Anime awakens: 6 spectacular live-action adaptations

Author: Achu Krishnan

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

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Grand Blue

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Blade Of The Immortal

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Alice In Borderland

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Rurouni Kenshin

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Alita: Battle Angel

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