Marvel has been known to be a mixed bag when it comes to animation. I for one am not a big fan of their shows. The exceptions being the 90's Spider-Man show and X-Men show, as well as The Spectacular Spider-Man. I also really like their animated movies. My favorites being: Ultimate Avengers, Ultimate Avengers 2, The Invincible Iron Man and Doctor Strange. No matter how die hard of a fan you are of Marvel or any other company that isn't DC, there is no denying they have some damn good animated movies. DC kicks Marvel's ass in animation. Both shows and movies, I can't comment on the Spawn tv show considering I've never seen it. That being said, I think Marvel did something in the animation recently that I feel should be a main stay and replace what they are doing currently in animation. It could be a way to re-introduce popular characters and be a way to introduce characters who normally don't get the spotlight. That solution is....
Yes, Marvel Anime. Now, I'm not an anime person myself. But, I feel there is no denying that anime tends to have good stories, amazing fight sequences and beautiful animation. Now, I feel if Marvel replaced all their shows with Marvel Anime shows that go beyond 12 episodes of course, I feel DC would have finally meet their match in animation. I think Marvel looks better in anime as far as cartoons go. I recently gave it a shot and started with, X-Men. Personally, I think it's the best interpretation of the X-Men as far as shows go. The original 90's show and X-Men: Evolution are up there but, X-Men anime kicked major ass. To be honest, I'm watching Wolverine Anime right now as I type this article and I think it's really good so far. I still need to watch Iron Man and Blade yet but, I'm eager to watch them now. Think about it, how cool would it be to see more Marvel characters get anime shows on tv? DareDevil, Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Black Panther, or even Heroes for Hire? That would be badass in my opinion. Anime has a tendency to have a little bit stronger and more interesting stories than with most shows.
I think Marvel Anime would be even a stronger series. Before anyone starts bashing, no this is not Anti-DC. I will delete those comments. I think this is a good way for Marvel to rejuvinate their shows. Cause let's face it, Marvel's shows really aren't all that good. It's been awhile since they've had a good one. Marvel isn't really doing all that good with Ultimate Spider-Man and I really don't remember how many Avengers shows they've been through. What happened with shows like The Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, ect. I think bringing those characters back in Marvel Anime would be great. Hulk would be a little bit tricky to picture in an anime, maybe putting him on another show as Bruce Banner would be a good thing to do with that character for awhile. Spider-Man is also (for me anyways) a little bit difficult to picture as an anime. But, I think the personal journey for Peter and the hero journey as Spider-Man would be really good to see. Without changes to the characters of course. The Punisher or maybe even Silver Surfer would be intersting as well. At this point, I'm just throwing out suggestions for potential shows. But, Marvel doesn't know a good thing in animation apparently.
If you guys have seen Marvel Anime, what do you think? Would it be a good idea to do a complete restart and have their shows be, Marvel Anime? I personally think it would be. Comment below and be respectful about it.