The 'Netflix Adaptation' meme highlights the often disappointing disparity between original source material and Western live-action adaptations. Typically structured as a three-panel comparison, it features the high-quality 'Manga' original, the faithful 'Anime' version, and a final, usually low-budget or bizarrely cast 'Netflix Adaptation.' The meme gained massive traction around 2018 following several controversial live-action releases like Death Note and Fullmetal Alchemist. It is widely used to mock perceived poor casting choices, excessive CGI, or the tendency of big studios to lose the essence of the original work while attempting to appeal to a broader audience.