Marvel is entrusting the Japanese animation studio Madhouse to produce the 'Blade' anime, which is sure to please fans of American and Japanese comics alike.
The 'Blade' anime will follow the vampire hunter as he tracks down and fights legions of the undead. Marvel is also producing anime series starring Iron Man and Wolverine, which are expected to air State-side July 29th on G4Tv.
Now if only there were a Blade and Twilight series crossover, I could finally see the infamous vampire hunter track down some Cullens.
Implications - As the world becomes increasingly globalized, consumers are seeing pop culture unifying people of all nationalities. Corporations looking to reach audiences abroad may consider using pop culture figures and symbols to establish commonality between themselves and their foreign peers.
Cultural Comic Crossovers
Marvel Produces a 'Blade' Anime with Help From Japanese Animation House
Trend Themes
1. Cross-cultural Adaptations - As fan bases become more international, companies can tap into crossover appeal to reach larger audiences.
2. Comic-based Animations - Animation studios can partner with comic companies to produce unique adaptations for fans of both mediums.
3. Global Pop Culture - Pop culture is becoming increasingly globally unified, allowing companies to use this commonality to reach foreign audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Companies in the entertainment industry can explore cross-cultural adaptations to reach larger audiences.
2. Animation - Animation studios can partner with comic companies to produce unique adaptations for fans of both mediums.
3. Media - Media companies can tap into the global pop culture trend to establish commonality between themselves and their foreign peers.