Wishlist: Anime Series That Would Benefit from a Modern Remake

[Bri]

Originally Posted by Akito_Kinomoto

Technically speaking in the strictest sense anything beyond the past several years could benefit from a remake, but the problem is that I think the series' respective narrative could take a hit. And sometimes, said storyline might actually work better as an anachronism than a modern-day spin.

I don't know, in the end it's all down to budget rather than technology. Art hasn't improved over time, styles just changed. There has been improvements in areas of coloring, photo backgrounds and object rendering with computers. Current anime has to be made cheaper due to rises in labor costs. I doubt many older high end anime could be improved under current production costs.

Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

Nobody mention SDF Macross yet? I know that the original is a classic, but imagine if its fight scenes (dogfights) can be remade like Macross Zero or Frontier. It'll be divine.

Only if the 3d CGI can be made to blend better with the 2d. I vastly prefer the dog fights from Plus and DYRL over those in Frontier or Zero, even though the latter have more spectacular moves. DYRL pretty much reimagined all the looks from SDFM in any way I could hope for. I also hope that any future Macross projects will include Mikimoto character designs.

Originally Posted by wontaek

3. Z-Gundam - They need to make 100 episode remake of this classic, where they fill in all the missing parts of the plot. Imagine seeing Char in his Golden Glory! Just imagine seeing dozens of Jegans dueling against scores of High Zaku, Marasai, and GM-IIs !!! I also suspect that 100 episode remake of this series may generate more profit for Sunrise company than many of their recent series combined.

Seed and Seed Destiny pretty much were a 100 episode remake of 0079 and Zeta. Be carefull what you wish for *hides*

Originally Posted by Sun-Ku

I would be pleased with the remake of the OVA version of Macross Plus

The 2007 remaster still looks amazing by todays standards.

Originally Posted by klare

anyway, my list is:
- Patlabor
- Lodoss TV
- Trigun

I'd love to see more Patlabor. One of the few shows that would fit in seamlessly with current anime. Plus more Noa Izumi wouldn't hurt.

[Rethice]

Persona 4.

Just try again with a different director... Please.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

I agree about rebooting Zeta Gundam coz I want Sayla to be Amuro’s girlfriend in it (not some random girls), like it’s supposed to. I know about Sayla’s VA ‘problem’ at the time. Still, screwing one good character coz her VA is ‘unavailable’ is not really fair.

@Bri
I agree with you about the 3D dogfights have to blend well with 2D if they want to remaster SDF. Also, Mikimoto character design all the way too.

@Rethice
Umm...we're kinda talking about remaking/rebooting ancient animes that will be benefited by the current technology. Persona 4 is still airing and hasn't even reach its 5th episode yet.

[Archon_Wing]

I think you missed his point on Persona.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

Originally Posted by Archon_Wing

I think you missed his point on Persona.

Really, my bad then.

Still, is his point involves recreating/improving an (old) anime with the newest tech (coz that's kinda what we're discussing here)? It's not a rhetoric question, just simple question coz I simply don't know .

[Marcus H.]

That Persona 4 suggestion simply means that the current director sucks.

As for the topic, I'd like to pitch in some more old anime that I'd like remade: Jigoku Sensei Nube and Magic Knight Rayearth.
I chose Nube because I'd like to see more horror- and supernatural-themed series which doesn't involve gore (I'm looking at you Dororon Meeramera). And besides, Junji Ito's Gyo would like to have a companion in scaring the heck out of its viewers. As for Rayearth, I just wanted the characters done using the finer lines of modern animation.

[wontaek]

Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

I agree about rebooting Zeta Gundam coz I want Sayla to be Amuro’s girlfriend in it (not some random girls), like it’s supposed to. I know about Sayla’s VA ‘problem’ at the time. Still, screwing one good character coz her VA is ‘unavailable’ is not really fair.

@Bri
I agree with you about the 3D dogfights have to blend well with 2D if they want to remaster SDF. Also, Mikimoto character design all the way too.

@Rethice
Umm...we're kinda talking about remaking/rebooting ancient animes that will be benefited by the current technology. Persona 4 is still airing and hasn't even reach its 5th episode yet.

I disagree about Amuro and Sayla getting into stable romantic relationship, but do agree that these characters needs more air-time in Early Episodes to better establish their status at the beginning of the Z-Gundam time line.

[Tiresias]

SDF Macross, the series, for two reasons:
1. The dogfights may be good for its day, but I can't watch it now without snickering.
__1.5. Some scenes like the hand-to-hand fight between Max and Miria is just terrible and could definitely use a remake
2. The story is my favorite, but IMO there are pacing problems after the battle of Earth and I'm hoping for it to be fixed.

[Sheba]

Legend of Galactic Heroes is just fine as it is, unless you meant updating the tactics shown in the anime with the newest progresses in warfare, like the addition of stealth and the changes in electronic and computer warfare. But really, other than those, a remake would not be the same without VAs like Kei Tomiyama and Kaneto Shiozawa.

On topic, I will say Great Teacher Onizuka.

[Ithekro]

There are probably a lot of more recent series that could do with a remake by a better studio. Pretty much any DEEN or GONZO produced series of the last six year or so has an element that wish it was done by KyoAni instead.



(Despite not being able to get though all of Macross 7, having Zentrati women turning fangirl in the middle of a battle was hilariously awesome. Also Max and Mina's reactions to it was priceless after the kissing part of "deculture" failed them)

[Pocari_Sweat]

Originally Posted by Rethice

Persona 4.

Just try again with a different director... Please.

Add Angel Beats to that list, with 2cours. Coincidentally, it has the same director as P4

Originally Posted by Ithekro

There are probably a lot of more recent series that could do with a remake by a better studio. Pretty much any DEEN or GONZO produced series of the last six year or so has an element that wish it was done by KyoAni instead.

Strongly disagree. Do you really think Kyoani is capable of adapting horror or thriller series? I much rather they be redone by a studio like ufotable.


Btw, I agree with SDF: Macross. Despite liking Frontier, it was bit jarring that they decided to add "moe" and loads of it, in what was pretty much a moe-free franchise. So I would like to see a modernized version of the first Macross (without moe overload preferably!)

[ddwkc]

Violence Jack and MD Geist ^^

[Marcus H.]

^ Oh, I don't think Violence Jack would benefit from a modern remake. It would just piss off Go Nagai's fans because of the censorship conventions nowadays.

[Starry Dust]

Kare Kano.....with a better budget and less recaps

[fertygo]

I wish can see HD remake of the original Getter Robo and Gaiking...
Shin Mazinger Z already show how friggin' amazing that idea.

[weaponX]

I don't know if it's already been mentioned, but The Ronin Warriors would look amazing in present day.

[Ichuki]

I would like a remake of Sailor Moon

[Ithekro]

That would be amusing. Though would it follow the manga more closely? I sort of got attached to the anime version of Rie. Also there would be a lot more direct death and Sailor Moon actaully doing stuff herself, as oppose to being...mostly useless in a fight, which would be rather different to most viewers.

Makes one wonder just how much different from Modaka Sailor Moon really is when you take the manga model

[IllegalCyrus]

Honestly for me,
I'd like to see more Cowboy Bebop, they can have the same character development but do different sessions. It could be done.

[Rethice]

Originally Posted by IllegalCyrus

Honestly for me,
I'd like to see more Cowboy Bebop, they can have the same character development but do different sessions. It could be done.

I was thinking the same thing, but it was only digitally remastered awhile ago, plus a lot of the charm seems to come from its old-looking art style, so it's quite unlikely.