would be one of the best series on television.
Aside from its incredible story, the 2022 title features everything audiences love: spies fighting crimes, children with telepathy, and women who are adorable caretakers by day but assassins by night. What’s not to love?
Also, we’re sure it would be super easy to cast a few fan-favorite actors in this live-action show. The Northman actor Alexander Skarsgard or Sons of Anarchy’s Charlie Hunnam would make a fine Loid Forger. HoYeon Jung would absolutely kill it as Yor Forger, and as for Anya Forger, well, just about any adorable child actress out there would work wonders.
I can already envision fans losing their minds over Skarsgard looking suave as he foils the plans of malicious organizations. As for Jung, she won everybody over with her role in Netflix’s Squid Game and would surely do the same here.
As the saying goes, if you can imagine it, you can achieve it. Hopefully, a Spy x Family live-action show becomes more than just a hopeful wish.
Hunter x Hunter
If there’s ever a day that Hunter x Hunter doesn’t trend on social media, you might want to do a quick pulse check on the fandom!
Yoshihiro Togashi’s masterpiece is a staple in the anime community. Hailed for its stellar depiction of raw human emotions, its exploration of morally grey characters and its ability to make its viewers feel like they are in the trenches alongside Gon Freecs and Killua Zoldyck, this title needs a live-action adaptation as soon as possible.
Seeing the epic fight between Pitou and Gon on the screen once again would definitely be a sight to behold. Ditto a live-action version of the Phantom Troupe. And who could forget the magic that was The Chimera Ant Arc? Fans would lose their minds if they ever saw real people act out all the epic fights in this arc, especially Gon and Pitou’s wickedly entertaining (and heartbreaking) battle.
Both the anime and the manga have been on indefinite hiatus for quite some time now, so why not create a live-action adaptation. It’s sure to make a lot of noise among anime fans!