Summary
Suicide Squad Isekai improves on the 2016 film with better editing and character development. The anime introduces a new fantasy world while still making references to the original film. The film is accessible to newcomers and offers a unique perspective on familiar characters.
Latest Suicide Squad DC's animated series is essentially a revamped version of the 2016 film that fans have been waiting for. The first Suicide Squad film, directed by David Ayer, was considered a disappointment by many fans. Despite being a financial success, factors like casting choices and pointless editing made it one of the most criticized entries in the DCEU. Now, a new Suicide Squad series has arrived and actually improves on the film as a pseudo-remake.
Suicide Squad Isekai, at first glance, looks like a completely different project than the 2016 film. Its story revolves around the Squad being dropped into a new fantasy world of magic and monsters as they work to give Waller control over the environment while also helping the land's princess prevent a war in the region. However, there are many story beats that are eerily similar to David Ayer's film. The first episode features Harley being arrested after a major heist with the Joker, as well as an implied romance between the two. Amanda Waller sends the Squad into a strange land ruled by strange creatures.. Deadshot even says his famous memorable line: “We're a suicide squad of sorts.”
There are too many coincidences to suggest that Suicide Squad Isekai is a very light remake of the 2016 film. What makes it different, however, is its significantly improved performance.
Isekai's editing is a much-needed improvement over 2016's Suicide Squad
Its cuts create a much more coherent version of the first action film.
The biggest highlight of Suicide Squad Isekai is the editing. Each part of the plot flows much better than the 2016 film as the action scenes and plot become easier to follow. The problem with the DCEU film is the rapid change in editors to the same people who created its famous trailer, resulting in a jumble of hard-to-follow action scenes combined with random soundtrack choices. It makes for an incredibly frustrating viewing experience, especially after multiple rewatches. In contrast, Isekai flows much more smoothly with tight animation and well-choreographed action scenes that are a joy to watch.
Suicide Squad Isekai Takes Its Time to Establish Its Characters
Less dependent on what fans already know about the team, making it more accessible to newcomers
“Characters Clayface, King Shark, Harley Quinn and many more have completely unique storylines in Isekai”
Isekai also benefits from taking its time writing. Instead of giving quick facts and fun information about the Squad that only fans would understand, It carefully builds these versions of characters to make them more appealing. The first two volumes are a bit slower paced than the action-packed third volume, which is necessary for the story to properly build its characters, and it works very well here. These stories about Clayface, King Shark, Harley Quinn, and more feel completely unique to the Isekai plot, making for a much more engaging story for both fans and newcomers.
While Suicide Squad Isekai is certainly not a one-to-one remake of David Ayer's 2016 film, it's still clear that the creators took that film into consideration when creating the anime. There are countless references to the film, with Ayer using some of the script's ideas for his own story. However, by being more careful with the editing and putting the characters first rather than the references, this new film Suicide Squad The series is the long-awaited improvement over the 2016 film that fans have been waiting for, making it a must-see for fans of the comics and their characters.
Suicide Squad Isekai is now available to watch on Max.