well just because America is making a version does not mean they should completely change the story. The whole aspect of this show is in takes place in Japan. The characters all act Japanese and use that culture, so if you make them all American, a lot of things these characters do wont make sense. One example is the honor that gets thrown around the room, Americans do not care much for honor, or at least Japan's version of it. I do not see a bunch of L.A. or New York cops deciding to go up against Kirra for justice, especially since Kirra is killing criminals, we admire that in America, hell most of are heroes are heroes for doing just that. Now I am not saying that Americans would ever say out loud they agree with Kirra, but I doubt any one would actually go up against him considering his power and the fact that he is only hurting criminals. But I do not think american cops would decide to go up against a guy who can just randomly kill you out of thin air. They even say in the show its the officers' duty that makes them stay. There are other reasons as well but this one sticks out more for me, and just because I do not know Japanese actors that would be good for the part doesnt mean that your American picks are automatically the best out there.
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FigtherOfTheNightMan
10 years ago
I definitely see where you are coming from. Making the characters American and changing the setting would definitely change elements of the story. But that is not necessarily a bad thing. They already made a live action version for Japan. There is no reason to make the same movie twice. If you want to see a live action Death Note that is like the anime, there is nothing stopping you from watching that version. Personally, I do want to see an American adaptation. I don't mind if they take liberties with the adaptation as long as we get a good movie. Source material doesn't always translate well to the big screen.
I also respectfully disagree with you that there are Americans who wouldn't stand up to Kira. Tell that to the first responders on 9/11 or people who volunteered to go overseas and fight. Me personally, I wouldn't go against Kira lol but I'm sure in a country of 300 million plus there would be a few. And if you don't buy that Americans would do so for honor, they could change it that so L offers a reward to anyone who will join his task force. I'm also not saying my picks are the best. Just throwing names out there to start a discussion. If a Japanese or Asian actor is best for the role, by all means cast them.
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dono638
10 years ago
Really? 9/11?
Ok, that is a completely different thing then what we are talking about. That was a terrorist attack where pretty much everyone involved was innocent. And the ensuing war, was Americans wanting to get revenge. This story has nothing to do with vengeance but justice. I am American by the way, and all I am saying is that within the whole Tokyo police department only like what, five people stayed? I havent watched it in awhile but it was close to that number. And again you say 300 million people? We are talking about a police department. They would not let random citizens come in on the investigation, nor would L. Now the money idea is good, then I could seen some bad ass action stars acting like mercenaries. But the team is mostly made up of investigators, but it would be a good aspect to keep in mind. I just do not see American audiences buying the fact that five cops stayed to track down a seemingly all powerful murderer in New York or LA, there would have to be like five Max Payne's or five John McClane's all in one department. It's just not plausible.
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pistolp265
10 years ago
Just to be clear: You're actually saying that this story couldn't work because no audience would believe that five American detectives would want to do the right thing in a fictional story. You really have so little faith in Americans that if just a few were to act honorable in a fictional story, then it would make the story too unbelieveable and you wouldn't be able to enjoy it. Your view is so cynical that it's sad.
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dono638
10 years ago
But thats the thing, in America that would not be honorable. Most Americans would be for Kira. Americans hate criminals and idolize vigilantes (superhero movies). I don't see five or so investigators going up against an ALL POWERFUL GOD who can kill them whenever he wants (so they think). So why would they do that when most people would agree with Kira. The only thing I could see, is that they prove somehow that Kira was responsible for and F.B.I. agent's death. Then they would see that no one is really safe and he would kill anyone that got in his way.
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