the point of having a manhua adaptation is so readers can read a visual version of the novel, if any bit of it changed and isnt following the original novel im pretty sure the artist wouldve been shot dead long ago by netizens, i stand by the manhua following the novel word by word
I am aware of that, but can't you let your girl dream. Also, adaptations doesn't necessarily needs to be as 100% similar to the original, that is why they are called adaptations for a reason.
?? do you not know the meaning of adaptation?
I do, do you? Okay, let me elaborate my sentence so you could understand my point better. Do you know the untamed? It was originally adapted from the novel of MXTX. The whole series has a huge difference compared to the original work, which is the novel. The manga Kieta Hatsukoi that was turned into a series, doesn't have the exact same plot in the manga... it was also later adapted as My Love Mix-Up Thai version, which has a whole new storyline, except for the part where the MC misunderstood the writing on the eraser. This is the whole point of adaptations. You don't necessarily need to copy the whole story of the original work because that will lose the whole point of adaptation and instead be just labeled as copying.
Why do book adaptations fail?
Lack of Adherence and respect for the source material. So many adaptations feel like a casual retelling of the story. That the writer set out to reimagine the story by extracting the characters and a few plot elements only to weave a new story and narrative of their own.
literally from google
so if the manhua takes on a clown idea to change something i hope the chinese netizens bash the writer for the manhua
Uhmm no. You do know that screenwriters/artists are given permission by the original creator to make an alterations in their work, cause if not, the whole production will be held liable.. like for example, the most known law, the copyright infringement. Also, what you stated in your reply is basically explaining the whole concept of adaptations.
yeah my reply explains adaptations and points out the fact that adaptations are always changed and never live up to the original work in most cases, it chalks up to the authors fault BIG L or the screenwriters being bad at doing what they promised, its never a hit like the original
Bro, it's because it's an adaptation they will not always be 100% similar to the original one because that's the whole point of it.
If you still don't get what an adaptation mean, look this up or look it up on the internet.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/ys5gtz/im_curious_to_what_degree_is_an_adaptation/
If you make something a series that was adapted from a novel, of course there will be changes, no doubt about that. Like, if they only stick to the plot of the novel, like copying it exactly, then how do you think will the series turn out? I don't even think that it will reach at least 10 episodes. It will definitely be awkward with the exchange of sentences by the actors since if you know, narrations are much more longer than dialogues in novels. Even Tian Guan Ci Fu and the manhua Hevean Official's Blessing are not similar similar to the olnovel.
Also, what do you mean it's not a hit? Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Ring, Hunger Games, The Untamed, The Spirealm, Sherlock, and so. I could be here all day and list to you all the successful adaptations out there, and I am telling you, there are a lot. You most probably have watched the series without knowing that it was originally a novel first and enjoyed it.
i wasnt born yesterday so ofcourse i would know whats an original and whats an adaptation, harry potter is one of the best adaptations i’ll admit but the rest are debatable like the untamed is a poor example its good ON ITS OWN but compared to the novel? its almost disrespectful, the beloved characters relationships were portrayed so badly most viewers who didnt know about the novel thought they were friends
lord of the rings was also pretty bad, i mean its great for those who read the books but the movie alone is vague and was missing SO much backstory, literally a lot of question marks throughout the entire film for people who didnt read the series
tomb raider was also a flop adaptation and even percy jackson, safe to say most if not all adaptations will never live up to the originals
Clearly you weren't aware what an adaptation is based on you first two replies not until I explained it to you. You keep on mentioning that adaptations should follow the original, even asking me if I know what adaptation is. I don't even get this whole argument, you're battling with your own statement. Also, adaptations are not the only thing who flops, even an original work will not meet the expectations of their desirable recognition. Whole point is, whether it's an adaptation or original, it still depends on how it was made, whether people will like it or not. You've mentioned The Untamed being disrespectful to MDZS by how badly the characters are portrayed? That explains why it was number 1 on the list of most viewed C-drama, reaching a billion of watchers. Are you by any chance not aware that China is a very homophobic country? That was the whole point of them adapting the series, they need to act as friends rather than lovers to pass the censorship, or if they won't, the series will not be aired since CH has already banned BL series and works because of the series Addicted. I mean, be glad they were still able to give you something rather than nothing. This whole thing will not even start without MXTX's approval... this applies to all adaptations, without the original creator's permission, they CANNOT make an adaptation for they will be held accountable by the law. It's funny because you say a lot about Lord of the Rings when it is one of the adaptation works who met the expectations of novel readers... and brodi, once again, for the thousandth time, that's the whole point of adaptations!!! WAHHHHHHHHH! You can't expect for it to 100% copy the whole original workkkkkkkkkkk! What don't you get about that! It's like I am arguing with a robot who was set up to answer repeated comebacks.. you're going against yourself btw.
I don't even want to continue this whole argument anymore. I'm crying you're giving me white hairs
Just, just go back to you Zhongli and Genshin. This whole thing is stressing me out
I hope the plot of the novel and manhua could be a little different. I am in love with the Poet and Boss, hate to see them leave TT