General Live Action Movie/Series News & Discussion

Masakazu Katsura’s I"s Manga Gets 2018 Live-Action Series Starring Amane Okayama

posted on 2017-10-29 23:55 EDT
Romantic comedy manga ran 1997-2000, inspired 2 OVA adaptations

Live-Action ERASED Netflix Series Reveals 1st Visual, December 15 Premiere

posted on 2017-10-30 06:01 EDT
New adaptation to adapt epilogue story for 1st time

“Thor: Ragnarok” Writer Developing Live-Action “Ga-Rei” Manga Adaptation

October 30, 2017 2:10pm CDT
Though described as based on Hajime Segawa’s 2005 manga, the description of “destined to define the fate of the living and the dead” sounds more like its 2008 anime prequel

Mob Psycho 100 Stage Play’s 1st Round of Cast Visuals Posted

posted on 2017-10-31 02:00 EDT
6 cast members shown in costume for January play

Glass Mask’s In-Story Stage Play Adapted in Real Life

posted on 2017-10-31 17:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
“Wasurerareta Kōya” play runs in December

Tiger & Bunny Designer’s Video Girl Ai Manga Gets Live-Action Show Starring Shūhei Nomura

posted on 2017-10-31 23:10 EDT
Jump sci-fi romance reframed in 2018 with Chihayafuru/Lychee Light Club star

The Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gets Live-Action Screen Adaptation

posted on 2017-11-01 09:45 EDT
1st part of Chinese production’s trilogy to debut in 2020

Live-Action Saki Achiga-hen episode of side-A Posters Show School Teams

posted on 2017-11-01 19:00 EDT
TV series starts in December, followed by TV special, film

Former HKT48 Idol Fights Aliens in “PARASITE WAR”

November 01, 2017 6:39pm CDT
Live-action science fiction / suspense film will be screened at the “Films from an Un-experienced Zone 2018” festival

Ensemble Stars! Gets 4th Stage Musical in January

posted on 2017-11-01 20:00 EDT
Cast visuals revealed for in-story idol group Trickster

Tonkatsu DJ Agetarou Gag Manga Gets Live-Action Film

posted on 2017-11-01 21:19 EDT
Gag manga previously inspired anime in 2016

“Blazing Transfer Students” Follows “Fate/Apocrypha” Onto Netflix This November

November 02, 2017 6:30pm CDT
Blazing Transfer Students (Honō no Tenkōsei) is a live-adaptation adaptation of Kazuhiko Shimamoto’s hot-blooded comedy manga

“Anonymous Noise” New Poster Features Ayami Nakajo Standing in Shibuya Scramble Crossing

November 03, 2017 11:10pm CDT
Five-member masked rock band MAN WITH A MISSION supervises the music

‘D5 Five Detectives’ Franchise Launches With Live-Action Film

posted on 2017-11-06 01:45 EST

Antiquarian Bookshop Biblia’s Case Files’ Live-Action Film Casts Haru Kuroki, Shūhei Nomura

posted on 2017-11-08 01:40 EST
Film based on mystery novels opens in 2018; anime film also planned

“Kamen Rider Ghost” Shun Nishime Stars in “Big Windup!” Stage Play

November 08, 2017 1:30am CST
High school baseball-themed adaptation will be performed in February 2018

Blade of the Immortal Live-Action Film Launches Digitally, On Demand

posted on 2017-11-08 20:10 EST
Takashi Miike’s film available for rent

Live-Action Anonymous Noise Clip Features Ayami Nakajō Singing A Cappella

posted on 2017-11-09 05:15 EST
Nakajō stars as Nino in film opening on November 25

See How Idol Boys Perform in “KING OF PRISM -Over the Sunshine!-” Stage Play PV

November 10, 2017 3:50am CST
Tickets for the eight shows in Tokyo are already sold out

Makoto Shinkai: “I’m Not Much Interested in Hollywood’s ‘Your Name.’ Live-Action Remake.”

November 10, 2017 6:50am CST
J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) serves as producer for his company Bad Robot

River’s Edge Live-Action Film’s Teaser Video Streamed

posted on 2017-11-10 13:00 EST
Film starring Fumi Nikaidō, Ryō Yoshizawa opens in February

INTERVIEW: Takashi Miike on “Blade of the Immortal”, the Magic of Manga, and Directing 100 Films

November 10, 2017 2:30pm CST
“Perfect entertainment is not possible for movies”

Live-Action Kids on the Slope Film Reveals New Visual

posted on 2017-11-11 04:45 EST
Film starring Yuri Chinen, Nana Komatsu, Taishi Nakagawa opens on March 10

“The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.” Manga Author Reveals His Cameo Appearance in Live-Action Film

November 11, 2017 6:30am CST
Director Fukuda reprises on Twitter, “It was a wonderful acting.”

Ninja Hunter - Official Clip - Tao vs. Jaki

https://youtu.be/y3QHAg1OLNc

Sonar Pocket Performs Honey So Sweet Live-Action Film’s Theme Song

posted on 2017-11-12 02:45 EST
Film based on Amu Meguro’s manga opens in Japan on March 31

Boys Over Flowers South Korean Series Gets Filipino Adaptation

posted on 2017-11-13 02:15 EST
Also: New Taiwanese Meteor Garden version announces cast

New Hitsuji no Ki Live-Action Film’s Teaser Streamed

posted on 2017-11-13 07:45 EST
Film starring Ryo Nishikido to open in Japan on February 3

Final Live-Action Moribito Season Premieres on November 25

posted on 2017-11-13 16:01 EST

Live-Action Video Girl Ai 2018 Series Casts Nogizaka 46’s Nanase Nishino as Ai

posted on 2017-11-13 19:40 EST
Series to debut on Amazon Prime Video before TV premiere

Ninja Hunter: The Movie - Sub Only - Available Now

https://youtu.be/DFSGYc4bVac

Mob Psycho 100 Stage Play’s 2nd Round of Cast Visuals Posted

posted on 2017-11-15 00:30 EST
3 cast members shown in costume for January play

Koi wa Ameagari no You ni Manga Gets Live-Action Film in May

posted on 2017-11-15 01:00 EST
Nana Komatsu, Yo Oizumi star in adaptation of Jun Mayuzuki manga

Live-Action My Little Monster Film’s Teaser Reveals More Cast, April Opening

posted on 2017-11-15 02:00 EST
Shō Tsukikawa directs romantic comedy starring Masaki Suda, Tao Tsuchiya

Live-Action Samurai Sensei Film’s Trailer Reveals Spring 2018 Opening

posted on 2017-11-15 08:30 EST
Film starring Hayato Ichihara gets advance screening in Kōchi, Kagoshima, Yamaguchi, Saga on Saturday

Mascot Needs Motivation in “Yassadaruman” Movie

November 15, 2017 8:35am CST
Live-action film starring Hisanori Sato and Ayana Taketatsu features the official mascot character of Mihara City

Utena Gets Stage Musical Supervised by Anime’s Director Ikuhara

posted on 2017-11-16 07:00 EST
Hetalia musical’s Kōtarō Yoshitani writes, directs March 8-18 play

Live-Action My Little Monster Film Reveals Teaser Video, More Cast

posted on 2017-11-16 09:00 EST
Yūki Furukawa, Yūki Yamada, Elaiza Ikeda, more join cast

Idol Nana Asakawa Reprises Role of Nodoka in Live-Action Saki Achiga-hen episode of side-A

posted on 2017-11-16 19:00 EST
TV series premieres in December, followed by film in January

The Get Down’s Justice Smith Stars in Legendary’s Live-Action Pokémon Film

posted on 2017-11-17 00:00 EST
“Detective Pikachu” film starts production this year

Hiroya Oku’s Gantz Manga Gets Stage Play

posted on 2017-11-17 05:00 EST
Play runs in Tokyo from January 26 through February 4

“Kemono Friends” Stage Play New Visual Posted for January 2018 Return

November 17, 2017 9:30pm CST
6,800 yen general sale ticket is available from today

Mob Psycho 100 Stage Play’s New Visual Posted

posted on 2017-11-18 00:45 EST
Stage play will run from January 6-14 at The Galaxy Theater in Tokyo

Netflix’s Live-Action ERASED Series Previews Ending Song, Story in Trailer

posted on 2017-11-19 22:15 EST
Kanojo in the Display performs “Akane” song for series launching December 15

“Joker Game” Stage Play Set to Return in June 2018

November 19, 2017 11:30pm CST
Masashi Taniguchi is confirmed to reprise his role as Lieutenant Colonel Yuuki

Live-Action Hitsuji no Ki Film’s New Trailer, Visual Posted

posted on 2017-11-20 02:00 EST
Film starring Ryo Nishikido to open in Japan on February 3

Tōken Ranbu Gets Outdoor Stage Play at Odawara Castle

posted on 2017-11-20 18:30 EST
Side story performance to be held before 4th stage play in December

Live-Action Boys-Love Film Does The Flower Blossom? Reveals More Cast, New Visual

posted on 2017-11-20 20:30 EST
Akihisa Shiono, Yuito Obara, Atomu Mizuishi, Yasukaze Motomiya join February 24 film

Love Bridges the Age Gap in “Hana wa Saku ka” Film Poster

November 21, 2017 10:25am CST
Live-action adaptation based on boys’ love manga by Shoko Hidaka hits theaters in Japan on February 24, 2018

Chihayafuru’s Suzu Hirose Stars in Live-Action Show About Early Anime Industry

posted on 2017-11-21 12:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Live-Action Anonymous Noise Clip Shows Momo About to Kiss Nino

posted on 2017-11-21 14:30 EST
Film premieres Saturday in Japan

School-Live! Manga Gets Live-Action Film

posted on 2017-11-21 17:54 EST
Manga resumes from hiatus in December

Kakegurui Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series

posted on 2017-11-21 18:30 EST
Gambling manga inspired anime series this year