Does 'DEMON SLAYER' Meet the Criteria to be Adapted into Live Action?

Kapanlagi.com - DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA is currently a global phenomenon, especially after releasing its latest film; INFINITY CASTLE: AKAZA RETURNS. Now the question often asked is: Will DEMON SLAYER be adapted into live action? Or does this anime meet the criteria?

Kaata Sakamoto, Vice President of Netflix Content for Japan, spoke about the requirements for an anime or manga to be adapted into live action. According to him, there are several main criteria that must be met.

"Our team will read the manga first, then determine how interesting the story is and how the characters will be portrayed in the current era, especially when it comes to being adapted into a live action," Sakamoto stated in his interview with Deadline.

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1. Not Considering the Marketing Side

From a storyline perspective, DEMON SLAYER has a very touching story that also resonates with audiences around the world. So technically, DEMON SLAYER can certainly be adapted into a live action.

Furthermore, Sakamoto also mentioned that his team did not consider the marketing aspect at all in bringing the anime to live action. This means that regardless of how many manga or anime copies are sold, as long as the story and concept are interesting, it can definitely be made into live action.

Speaking of concepts, DEMON SLAYER indeed has several positive values. This anime combines a very intense action genre with supernatural elements like demons, while also emphasizing a deep and emotional storyline.

The setting of the story is also very unique, as it combines the Taisho era with the concept of demon hunting, creating a dramatically contrasting element.

2. The Challenge of Adapting DEMON SLAYER into Live Action

Is Demon Slayer eligible to be a live action? (Credit: Ufotable)

Adapting an anime or manga into live action is not an easy task. There are certainly many new challenges that arise. The same goes for DEMON SLAYER.

The main issue, of course, is the visual effects. Ufotable, as the production house for DEMON SLAYER, has truly gone all out and crazily presented the animation and visual effects of this anime. If it is really adapted into live action, high-quality CGI must be prepared to avoid criticism from the audience.

Looking at the fairly successful One Piece Live Action produced by Netflix, adapting DEMON SLAYER is certainly not an impossible task. Of course, this comes with a production budget that is indeed on par.

3. Setting and Actor Selection

Does Demon Slayer meet the criteria for live action? (Credit: Ufotable)

The second challenge comes from the setting of time and place. DEMON SLAYER is depicted during the Taisho Era, which is heavily infused with the traditions and ancient culture of Japan. Of course, the location for the live-action shoot also needs to be carefully considered and prepared to achieve the same feel as the anime or manga.

Last but not least, another significant challenge is selecting the actors who will portray the characters. In addition to finding actors with similar physical appearances, they must also possess excellent acting skills.

What do you think, KLovers? Is DEMON SLAYER worthy of being adapted into live action? Share your comments!

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