San Diego Comic-Con panel for Toei and Sony Pictures live-action Saint Seiya movie reveals first window and franchise plans for 2023.
Live action Saint Seiya/Knights of the Zodiac the film will be released in 2023.
As reported by Anime News Network, this first window was revealed by the film’s team during the panel dedicated to the upcoming live-action adaptation, which was held on July 23 at this year’s San Diego International Comic-Con. According to producer Yoshi Ikezawa, Sony Pictures and Toei Animation’s ambitions extend beyond a single film, as the studios are already planning at least six films set in the Saint Seiya universe. According to Ikezawa, Toei has “already started the conversation” about the film’s sequels. A behind-the-scenes “first look” video was released during the panel, but has yet to be posted online.
Saint Seiyaalso known as Knights of the Zodiac, was created by Masami Kurumada in 1986 and is widely regarded as one of the most influential shonen series of all time. While the franchise only retains a cult following in the United States thanks to several failed attempts to locate the property over the past three decades, Kurumada’s manga enjoys great popularity in the rest of the world and is subsequently one of the best-selling manga of all time. , with more than 35 million copies in circulation. The series has been adapted into animation several times and has also received several sequels and spin-off manga series.
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The role of the titular Seiya will be played by Japanese-American actor Mackenyu Arata, who has previously starred in a number of live-action anime adaptations in Japan, including Rurouni Kenshin and the Chihayafuru film trilogy. The young star, who American sci-fi fans might recognize from his appearance in Pacific Rim: Uprising, is also set to star in Netflix’s upcoming live-action. A play adaptation, where he plays the role of swordsman Roronoa Zoro. The Saint Seiya the film will also star game of thrones‘ Sean Bean as Alman Kiddo, Seiya’s mentor. Jumanji: the next level Madison Iseman will star as Sienna, the movie equivalent of Saori from the original series, a reincarnated goddess whom Seiya is tasked with protecting at all costs. x-menFamke Janssen is also set to appear in the film, in an as yet undisclosed role.
Fans are asking for more Saint Seiya to tide them over until the movie is released, you have to turn to Netflix, which distributes the CG anime series: Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac – Battle for Sanctuary outside of Japan. The second season of Kurumada’s latest manga adaptation is set to premiere on the streaming service this summer. The first 12 episodes of the anime series are already available for streaming.
Source: Anime News Network
