Hold onto your game controllers and guitar picks, folks! Scott Pilgrim is making a rambunctious comeback, but this time with a Japanese twist. Your favorite band S*x Bob-Omb, led by none other than the indomitable Scott Pilgrim, is gearing up to shred some chords and hearts in the much-awaited anime adaptation “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.”
If you’re an otaku, or just a casual fan of the cult classic film and graphic novels, prepare to hit the ‘restart’ button because this series promises to be a phenomenal journey through action, adventure, and, of course, romance.
The Deets You’ve Been Craving: Release Date, Episode Count, and More
Alright, mark your calendars, set your alarms, and cancel any November 17, 2023, plans. Why? That’s when Scott Pilgrim‘s anime iteration hits the small screen. With a lineup of eight high-voltage episodes, it’s a date that promises binge-watching glory.
“In January 2022, it was revealed that Netflix and Universal Content Productions were working on a television series based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim graphic novels,” said our sources. And guess what? It got the official green light in March 2023.
Meet the Creative Brains Behind This Animated Spectacle
Ready to pull you back into the fantastical universe of Scott Pilgrim is director Abel Gongora, known for his previous work on “Devilman Crybaby” and “Super Shiro,” among others. Producing and scriptwriting duties will be managed by Bryan Lee O’Malley himself, and BenDavid Grabinski. These guys are cooking up a storm, and we can’t wait to taste it!
And let’s talk music! Because what’s Scott Pilgrim without a killer soundtrack, right? Joseph Trapanese, the genius behind scores for “Straight Outta Compton” and “The Divergent Series: Insurgent,” is handling the music. Anamanaguchi, who previously worked on the Scott Pilgrim video game adaptation, is in charge of the songs.
The first teaser for the ‘SCOTT PILGRIM’ anime, starring the original movie cast.
Releasing November 17 on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/KvjruWzq6a
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 16, 2023
The A-List Cast Returns: Familiar Faces in New Avatars
Fans will be delighted to know that the original cast from the 2010 film are reprising their roles in the anime version. We’re talking Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers! Joining them will be the versatile Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, and Marvel’s very own Captain America, Chris Evans. A star-studded cast, wouldn’t you agree?
An Intriguing Plot with a Twist
While the premise remains intact—Scott Pilgrim falling head over heels for Ramona Flowers and taking on her seven bothersome ex-boyfriends—the anime series promises some intriguing tweaks. Ramona is ditching her Amazon delivery days for a job at Netflix, yet the story still takes place in the era of record shops.
Bryan Lee O’Malley noted that the anime will introduce some changes, ensuring a fresh but nostalgically vintage vibe.
So, What’s Next?
Clear your November schedule, and make sure your Netflix subscription is up-to-date. Scott Pilgrim is back, and this anime version, brought to life by an incredible cast and crew, promises to be an electrifying addition to the franchise’s rich universe. From the familiar faces to the newbie characters, from the hard-hitting action sequences teased in the trailer to the revamped plotlines, “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” looks set to be a supercharged, high-flying adventure you won’t want to miss.
So tune in, turn up the volume, and let Scott Pilgrim rock your world all over again!
