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Star John Cho, who stars as Spike Spiegel, emphasized that the adaptation wouldn’t be a shot-for-shot remake. This was initially seen as a positive sign—creators and actors promising a fresh take rather than an identical retread of the beloved anime. However, the skepticism quickly set in, with critics feeling this may be a polite way of justifying significant changes that could dilute the essence of the original series.