Over the generations, several animes have been successful and still received remakes, either because the studio faltered in the adaptation, or the story took a different direction from the manga . So, come and discover 5 well-known animes that have already received remakes.
5 famous animes that have already been remade
5. Digimon Adventure 2020
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Studio: Toei Animation
Episodes: 67
First, a remake that Toei Animation produced without anyone asking, the 1999 classic captures the childhood magic of that era. Even without the modern cell phones and technology we have in 2020. Thus, the story begins in Tokyo when a network malfunction occurs while preparing for summer weekend camp. Thus, Tai's mother and his younger sister Kari are trapped on a train that won't stop moving, and Tai heads to Shibuya to help them.
4. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood 2009
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Studio: Bones
Episodes: 64
Now, this remake has been well-deserved and proven by thousands of fans to be one of the most incredible anime ever produced. Therefore, the adaptation, story, and narrative are all faithfully brought from the pages of the manga. In the story, a tragic experiment involving alchemy leaves brothers Edward and Alphonse in a catastrophic new reality. Thus, ignoring the principle of alchemy that prohibits human transmutation, the brothers attempt to bring their deceased mother back to life.
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3. Hunter X Hunter 2011
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Studio: Madhouse
Episodes: 148
Here, in 1998, Studio Pierrot released an OVA summarizing the first chapters of the manga. This pilot OVA was largely forgotten by the public. However, in 1999, the story received a new 62-episode adaptation, this time produced by Nippon Animation and directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi. The story follows Gon Freecss, a 12-year-old boy who continues to search for his father at all costs, so he decides to become a " Hunter " like him and somehow find his whereabouts.
2. Berserk 2016
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror and Supernatural
Studio: Millepensee, GEMBA
Episodes: 12
Now, for many, it's one of the worst remakes ever made of a classic manga. In 1997, 25 episodes were produced, covering only two of the five arcs: The Black Swordsman and Golden Age. However, the story follows Guts , known as the Black Swordsman , as he seeks refuge from the demonic forces that have persecuted him and his wife, as well as revenge against the man who marked him as an unholy sacrifice.
1. Shaman King 2021
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural
Studio: Bridge
Episodes: 52
Finally, the remake of Shaman King is very faithful to the original manga, compared to the first animated version in 2001. Thus, in the story, the Shaman King is the one who can contact the king of spirits and reshape the world. Therefore, every 500 years, shamans, who can communicate between the worlds of the living and the dead, compete in the Shaman Fight to become the next Shaman King. Among those aiming for the top is a young shaman named Yoh Asakura.
Finally we have some honorable mentions for: Devilman, Sailor Moon Crystal , Rebuild of Evangelion and Dragon Quest .
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