![]() ![]() At first, though, the show unfolds like a faithful retread of the film (Wright gets an executive producer credit). Overseen by O’Malley, this new animated series (produced by Tokyo anime studio Science Saru) chimes with the manga-inspired artwork of his graphic novels: all bold lines and big, expressive eyes. The entire cast – including Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Brie Larson and several more – have returned 13 years later to voice their characters in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Wright’s effervescent movie did not become a monster hit on release in 2010, but the actors must have enjoyed the experience. The gimmick was whimsical but inspired: what if indie-rock slackers engaged in over-the-top fights inspired by video games and Japanese anime? Adapted from Bryan Lee O’Malley’s series of six graphic novels about a young Toronto bassist romantically punching above his weight, the movie was a live-action cartoon crammed with visual fireworks and smart-aleck dialogue. As rapid-fire TikTok clips take over the world, it increasingly looks like Edgar Wright’s butt-kicking romcom Scott Pilgrim Vs the World was ahead of its time. ![]()
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