The renowned mangaka Takehiko Inoue He is known for his detailed and beautiful art in works such as 'Buried','Tramp' and 'REAL'. This latest manga, focusing on wheelchair basketball and the personal struggles of its protagonist, Nomiya Tomomi, has caught the attention of the anime industry. Recently, Madhouse Studios producer Yuiichirou Fukushi has expressed interest in adapting 'REAL' into an anime serieswhich raised expectations and questions about the feasibility of translating Inoue's detailed artistic style into animation.

'REAL' is not a conventional sports manga; it addresses issues of disability and the complexities of wheelchair basketball, which sets it apart within the sports genre. However, adapting this work represents an artistic and economic challenge for any studio that decides to accept it. Takehiko Inoue is known for his realistic and detailed illustrations, characteristics that are extremely difficult to replicate in animation.

During the MAPPA x Madhouse x CloverWorks ConferenceFukushi, who has worked on projects such as 'One Punch Man' and 'Sousou no Frieren', expressed his excitement about bringing 'REAL' to the screen, highlighting Madhouse's intention to realistically capture the essence of Inoue's art. However, this raises a crucial question: is it possible to faithfully translate the visual style of manga into animation?

Adapting 'REAL' would not only require a huge dedication of resources and skills, but would also involve maintaining a delicate balance between visual animation and narrative structure, while respecting the original source. This balance could significantly increase production costs, given the level of detail required to do justice to Inoue's art.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding a possible adaptation, fans are excited at the prospect of seeing 'REAL' come to life in anime form. If the project comes to fruition and manages to overcome the obvious challenges, it will be a monumental milestone in the recreation of Takehiko Inoue's work.

Source: AniTsumi (Anime News)