General Live Action Movie/Series News & Discussion

Ace Attorney’s New Stage Play Reveals 17 Cast Members in Costume

posted on 2018-11-09 10:30 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Play runs in Tokyo in January

Tsukipro Franchise Gets Live-Action Film, Cast Change, More Stage Plays, New Unit

posted on 2018-11-09 22:17 EST by Egan Loo
Sakuramen’s koyomi replaces Yoshimasa Hosoya as Arata Uzuki’s singing voice

Kazuto Okada’s Hop Step Jump! Manga Inspires 2 Live-Action Films

posted on 2018-11-10 05:00 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Both films to screen at Tokyo theater in December

Fruits Delivery Service Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series

posted on 2018-11-11 02:00 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Gaku Hamada stars in series that follows lives of people who work at call-girl service

Live-Action Tonde Saitama Film Reveals Trailer, Poster

posted on 2018-11-11 22:08 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Hanawa performs theme song for film opening on February 22

Dynamic Chord Franchise Gets Stage Play in 2019

posted on 2018-11-12 03:30 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Anime premiered in October 2017

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Live-Action Film’s 1st Trailer Streamed

posted on 2018-11-12 12:31 EST by Karen Ressler
Film starring Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith opens next May

Attack No.1 Volleyball Manga Inspires Stage Play

posted on 2018-11-12 16:30 EST by Karen Ressler
Play based on classic manga stars Angerme idol group

Live-Action Uirabu Film Opens in Top 10

posted on 2018-11-13 00:02 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Live-Action Kakegurui Project Casts Elaiza Ikeda as Kirari for Season 2, Film

posted on 2018-11-13 01:02 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Student council president debuts next spring in 2nd season, film

Live-Action I’'s Series Casts Kyōka Shibata

posted on 2018-11-13 01:32 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
As Ichitaka’s childhood friend Itsuki Akiba in 13-episode series premiering December 21

Live-Action Gangoose Film’s Video Shows Fight Scene Choreography

posted on 2018-11-14 13:30 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Film based on manga about 3 boys who start extortion racket opens in November

An Artist Struggles in New Trailer for Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki

November 14, 2018 1:07pm CST
2016 documentary about legendary director’s efforts on “Boro the Caterpillar” heads to US theaters in December

Live-Action Touken Ranbu Film’s Stills Posted

posted on 2018-11-15 00:02 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Film based on popular sword personification franchise opens on January 18

Hajimete Koi o Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi Live-Action Series Reveals More Cast

posted on 2018-11-15 04:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Yumi Adachi, Kenjiro Ishimaru, Fumi Dan, Shingo Tsurumi, 3 others join cast for January series

Live-Action I’'s Series Casts Minori Hagiwara

posted on 2018-11-16 00:15 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Hagiwara plays Ichitaka’s schoolmate Izumi Isozaki in 13-episode series premiering on December 21

Live-Action Kūbo Ibuki Film Reveals 22 New Cast Members

posted on 2018-11-16 00:45 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Patlabor’s Kazunori Itō, Riding Bean’s Yasuo Hasegawa pen script; Gundam UC’s Harutoshi Fukui plans story

Setsuyaku Rock Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series in January

posted on 2018-11-18 07:00 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
KAT-TUN’s Tatsuya Ueda, Johnny’s West’s Daiki Shigeoka star in comedy series

Kuroko’s Basketball’s Conclusion Stage Play Reveals Visual, Cast for Rakuzan High

posted on 2018-11-19 01:06 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
4th play in series runs in 4 cities in April, May

Wakako-zake Live-Action Show’s 4th Season Premieres in January

posted on 2018-11-19 04:15 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Rina Takeda returns to star in new series about sake-loving woman

Live-Action Touken Ranbu Film’s 1st Teaser Highlights Characters

posted on 2018-11-19 19:32 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Film based on popular sword personification franchise opens on January 18

Uirabu. Live-Action Film Stays in Top 10 at Japanese Box Office

posted on 2018-11-20 00:02 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Gundam 00 Stage Play Reveals New Visual

posted on 2018-11-20 01:02 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Live-Action I’'s Series Casts Konatsu Katō

posted on 2018-11-20 23:32 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Katō plays Ichitaka’s neighbor Aiko Asō in 13-episode series premiering on December 21

Osamu Tezuka’s Barbara Manga Gets International Live-Action Film in 2019

posted on 2018-11-21 10:16 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Late manga creator’s son Macoto Tezka directs adaptation, Christopher Doyle handles cinematography

Live-Action Monster Hunter Film Reveals 1st Official Photo

posted on 2018-11-21 12:52 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Story synopsis also revealed for film starring Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa

Boku no Hatsukoi o Kimi ni Sasagu Manga Gets Live-Action Series in January

posted on 2018-11-21 16:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Shūhei Nomura, Hinako Sakurai star in new adaptation of Kotomi Aoki’s shojo manga

Ginga Nagareboshi Gin Manga Gets Stage Play in Tokyo, Kobe in 2019

posted on 2018-11-21 17:00 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Play about wolves stars Hiroki Sana, Naoya Goumoto

Live-Action Jūni-nin no Shinitai Kodomo-tachi Film’s Trailer Reveals Cast, January 25 Opening

posted on 2018-11-21 18:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
New visual, staff, theme song artist also revealed for film of Tow Ubukata mystery novel

Okazu-kun Manga About 4 Men in Ad Agency Gets Live-Action Show

posted on 2018-11-22 09:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Mario Kuroba, Tsubasa Sakiyama, Katsuya Kobayashi, Masashi Ōyama star in January series

Touken Ranbu Gets 6th Stage Play in 2019

posted on 2018-11-22 11:00 EST by Karen Ressler
Previous stage play based on game franchise opened in June

Sengoku Basara Stage Plays Unveil Cast in Costume

posted on 2018-11-22 14:00 EST by Karen Ressler
2 stage plays based on CAPCOM’s games premiere in December

Live-Action Kakegurui Film’s Poster Visual, May Premiere Revealed

posted on 2018-11-22 17:17 EST by Karen Ressler

Live-Action Kingdom Film’s Teaser Highlights Shin, Ei Sei’s Meeting

posted on 2018-11-23 00:36 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Kento Yamazaki reprises lead role in April 19 film helmed by Gantz/Bleach’s Shinsuke Satō

Elegant Yokai Apartment Life Stage Play Reveals New Visual, More Cast

posted on 2018-11-23 04:45 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Play based on supernatural light novel series runs in Tokyo in January

DamePri Stage Play’s 2 Visuals Posted

posted on 2018-11-23 07:45 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Live-Action Waiting for Spring Film’s Short Commercials Streamed

posted on 2018-11-23 19:00 EST by Karen Ressler
Film based on Anashin’s manga opens on December 14 in Japan

Root Letter Game Gets Hollywood Film Adaptation

posted on 2018-11-24 03:15 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Los Angeles-based Akatsuki Entertainment USA produces film based on mystery visual novel

My Hero Academia Manga Gets Stage Play Next Spring

posted on 2018-11-25 11:00 EST by Karen Ressler
My Hero Academia: The “Ultra” Stage to run in Tokyo, Osaka

Ace Attorney’s New Stage Play Reveals New Visual

posted on 2018-11-25 22:31 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Rikei ga Koi ni Ochita no de Shōmei Shite Mita Live-Action Film’s Trailer Previews Songs

posted on 2018-11-26 00:15 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
JEY-J feat. A. Rose Jackson, nel perform songs for February film

Kuroko’s Basketball’s Conclusion Stage Play Reveals New Visual, Full Cast

posted on 2018-11-26 00:45 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Stage play runs in 4 Japanese cities in April-May 2019

Live-Action I’‘s Series’ Additional Cast, Visual Revealed

posted on 2018-11-26 03:32 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Haruka, Kanoko Sudō, Eri Fuse, Makoto Araki, Usa Makino, Tatsuya Nakayama, more join cast

Garo: Gekkō no Tabibito Live-Action Film Slated for Next Spring or Summer

posted on 2018-11-26 21:15 EST by Karen Ressler
New Garo project also announced

Uirabu. Live-Action at #6 in Top 10 at Japanese Box Office

posted on 2018-11-26 23:45 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Karakuri Circus Stage Play Main Cast Strike Poses in New Key Visual

November 28, 2018 3:15am CST
Advance tickets go on sale from today

Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki Documentary’s Trailer Shows Miyazaki at Work

posted on 2018-11-28 13:01 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Documentary opens in U.S. theaters on December 13 & 18

Yūbe wa Otanoshimi Deshita Live-Action Show’s Cast, Staff, January Premiere Revealed

posted on 2018-11-28 15:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Tsubasa Honda, Amane Okayama star in show about Dragon Quest X party members who become roommates

Ryōka Shū, Kazuko Yumeno’s Kono Hito ni Kakeru Manga Gets Live-Action Series

posted on 2018-11-29 02:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Series centering on banker stars Yoko Maki, premieres in January

Yumi Tamura’s Basara Manga Gets Stage Play in January

posted on 2018-11-29 02:30 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Manga ran from 1990-1998, inspired 1998 TV anime

Legendary Adapts ‘Console Wars’ Novel About Sega, Nintendo Into Limited TV Series

posted on 2018-11-29 10:39 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Kong: Skull Island’s Jordan Vogt-Roberts directs film about '90s game industry

Live-Action Zenaku no Kuzu Film Casts Hirofumi Arai, Kento Hayashi, Fumika Baba

posted on 2018-11-29 11:30 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Filming for 2019 film begins in December

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Live-Action Film’s Japanese Dub Stars Ryōma Takeuchi

posted on 2018-11-29 22:30 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Takeuchi voices Justice Smith’s character Tim Goodman

Durarara!!'s Ryohgo Narita Writes Story for Live-Action Series, Manga Spinoff

posted on 2018-11-30 22:00 EST by Karen Ressler
Action series to premiere next March