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The highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender premiers today, among a nervous audience. To make things lighter, here are some of the best and also the worst live-action anime adaptations on Netflix
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Death Note (36 per cent)Netflix's adaptation of Death Note, despite its promising cast and budget, simplifies the complex and philosophically rich anime, giving us a rather disappointing outcome where character arcs are flattened and motivations are unclear.
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Cowboy Bebop (45 per cent)Following a similar fate, Netflix's attempt to adapt the cult classic Cowboy Bebop fell short of expectations, leading to its cancellation after a single lacklustre season, criticised for being dull compared to the original anime.
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Bleach (71 per cent)Netflix wisely chose to focus on Bleach's initial arc for its 2018 adaptation, resulting in a moderately successful film that was neither good nor bad and captured the essence of the series. However much needed to be said, suggesting potential for a more expansive TV show format.
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Rurouni Kenshin (84 per cent)Netflix's adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin, leveraging the success of previous live-action movies, delivered an engaging prequel exploring the titular character's origins and tragic romance, earning critical acclaim for its artistic homage to the original anime.
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Alice In Borderland (85 per cent)Alice in Borderland benefited from the flexibility of a series format, captivating audiences with its storytelling and earning widespread praise, contrasting with the challenges faced by movie adaptations.
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Rurouni Kenshin - The Final (100 per cent)Splitting the ending into two parts allowed Netflix to explore Kenshin's past and its consequences, resulting in a deeply resonant film that honoured the source material, earning critical acclaim despite a slightly lower audience score.