Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off turned out to be quite different from what I initially anticipated (a simple anime adaptation). Even after finishing the last episode, I can't decide if it's something I needed to see or merely something I wished for. While the story does expand and certain characters are explored in more detail, I find myself questioning if I'm enough of a fan of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and its universe to fully appreciate it. From an animation standpoint, it's a solid production. The Science SARU studio, known for their unconventional and visually original projects, did a commendable job with this one as well. The music was enjoyable, and I particularly appreciated the return of the original actors from the movie, which was the main reason why I opted for the English dubbing in this case. However, the overall story didn't fully captivate me. At the end of the first episode, I might have gotten too excited about the fact that this wouldn't be just an adaptation but rather a highly alternative interpretation that would go beyond the original story. Consequently, I wasn't as blown away by its uniqueness as I had initially hoped. While it was an interesting series and enjoyable to watch, I can't bring myself to praise it more than saying it was nice, which, for me, equates to 6.4/10. (22/11/2023)