Manga, Manhwa, and Manhua You Want To See On TV?

[walkwithheroes]

It seems countries like Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Mainland China are always using mangas, manhwas, and manhuas as inspiration for their dramas. In fact, it seems like 90% of Japanese dramas in the last few years have been based on mangas. And, how many Taiwanese Idol dramas are based on Shoujo mangas? Too many for me to count, that's how many. Also, many films are based on mangas, manhwas, and manhuas: High School Debut, Usagi Drop, Kimi ni Todoke, Tazza: The High Rollers, Le Grand Chef, Duelist, etc.


Recently, I've also noticed that all four of these countries are adapting each others stories into dramas/remaking each others' works: Old Boy (loosely based on a Japanese manga), Xuan Feng Guan Jia (loosely based on a Japanese manga), Boys Before Flowers and Let's Go Watch a Meteor Shower (based on a manga), Maou (adapted from The Devil), etc.


And, it seems more adaptions and remakes are on the way for all four countries. They'll continue to adapt things from their countries and others, as well as remake others works. This lead me to an interesting thought, that I'm sure I've expressed before: What Manga/Manhwa/Manhua do you want to see adapted for the small or large screen? And what country do you want to make it - I ask this because there are lots of Japanese mangas I like that I know couldn't be told on Japanese television - the country or origin or another country? Finally, do you want any country to remake another drama/film from another country - like Maou did with The Devil?


For me I really do think Honey and Clover would make an excellent Korean drama. It has it all: drama, comedy, love triangles, close friendships, close family relationships. And, it's already been an anime, Japanese film, Japanese drama, and Taiwanese drama. So, why not a Korean drama? I could see it being 18-20 episodes since the original manga is ten volumes. It's set in an art college, so the visuals would be beautiful. I would have worries though: like, well, remember the second half of Boys Before Flowers? But, if the writing was good and the casting was right - I can't think of anyone right now, but I'm sure there are some 20-30 year old actors who would fit the parts - it could work.


There's apart of me that would love to see Nosatsu Junkie turned into a ten-twelve episode Japanese drama. The summary makes it seem a bit weird: Teenage boy cross dresses as a girl in order to model, and must keep it a secret. He befriends than falls for a girl who wants to be a model and knows his secret. But, it works because of the heart of the manga and the chemistry between the leads.


I'm sure I could think of others, if I had the time. But. . .I should get back to studying. Or go to sleep.

Comments

[att123.livejournal.com]

Hmm tough question! I was freaking out when I found out that Parfait Tic was being turned into an idol Taiwan drama. But if I had another that I'd turn into a drama I'd have to say Alice 19th or 100% Pefect Girl.

Alice 19th should be a jdrama only because of all the supernatural and fighting scenes. I couldn't see another country doing it the right way. Jdramas are always a little more out there so I think it would work.

100% Perfect Girl could only be a taiwanese drama because a kdrama or jdrama wouldn't be able to produce some of the racier scenes.

I really like your idea for Honey and Clover, I think a kdrama version of it would be really good!

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

Parfait Tic?

I've never read Alice 19th, but after looking it up, I do think it would make a nice J-drama. I thought about reading 100% Perfect Girl, but heard it got a bit soapy toward the middle and end. Is it good?


Thanks. I just think Honey and Clover would be a perfect K-drama. Too bad its very doubtful they'll ever make it.

[att123.livejournal.com]

Yeah its this cute high school story, I really liked it.

Ohh Alice 19th was one of my first mangas. I read a little bit of 100% Perfect Girl and I really liked it. I've been planning on picking it back up. From what I read it was complete fluff but I know it gets soapy so I'm really interested in it.

:( It would kind of be in the same vein as Coffee Prince and Triple if they ever did. At least thats how I picture it.

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I'll have to look it up.


I just looked it up, 100% Perfect Girl got a bit, uh, sexy. I'm guessing it would make a good film.

[att123.livejournal.com]

Really? I guessed from some of Dangermousie's posts but you make it sound like it gets really steamy! Yeah, a movie might be best then.

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

It just seems like there is a bit of sex. I think to keep all of that and the angst would be a bit too much for a drama. A film would work well.

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

I love love love 100% perfect girl. If you want some spoilers:

http://dangermousie.livejournal.com/tag/100%25%20perfect%20girl

It's very angsty/soapy, perfect for a kdrama except for all the racy stuff, so perfect for one of those delicious angsty twdramas.

Same for Snow Drop, a manhwa about a senator's daughter and a male model:

Sensual Phrase, love that manga but it's really explicit even for twdramas. Still, with some toning down, could be fun.

(I like my manga/manhwa explicit and angsty which sort of limits the adaptation potential).

I hate remakes of dramas which are already perfect (mawang ---> Maou etc, and even those which are not. Why bother?)

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I think 100% Perfect Girl might be too soapy for me. But, it would be perfect for one of the more mature TW-drama.


Could Sensual Phrase be a J-film or K-film? Those tend to be more racy and free with the sexual scenes.

[boycottbananas.livejournal.com]

I will always, always want a W Juliet adaptation. My only problem with this is that they need someone to play Makoto SPOT ON (Ito too of course, but DEFINITELY Makoto), or I'd just hate it. Plus, I don't think they could get just any other idol or popular actor to play him, so it'd have to be someone who's not as well known but still very very pretty.

Yes, W Juliet, please. :D

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I've never read W. Juliet, but have heard a lot about it. I think it would make a perfect J-drama, They would most likely get an up-and-coming Johnny/Johnny's Junior to play Makoto. Or one of the D-boys.

[miyabiarashi.livejournal.com]

I'm still not sure how to feel about Zettai Kareshi getting produced in Taiwan, but with the exceptions of Lavender and Silence, I really don't like modern Taiwanese dramas to begin with. Period dramas are a different thing, although I've been looking to mainland China for those lately.

I think I'd like to see Dengeki Daisy as a Jdrama--I think they could really pull that off well, like what happened with Otomen.

There's a manhua called Painting Warriors out that would be interesting to see as an wuxia drama, although they'd need to change some things around. The author really, really didn't do the research in some parts, and it shows.

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I don't want Zettai Kareshi in Taiwan. Mostly because I hate the female lead. I've liked several Taiwanese dramas (Silence, Mars, Meteor Garden, My Lucky Star, Outsiders, etc), so it's not the country. Though, I have a feeling things might get a bit "out there" and cartoon-ish.


I love Dengeki Daisy. Honestly, I've only read two volumes, but I already like it a lot. I could see it as a Japanese film to be honest.


I think I'll look up Painting Warriors.

[jamieguo48.livejournal.com]

Someone should make Chocolat by Geo and Shin Ji-Sang. It could be the successor to YAB since its about a girl who's a rabid fan of a certain idol group DDL. She can't get in the fan club, so she joins the rival group's fan club to get nearer to her idols. Pretty fun, although series was never completed. Great potential for a K-drama though.

Dazzle by Minari Endou would make a great J drama with two hotties and a cute girl. And I think Hadashi de Bara wo Fume by Rnko Ueda would make a great Chinese or Japanese drama.

And I would love to see Goong revisited again since the manhwa's nearing the end, and also see Full House redone by someone who actually read the original manhwa.

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I just started Chocolat! It's okay so far, but I'm not loving it. However, I could see it being a drama. I'll look up your other suggestions, because I'm sure they are interesting. I doubt they'll ever remake Goong after the disappointment of Goong S.And Full House had huge ratings, which I guess is why I hear rumors of a "squeal" of some sort using different characters.