The designer for 'Creed III' unveils the anime inspiration behind Michael B. Jordan's signature shorts.
All great franchises come with a tall order to live up to the expectations of the former films. That is undeniably amplified even further for a franchise built on the back of Sylvester Stallone’s half-a-decade-strong Rocky Balboa. In other words, it's fair to say Michael B. Jordan had a tall order at his feet with his first solo rendition in the saga, Creed III.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY The prolific costume illustrator revealed on social media how he pitched Jordan a concept for Adonis "Donnie" Creed's signature red shorts based on Akira protagonist Shotaro Kaneda. As part of his explanation, he shared images of Kaneda in a vibrant red outfit that features quilted ascents. He then put the spotlight on the Creed-branded shorts Jordan's titular hero sports during a match.
Alongside Jordan's remarkable vision for interweaving anime into the visuals and wardrobe of his hero, it also played a critical role in influencing the cinematography for the film. This included several scenes that saw Jordan opt to embrace the use of slow motion to emphasize Donnie's heightened senses during fights.
RELATED: 'Creed III': Michael B. Jordan Discusses Which 'Rocky' Staple Was the Most Difficult to Film & How the Movie Changed in Editing More broadly, the inspiration Jordan was able to pull from anime also aligns with the thematic depth that is common in anime movies, which often feature complex characters. In Jordan's film, the depth of the characters is explored through Dame's return following a lengthy prison sentence and his quest for vengeance, which is solely focused on the one he holds responsible for his lost time, Donnie.
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