Alright, last part, I promise! Now that I’ve covered the most well-known adaptation of Yukikaze by far, let’s move on to a few lesser-known and obscure attempts to recreate the series. To begin, let’s start with something actually worth looking into.
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Well, I didn’t expect to finish a two-part analysis this quickly, but here we are. In the first part, I mainly went over the history of this franchise, and why the original source material not getting the proper attention it deserves has had lasting consequences. I’ll admit, I wanted to get this analysis done in one piece, but given all that I’ve got to say about these adaptations… that would be impossible. So, let’s take a look at the many adaptations of Yukikaze and how well they hold up in comparison to the novels… or don’t.
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A franchise is a fickle thing. Not every piece of standalone media can become a franchise, and not every franchise can become successful – depending on what your measure of success is, of course – and when it comes to Japanese-produced media, this measure of success is no more apparent when comparing how well it is received in its home country and in overseas territories. To me, no other franchise encapsulates this sort of dichotomy better than Yukikaze, a multi-media series that started out as monthly chapters published in a science-fiction magazine and has since branched out into several different adaptations – none of which have really been that well-received outside of Japan and all of which have problems that hinder whatever possible success they might’ve had. But let’s put in a pin in that for a minute, since you’re probably scratching your head and wondering what the hell a “Yukikaze” is. Let’s get into that.
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The Art Archive 