Although not viewed as fondly as Pixar, DreamWorks is responsible for many stories that emotionally resonated with audiences while giving grand spectacles and dynamic characters. DreamWorks can likely find a bigger audience with anime remakes of films like Shrek and Megamind.

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Through anime tropes and animation, DreamWorks films can be re-imagined with familiar but unique stories that fix the flaws of the originals. These anime remakes can mix the original DreamWorks films with new ideas and Japanese culture, emotionally connecting to new audiences and increasing interest in DreamWorks' films.

10 How To Train Your Dragon Can Put More Focus On The Father-Son Relationship

Stoick from How To Train Your Dragon.

In How To Train Your Dragon, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III struggled to live up to his father's, Stoick the Vast's, legacy. Whereas Stoick was the leader of Berk and the strongest in the village, Hiccup was physically the weakest and disgraced by the village. An anime adaptation of How To Train Your Dragon can go more into Stoick and Hiccup's relationship, showing how much they mean to each other.

An anime adaptation of How To Train Your Dragon can emphasize Hiccup's desire to live up to Stoick's legacy, showing Hiccup striving to prove himself worthy of being Stoick's son. The anime can also go deeper into Stoick's beliefs and frustrations, showing him trying his best to prepare his son to be the new leader of Berk.

9 How To Train Your Dragon 2 Can Have The Mother Be The Villain

Hiccup and Toothless in How To Train Your Dragon 2.

In the original plans for How To Train Your Dragon 2, Hiccup's mother, Valka, was the main villain who clashed with Hiccup philosophically. Whereas Hiccup showed that dragons and humans could get along, Valka didn't trust humans and wanted to "rescue" the dragons from them.

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An anime adaptation of How To Train Your Dragon 2 can explore this original concept, delving deeply into Hiccup and Valka's differing philosophies. The anime can also create another tragic layer to the family dynamic, having Hiccup and his father fight against Valka — the person they had wanted back in their lives for so long.

8 Shrek Can Use Characters From Japanese Fairy Tales

Shrek and Fiona from Shrek (2001).

Shrek is renowned for satirizing old-age fairy tales and Disney tropes, poking fun at their absurdness. An anime adaptation of Shrek can utilize fairy tales and folklore from Japanese culture, playing around with tropes from old Japanese stories.

Along with a new version of Shrek and his friends, an anime Shrek can introduce versions of old Japanese fairy tale/folklore characters like Kaguya-hime or the Golden Boy. An anime adaptation of Shrek can also parody/satirize Western fairy tales with Japanese tropes, creating versions of characters like Pinocchio or Snow White through the lens of older Japanese culture.

7 Shrek The Third Had Interesting Ideas About Family & Legacy

The main characters from Shrek the Third.

While Shrek the Third is considered the weakest film in the Shrek franchise, it had themes about family and legacy that expanded upon the plots from the previous films. An anime reboot can give Shrek the Third a stronger story and prove to fans that the original film had the potential to be great.

An anime adaptation of Shrek the Third can delve more into the family dynamics, showing more of Shrek's childhood and relationship with his parents. Showing more of Shrek's troubled past can help the audience empathize more with his fears of fatherhood. Furthermore, the anime can give well-written humor that was sorely lacking in the original film.

6 Flushed Away Had Cool CGI Animation That Mimicked Stop-Motion

Roddy looking worried while surrounded by smiling slugs in Flushed Away.

Flushed Away was originally going to use stop-motion animation, but the film's massive scope and use of water would've made that practically impossible. So, the final product used full CGI animation that mimicked the look of stop-motion. An anime adaptation can replicate Flushed Away's CGI, setting it apart from most other anime.

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Anime fans are mainly familiar with the medium's 2D animated projects; an anime version of Flushed Away can utilize CGI and mimic the look and feel of stop-motion animation. An anime adaptation of Flushed Away can also use modern technology to create more detailed scenery and liven up the action set-pieces.

5 Over The Hedge Can Give The Other Characters More To Do

RJ the raccoon from Over The Hedge.

Over the Hedge had the character RJ discovering the joy of being with a fun, loving family. An anime adaptation of Over the Hedge can dig deeper into RJ's relationship with the family members.

RJ grew to trust and love his found family, forming bonds with all the members. An anime adaptation of Over the Hedge can explore RJ's relationship with each individual family member as he evolves as a character. As RJ interacts with each family member, the audience comes to love the family just as much as he does.

4 Kung Fu Panda Had Great 2D Animation & Action

Master Shifu from Kung Fu Panda on a mountain.

While Kung Fu Panda's animation is primarily known for its 3D scenes, it also had great 2D sequences filled with expressive action and designs. The movie also had a great message about self-esteem.

An anime adaptation of Kung Fu Panda can be entirely 2D, inspired by the original's 2D scenes. The anime can also use a combination of action choreography from the original film and shonen action/adventure anime. An anime Kung Fu Panda can also stick with the original film's themes about believing in oneself, with Po discovering his self-worth similar to shonen protagonists like the titular hero from Naruto.

3 Spirit Can Get An Anime Without Narration

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron; horse and eagle screenshot running through fields

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is a touching film about a horse named Spirit who fought for his freedom. While the film did an excellent job personifying Spirit through animation, the film utilized human narration and vocal songs to help illustrate Spirit's thoughts. Since the movie was about a horse, the film could've encapsulated that feeling better sans voiceover and vocals.

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If Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron were to get an anime film, the writers and animators can partake in a fun creative challenge: remaking Spirit without the use of human voiceover and vocal songs. The anime can fully let the animation and instrumental music illustrate Spirit's struggles and personality, making the film feel more like it's about an actual horse.

2 The Croods Can Be Based On Prehistoric Japan

Promo image for Dreamworks' The Croods.

The Croods is a fun film that followed a caveman family and referenced human advancement. An anime adaptation of The Croods can keep these story elements while taking inspiration from Japan's history.

An anime version of The Croods can base its art and setting on Prehistoric Japan, taking influence from something like the Yamashita Cave People and/or the Japanese Paleolithic period. An anime adaptation of The Croods can also mimic Japan's growth throughout the years, comically referencing the country's technological and economic development, like its video game industry.

1 Megamind Was An Emotional Story About A Villain Who Really Wanted To Be Loved

Roxanne and Megamind from Megamind.

Megamind endearingly poked fun at superhero and comic book tropes while giving the villain Megamind ample personality and character development. Megamind learned that he didn't have to keep being a villain and embraced a new path in life.

A Megamind anime can take influence from superheroes and action-packed shonen anime like My Hero Academia. A Megamind anime can satirize common shonen tropes while showing more of Megamind's backstory, detailing his life of crime and the psychological aspects of his isolated childhood. Ultimately, the anime Megamind can still find a new path in life and realize that he doesn't need to base his identity on how others treated him.

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