by putrocca » Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:43 pm
A big budget action samurai movie doesn't need a fanbase to be a hit in the US, or Japan - people see things like Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon even if there's no manga or videogame.
What we may be able to hope for, though, is that if the movies are a big sucess in the US then that may encourage someone to license the manga and/or anime, though it's still doubtful since the art style is very rough and the rushed, semi-finished ending may make companies hesitant to try it. Still, we can hope.
- Ada (site founder - TezukaInEnglish.com)