Author Topic: What books would make great anime. (manga not included) (Read 12158 times)

beolach · « **Reply #40 on:** February 22, 2009, 03:54:20 PM »

Orson Scott Card's Ender series. But OSC has emphatically said it'll never happen, it seems he's biased against anime. :-(

Bit of a tangent, but what western books *have made* great (or not so great) anime? In trying to introduce my sister to anime, I tried to have her watch Dear Daddy Long-Legs, which is based on one of her favorite books. I thought they did a fairly OK job adapting it, but my sister couldn't get over the main character appearing to be significantly younger than in the book, and didn't like it at all.

I've downloaded, but haven't gotten around to watching, The Diary of Anne Frank. Anyone know if they did a good job?

domin87 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 22, 2009, 06:23:50 PM »

Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson

that would be very long great anime if done right

Typha · « **Reply #42 on:** February 24, 2009, 04:23:50 PM »

This would either REALLY suck as an anime or be completely awesome... The Dark Tower Series from Steven King (Truly the best modern author EVER!!!!!!!) I know Marvel did a comic series on it, but it's set years before the books.

Another book that would be a pretty interesting anime is The Hobbit. My reasoning is, unlike Token's other books (The Lord of the Rings and the Simarillion) The Hobbit is centered on more light hearted adventures, which i believe anime can capture very well.

Peggeh · « **Reply #43 on:** February 24, 2009, 07:55:40 PM »

I would honestly love to see any of the Discworld books as an anime, if only because the madness that ensues would be on par with Hare+Guu and FLCL XD. Tolkien, Garth Nix (Abhorsen Trilogy) and Phillip Pullman may also be intriguing to see.
I can't help but wonder what Harry Potter would be like, but that may just be the Muggle in me

But I can't help but feel that books should stay as books and manga and anime should stay as is, if only because I like to escape from Otaku-dom once in a while and return to geekiness in the Western World!

cheezewhiz · « **Reply #44 on:** February 24, 2009, 09:36:45 PM »

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But I can't help but feel that books should stay as books and manga and anime should stay as is, if only because I like to escape from Otaku-dom once in a while and return to geekiness in the Western World!

I understand the sentiment, and I believe that everyone has books that they love. The images that these books inspire are your alone to cherish.

But, there are stories that you do want to see and I believe that the anime of said stories would only heighten your experience and love gained from the viewing, if done correctly and not rushed. It definitely would allow you to fall in love with the story all over again and appreciate it from a new stand point adding to your original feeling created by the story.

just my thought on the matter.

zurukitsune · « **Reply #45 on:** March 01, 2009, 12:28:26 AM »

What about the Twilight series? (note: this is sarcasm. there are already enough vampire love stories in anime)

zurukitsune · « **Reply #46 on:** March 01, 2009, 12:29:51 AM »

I personally dont like them, but i think Harry Potter would make a pretty popular anime.

Sakura90 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 01, 2009, 01:26:49 AM »

It's not a book, but I'd like to see Bioshock made into an anime. But not exactly like the game. It would be nice if they turn it into a drama story told through the eyes of a little sister and add a bit of romance in it. Shoujo Ai between little sisters would be perfect. And when they are very close to each other, one of them is taken away by a big daddy or something like that and she can't see her friend anymore. And so the other little sister starts the lonely journey thought the city of Rapture searching for her dear friend.

If I remember correctly, when they took the girls for using them to collect Adam they modified their brains or something similar. So when she finally finds her friend, she will not recognize her. Then she will have to find a way to recover the little sister from the big daddy and bring her back her original state. Will she be able to do that and tell her friend that she loves her?

Well, that's the kind of story I like

PS: I don't know much English. Sorry if there are some mistakes

Starfe · « **Reply #48 on:** March 01, 2009, 01:49:27 AM »

Quote from: zurukitsune on February 16, 2009, 11:21:26 PM

i think that any of the works by William Shakespeare would make some pretty kickass anime. especially Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet. the complex story lines mixed in with some humor and WTF moments would make the perfect anime.

I agree. Wholeheartedly. I think that Romeo and Juliet is a little played to really work without being obvious, but Hamlet's length and complexity puts off enough people (its about 4 hours on stage) that I think it could be turned into and excellent OVA without too many people crying, "SEEN IT."

As for me, I'm surprised there aren't more adaptations of Alexander Dumas' works. Theres Gankutsuou, but thats a fairly loose adaptation. I think a hard adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo would be pretty good, the same manipulative and vengeful sense of Geass, really.

sdedalus83 · « **Reply #49 on:** March 01, 2009, 03:12:52 AM »

I forgot about Neverwhere. Damn, that book needs a full blown production, the old British series just didn't do it. Just make sure it has a really good dub.

panicfire · « **Reply #50 on:** March 02, 2009, 04:57:26 AM »

Quote from: nazleth on February 16, 2009, 10:28:06 PM

Quote from: panicfire on February 16, 2009, 06:19:37 PM
Terry Goodkind: The Sword Of Truth

There is a TV series for this book under the name of "Legend of the Seeker". It's in the first season with 11 episodes aired so far.

I found it disappointing though. After the first episode, it becomes WAAY too different from the book(s). Turns me off to any idea of an anime adaptation.

well, in anime, they can keep the storyline as is, make it a seinen show, and you kan keep all the sex and etc. in it. plus in japan they aren't such pissfucks like they are in america. so they could make the series shine like it should.

Drextan · « **Reply #51 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:08:57 AM »

I think the Eragon books could be made into a pretty nice anime... The world and the story is awesome...

zurukitsune · « **Reply #52 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:29:32 PM »

Quote from: Drextan on March 02, 2009, 09:08:57 AM

I think the Eragon books could be made into a pretty nice anime... The world and the story is awesome...

I def. agree with you. i love the eragon series, but i still havent read Brisingr. Anyway, back on topic, i would love to see the Legend of Drizzt Series or the War of the Spider Queen series as animes. they would make some kickass anime. Another good one wouuld be The Transall Saga.

quekmeister · « **Reply #53 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:38:56 PM »

Quote from: Drextan on March 02, 2009, 09:08:57 AM

I think the Eragon books could be made into a pretty nice anime... The world and the story is awesome...

=.= Holy what?! Eragon was such a ripoff. Lots of inconsistencies and blatantly stolen plots...
That said, it would probably make a better anime than that equally stupid movie. I mean the voice actors could really ham it up, like it deserves.

Drextan · « **Reply #54 on:** March 03, 2009, 06:50:00 PM »

Quote from: quekmeister on March 03, 2009, 05:38:56 PM

Quote from: Drextan on March 02, 2009, 09:08:57 AM
I think the Eragon books could be made into a pretty nice anime... The world and the story is awesome...
=.= Holy what?! Eragon was such a ripoff. Lots of inconsistencies and blatantly stolen plots...
That said, it would probably make a better anime than that equally stupid movie. I mean the voice actors could really ham it up, like it deserves.

I agree that the movie sucked balls, but the books are just pure awesomeness... =) Even with your so called "inconsistencies and blatantly stolen plots..."... But that's of course just a matter of opinion... =)

Nikkoru · « **Reply #55 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:52:17 PM »

Eragon was Star Wars done as a medieval fantasy if I recall correctly.

Ya'know if you could do it like Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, Catch-22 by Joseph Hiller would make an awesome anime.

quekmeister · « **Reply #56 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:57:47 PM »

Quote from: Nikkoru on March 03, 2009, 07:52:17 PM

Eragon was Star Wars done as a medieval fantasy if I recall correctly.

Yes, thank you! When I read it I was wondering where the walking carpet came in.

Quote from: Nikkoru on March 03, 2009, 07:52:17 PM

Ya'know if you could do it like Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, Catch-22 by Joseph Hiller would make an awesome anime.

That would be interesting, provided the proper visual cues are used.

Drextan · « **Reply #57 on:** March 03, 2009, 08:21:47 PM »

Quote from: Nikkoru on March 03, 2009, 07:52:17 PM

Eragon was Star Wars done as a medieval fantasy if I recall correctly.

I'm sorry, but I can't really see how Eragon relates to Star Wars...? Maybe I'm just stupid... =P

Another good book which could be made into an awesome anime would be, in my opinion, Twillight... I just love vampires! =P

quekmeister · « **Reply #58 on:** March 03, 2009, 08:31:08 PM »

Quote from: Drextan on March 03, 2009, 08:21:47 PM

Quote from: Nikkoru on March 03, 2009, 07:52:17 PM
Eragon was Star Wars done as a medieval fantasy if I recall correctly.
I'm sorry, but I can't really see how Eragon relates to Star Wars...? Maybe I'm just stupid... =P

Another good book which could be made into an awesome anime would be, in my opinion, Twillight... I just love vampires! =P

The plot of the first book: Young man lives on a farm with his uncle since his parents are dead. He finds something secret in the wilderness. He meets an old man who gives him a sword. Said old man is a former member of an ancient organization tasked with protecting the world from evil. Members of this organization can use strange energies in strange ways. While there, his uncle's farmstead is burnt down by bad people. The young man leaves with the old man and learns how to fight, use strange energies and fly. They meet a dashing rogue. Assisted by said rogue, they go and rescue a princess who has been captured and is being interrogated in a dark fortress. As they are trying to escape, a bad guy leader comes along. Old man sacrifices himself so they can escape by flight. They arrive at the good guys' stronghold, where main character mopes for awhile then everyone prepares for the coming battle. In the ensuing battle, he uses strange energy to help him defeat a great evil. END.

What exactly am I talking about? Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Sound familiar?

Speaking of Twilight... It's already been done. For angst, bishies and more angst, watch Vampire Knight.

Nikkoru · « **Reply #59 on:** March 03, 2009, 08:47:24 PM »

Aww - I was just about to do that.

It's funny how incredibly blatant it is - I've heard from people who've read the series that Eragon's father was someone like Darth Vader too.