The right animated franchise can achieve global fame. Just as Monkey D. Luffy and Bluey are taking over America, you can find Simpsons merch anywhere in the world. There’s even a Snoopy museum in Japan. So, like variants in the Spider-Verse, animated characters can often take new forms to appeal to a new audience. One Piece, for example, found new popularity with its live-action remake.
Now, one of the most enduring animated franchises is getting a new international makeover with an animated adventure modeled after a brand new art form.
