Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, famous for his role as Boxer Adonis Creed in Creed series and Erik Killmonger in Black Panther, is an anime weeb and loves watching anime.
Once Michael B. Jordan revealed that an epic scene from Creed III was inspired by a Naruto and Sasuke’s fighting sequence.
And now, when Jordan visited Japan for the premiere of his film Creed III. He had the opportunity to engage with his favourite manga artist Yusuke Murata.
Yusuke Murata is a popular manga artist known as the illustrator of Tomohiro’s One Punch Man.
During their unexpected encounter, Michael B. Jordan expressed his deep admiration for the popular manga and anime series One Punch Man through an interview with Murata.
Michael B. Jordan is an Anime Enthusiast
In the interview, Michael B. Jordan expressed his admiration for the anime series, One Punch Man, saying that:
I am greatly influenced by “One-Pan Man,” and I feel that it is a story about a hero’s journey.
He shared his perspectives regarding One Punch Man during the conversation, from how “the story is all about a hero’s journey” to how “it depicts the process of growth and development,” by saying:
I feel that it is a story about a hero’s journey. It depicts the process of growth and development of various characters as they go through trials and tribulations, and I also feel love and compassion for them.
He further adds:
The main character, Saitama, is in a different position because he has mastered the strongest. The difference between his outer and inner world is also fascinating.
During the interview, Yusuke Murata also shared his certain insights about Creed by saying:
I saw “Creed: The Past Strikes Back” last night and it was fantastic. I’m not exaggerating, it was one of those movies that I will remember for the rest of my life.
Murata also pointed out the commonalities between the two protagonists adding that:
I believe that “Creed” and “One-Punch Man” share a common “condition of a hero”. What I mean by that is that those who fight with the protagonist, regardless of whether they are friend or foe, will have their lives turned upside down. In the case of Saitama, that is, if the opponent didn’t die in a one-punch fight.
Both Jordan and Murata acknowledged the deep emotional aspects present in their respective works.
They agreed that battles serve as catalysts for characters’ self-development, enabling them to address inner struggles and triumph over challenges.
Murata also shared that “Erik Killmonger” is his favorite character from “Black Panther,” played by Michael B. Jordan.
Michael B. Jordan is Waiting to Collab With Yusuke Murata
Furthermore, the two also engaged in a discussion about the prospect of collaborating on directing a film or series.
The conversation commenced when Jordan brought up his experience of being approached to direct a live-action anime and his strong desire to undertake such a challenge.
In response, Murata expressed his anticipation for witnessing Jordan embrace such an endeavor, while Michael B. Jordan conveyed his aspiration to collaborate with skillful artists like Murata.
Undoubtedly, the Creed anime project will stand as a genuine testament to Michael B. Jordan’s skill and adaptability. Enthusiasts of both the actor and anime are eagerly anticipating its release.
