Hollywood has a bad habit of taking successful anime and ruining them with terrible live action remakes. In this blog post, we will be counting down the 11 worst anime remakes that Hollywood has produced. These movies are often plagued by poor acting, cheesy visual effects, and a general lack of understanding of what made the original anime so popular in the first place. If you’re looking for a good laugh (or just want to be warned about upcoming Hollywood disasters), keep reading!
The last airbender
This movie was a massive disappointment to fans of the original Avatar: The Last Airbender anime. The live action adaptation starred Noah Ringer as Aang, an avatar who must master all four elements in order to save the world from the evil Fire Nation. While the acting and visual effects were not terrible, the film was criticized for its poor script, wooden characters, and complete departure from the source material. It is widely considered to be one of the worst films of 2010.
Dragonball: Evolution
Dragonball: Evolution was another live action adaptation that failed to capture what made the original anime so great. The movie starred Justin Chatwin as Goku, a young martial artist who must collect all seven Dragon Balls in order to stop the evil Lord Piccolo from taking over the world. The film was heavily criticized for its poor acting, weak script, and shoddy visual effects. It is considered to be one of the worst films based on an anime or manga.
Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell was a highly anticipated live action adaptation of the popular anime of the same name. The movie starred Scarlett Johansson as Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg who works for an elite task force known as Section Nine. While the visual effects were impressive, the film was heavily criticized for its whitewashing of the main character, as well as its poor acting and script. It is considered to be one of the biggest disappointments of 2017.
Death Note
Death Note was a live action adaptation of the popular anime and manga of the same name. The movie starred Nat Wolff as Light Turner, a high school student who finds a magical notebook that can kill anyone whose name is written in it. While the film received mixed reviews, it was largely criticized for its over-the-top acting, weak script, and poor understanding of the source material.
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan was a live action adaptation of the popular anime of the same name. The movie starred Haruma Miura as Eren Yeager, a young man who joins the Survey Corps in order to fight the giant Titans that have taken over the world. While the film had some impressive action sequences, it was largely criticized for its poor acting, weak script, and overall lack of understanding of what made the original anime so great.
Akira
Akira was a live action adaptation of the popular anime of the same name. The movie starred Garrett Hedlund as Kaneda, a young man who must stop the release of a powerful psychic known as Akira. While the visual effects were impressive, the film was criticized for its poor acting, wooden characters, and overall lack of understanding of the source material. It is considered to be one of the worst films of all time.
The Last Samurai
The Last Samurai was a live action adaptation of the popular anime Rurouni Kenshin. The movie starred Takeru Sato as Himura Kenshin, a former assassin who now fights to protect the innocent. While the film had some impressive action sequences, it was largely criticized for its poor acting, weak script, and overall lack of understanding of the source material.
Bleach
Bleach was a live action adaptation of the popular anime and manga of the same name. The movie starred Sota Fukushi as Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student who gains the ability to see ghosts after coming into contact with a Soul Reaper. While the film had some impressive action sequences, it was largely criticized for its poor acting, weak script, and overall lack of understanding of the source material.
Ninja Scroll
Ninja Scroll was a live action adaptation of the popular anime of the same name. The movie starred Takeshi Kitano as Jubei Kibagami, a ninja who must stop a evil warlord from taking over Japan. While the film had some impressive action sequences, it was largely criticized for its poor acting, weak script, and overall lack of understanding of the source material.
Speed Racer
Speed Racer was a live action adaptation of the popular anime and manga of the same name. The movie starred Emile Hirsch as Speed Racer, a young man who dreams of becoming a professional race car driver. While the film had some impressive action sequences, it was largely criticized for its poor acting, weak script, and overall lack of understanding of the source material. It is considered to be one of the worst films of all time.
