Parasyte: The Grey is an upcoming live-action series based on the manga by Hitoshi Iwaaki.
The project was met with mixed reactions.
The official trailer raises some questions among fans.
Parasyte: The Grey is an upcoming South Korean live-action series based on the manga by Hitoshi Iwaaki and scheduled for April 5, 2024. Parasyte tells a story about parasitic aliens who can take over human bodies.
Anime fans don’t know what to think
Back when it was first announced, anime fans were very cautious with their impressions because they’ve been burnt by live-action adaptations of anime and manga before. And we can understand their lack of trust.
The good thing about the live-action series is that it won’t be an accurate adaptation of the original story: it will feature new characters, set in a different country, and perhaps even explore a new conflict.
This means that there won’t be much comparison to the original series, and the live-action project will have more freedom when it comes to story decisions. However, it doesn’t mean that there won’t be any comparison at all, since Parasyte is a very popular and beloved manga, and fans are ready to protect it anytime.
The first teaser for the series looked great, and anime fans’ hearts were melting bit by bit, even though there was still a certain level of skepticism. And now the official trailer is out, and there are some questions.
The trailer has some weird moments
The official trailer is very good at hyping people up, it’s unquestionable. The acting is on point, there’s just the right amount of horror, the CGI and parasites look much better than expected. However, the entire thing doesn’t feel like Parasyte anymore, and it’s upsetting.
It’s too early to say whether the entire series will be like that, but for now it feels like the vibe of Parasyte has shifted from psychological thriller to action horror. Fans love Parasyte for its philosophy, character development, and the exploration of humans and parasites coexisting in the world. There are worries that Parasyte: The Grey will just focus on epic CGI fights.
Viewers have also noticed a couple of weird moments in the trailer. Parasites seem to move their entire bodies during fights, whereas in the anime they stood absolutely still while their parasitic limbs were doing all the work. This made them look even more terrifying, and the live-action series lacks that.
On top of that, there’s a scene where a parasite reveals its identity in the middle of a crowd, which fans found questionable. Parasites are cunning and clever creatures; they know how to play people and fool them. If they get turned into typical dumb monsters in the live-action series, it will ruin the charm and vibe of it a lot.
Fans are also unsure about a parasite living in the main protagonist’s head. If it took over a part of her brain, wouldn’t it be able to control her at least most of the time? They desperately need more explanation.
No matter what, fans are ready to give the series a chance. After all, we’ve only seen a couple of trailers, and it’s too early to come to any conclusions. Perhaps the series will answer all of the questions in a satisfactory way and people will forget about their criticism.
They’re still unsure about the project.
Summary:
Parasyte: The Grey is an upcoming live-action series based on the manga by Hitoshi Iwaaki.
The project was met with mixed reactions.
The official trailer raises some questions among fans.
Parasyte: The Grey is an upcoming South Korean live-action series based on the manga by Hitoshi Iwaaki and scheduled for April 5, 2024. Parasyte tells a story about parasitic aliens who can take over human bodies.
Anime fans don’t know what to think
Back when it was first announced, anime fans were very cautious with their impressions because they’ve been burnt by live-action adaptations of anime and manga before. And we can understand their lack of trust.
The good thing about the live-action series is that it won’t be an accurate adaptation of the original story: it will feature new characters, set in a different country, and perhaps even explore a new conflict.
This means that there won’t be much comparison to the original series, and the live-action project will have more freedom when it comes to story decisions. However, it doesn’t mean that there won’t be any comparison at all, since Parasyte is a very popular and beloved manga, and fans are ready to protect it anytime.
The first teaser for the series looked great, and anime fans’ hearts were melting bit by bit, even though there was still a certain level of skepticism. And now the official trailer is out, and there are some questions.
The trailer has some weird moments
The official trailer is very good at hyping people up, it’s unquestionable. The acting is on point, there’s just the right amount of horror, the CGI and parasites look much better than expected. However, the entire thing doesn’t feel like Parasyte anymore, and it’s upsetting.
It’s too early to say whether the entire series will be like that, but for now it feels like the vibe of Parasyte has shifted from psychological thriller to action horror. Fans love Parasyte for its philosophy, character development, and the exploration of humans and parasites coexisting in the world. There are worries that Parasyte: The Grey will just focus on epic CGI fights.
Viewers have also noticed a couple of weird moments in the trailer. Parasites seem to move their entire bodies during fights, whereas in the anime they stood absolutely still while their parasitic limbs were doing all the work. This made them look even more terrifying, and the live-action series lacks that.
On top of that, there’s a scene where a parasite reveals its identity in the middle of a crowd, which fans found questionable. Parasites are cunning and clever creatures; they know how to play people and fool them. If they get turned into typical dumb monsters in the live-action series, it will ruin the charm and vibe of it a lot.
Fans are also unsure about a parasite living in the main protagonist’s head. If it took over a part of her brain, wouldn’t it be able to control her at least most of the time? They desperately need more explanation.
No matter what, fans are ready to give the series a chance. After all, we’ve only seen a couple of trailers, and it’s too early to come to any conclusions. Perhaps the series will answer all of the questions in a satisfactory way and people will forget about their criticism.
Do you think Parasyte: The Grey will be a good series?
