Knights of the Zodiac is trending on Netflix, and the timing of the live-action anime movie's success is perfect after September's biggest show.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The timing of Knights of the Zodiac's releasing on Netflix is perfect, as the streaming service builds on its recent success with manga/anime. For years, audiences have suffered through some of the worst live-action adaptations of anime, and it has contributed to the belief that Hollywood simply isn't capable of properly adapting the unique and well-respected medium.
Knights of the Zodiac finding success on the world's biggest streaming service comes shortly after Netflix finally found a massive anime hit with its One Piece live-action adaptation. Although there were initial doubts regarding the success, those concerns were swiftly laid to rest after seeing what the One Piece cast brought to the beloved Straw Hat Pirates crew.
Mackenyu Has Starred In 2 Of Netflix's Recent Hits Close Knights of the Zodiac and One Piece's success stories are great for Netflix, and they both feature Mackenyu in a major role. The Japanese actor played Roronoa Zoro, the skilled katana-wielding member of the Straw Hat Pirates, in One Piece season 1. Although he is not the sole reason for the show's success, Mackenyu did prove to be a breakout star in the live-action anime.
The success that Mackenyu is experiencing with One Piece and Knights of the Zodiac comes after starring in several other anime adaptations. He previously appeared in Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Future, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable Chapter 1, Tokyo Ghoul S, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final, and Chihayafuru.
Why Knights Of Zodiac Is Great For One Piece Fans Even though the Knights of the Zodiac movie changed the manga, the movie's existence is still great for people who enjoyed One Piece because it provides a bigger showcase for Mackenyu. This means viewers can see even more of the actor in another successful anime adaptation during the wait for season 2.
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