New Knights of the Zodiac Film Trailer Is an Act of the Gods

What if I instructed you that actor Madison Iseman is the reincarnation of the goddess Athena? Would you’ve gotten any thought I used to be referring to Knights of the Zodiac, the upcoming live-action adaptation of successful manga/anime sequence from the Eighties initially referred to as Saint Seiya? I might be stunned, as a result of variations have been immensely fashionable all over the world just about all over the place besides North America, however perhaps the film—and its new trailer—can rectify that.

I do know solely the broad strokes of the unique sequence, which is that 5 teenagers get magical, color-coded powers primarily based on numerous constellations/indicators of the Zodiac to guard the reincarnation of the Greek goddess Athena from different Greek gods who need to destroy her and rule the Earth. And primarily based on this trailer, the film appears to be… considerably trustworthy to that:

Right here’s the official synopsis: “Seiya (Mackenyu), a headstrong avenue teen, spends his time preventing for money whereas he searches for his kidnapped sister. When one in every of his fights unwittingly faucets into mystical powers he by no means knew he had, Seiya finds himself thrust right into a world of warring saints, historic magical coaching, and a reincarnated goddess who wants his safety. If he’s to outlive, he might want to embrace his future and sacrifice every part to take his rightful place among the many Knights of the Zodiac.”

I’m not going to lie, I’m not getting great vibes from this movie. It feels prefer it’s been rejiggered for Western audiences, which, positive, usually feels like it might be one of the best path to a movie’s success, however when it’s an anime adaptation, it usually diminishes the supply materials. And, once more, Knights of the Zodiac was by no means very fashionable right here, making me marvel why it was an English-language manufacturing within the first place.

Knights of the Zodiac involves American theaters on Could 12.

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