Throughout the generations, several anime have been successful and yet have had remakes, either because the studio faltered in the adaptation, or because the story took a different turn from the manga . So, come and discover 5 well-known anime that have already received remakes.
5 well-known anime that have already received a remake
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 brings back the childhood magic of that era. Moreover, even without the modern cell phones and technologies we have from 2020 to today. Thus, the story begins in Tokyo when a network malfunction occurs while preparing for a summer weekend camp. Tai's mother and 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. The adaptation, story, and narrative are all faithfully taken from the manga. The story revolves around a tragic alchemy experiment that leaves brothers Edward and Alphonse in a catastrophic new reality. Ignoring the alchemical principle that forbids 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, it began in 1998, with Studio Pierrot releasing an OVA that summarized the first chapters of the manga; this pilot OVA fell into oblivion with the public. But, in 1999, the story had a new adaptation with 62 episodes, this time produced by Nippon Animation and directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi. Thus, the story follows Gon Freecss, a 12-year-old boy who is searching for his father at all costs, so he decides to become a " Hunter ," just like him, and somehow find his whereabouts.
2. Berserk 2016
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, and Supernatural
Studio: Millepensee, Gemba
Episodes: 12
Now considered by many to be 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 the Golden Age. However, the story follows Guts , known as the Black Swordsman , as he seeks refuge from the demonic forces that pursued him and his wife, as well as revenge against the man who marked him as a profane sacrifice.
1. Shaman King 2021
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural
Studio: Bridge
Episodes: 52
Finally, the Shaman King remake is quite faithful to the original manga compared to the first animated version in 2001. In the story, the Shaman King is the one who can contact the spirit king and reshape the world. Every 500 years, shamans, who can communicate between the worlds of the living and the dead, compete in the Shaman Battle to become the next Shaman King. Among those aspiring to 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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