Soul Calibur
This one is a no-brainer: Set in a world where warriors wander the land in search of ancient and powerful blades, each encounter leads to an epic clash of steel and different fighting styles. Some characters are as straightforward as Siegfried, a disgraced knight looking for redemption; others, meanwhile, are as varied and strange as Voldo, a BDSM aficionado who moves and fights like a deranged yoga instructor.
In the form of an anime, a lot of fun could be had with the insanity this series has always carried, pitting characters in flashy battles against each other much in the same style as shows like Fate Zero or Sword of the Stranger. Plus, by taking the characters outside of the confines of the games’ bare-bones stories, the characters could be expanded upon in fun and creative ways. What is the process like for a character like Maxi, who falls to the temptation of wielding the wicked Soul Edge? What would the lead-up be like for a confrontation between Nightmare and the chosen warrior of Soul Caliber? Why IS Voldo? The possibilities are endless, and it remains to be seen why someone hasn’t jumped on this opportunity sooner.
