"Scott Pilgrim versus the World Marks Its 15th Anniversary with a Dose of Humor"
In 2023, the Scott Pilgrim universe expanded with the release of a new anime series on Netflix, titled "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off". This show, developed by creator Bryan Lee O'Malley and BenDavid Grabinski, is a faithful adaptation of O'Malley's original graphic novel series.
The series follows the life of Scott Pilgrim, a 22-year-old nerd living with his 25-year-old friend and "cool, gay roommate" Wallace. Scott's life becomes complicated when he develops feelings for Ramona Flowers, a mysterious and enigmatic woman with seven evil exes.
In the television show, Scott Pilgrim loses a battle against Ramona's first evil ex, Matthew Patel, and is supposedly killed. However, the rest of the show follows Ramona as she investigates Scott's mysterious disappearance.
The show's unique style is reminiscent of the movie "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World", with its animated and video game-like aesthetic. The show features noises, sound effects, and branches of reality into a world where flying and fighting with video-game style lightsabers is normal.
The entire main cast from "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" reprises their roles as voice actors in the television show. Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who played Ramona Flowers in the movie, continues to bring her character to life in the anime series. The show also boasts a star-studded cast, including Chris Evans, Aubrey Plaza, Kieran Culkin, and Brie Larson.
Creator Bryan Lee O'Malley expressed his gratitude towards the cast and crew involved in the show, stating that working on the show was like conducting a symphony orchestra every day. However, O'Malley also shared that making more seasons would have been nearly impossible due to favor calls.
"Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" consists of 8 episodes and is now available for streaming on Netflix. The show is a must-watch for fans of the original graphic novel series and a great introduction for newcomers to the Scott Pilgrim universe.
In the show, Scott Pilgrim is currently dating a 17-year-old high school girl, Knives Chau. Despite the complications that arise from this relationship, Scott must continue his quest to defeat Ramona's evil exes and win her heart. The show promises an exciting and action-packed journey for fans of the original series.
