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Fans are particularly concerned about character portrayals, especially given the cast changes and the departure from the original characterizations. For instance, Faye Valentine, a fan-favorite with a confident, sassy personality, will reportedly have her character altered significantly. The same applies to Spike Spiegel himself, whose age and demeanor are being adapted—Cho, for example, is much older than the anime version’s Spark, and he suggests this change allows him to portray Spike’s vulnerability better.
However, critics argue that these changes might erode what made the characters compelling in the first place. The anime's charm partly lies in its iconic characters and their personalities, which are difficult to replicate without losing their essence.