Old shonen anime that needs a remake

Whether because of nostalgia Curiosity Or a studio that doesn't want to take the risk of buying an original property. The remake is more popular than ever. Maybe they never disappeared. But now they seem to be all over. Sailor Moon Crystal original reboot Sailor Moon With modern animation Same as the new type Urusei Yatsura and Ranma ½ anime series

Kinnikuman: The Perfect Origin Follow the 80's old series. City Hunter Back again in the form of a live-action series and even Fist of the North Star It's set to be revived by WB Japan, enough to make people wonder which series will be remade next. Whether that's down to popularity or because first screenings were a bit rough. These classic series can be removed.

7 Zatch Bell!

Mamodo's magic can spark again.

In 2003, it has been over 20 years. Zatch Bell It's old school. Anyone who remembers watching Toonami back in the day might want to stretch their time a bit. But still Now would be a great time to bring back Zatch and Kiyo to wow audiences once again in the sequel. Konjiki no Gash 2It's been running for over 2 years now and has only been around for 25+ episodes, so returning to the prequels will give viewers a taste of how Zatch's magic works.

Granted, they can watch the original series. But there will be a slight flaw. The largest of these was created while the original manga was in progress, so the show's pacing was slowed down to avoid overtaking the bar before reaching its premature end. When complete A remake can cover the entire story without needing to bog down along the way or abandon major story arcs.

6 Samurai Por Kyo

Can a second run save the series?

• Studio: Studio Dean.
• section: 26.
• Streaming: do not have.

Whether they are strange, such as eat tamaSeriously like it five leaf houseor both at the same time, e.g. Samurai ChampooThere's always room for samurai anime. But while those series still exist, Anime adaptation of Samurai Deeper Cure No. The choppy animation, slow pace, and confusing plot make for a rougher experience than reading manga.

Not that it's perfect. But the story of Kyoshiro, a doctor who harbors the spirit of the evil Demon Eyes Kyo, teaming up with bounty hunter Yuya to find her brother's murderer could have been better if it had been a stronger, more structured adaptation. with Jujutsu Kaisen With a similar basis A stronger adaptation could also help draw in fans, especially if they like the atmosphere of feudal Japan and sword-swinging samurai.

5 Great Teacher Onizuka

How can a punk teacher-turned-returner make a comeback?

Wait, there aren't any more. Great Teacher Onizuka A remake? yes and no GTO resurrected It's actually a sequel to the 1998 live-action TV series, which became a hit in Japan in its own right. The story of a former biker gang member who develops a love for teaching, albeit through unconventional methods. But it has also received more live-action television adaptations. and even live-action movies.

But there's only one anime. Despite offering a whopping 43 episodes, at least a follow-up is long overdue. The spin-off manga and sequels also have a lot of content. bad company and GTO: The Early Years Onizuka's origins are suggested as the perpetrator. GTO: 14 days in Shonan It covers what he did while he disappeared and GTO: Paradise Lost Saw him deal with prisoners instead of students.

4 apple seeds

The 4th time might be the charm for this Cyberpunk Classic.

• Studio: Gennax.
• section: 1 (OVA)
• Streaming: Amazon Prime, Peacock, Roku, Tubi, PlutoTV, Retro Crush, and Freevee

Few of Shirow Masamune's works are truly shonen. Even his unimaginative strips governance (aka Dominion tank police) is a bit too risky for children. however, apple seedsHis story revolves around ESWAT cop Deunan and Briareos, the cyborgs who protect the utopian city of Olympus. It has more offensive content. and is a popular cyberpunk medium. However, it has not been truly adapted for anime.

OVA year 1988 Apple seeds 13 Series and movies also go in different directions depending on their location. It works for Ghost in the ShellExcept that the adaptation still captures what worked about the original manga and develops from there. apple seeds Adaptation gets lost and receives a more diverse welcome at best. If only the new anime took a more honest approach. This time it might turn out better.

3 Sakigake!! Otokojuku

Japan's manliest high school is set to make a comeback.

• Studio: Toey Animation.
• section: 34.
• Streaming: do not have.

Sakigake!! Otokojuku It can be difficult to bring it back. Because basically Cromarty High School Played straight. Kind. The story of Momotaro and the students of an all-boys school who survive the brutal regime of headmaster Heihachi Edajima begins as a comedic manga where intelligence and kindness prevail over pure machismo.

Then it became more and more direct. When it became the school version Fist of the North StarThe students will compete in martial arts competitions. It was very popular in its heyday as KinnikumanIt never really left Japan. If this series were remade It will be new territory for international audiences more accustomed to parodies.

2 Bio Booster Armor Guyver

When bio-mech armor has blood

• Studio: Studio Live Animated Movies
• section: 1 (OVA)
• Streaming: do not have.

Listeners, on the other hand, may be more familiar with it. Bio Booster Armor Guyver-If they haven't seen the OVA or the 2005 series, they might have seen the bizarre live-action adaptation. GuyverWhere Mark Hamill turns into an alien monster. Or maybe you've already seen it. Guyver: Hero of Darknesswith David 'Solid Snake' Hayter playing the titular hero.

not like apple seeds– Guyver It might benefit more from a reboot than a direct remake. The original story, where school students become biomechanical characters of Kamen Rider, is dated with its thin characters and poignant gore. But its influence is still felt in comics, especially with DC's Blue Beetle in a new way. It can be tracked again.

1 Ashita no Joe

original boxing anime

not like Guyver– Ashita no Joe It holds up quite well even after being over 50 years old, as Joe's journey from drifter to professional boxer remains high on drama, described as Rocky-Style stories from many years ago Rocky– There were several anime series in the 1970s and 1980s, along with some animated films. Therefore, anyone I thought it had good coverage.

However, they are hard to find online as the original series is not on any streaming platform. Its sequel series Ashita no Joe 2There are some episodes on Amazon Prime, but that's about it. The closest equivalent is Megalo Boxwhich is more modern JoeEvidence of outstanding shonen media Ashita no Joe Could have done with more attention. Whether it's a remaster of an old series or a completely new one.