Posted 29 minutes ago5 Times Live-Action Anime Characters Were Cast Incredibly Well, And 5 Times They Were NotSome of these choices will make you question what went through the director's head.by nadiawitzCommunity ContributorApproved and edited by BuzzFeed Community TeamFacebookPinterestLink As an avid anime fan who has rewatched many shows several times, I never fail to be impressed or confused when I come across a live-action remake of my favorite show. From the complex, exaggerated designs to the iconic personalities we all know, live-action adaptations either nail the casting or continue to disappoint passionate fans like me. Best Casting Choices: 1. Mackenyu Arata - Zoro (One Piece) Eiichiro Oda, Netflix I refuse to believe that Mackenyu Arata didn't just teleport out of the One Piece animated universe when he appears on screen. From the accurate outfits to his iconic bright green hair, everything about his appearance radiated Zoro. 2. Kento Yamazaki - L (Death Note) Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata From the iconic eyebags to his noticeably messy hair, everything about Kento Yamazaki's portrayal of L exceeded my expectations, even his acting for this intelligent and eccentric character. 3. Nijiro Murakami - Kazutora Hanemiya (Tokyo Revengers) Ken Wakui, Tsutomu Hanabusa Known for his iconic black-and-bleached hair, Nijiro Murakami was perfectly captured as Kazutora. The directors even replicated his appearance down to his iconic lion tattoo. 4. Steven John Ward - Dracule Mihawk (One Piece) Netflix, Eiichiro Oda Having never heard of Steven John Ward before, I was shocked when I first saw Dracule Mihawk in the show. Following his appearance in the anime, down to his bright yellow eyes, everything about his acting felt accurate to the character. 5. Mika Nakashima - Nana Osaki (Nana) Kentarō Otani, Ai Yazawa Although this movie didn't get much attention and I found it slightly lacking, I appreciated the accurate outfit and design choices for Nana Osaki's character, as I'm very fond of her. Worst Casting Choices: 1. Natt Wolff - Light Turner (Death Note) Tsumigi Ohba, Netflix Beloved for his unique, egocentric nature in the anime, I almost felt ashamed when I watched this movie for the first time. Lacking Light's intellect, Natt Wolff's acting made you not want to cheer for his character as much as in the anime, and don't even get me started on the outfit choices they made. 2. Ryan Sutherland - Suki Hennessey (Bet) Via Netflix Noting that this show is not entirely based on the anime "Kakegurui," I just couldn't resist including Suki's character on this list. From the James Charles-esque personality to the exaggerated outfit choices, nothing about Suki's character reflected that of Itsuki Sumeragi, the original character he was based on. 3. Justin Chatwin - Goku (Dragonball Evolution) Akira Toriyama, 20th Century Fox Being one of the most iconic characters in the anime franchise, he's known for his appearance and spiky black hairstyle. If you showed me this exact photo, I wouldn't be able to recognize who they were trying to portray. 4. Margaret Qualley - Mia Sutton (Death Note) (C) Netflix /Courtesy Everett Collection - Via NTV Although I appreciate Margaret Qualley's acting in other films, this role didn't seem a good fit for her. In the anime, Misa's character and appearance are essential even as a side character, but in this rendition, that felt thrown entirely away and forgettable. 5. Ryosuke Yamada - Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist) Warner Bros, Hiromu Arakawa Although Edward Elric's appearance and nature were accurate to his outfit and iconic blonde hair, my main issue was the lack of emotional connection I felt toward this character compared to the anime, especially in channeling dramatic scenes! Agree? Disagree? What other live-action anime characters do you think were cast well (or not)? Let us know in the comments if we missed your favorite or least favorite!