12 Live-Action Anime Projects You Didn’t Know Were Happening

12. Death Note

It seems like only a sentence or two ago that Netflix was being slandered, yet, here they are, ready to try and grab one of the most popular anime of all time for their platform again, despite their sinful past.

The lingering memory of Adam Wingard's previous attempt to bring the classic anime to life still hurts the hearts and souls of viewers everywhere. It was so bad fans wish they had Shinigami powers of their own so they could erase it from history - and probably rule the world. However, it's clear that Wingard (a solid director in his own right) was the wrong choice for this series, and Netflix seems to want to rectify that.

This upcoming adaptation of the world of killer notebooks and Gods of Death is reportedly produced by The Duffer Brothers (the creators of Stranger Things) as part of their new production company, Upside Down Pictures. These creators have a talent for juggling intimate character building with supernatural spectacle, so there is some promise.

This adaptation does have some legs to stand on, as Death Note has worked in live-action before (the Japanese movies are pretty decent). Still, it's hard not to be sceptical, so have your pens at the ready.