the expected live-action of My Hero Academia(d)Boku no Hero Academia) advances strongly and with the direct support of its creator, Kohei Horikoshi. The adaptation, produced by Netflix and Legendary Pictures, promises to be one of the most ambitious in the world of anime. Jason Fuchs, screenwriter recognized for his work in Wonder Woman and It: Welcome to Derry. He confirmed that Horikoshi is very involved in every detail of the production, from the development of the script to the smallest creative decisions. This direct collaboration between author and screenwriter gives hope to fans that the film will respect the tone, values and heroic spirit that made the manga and anime a global phenomenon.
The creator maintains total creative control over adaptation
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, , Jason Fuchs revealed that Kohei Horikoshi It is deeply involved in the creative process. According to the writer, the Japanese mangaka reviews every aspect of the script. There’s nothing Kohei doesn’t comment or approve with a thumb up or down, he said. This active participation not only provides authenticity, but also guarantees that the universe of My Hero Academia Keep your essence in the transition to the format live-action.
Fuchs He added that Horikoshi It is not limited to giving its approval. but it offers detailed notes on the narrative, the tone and the development of the characters. In this way, it seeks to ensure that the protagonists, as Izuku Midoriya, , All Might and Bakugo, maintain the same energy and emotion as in the original material.
An ambitious project that seeks to honor the legacy of My Hero Academia
The screenwriter pointed out that the project is at an early stage. But he stressed that the main focus is to capture the essence of the Anime more than focusing on visual effects or action. My goal is to make fans feel that we respect the canon and, at the same time, offer an accessible story for those who have never seen My Hero Academia, he explained Fuchs.
The live-action of My Hero Academia will have the address of Shinsuke Sato, renowned for his ability to adapt manga to cinema with success, such as bleach, , Death Note, , KINGDOM and Gantz. This experience, combined with the supervision of Horikoshi, has raised the expectations of the followers. Many see this collaboration as an opportunity for Hollywood Finally deliver a worthy anime adaptation. avoiding the mistakes that other Western productions have made in the past.
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