Sony has announced a live-action One Punch Man movie for 2020. After three years of silence, the news has finally arrived.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dan Harmon and Heather Anne Campbell, best known for Rick and Morty, will write the script for the film. Justin Lin, director of five Fast & Furious movies, also participated.
This latest announcement has reignited excitement among fans. They believe that the action-comedy style of manga/anime will work effectively in live-action.
However, some people are curious whether the film will add anything new to the One Piece franchise.
One Punch Man live action movie's potential contribution to the franchise?
The live-action film will introduce a new wave of fans to the series. With all the excitement surrounding it, these newcomers will likely see the movie first.
If expectations are met, they can explore the series or read the original manga by Yusuke Murata.
Live-action adaptations of manga and anime are not always welcomed warmly. Only recently, with the announcement of the live-action versions of Yu Yu Hakusho and One Piece, have people started to get excited about them.
The One Piece live-action series has attracted many Western fans to the fandom. These are people who have never watched the series or read the manga before but were captivated by the story after watching the high-quality live-action adaptation.
Similarly, for Yu Yu Hakusho, the live-action version breathed new life into the entire fan community.
How could One Punch Man's Live-Action adaptation redefine fandom?
The One Punch Man manga has recently seen a decline in fans, mainly due to chapters being redrawn multiple times. Although the anime is very funny with epic action scenes, it may face challenges ahead.
That's why if the live-action One Punch Man adaptation is successful, it could breathe new life into the OPM fan community.
It may appeal to many people who love its quirky plot and unique characters. But it all depends on the cast, story and action scenes of the film which are yet to be revealed.