Despite the critical acclaim and warm reception, Netflix has officially canceledScott Pilgrim Takes Offaccording to series creator Bryan Lee O’Malley. In a post onO’Malley’s X account, the beloved comic creator thanked everyone involved in production of the anime series and clarified that he and the rest of the crew on theScott Pilgrimanime had always planned the series for one season, so the non-renewal isn’t a shock.
ThoughScott Pilgrim Takes Offwas received well by fans and critics alike, O’Malley clarifies that even putting season one together required a few favors to be called in. Given the series' cast of A-List actors, it’s easy to see why Netflix would cancel the series if for no other reason than the many scheduling conflicts that came with assembling a team of some of Hollywood’s most talented actors.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Was A Genuine Miracle
Assembling Such A Talented Cast & Crew Was A Herculean Effort
It’s been one year since Scott Pilgrim Takes Off came out. It was an honor to work with all of the cast & staff around the world. It was like conducting a symphony orchestra every day. From the moment @bdgrabinski sparked the idea, the project felt like a one of a kind miracle.
Anyway, we were recently informed that the show will NOT return. As you know, we only intended one season, and called in a lot of favors to make it happen, so making more would have been nearly impossible. Still, I know some of you have been holding out hope. 😩🫶🏼
Sorry to all matthew fans and gideon fans, i know you will suffer the most
Few anime series in recent memory have been as big of a talent nexus asScott Pilgrim Takes Off. In addition to thecast ofScott Pilgrim’smovie returning for the anime, the series also combined the talents ofScott Pilgrimcreator Bryan Lee O’Malley, chiptune musicians Anamanaguchi, and the anime juggernaut Science Saru. With this all-star team,Scott Pilgrim Takes Offwas a wildly inventive reinterpretation of the original comic series.
The miraculous nature of the anime is not lost on O’Malley, as he reflects in his Post that co-showrunning the series alongside BenDavid Grabinski was like “conducting a symphony orchestra every day.” Despite the talent behind the series though, its cancelation is far from a surprise. O’Malley sympathizes with fans but clarifies that “Making more would have been nearly impossible.” EvenScott Pilgrim Takes Off’scast knew a second season was a tall order(one they were excited to tackle).
Despite Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’s Cancelation, Netflix Is Still A Great Platform For Anime
The Streaming Service Hosts Many Critically Acclaimed & Beloved Anime
ThoughScott Pilgrim Takes Off’scancelation is sure to disappoint fans, the streaming giant is still host to a solid library. It’s no exaggeration to say thatanime saved Netflix in 2023, and their anime offerings have only grown more impressive in 2024. Fans looking for wild and varied animation with a romantic twist from Science Saru have Fall 2024 critical darlingDandadanto watch week to week, while those craving something much darker from the studio might want to tryDevilman Crybaby.
Every Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Fight, Ranked
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Beyond Science Saru productions, Netflix has also been a streaming home for other massive anime series likeDelicious in Dungeon,Cyberpunk: Edgerunners,Pluto,andDragon Ball Daima.Scott Pilgrimhas always been a wildly inventive series that isn’t afraid to push boundaries, and thoughScott Pilgrim Takes Offisn’t returning to Netflix, fans who know where to look can find that same spirit in a variety of anime series on the platform.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
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Based on the famous graphic novel by Bryan Lee O’Malley, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is an animated adaptation of the comedic action-adventure series. The series will see the titular Scott Pilgrim living a routine life until he falls for a delivery girl named Ramona Flowers - but before they can date, he’ll have to battle with her seven evil exes. The series will see several returning talents, such as the cast of the 2010 film by Edgar Wright, all reprising their roles, and musical partners Joseph Trapanese and Anamanaguchi.
