Yeah another (more or less) direct manga adaptation would be a shot in the foot. Why would they even attempt that in lets say ten years when Crystal wont be even that old? Would Naoko even want that again?
I think a whole new take on the story or a continuation are the only options that even make any sense.
I also wouldnt look at Stars being a good example. Stars is messy because it was supposed to be the end and its clear that neither Naoko nor Toei were really prepared for the story to end (even if in both cases the actual end is pretty good).
As far as we know as long as SM is relevant...anything can happen. Naoko can do or greenlight (and help with) a sequel. Toei and Naoko can come up with a whole new retelling etc. There's no way to know. But another faithful anime adaption would be....unheard of as far as i know at least
I think a whole new take on the story or a continuation are the only options that even make any sense.
I also wouldnt look at Stars being a good example. Stars is messy because it was supposed to be the end and its clear that neither Naoko nor Toei were really prepared for the story to end (even if in both cases the actual end is pretty good).
As far as we know as long as SM is relevant...anything can happen. Naoko can do or greenlight (and help with) a sequel. Toei and Naoko can come up with a whole new retelling etc. There's no way to know. But another faithful anime adaption would be....unheard of as far as i know at least