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Netflix Reveals Release Date, Teaser for Live-Action Bloodhounds Season 2
Gun-woo, Woo-jin face new threat in a global underground boxing league driven by money, violence
― Netflix revealed on Wednesday the release date and first teaser video for Season 2 of its webtoon-based live-action series Bloodhounds, confirming that the new season will premiere worldwide on April 3. Bloodhounds Season 2 follows Gun-woo and Woo-jin, the two young boxers who previously defeated a bru...
Silent Service Film Sequel to Stream Globally on March 20 With Added Scenes, New Cast Member
Film's stream edition includes unreleased scenes featuring Hiroshi Tamaki as Captain Hiroshi Fukamachi
― The staff for Chinmoku no Kantai Hokkyoku-kai dai kaisen (The Silent Service: The Battle of the Arctic Ocean), the sequel film for the live-action project of Kaiji Kawaguchi's The Silent Service manga, announced on February 25 that the film will exclusively stream globally on Amazon Prime starting...
Tamon's B-Side Manga Gets Stage Play With Series' Boy Band F/ACE
F/ACE visuals, music video unveiled for play opening in Tokyo this September
― An official website opened on Thursday to announce that Yuki Shiwasu's Tamon's B-Side (Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?) manga is getting a stage play this September at the Tennozu Galaxy Theater in Tokyo. The website revealed the cast members for the in-universe boy band F/ACE, all chosen through auditions. The staff also unveiled ...
New Live-Action Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe Episode Centers on Rohan's Editor
Marie Iitoyo, Issei Takahashi return to star in "Izumi Kyōka wa Damaranai" on May 4
― The live-action series inspired by Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai), Hirohiko Araki's spinoff from his JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga, will air its newest episode on the NHK General channel on May 4 at 9:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. EDT). The "Izumi Kyōka wa Damaranai" (Kyōka Izumi Won't Stay Quiet) episod...
Live-Action Sakamoto Days Film's Trailer Unveils Snow Man's Theme Song
Snow Man group performs theme song 'BANG!!'
― The staff for the live-action film of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga unveiled the theme song for the film in a full trailer on Tuesday. The group Snow Man performs the theme song "BANG!!" in the new trailer. The film will open in Japan on April 29. Snow Man member Ren Meguro stars as Tarō Sakamoto, and Fumiya Takahashi plays Shin Asakura. Meguro rea...
Live-Action One Piece Series Season 2 Streams Final Trailer
Season premieres on March 10
― Netflix began streaming on Monday the final trailer for One Piece: Into the Grand Line, the second live-action season based on Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga. The second season will premiere on Netflix on March 10. The first two episodes will play in over 200 theaters in Canada, the United States, and Japan on the same day. The second season began production in July 202...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, February 16-22
Oedo Fire Slayer enters top 10 as Frieren skips week due to Winter Olympics airing
― The live-action Golden Kamuy film aired on NTV on Friday, February 20 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 6.3% rating. The Doraemon: Nobita's Art World Tales anime film aired on TV Asahi on Saturday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m. and earned a 4.5% rating. An episode in a marathon re-airing of the ninth season of the live-action A ...
Yuki Yuna is a Hero Anime Gets New Stage Play in June
Sakiho Motonishi, Rio Omori, Sayaka Harada, Azumi Okada, Yui Itо̄ return from 1st stage play for new Butai Yūki Yūna wa Yūsha de Aru -Kizuna- stage play
― Kadokawa announced on Sunday that the Yuki Yuna Is a Hero anime is getting a new stage play adaptation titled Butai Yūki Yūna wa Yūsha de Aru -Kizuna- (Stage Yuki Yuna Is a Hero -Bonds-), which will run from June 11-14 at Kokumin Kyōsai coop Hall/S...
2nd Live-Action Golden Kamuy Film's Promo Video Previews Abashiri Prison
Film opens on March 13
― TOHO began streaming on Friday a promotional video for Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Kangoku Shūgeki-hen (Golden Kamuy: Attack on Abashiri Prison Arc), the second live-action film based on Satoru Noda's Golden Kamuy manga, and it previews Abashiri Prison: The film will open on March 13. The film will have IMAX screenings. Kento Yamazaki reprises his role as Saichi Sugimoto and Anna ...
Zeikin de Katta Hon Manga Gets TV Anime, Live-Action Series
Live-action series about high school delinquent who works at library debuts in summer
― Author Zuino and artist Kei Keiyama's Zeikin de Katta Hon (Books Bought With Tax) manga is inspiring a television anime and live-action series. The latter will debut this summer and air on NHK General on Mondays through Thursdays at 10:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. JST. The live-action series stars Daiken Okudaira. Riko S...
High School Queen Webtoon to Receive Live-Action Adaptation
Story follows Joseon-era queen, skilled swordswoman Cheonga Kim who is reincarnated as modern high school student
― Studio Dragon, a Korean entertainment production company, announced on February 24 that it has signed a development agreement with Jaedam Media, a webtoon production company, to adapt the webtoon High School Queen into a live-action television series. Jaedam Media is known for producin...
Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami Boys-Love Manga Gets Live-Action Series in April
Atsuki Kashio, Yū Miyazaki star in series
― Tokyo MX and DMM TV announced on Friday that Ayaka Matsumoto's Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami (Yatara Yarashii Fukami-kun) manga is getting a live-action series adaptation that will debut on April 6. The series will star Atsuki Kashio as Kaji and Yū Miyazaki as Fukami. The series will debut on Tokyo MX on April 6 at 25:20 (effectively April 7 at 1:20 a.m.). Th...
Live-Action One Piece Series Season 2 Streams 2-Minute Clip
Season premieres on March 10
― IGN unveiled during IGN Fan Fest 2026 on Thursday an exclusive clip for One Piece: Into the Grand Line, the second live-action season based on Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga. The 2:20-minute clip shows the Straw Hats on their ship talking about stopping at Loguetown. The second season will premiere on Netflix on March 10. The first two episodes will play in over 200 the...
Live-Action Solitary Gourmet Show Gets 11th Season on April 3
Yutaka Matsushige returns to star in 1st new season in 3.5 years
― TV Tokyo announced on Thursday that the live-action series of Masayuki Kusumi and Jiro Taniguchi's Kodoku no Gourmet (Solitary Gourmet) manga will get an 11th season that will debut on April 3 in the "Drama 24" timeslot at 24:12 (effectively April 4 at 12:12 a.m.). This is the first new season for the franchise in more than three year...
Optimus Primal Actor Garry Chalk Reports Being in Full Remission
Beast Wars: Transformers actor revealed cancer diagnosis in December 2024
― Actor Garry Chalk reported on Wednesday that his cancer is in full remission. He added that he is going back to work, and starting on a new live-action show in 10 days, which will be announced at a later date.Chalk revealed his diagnosis of stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer in December 2024. He canceled convention appearances...
Live-Action Chiruran Series to Stream in Over 100 Territories via HBO Max on May 9
Series streams globally under English title Song of the Samurai
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the live-action adaptation of Eiji Hashimoto and Shinya Umemura's Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem (Chiruran: Shinsengumi Chinkon-ka) manga revealed the key visuals for the "Edo Seishun-hen" (Coming of Age in Edo Arc) specials, and the "Kyōto Kessen-hen" (Battle in Kyoto Arc) series on Wednesd...
Live-Action One Piece Season 2's 1st 2 Episodes to Play in Theaters in N. America, Japan
Screenings run on March 10
― Netflix announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday that One Piece: Into the Grand Line, the second live-action season based on Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga, will have its first two episodes play in over 200 theaters in Canada, the United States, and Japan on March 10. Tickets go on sale beginning on Thursday. The second season will premiere on Netflix on March 10....
Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan Manga Gets Stage Play In July
Show runs from July 8-12 at Theater Sun-Mall in Tokyo
― Gaku Kuze announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday that the Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan (Uramichi Oniisan) manga will get a stage play adaptation. The show will run from July 8-12 at the Theater Sun-Mall in Tokyo. Kuze commemorated the announcement with an illustration. The cast includes: Ryuto Nishiumi as Uramichi Omota
Shin Nika...
Touken Ranbu Franchise Gets 1st Ice Show in October
Touken Ranbu - Ice Blade - takes place at Yoyogi National Stadium
― The Touken Ranbu franchise announced on Friday that the franchise will offer its first ever ice show titled Touken Ranbu - Ice Blade - at the Yoyogi National Stadium on October 3 and 4. The staff plans to offer more details in late March. The Touken Ranbu "sword personification training game" takes famous swords from Japanese history...
tvN Reveals Sneak Peek of 2026 Lineup, Including Multiple Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series
Short clips revealed for 4 series
― On February 11, Korean TV network tvN unveiled a sneak peek at its 2026 series slate, highlighting several live-action adaptations of popular webtoons and web novels. Among the titles previewed was Kitchen Soldier, a webtoon/web novel originally written by JRobin and illustrated by Jin-soo Lee. First announced as a live-action series in July 2025, the story follow...
My Reason to Die Webtoon Confirmed for Live-Action Series
Chae-min Lee will star in series
― The webtoon My Reason to Die is officially being adapted into a live-action series. According to Korean entertainment media outlet YTN Star, actor Chae-min Lee, who starred in the webtoon-based live-action series Crushology 101, has been confirmed as the male lead, marking one of his biggest projects to date. He will star as Gyeol Cha, the mysterious central charac...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, February 9-15
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End goes down to 2.9% rating
― A re-airing of the final episode of the eighth season of the live-action A Solitary Gourmet series aired on TV Tokyo on Wednesday, February 11 at 5:50 p.m., and earned a 5.2% rating. An episode in a marathon re-airing of the first season of the live-action A Solitary Gourmet series aired on TV Tokyo on Monday, February 9 at 6:25 p.m., and earn...
MediaOCD Announces New Licenses, New Titles Added to Discotek Deep Dives Project
New licenses include Master of Martial Hearts OVA, Sketchbook ~full color'S~ TV anime
― MediaOCD and AnimEigo announced on Thursday three new licenses: Master of Martial Hearts, Sketchbook ~full color'S~, and Red Sorghum. All three works will ship on Blu-ray Disc for for the first time in 2026. Red Sorghum is a 1988 Chinese live-action film that served as the directorial debut of Zhang Yimou (Hero, H...
Live-Action Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Film Casts Kristen Bell as Amy Rose
Jeff Fowler to return to helm film slated for March 2027
― The Hollywood Reporter, Rotten Tomatoes, and other entertainment industry news outlets reported on Wednesday that the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 sequel film has cast Kristen Bell (Frozen, Veronica Mars, The Good Place) as the voice of Amy Rose. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Fowler will return to direct the sequel, and most of the previo...
Live-Action Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem Show Casts Jun Matsumoto
Arashi member plays Shinsengumi founder Matsudaira Katamori in show debuting on March 26
― The official website for the live-action adaptation of Eiji Hashimoto and Shinya Umemura's Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem (Chiruran: Shinsengumi Chinkon-ka) manga announced in a short character video on Wednesday that Arashi idol group member Jun Matsumoto (live-action Boys Over Flowers, Gokusen, What Will You D...
New Kamen Rider Agito Film Announces 8 More Cast Members
Yūchami, Ryūsuke Komakine, Yūki Imai, Hiroaki Iwanaga, more join April 29 film
― The staff for Agito -Chō Nōryoku Sensō- (Superpowered War), the new Kamen Rider movie project commemorating the franchise's 55th anniversary, announced eight more cast members (which include veterans of the Kamen Rider franchise) on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are (image above from top left to bottom right)...
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Manga Gets Live-Action Film This Fall
Shunsuke Michieda, Seira Anzai co-star
― TBS announced on Monday that Mika Yamamori's In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki) manga is inspiring a live-action film this fall.Shunsuke Michieda (live-action My Love Mix-Up! TV series, live-action The Kindaichi Case Files series) stars as Kohaku Ichimura (right in photo above), and Seira Anzai (live-action Insomniacs After School film, live-...
Boyfriend on Demand Live-Action Korean Series Starring Black Pink's Jisoo Reveals Teaser Trailer, Stills
Series about webtoon producer who turns to virtual dating subscription service debuts on Netflix on March 6
― Netflix unveiled stills and a teaser video on February 5 for the Boyfriend On Demand romantic comedy live-action series starring Jisoo and In-guk Seo, offering a glimpse into its playful, tech-infused premise. The series debuts globally on Netflix on March 6. Boyfriend On Demand follows Mi-r...
Live-Action Sakamoto Days Film Reveals 5 More Cast Members
Kenjirō Tsuda, Shin'ya Kote, more join cast for film opening on April 29
― The official website for the live-action film of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga revealed five more cast members on Friday.The new cast includes (from left to right in top row, then bottom row):Shin'ya Kote as Boiled Hinako Sakurai as ObiguroShintaro Anzai as Tatsu Kōji Katō as BossKenjirō Tsuda as Asakura The film will ope...
Deadline: Live-Action Gundam Film Casts Jason Clarke
Netflix previously reported to distribute film
― Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Thrusday that the latest incarnation of Sunrise and Legendary Pictures' live-action Gundam film project has cast Jason Clarke (A House of Dynamite). Deadline previously reported that Netflix "is on board to distribute" the film. Deadline's report also lists Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, Once Upon a Time in Ho...
Live-Action Adaptation of An Hour of Romance Webtoon Confirms Lead Cast
Actors Hye-sun Shin, In-woo Na reunite for 1st time in 5 years; joined by Kyun-sang Yoon, Joo-woo Lee
― Netflix has officially confirmed production of its live-action webtoon-based series An Hour of Romance, announcing its lead cast on Wednesday. Actors Hye-sun Shin and In-woo Na will reunite for the first time in five years, joined by Kyun-sang Yoon and Joo-woo Lee. TappyToon describes the story of...
2nd Live-Action Mr. Osomatsu Film Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Eiichirō Funakoshi, Yudai Chiba, Hitomi Miyauchi play scientists key to film's plot
― The official website for the second live-action film in the Mr. Osomatsu (Osomatsu-san) franchise announced three more cast members for the film on Thursday. The three cast members all play new original characters for the film. ◥◣🌟追 加 出 演 キ ャ ス ト 解 禁🌟◢◤⠀映画オリジナルキャラクターとして個性豊かな実力派俳優がおそ松ワールドにまさかの参戦⁉️⠀▶ 白金台博士役┊#船越英一郎▶ 伊皿...
Live-Action Yamaguchi-kun Isn't So Bad Film Reveals 2 Cast Members
Film casts Hikaru Takahashi as Satsuki Shinohara, Yо̄ji Iwase as Rion Ishizaki
― Flag Pictures revealed on Thursday two new cast members for the live-action film adaptation of Yuu Saiki's Yamaguchi-kun Isn't So Bad (Yamaguchi-kun wa Warukunai) manga. Hikaru Takahashi as Satsuki Shinohara Yо̄ji Iwase as Rion Ishizaki The film stars Naniwa Danshi member Kyohei Takahashi (live-action Strobe Edge series)...
Live-Action The Flowers of Evil Series Reveals More Cast, April 9 Premiere
Nogizaka46's Aruno Nakanishi, Manami Igashira, Chihiro Sudō, more join cast
― The official website for the live-action series adaptation of Shūzō Oshimi's The Flowers of Evil (Aku no Hana) manga revealed a new visual, more cast members, and the April 9 premiere on Tuesday. The new cast members include:
(Top row, left to right in image above) Nogizaka46 member Aruno Nakanishi as Aya Tokiwa Manami Igas...
Live-Action One Piece Series Season 2 Trailer Previews New Characters, Locations
New visual, message from Oda unveiled for season premiering on March 10
― Netflix began streaming on Tuesday a trailer for One Piece: Into the Grand Line, the second live-action season, based on Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga. The video previews the characters and locations introduced in the second season: Netlfix also shared a new visual and a message from series creator Eiichiro Oda: The second sea...
Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Anime Film Earns US$260,000 in United States
Live-action Return to Silent Hill film earns approximately US$5,544,971 after its 3rd weekend
― The Numbers reported that Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu's new anime film Scarlet (Hateshi naki Scarlet in Japanese, literally "Scarlet Without Limits") earned US$260,000 at the United States box office in its first weekend. Box Office Mojo reports that the live-action Return to Silent Hill film has earned...
A Joyful Life Webtoon Gets Short-Form Live-Action Series Adaptation
Webtoon tells healing coming-of-age story about young woman trapped in a hollow life
― A Joyful Life, a girl's love webtoon originally serialized on Kakao Webtoon between 2023 and 2025, has been adapted into a short-form live-action series, marking another example of webtoon IP expanding into vertical video formats. Produced by KSNPICK, Korea's largest casting-platform operator, the short-form serie...
NEJIGANAMETA's Ladies on Top Manga Gets Live-Action Series
ONE N' ONLY leader Hayato Takao, Donbrothers' Kohaku Shida star in role-reversal rom-com debuting on March 5
― MBS announced on Monday that it is producing a live-action series adaptation of NEJIGANAMETA's Ladies on Top (Onnanoko ga Daicha Dame desu ka?) manga that will premiere on the "Dramaphil" programming block on March 5.ONE N' ONLY group leader Hayato Takao (Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui, Battle K...
Tongal Plans to Develop Feature Film Based on Koei Tecmo's Tecmo Bowl Classic American Football Game
Company looks for designers, animators to "reimagine" 8-bit characters from game as 3D characters for hybrid live-action, CGI film
― Entertainment news website Variety reported on Tuesday that the creator-driven studio and platform Tongal is developing a feature film based on Koei Tecmo's Tecmo Bowl classic American football game. Tongal launched a pitch-submission website for the project. The compan...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, January 26-February 1
Totto-Chan film earns 3.3% rating, Star Detective Precure! premiere earns 3.1% rating
― Hideki Takeuchi's live-action film of Akane Shimizu's Cells at Work! manga aired on NTV on Friday, January 30 at 9:00 p.m. on NTV, and earned a 9.6% rating. Shinnosuke Yakuwa and Shin-Ei Animation's anime film adaptation of Tetsuko Kuroyanagi's Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window (Madogiwa no Totto-chan) au...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Reveals Trailer, More Cast, August 7 Debut
Masataka Kubota plays Jinpachi Ego
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga revealed on Friday one more cast member alongside a new visual and trailer. The trailer reveals the film will open in Japan on August 7. The new cast member is Masataka Kubota as Jinpachi Ego.The account has been unveiling a new character e...
New The House of the Dead Film to Star Isabela Merced
Paul W.S. Anderson to write/direct film based on Sega's game series
― Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Friday that the new feature film based on Sega's The House of the Dead game series will star Isabela Merced (Superman, The Last of Us, Dora and the Lost City of Gold). Paul W.S. Anderson is writing and directing the film. Anderson's Impact Pictures producing partner Jeremy Bolt, Sega'...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts Shunya Asano, Yuki Sakurai, Yuki Kura
Film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yūsuke Nomura's manga debuts this summer
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga announced three new cast members on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.The staff announced on Wednesday that Shunya Asano will play Wataru Kuon:The staff then announced on Thursday that Yuki Sakurai will...
Yakuza/Like a Dragon Franchise's Crossover Live-Action Series With Nihon Tōitsu Debuts on February 10
3-episode series debuts all at once on Amazon Prime Video
― Sega announced on Friday the live-action crossover project between the Like a Dragon/Yakuza game series and the Nihon Tōitsu original video series will debut on Amazon Prime Video on February 10 with all three episodes. The series is titled Ryū ga Gotoku Powered By Nihon Tōitsu (Like a Dragon Powered By Japan Unification). The cast includes:...
Neon Posts English-Subtitled Trailer for Exit 8 Live-Action Film
Film opens in N. America on April 10
― North American film distribution company NEON (Oscar-winning films Parasite, Anora U.S. distributor) began streaming an English-subtitled trailer on Thursday for its release of the Kotake Create's infinite-loop horror game Exit 8 (8-ban Deguchi) in North America. The film will open in North America on April 10.
The film opened in Japan in August 2025, and ran...
Sailor Moon: Shining Theater Dinner Show Reveals Visual, Cast, April 4 Debut
Show debuts at Shinagawa Prince Hotel's Club eX in Tokyo
― The official website for the Sailor Moon: Shining Theater - Shinagawa Tokyo dinner theater show revealed the visual, cast, and April 4 debut of the dinner show on Friday.The Team Gold Moon cast includes:Rina Koyama as Super Sailor Moon / Usagi TsukinoMarika Kunimatsu as Super Sailor Mercury / Ami MizunoMoene Usui as Super Sailor Mars / Rei Hi...
Live-Action Yumi's Cells Season 3 Set for April Release, Introducing Yumi's Final Love Interest
TVING reveals new still images offering first glimpse of Yumi, new character
― TVING, a Korean streaming platform, announced on Monday that the live-action Yumi's Cells series is returning this April with its third season, marking the show's first comeback in nearly three years since Season 2 concluded in 2022. Season 3 will introduce Soon-rok Shin, Yumi's final romantic partner — and eventual husba...
2nd Baki the Grappler Stage Play Unveils More Cast, Key Visual
Stage play to run in Tokyo on July 23-28
― The staff for Baki THE GRAPPLER STAGE 2 -Saikyō Shikeishū-hen- (Baki THE GRAPPLER STAGE 2 -The Most Sinister Death Row Convict Arc-), the second stage play based on Keisuke Itagaki's Baki The Grappler martial arts manga, revealed its key visual and cast members.The cast, which includes new and returning performers, features: Yūgo Satō as Baki Hanma
Momoka On...
Live-Action Side Character's Love Story Film Unveils Teaser, June 5 Debut
Hiyori Sakurada, Taisei Kido star as twentysomethings discovering love for 1st time
― The staff for the live-action film of Akane Tamura's A Side Character's Love Story (Mobuko no Koi) manga announced its June 5 opening date in a new teaser trailer on Thursday. The staff also unveiled the main visual for the film. Both Comikey and Azuki are releasing the manga in English digitally. Coamix describes...
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Series Season 2 Previews Titan X in New Trailer
Series' 2nd season premieres on Apple TV on February 27
― Apple TV (formerly Apple TV+) and Legendary Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday a new trailer for the second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Legendary Entertainment's series featuring "Godzilla and the Titans." The trailer teases Titan X. The second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will premiere on Apple TV on February 27. New...
Live-Action Sakamoto Days Film's 2nd Teaser Highlights Action, Everyday Life Scenes
Film opens in Japan on April 29
― The official website for the live-action film of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga posted the second teaser trailer for the film on Wednesday. The teaser highlights the film's action scenes, as well as scenes of Sakamoto's daily life. The film will open in Japan on April 29. Snow Man member Ren Meguro stars as Tarō Sakamoto, and Fumiya Takahashi plays Shin Asakura...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts Raizo Ishikawa, Joey Iwanaga
Summer film casts Ishikawa as Jingo Raichi, Iwanaga as Okuhito Iemon
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga announced two new cast members on Monday and Tuesday. The staff announced on Monday that Raizo Ishikawa plays Jingo Raichi: The staff then announced on Tuesday that Joey Iwanaga (live-action Rurouni Kenshin...
Exit 8 Live-Action Film Opens in N. America on April 10
Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Tuesday that film distribution company NEON (Oscar-winning films Parasite, Anora U.S. distributor) will begin screening the live-action film of Kotake Create's infinite-loop horror game The Exit 8 (8-ban Deguchi) in North America on April 10. The film opened in Japan on August 29, and ranked at #2 in its opening weekend. The film sold 672,000 tickets...
High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku Manga Gets Live-Action Film This Fall
Shingo Katori, Riisa Naka play parents who attend school with son in Ryō Nakama's Shonen Jump comedy story
― Toei announced on Tuesday that Ryō Nakama's High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku (Kōkōsei Kazoku) manga will get a live-action film adaptation in fall 2026. Viz Media and MANGA Plus are both publishing the series in English digitally, and MANGA Plus describes the story: Spring is in the air, and...
Live-Action Return to Silent Hill Film Grosses Over $5 Million in U.S.
Film opened on January 23 in U.S. with US$3,252,000 at box office
― Box Office Mojo reported that the live-action Return to Silent Hill film has earned approximately $5,107,032 after its second weekend at the United States box office. The film ran in 1,608 theaters and earned US$271,875 on Friday, US$417,034 on Saturday, and US$291,924 on Sunday.Return to Silent Hill opened in the United States on Ja...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Positively Yours Ranks at #1 on Rakuten Viki in 116 Countries
Series also holds No. 1 spot on Japan's U-NEXT in Korean drama ranking for 2 weeks
― According to Rakuten Viki, the Positively Yours live-action series ranked No. 1 in weekly viewership during its first broadcast week across North America, Europe, Oceania, and Southeast Asia. The series also entered the Top 5 in markets including the Middle East and India, underscoring its broad international appeal...
Lezhin Snack to Stream 10 Short-Form Dramas Based on Webtoons
List includes My Mother's Lover, Rabbit Hole, The Savior's Time, My Friend's Hidden Charm
― Lezhin Comics has officially confirmed the production of 10 live-action short-form series based on webtoons to stream on its newly launched short-form video platform, Lezhin Snack. Gaydar Girl! My Mother's Lover OX Yoo Jeong-nam Rabbit Hole Small Castle - The Unwithering Flower Boys' High School Naughty Marri...
Teaser Trailer for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Manager Kim Unveiled
Teaser quickly surpasses 430,000 views on YouTube
― The teaser trailer for upcoming webtoon-based live-action series Manager Kim debuted on January 1 and has been drawing attention from fans. Despite its brief 45-second runtime, the teaser quickly surpassed 430,000 views, signaling strong early interest. The teaser opens with the line, “We're just middle-aged men in glasses,” before rapidly shifting...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Reveals Asahi Naruhaya, Gin Gagamaru's Cast
Sho Nishigaki, Yuki Tachibana play Asahi Naruhaya, Gin Gagamaru in summer film
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga announced two more cast members this weekend. The staff announced on Saturday that Shō Nishigaki (live-action Apollo's Song, Stella Next to Me, Romantic Killer) plays Asahi Naruhaya:The staff then...
'Kara-chan & Shito-san &' Manga About Sauna Visits Gets Live-Action Show
Snow Man's Hikaru Iwamoto, Travis Japan's Genta Matsuda star in March 28 series
― Scriptwriter Minato Takano (Shinobi no Ittoki, 3D Kanojo Real Girl) announced on Wednesday that Kara-chan & Shito-san & (Kara-chan to Shito-san to), his manga with Futon-chirashi, will receive an eight-episode live-action series premiering on Amazon Prime Video in Japan on March 28.Snow Man member Hikaru Iwamoto plays K...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts Yuzu Aoki
Aoki plays Gurimu Igarashi in summer 2026 film
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga revealed on Friday that Yuzu Aoki will play Gurimu Igarashi. The first visual shows the character, and the second visual zooms in on his eyes. The account is unveiling a new character every day. A previous visual showed the eyes...
Live-Action Sakamoto Days Film's New Video Unveils Order Assassins' Cast
Takumi Kitamura, Yūsei Yagi, Meru Nukumi join cast
― The staff for the live-action film of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga posted a new video for the film on Friday. The video reveals three more cast members, who all play assassins of the Order organization. The newly announced cast members are:Takumi Kitamura (live-action Tokyo Revengers, Yu Yu Hakusho, Let Me Eat Your Pancreas) as NagumoYūsei Ya...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts Kōta Nomura
Nomura plays Rensuke Kunigami in summer 2026 film
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga revealed on Thursday that Kōta Nomura will play Rensuke Kunigami. The first visual shows the character, and the second visual zooms in on his eyes. The account is unveiling a new character every day. A previous visual showed ...
Webtoon Views for Judge Lee Han-young Surge Following Live-Action Series Release
Views for original webtoon increased more than 20-fold
― The webtoon adaptation of Judge Han-young Lee has seen a dramatic spike in readership following the release of its live-action series adaptation on January 2. According to Naver, views for the webtoon version increased more than 20-fold during the first two weeks after the live-action series premiered, reflecting renewed attention across the f...
Dreaming Freedom Webtoon Gets Short-Form Live-Action Series
DIA K-pop girl group member Chae-won Kwon stars in series about bullied student
― The webtoon Dreaming Freedom is set to receive a live-action adaptation in the form of a short-form drama series. The webtoon, serialized between 2021 and 2025, is drawn by 2L. Actor Seon-ho Yoo stars as Siyun, a figure who exists between the dream world and the real world. Ju-ha Yeo plays Jeongmin, who begins to plot ...
Live-Action Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem Show's Teaser Reveals March 26-27 Debut
2 episodes to air as specials on TBS, before series continues on U-NEXT streaming service
― The official website for the live-action adaptation of Eiji Hashimoto and Shinya Umemura's Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem (Chiruran: Shinsengumi Chinkon-ka) manga began streaming a teaser video on Thursday. The teaser reveals that the adaptation will premiere with two "Edo Seishun-hen" (Coming of Age in Edo Arc...
Deadline: Netflix 'on Board' to Distribute Live-Action Gundam Film
Sydney Sweeney, Noah Centineo also reportedly starring in latest incarnation of project
― Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Wednesday that Netflix "is on board to distribute" the latest incarnation of Sunrise and Legendary Pictures' live-action Gundam film project. Deadline's report also lists Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Immaculate) and Noah Centineo (To All...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts Kyohei Takahashi
Takahashi plays Hyoma Chigiri in summer 2026 film
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga revealed on Wednesday that Kyohei Takahashi will play Hyoma Chigiri. The first visual shows the character, and the second visual zooms in on his eyes. The account is unveiling a new character every day. A previous visual show...
Live-Action S and X: Confession of Therapist TV Series Shares First Look
Kento Nakajima stars in 2026 series
― Netflix Japan presented some brief footage from the live-action series of Kisei Tada's S and X: Confession of Therapist (S to X ~Therapist Shimotori Ichito no Kokuhaku) manga during its 2026 lineup unveiling event on Tuesday. The manga centers on sex therapist Ichito Shimotori, whose clinic helps clients in unwanted sexless relationships, treating erectile dysfun...
Live-Action Kokumin Quiz Series Reveals 2026 Debut
Takayuki Yamada stars in series
― Netflix Japan announced in a new trailer during its 2026 lineup unveiling event on Tuesday that the live-action series of Reiichi Sugimoto and Shinichi Kato's Kokumin Quiz (National Quiz) manga will premiere in 2026. The manga's story is set in a Japan where a quiz television program called the "National Quiz" holds the highest institutional power in the country, ens...
New Kamen Rider Agito Film Opens on April 29
2001 live-action series' cast, staff reunite for Agito -Chō Nōryoku Sensō- film
― Toei unveiled on Tuesday the Agito -Chō Nōryoku Sensō- (Superpowered War) title and April 29 opening for the new Kamen Rider movie project commemorating the franchise's 55th anniversary. Toei also posted the film's teaser video and visual, main cast, and staff. ＼ \\ // ／ 超能力アクション大作💥映画『アギトー超能力戦争ー』 公開決定&特報解禁 ／...
Viral Hit Webtoon Gets Live-Action Series Adaptation in Japan
Live-action series premieres on May 28
― Netflix Japan announced on Monday that Taejun Pak and Junghyun Kim's webtoon Viral Hit will get a live-action series adaptation, set for exclusive global release on May 28. Viral Hit follows Ho-bin Yoo, a high school student who is relentlessly bullied at school. After an unexpected incident, he begins broadcasting videos in which he confronts and defeats his ...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts Kaito Sakurai
Sakura plays Meguru Bachira in summer 2026 film
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga revealed on Tuesday that Kaito Sakurai will play Meguru Bachira. The first visual shows the character, and the second visual zooms in on his eyes. The account is unveiling a new character every day. A previous visual showed the...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts Fumiya Takahashi, Unveils Visuals
Takahashi stars as Yoichi Isagi in summer 2026 film
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga revealed on Monday the first cast member and visuals. Fumiya Takahashi plays the protagonist Yoichi Isagi. The first visual features Yoichi, and the second focuses on Yoichi's eyes. Another visual shows the eyes of 12 chara...
Live-Action Return to Silent Hill Film Opens at #7 in U.S. Box Office
All You Need Is Kill anime film earns US$652,684
― Box Office Mojo reports that the live-action Return to Silent Hill film opened at #7 at the United States box office earning approximately US$3,252,000 in its first weekend. Additionally, Warner Bros. Japan and STUDIO4°C's anime of Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Yoshitoshi ABe's All You Need Is Kill science fiction light novel has earned US$652,684 after run...
Netflix Unveils New Snippets From Web Novel, Webtoon Adaptations
Newly previewed projects include Take Charge of My Heart, Bloodhounds season 2, Get Schooled, Field Mouse
― Netflix has revealed new snippets from several web novel- and webtoon-based titles as part of its 2026 content lineup, announced on January 20. The newly previewed projects include Take Charge of My Heart, Bloodhounds Season 2, Get Schooled (English title: Teach You a Lesson), and Field Mouse ...
Kikuko Kikuya's 'Suiyōbi, Watashi no Otto ni Dakarete Kudasai' Manga Gets Live-Action Show
Manga about wife allowing husband's affair launched in 2024
― Japanese streaming service U-NEXT announced on Monday that Kikuko Kikuya's Suiyōbi, Watashi no Otto ni Dakarete Kudasai (Wednesday, Please Embrace My Husband) manga is getting a live-action series adaptation. The company will reveal more details of the adaptation at a later date. The manga's story centers on Yōko, a woman who has never had...
Mr. Osomatsu Gets New Stage Play in June
Osomatsu-san on Stage ~Six Men's Show Time 2~2nd Season 2 runs June 12-21 in Tokyo
― The official website for the Osomatsu-san stage plays announced on Friday the new Osomatsu-san on Stage ~Six Men's Show Time 2~2nd Season 2 play will run from June 12-21 at the Stellar Hall in Tokyo. The staff also unveiled cast members and visuals.Returning cast members for the play include:Tomoya Nakanishi as Osoma...
Live-Action Sins of Kujo Series' Subtitled Teaser Reveals More Cast, Theme Song, April 2 Netflix Debut
Toma Ikuta, Takenori Gotō, more join 10-episode series about lawyer for society's worst clients
― Netflix posted an English-subtitled teaser trailer for the live-action series of Shohei Manabe's Kujō no Taizai (Sins of Kujo) manga on Monday. The teaser shows more of the cast, previews rock band hitsujibungaku's theme song "Dogs," and announces the series' April 2 premiere. Netflixシリーズ『九条の大罪』ティザーアート解禁...
2nd Live-Action Mr. Osomatsu Film Rescheduled to June 12
Film delayed from January 9 after Jushimatsu actor Keita Richard Kusama's arrest
― The official website for the second live-action film in the Mr. Osomatsu (Osomatsu-san) franchise announced on Monday that the film's release has been rescheduled to June 12. The website also presented two more stills from the film: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 映画『おそ松さん 人類クズ化計画!!!!!?』公式 (@osomatsusan_mo...
Disney Plus Korea Reveals New Snippets of Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series
The Remarried Empress, Delusion will both debut in 2nd half of 2026
― Disney Plus Korea has unveiled new snippets from two upcoming webtoon-based live-action series, The Remarried Empress and Portraits of Delusion. On January 22, Disney Plus Korea revealed its 2026 global lineup, showcasing more than 10 series set to stream worldwide on the platform. Among them, The Remarried Empress and Portraits o...
itz's Contrast Boys-Love Manga Gets Live-Action Series in March
Series stars Haruhi Iuchi, Haruse Akune
― Fuji TV's FOD (Fuji on Demand) service announced on Saturday that itz's Contrast boys-love manga is getting a live-action series adaptation that will debut on March 13 at 8:00 p.m. The show will have eight total episodes and all episodes will be available at once. The show will star Haruhi Iuchi as Kanata Aoyama and Haruse Akune as Akira Senkawa. Miki Tomita ...
Lezhin Entertainment Launches Short-Form Drama Platform 'Lezhin Snack'
Platform combines Lezhin's experience in webtoon IP expansion with in-house video production know-how
― Lezhin Entertainment, which owns the webtoon platform Lezhin Comics, is making a full-scale entry into the short-form video market with the launch of a new platform, Lezhin Snack, set to officially debut on February 4. The company announced on January 19 that it has opened a preview website ahead ...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series The World of Dating Confirmed for Production
Story focuses on woman who declares she will stay single just as 3 men come into her life all at once
― The World of Dating, a new live-action romance series based on the webtoon of same name, is officially moving forward, according to Korean entertainment news outlets on Thursday. The World of Dating has been confirmed for production, marking the latest webtoon-to-drama adaptation to enter Korea's ...
Live-Action Sakamoto Days Film Casts Akihisa Shiono, Keisuke Watanabe
Akihisa Shiono plays Kashima, Keisuke Watanabe plays Natsuki Seiba
― The staff for the live-action film of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga announced two more cast members for the film on Tuesday. The film has cast Akihisa Shiono (Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai vs Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko, Golden Kamuy: The Hunt of Prisoners in Hokkaido, Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger) as Kashima (first image below), and K...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, December 29-January 4
Spirited Away earns 10.7% rating
― Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away aired on NTV on Friday, January 2 at 9:00 p.m., and it earned a 10.7% rating. Katsuhiro Ōtomo and Tokyo Movie Shinsha's Akira film aired on NHK Educational on Saturday, January 3 at 10:00 p.m., and it earned a 1.5% rating. The Eiga Oshiri Tantei Saraba Itoshiki Aibō (Oshiri) yo film aired on NHK Educational on Saturd...
Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Series Reveals New Trailer, Cast, Theme Song Artist
May'n performs theme song "LOVE IS THE STRONGEST"
― Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity, the first show in Toei's new live-action tokusatsu (special effects) brand Project R.E.D., streamed its "Super Production Announcement" on Sunday and revealed the show's new trailer, cast, and theme song "LOVE IS THE STRONGEST" by May'n. Toei Tokusatsu World's official YouTube channel also streamed the show's Engl...
JTBC Confirms February 28 Debut for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Efficient Meeting of Single Men and Women
Teaser trailer highlights show's playful yet relatable take on romantic dilemmas
― Korean broadcasting studio JTBC confirmed on January 12 its new live-action series Efficient Meeting of Single Men and Women will premiere on February 28 (KST), marking the television debut of the adaptation of the popular Naver Webtoon series by Tari. JTBC also revealed the teaser trailer through its Facebook page. I...
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Series Season 2 Streams Teaser Trailer
Series' 2nd season premieres on Apple TV on February 27
― Apple TV (formerly Apple TV+) and Legendary Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday a teaser trailer for the second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Legendary Entertainment's series featuring "Godzilla and the Titans." The second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will premiere on Apple TV on February 27. New episodes will debut on F...
S and X: Confession of Therapist Manga Gets Live-Action Netflix Show in 2026
Kento Nakajima stars in Kisei Tada's story about sex therapist
― Netflix announced on Tuesday that it is producing a live-action series adaptation of Kisei Tada's S to X ~Therapist Shimotori Ichito no Kokuhaku (S and X: Confession of Therapist) manga that will debut worldwide on the service later this year. Kento Nakajima (live-action Bad Boys J, Silver Spoon, Nisekoi) stars in the show as protagonis...
Live-Action One Piece Season 2 Unveils Teaser Trailer
One Piece: Into the Grand Line premieres on March 10
― Netflix began streaming on Monday a new teaser trailer for One Piece: Into the Grand Line, the second live-action season, based on Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga. The video previews the new cast and locations: The second season will premiere on Netflix on March 10, 2026. The second season began production in July 2024, and has wrapped up producti...
Live-Action Sakamoto Days Film Casts Mayū Yokota, Junki Tozuka
Yokota plays Lu Shaotang, Tozuka plays Heisuke Mashimo in April 29 film
― The official website for the live-action film of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga announced two more cast members for the film on Monday. The film has cast Mayū Yokota (Oshi no Satsujin, Conveni Heroes) as Lu Shaotang (first image below), and Junki Tozuka (Kamen Rider Wizard, The Last Blossom, live-action Oshi no Ko, live-act...
2026 Doraemon Film Casts Airi Taira
20th Century Boys actress to voice soldier in February 27 film
― The staff for the 2026 Doraemon film, Eiga Doraemon: Shin Nobita no Kaitei Kiganjō (Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil), announced on Monday that actress Airi Taira (20th Century Boys, Ju-on: The Final Curse) is not only the promotional ambassador for the film, but is also voicing a soldier in the story....
Webtoon-Based Cashero Live-Action Series Tops Neflix's Global Non-English Shows Chart
Series recorded 6.1 million views during week of December 29 - January 4
― The Netflix series Cashero continues to gain momentum in its second week of release, climbing to No. 1 on the platform's Global Top 10 Non-English TV Shows list for the week of December 29 through January 4. The webtoon-based series, which follows a working-class hero whose superpowers increase in proportion to the money he s...
Live-Action 10Dance Film Nominated for GLAAD Award
Awards ceremony set for March 5
― The GLAAD Media Awards announced on Wednesday that the live-action film of Satoh Inoue's 10Dance boys-love manga is nominated for an award in the Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV category this year.The 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards will honor its winners in a ceremony in Los Angeles on March 5.The 10 Dance film premiered on Netflix on December 18. The film ranked ...
AnimEigo to Release Hotori: Simply Wishing for Hope Anime Special With English Dub
SkySet Entertainment to produce English dub; physical release set for June
― AnimEigo announced at its panel at Anime Los Angeles on Friday that its release of the Hotori: Simply Wishing for Hope (Hotori - Tada Saiwai o Koinegau) anime special will include an English dub. SkySet Entertainment is producing the dub. The dub stars: Sky Santacruz as Suzu Mana T. Johnson as Hotori Shimizu Jayme Mantos as ...
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