Update: Akira, Ninja Scrolls

Posted by on 2008/11/14


by Irma Arkus

Latest word on Leonardo DiCaprio’s production of live action versions of two famous anime titles: Akira and Ninja Scrolls, is that he is not going to appear in either, but will instead, focus on production work only.

As reported by MTV News, DiCaprio deems himself to be a great fan of anime, and these titles, Akira and Ninja Scrolls, are a few of his favorites.

While many fans are concerned with bringing live action versions of Akira and Ninja Scrolls, DiCaprio promises to have great scripts prior to engaging the films into production. Many fans are expected to be compelled to committing acts of rage.

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  • chadhater

    seriously? DiCaprio? Man, I still can’t believe that Akira rights were even up for sale??? Titanic money can buy just about anything, even me :(

  • deebee

    There was talk of a live action version some time ago, before DiCaprio. Sony considered it, but found it too daunting and too expensive.

    Akira is just too epic in storyline, soundtrack and visuals for something live-action to match, let alone supersede. It took years for the team of artists to handdraw (this is pre CG) the artwork. Ninja Scrolls is much more suitable for such a project.

    This reminds me, where’s Jevon? I miss his keen eye on separating the chaff from the grain on all things anime. :)

  • irma

    Deebee,

    Jevon was on working/traveling hiatus, and he is currently a bit busy. I miss him too, and am currently looking for someone who can assist me with the whole anime “stuff” – I quite frankly, do not seem to have the stomach for it, but am hoping to develop it.

    Sincerely Yours,
    Irma