Live-action adaptations of anime are gaining traction on Netflix, as illustrated by the platform’s recent hit, “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” which is off to a stronger start than the “One Piece” phenomenon.
Subscribers have turned out in droves. Netflix released the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender a week ago. The series caters to fans of the early 2000s cartoon as well as newcomers who will be introduced to a wonderful universe where nations live in harmony with the elements.
Every Wednesday, Netflix updates its weekly top 10 on this site to keep track of trends and see what’s trending internationally. Unsurprisingly, Avatar: The Last Airbender secures the top spot, surpassing the deeply moving A Day. With 153 million hours viewed in a week, the series led by young Gordon Cormier is off to a flying start and is a hit in 93 countries.
Stronger than One Piece!
It’s intriguing to compare these figures with those achieved by One Piece – another costly live-action adaptation – at its launch. And it’s Aang who triumphs over Luffy, who only amassed “just” 140 million hours viewed in 7 days. It remains to be seen whether the success will continue over the weeks, which would allow Avatar to be renewed for a second season.
However, the question mark lies in the critical reception of the series. While One Piece was lavished with praise by the press and viewers, the adventures of the airbender have been met with mixed reviews. While subscribers loved it, American critics did not take to it at all. On Metacritic, the series scores a rather disappointing 56/100.
Despite this rocky start, Netflix can rely on a dedicated fanbase on social media to keep the conversation about the series going…
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