I've been reading Junji Ito's manga adaptation of Osamu Daizai's No Longer Human and a thought occurred. We've had a two film adaptations of LTROI, we've had numerous stage play's and we've also had a TV series. Which other mediums would you like to see the story transferred to?
I'd love to see a manga version of the original book.I actually think LTROI could work phenomenally in manga form.
What about you lot? What other mediums would you like to see the story transferred to?
Which other mediums would you like to see the story transferred to?
-
danielmann861
- Posts: 156
- Joined: Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:23 pm
Re: Which other mediums would you like to see the story transferred to?
I don't read a lot of comics and have no interest in manga, but a graphic novel adaptation could be something really special if done by the right artist.
At points in the past I've thought about what it would've been like to see a LTROI miniseries that included all of the subplots and details from the book that were left out of all the on-screen adaptations (like Tommy). The film was originally planned to be split into two parts, after all. However, these days I'm more inclined to think that TA's film is the closest you can get to a perfect live-action adaptation (even though I have my share of issues with it and don't think it's a perfect movie by any means) and that all those additional subplots wouldn't be compelling enough in TV form to justify making a more stretched-out version of the story. Unless, of course, you do like Showtime and make up a mostly new story using only some of the basic ingredients from the novel.
At points in the past I've thought about what it would've been like to see a LTROI miniseries that included all of the subplots and details from the book that were left out of all the on-screen adaptations (like Tommy). The film was originally planned to be split into two parts, after all. However, these days I'm more inclined to think that TA's film is the closest you can get to a perfect live-action adaptation (even though I have my share of issues with it and don't think it's a perfect movie by any means) and that all those additional subplots wouldn't be compelling enough in TV form to justify making a more stretched-out version of the story. Unless, of course, you do like Showtime and make up a mostly new story using only some of the basic ingredients from the novel.
De höll om varandra i tystnad. Oskar blundade och visste: detta var det största. Ljuset från lyktan i portvalvet trängde svagt in genom hans slutna ögonlock, la en hinna av rött för hans ögon. Det största.
Re: Which other mediums would you like to see the story transferred to?
I know only one that I think would do LtROI good service: Rolf Gohs.
Unfortunately he died in 2020...
But from the beginning Eli was just Eli. Nothing. Anything. And he is still a mystery to me. John Ajvide Lindqvist
-
CyberGhostface
- Posts: 896
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:43 am
Re: Which other mediums would you like to see the story transferred to?
Yeah I think a graphic novel or manga is the best bet for a faithful adaptation.
No banaaaanas?
Re: Which other mediums would you like to see the story transferred to?
I know it's impossible, but I'd like to see the original in 3D. 
We never stop reading, although every book comes to an end, just as we never stop living, although death is certain. (Roberto Bolaño)
-
danielmann861
- Posts: 156
- Joined: Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:23 pm
Re: Which other mediums would you like to see the story transferred to?
Now that's intriguing
Could you imagine Hakan breaking out into a soulful song of lament as he strings up his victim and cuts their throat? Because I sure can 
Or Eli getting her big solo song about the pain she is in living with this infection.
Or Oskar singing some merry as he recounts his moment of triumph against the bullies to Eli
-
manananmaclir
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:18 pm
Re: Which other mediums would you like to see the story transferred to?
A manga could be quite good. I would love to see this as a game, perhaps something like the Vanishing of Ethan Carter? Being able to walk through the areas where the book happened would be amazing (especially as 1980s Sweden is not 2020s Sweden). It would take a special studio to pull it off, though.
Re: Which other mediums would you like to see the story transferred to?
I think it really possible haha. Oskars mom singing about weather or not Oskar is wearing his hat (on his head)danielmann861 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 03, 2023 1:52 pmNow that's intriguing
Or Eli getting her big solo song about the pain she is in living with this infection.
Or Oskar singing some merry as he recounts his moment of triumph against the bullies to Eli
Buffy The Vampire Slayer did a musical episode lol. There is also a musical horror movie called "Repo The Genetic Opera" which is ... interesting
Re: Which other mediums would you like to see the story transferred to?
I'm not generally in to manga, but I'd give it a go lol. It has the advantage of being able to animate anything from any location or time periodmanananmaclir wrote: ↑Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:26 pmA manga could be quite good. I would love to see this as a game, perhaps something like the Vanishing of Ethan Carter? Being able to walk through the areas where the book happened would be amazing (especially as 1980s Sweden is not 2020s Sweden). It would take a special studio to pull it off, though.