Live-Action Anime Movies And Series On OTT: The popularity of anime has risen worldwide and its massive fan following has reached India as well. From trending on streaming platforms to having its merchandise to hosting fan events, anime has become a cultural phenomenon in India. Several production houses and filmmakers are creating live-action versions of popular anime and manga, which have been well received by the audience. They have successfully made the fantasy into a reality through these live-action versions. Take a look at the list of live-action anime movies and series that are available to watch on the OTT platforms.
1. One Piece
'One Piece' revolves around Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, where he explores the Grand Line in search of the mythical treasure, 'One Piece', to become the next King of the Pirates. Iaki Godoy portrays the role of Monkey D. Luffy in the Netflix series, with Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. McKinley Belcher III, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Vincent Regan, Jeff Ward, Craig Fairbrass, Langley Kirkwood, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, Ilia Isorel’s Paulino, Chioma Umeala, and Steven Ward were seen in pivotal roles. Both 'One-Piece' anime and live-action series are streaming on Netflix.
2. Death Note
'Death Note' revolves around Light Yagami, who comes across an odd notebook with magical powers. If someone's name is written on that notebook, that person will die soon and Light soon starts misusing his newfound powers. The movie is streaming on Netflix in some regions, otherwise, interested viewers can buy the movie from Microsoft Store and Amazon Video. The animated series 'Death Note' is streaming on Netflix.
3. My Happy Marriage
'My Happy Marriage' is set in an alternative version of the 19th-century Meiji Restoration era in which spirits and magic are real. The anime series revolves around Miyo Saimori, who is born without superpowers and is forced to get engaged to Kiyoka Kudou. The series is streaming on Netflix. The movie also focuses on the same plot with minor changes from the anime.
4. Alice In Borderland
'Alice In Borderland' is based on the manga of the same name. The series revolves around an obsessed gamer Arisu, who suddenly finds himself in an emptied-out version of Tokyo and he along with his friends has to compete in dangerous games to survive. It stars Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya in the lead roles. Two seasons of 'Alice In Borderland' are streaming on Netflix and the show has been renewed for the third season.
5. Let Me Eat Your Pancreas
'Let Me Eat Your Pancreas' revolves around a boy, who befriends his popular classmate but later finds out she is secretly suffering from a fatal pancreatic illness. The animated version of the movie is titled 'I Want To Eat Your Pancreas'.
6. Orange
'Orange' revolves around a high school student Naho, who receives a letter from her future self warning to avoid mistakes. She meets a new transfer student, Kakeru Naruse, who is a troubled boy with a dark past but soon starts falling in love with him. The series is available to watch on Netflix. The live action movie of the same name was released in 2015.
7. Avatar The Last Airbender
'Avatar The Last Airbender' is set in a world where human civilization consists of four nations named after the four classical elements and the plot focuses on people who can manipulate and control the element corresponding to their nation. The show stars Gordon Cormier, Dallas Liu, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Elizabeth Yu and Daniel Dae Kim. It will release on Netflix on February 22. The live action series will have eight episodes in total. The animated series 'Avatar The Last Airbender' is streaming on JioCinema.