It’s been a hot minute since we last heard about Netflix’s upcoming Scott Pilgrim anime produced by Science Saru, which has worked on the famous anime ‘Devilman Crybaby.’ Well, the long wait is finally over as Netflix has revealed new information to hype the fans of the ‘Scott Pilgrim’ series.
Netflix has unveiled the official teaser trailer for the highly anticipated anime series ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,’ which is based on the well-known “Scott Pilgrim” comic book series. The anime, titled “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” is scheduled to premiere with all eight episodes on November 17.
The new teaser for the upcoming anime shows glimpses of Scott’s adventure as he manages his band along with fighting the exes of his crush in order to date her in peace.
Furthermore, the cast from the 2010 live-action Scott Pilgrim vs. the World film adaptation is returning for the anime, and it includes:
| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Scott Pilgrim | Michael Cera | Robbie (Pecola) |
| Ramona Flowers | Mary Elizabeth | Young Evelyn (Ring Two) |
| Knives Chau | Ellen Wong | – |
| Envy Adams | Brie Larson | – |
| Wallace Wells | Kieran Culkin | – |
| Stacey Pilgrim | Anna Kendrick | – |
| Kim Pine | Alison Pill | – |
| Stephen Stills | Mark Webber | – |
| Young Neil | Johnny Simmons | – |
| Julie Powers | Aubrey Plaza | Sachiko (From Up On Poppy Hill) |
| Matthew Patel | Satya Bhabha | – |
| Lucas Lee | Chris Evans | Sautéan (Dragon Ball Super) |
| Todd Ingram | Brandon Routh | – |
| Roxy Richter | Mae Whitman | Kayo (Wind Rises) |
| Gideon Graves | Jason Schwartzman | Arcangelo (Neo Yokio) |
As for the staff for the anime that are working behind the scenes, they are as follows:
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Writer, Executive Producer, and Showrunners | Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski | Are You Afraid of the Dark? |
| Producer | Eunyoung Choi | Komi Can’t Communicate |
| Director | Abel Gongora | Devilman Crybaby |
The trailer for the next anime looks fantastic, brilliantly translating O’Malley’s distinctly anime-inspired art to create a visual spectacle that feels at once brand new and familiar.
About Scott Pilgrim
Scott Pilgrim is a series of graphic novels by Canadian author and comic book artist Bryan Lee O’Malley. The series consists of six digest size volumes, released between August 2004 and July 2010, by comic book publisher Oni Press.
The story revolves around Scott Pilgrim, a part-time musician who lives in Toronto, and plays bass in a band. He falls in love with a girl named Ramona Flowers, but to date her in peace, he must defeat her seven evil exes.
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