Scott Pilgrim’s Creator Takes on the Netflix Anime Challenge: A Polygon Exclusive

As I waded through the nostalgia and expectation surrounding Scott Pilgrim’s leap to anime, I couldn’t help but feel both a creator’s pride and a daunting responsibility.

I’m Bryan Lee O’Malley, and when Netflix approached me with the idea of turning my graphic novel series into an anime, I knew it was a chance to push the boundaries of the characters and world I’d built. Weaving in my love for classic anime and the intricate storytelling of modern games like Elden Ring, I aimed to create a fresh yet familiar experience for fans.

It was important for me to stay ...