Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, known in Mexico and Latin America as Scott Pilgrim Da el Salto, is the latest Netflix anime inspired by the work of Bryan Lee O'Malley. While it received praise from critics and a large portion of the community, some fans were disappointed with the changes in the plot.
Although the story of this animated series takes the comic and the film starring Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as its starting point, it takes a different path and presents an unpublished narrative. This means that the characters from the original work are here, but they experience new situations.
The most significant change, which we will refrain from revealing, was not mentioned in the official previews. Consequently, many fans expected Scott Pilgrim Takes Off to be a faithful adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's comics rather than an original storyline.
Bryan Lee O'Malley, creator of Scott Pilgrim, responds to fan complaints
The modifications to the plot disappointed some people, who quickly expressed their dissatisfaction and accused Netflix of false advertising. These complaints reached the ears of Bryan Lee O'Malley, the creator of the franchise.
In a story on his Instagram account, the writer and artist acknowledged the discontent surrounding the changes in the plot of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. He stated that he wrote the 8 episodes alongside showrunner BenDavid Grabinski and detailed that no one told them what to do. "This was 100% our idea," he emphasized.
Additionally, the creative confirmed that they first recorded the dialogues in English and later dubbed them into other languages. He also revealed that they worked directly with the actors in each session alongside voice director Tony Oliver.
Bryan Lee O'Malley emphasizes that the anime's story is unique and part of the visual novel and the film but does not intend to replace them. Thus, he sees this project as a new version that starts from the beginning.
"I hope you can watch all 8 episodes before deciding how you feel. I know it's quite different and can be surprising, but it has a spirit of fun. If you're confused or want more information, you can always read the books or watch the movie. If you don't like it, I still appreciate you," the writer affirmed.
All 8 episodes of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off are already available on Netflix. In addition to Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, the rest of the original cast also returned. This means that Brie Larson, Chris Evans, Ellen Wong, Brandon Routh, and more reprised their roles.
But tell us, did you like the Netflix anime? What do you think of the changes in the story? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments.
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