General Live Action Movie/Series News & Discussion

Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki on Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack April 30, 2019

Jan 14th 2019

Live-Action School-Live! Film Gets 4-Episode Net Prequel

posted on 2019-01-16 01:10 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Original story with different characters connects to January 25 film

Setsuyaku Rock Live-Action Series Adds Comedian Cookie as Original Character

posted on 2019-01-16 02:45 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Cookie plays God of Rock character in January 21 series

Award Winning Manga “The World of Machida-kun” Gets Live-Action Film Adaptation

January 16, 2019 8:09am CST
Yuya Ishii writes and directs movie based on Yuki Ando’s shojo manga about a kind-hearted high school boy

Yūya Ishii Directs The World of Machida-kun Live-Action Film

posted on 2019-01-17 04:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Live-action The Great Passage director works on June 7 film adaptation of Yuki Andō’s manga

Live-Action Tora-san Film’s Trailer Previews Theme Song

posted on 2019-01-18 00:30 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Kis-My-Ft2 performs theme song “Kimi o Daisuki da” for February 15 film

Takane & Hana Manga Gets Live-Action Show

posted on 2019-01-18 10:00 EST by Alex Mateo
Mahiro Takasugi, Aisa Takeuchi star in drama premiering on March 18

Devil May Cry: The Live Hacker Reveals Cast Members in Costume

posted on 2019-01-18 13:15 EST by Karen Ressler
Play based on CAPCOM’s franchise to run in March

Live-Action The Fable Film’s Special Trailer Streamed

posted on 2019-01-18 16:15 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Manga-based film starring Junichi Okada opens on June 21

Live-Action Video Girl Ai Series Gets Sequel in April

posted on 2019-01-18 23:42 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Nogizaka 46 member Mizuki Yamashita plays Video Girl Mai

Psycho-Pass Franchise Gets Stage Play With Anime’s Staff

posted on 2019-01-18 23:58 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Play with original story, characters runs in Tokyo, Osaka in April-May

New Fate/Grand Order Stage Play Reveals 2nd Main Visual

posted on 2019-01-20 15:00 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins

Live-Action Kakegurui Series’ 2nd Season Reveals Visual, March Premiere

posted on 2019-01-20 23:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Live-action series also has film slated for May

In Hand Medical Manga Gets Live-Action TV Show

posted on 2019-01-20 23:30 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Medical suspense manga about genius doctor launched regular serialization last October

Live-Action School-Live! Film’s Video Features Behind-the-Scenes Footage, Interviews

posted on 2019-01-21 16:00 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Film opens in Japan on January 25

The World of Machida-kun Live-Action Film Announces Main Cast

posted on 2019-01-21 20:00 EST by Karen Ressler
Director overseas audition, casts newcomers Kanata Hosoda, Nagisa Sekimizu

Live-Action Touken Ranbu Film Opens at #5

posted on 2019-01-21 22:15 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Live-Action Kakegurui Series’ 2nd Season Reveals Theme Songs

posted on 2019-01-22 01:40 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
BIGMAMA returns for “mummy mummy” theme song, PassCode performs opening song “Ichi ka Bachi ka”

Natsuzora Live-Action Series About Early Anime Industry Taps Mr. Osomatsu Composer Yukari Hashimoto

posted on 2019-01-22 20:00 EST by Karen Ressler
Chihayafuru’s Suzu Hirose stars in upcoming drama

New Galaxy Express 999 Stage Play Unveils New Visual

posted on 2019-01-23 01:32 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Psycho-Pass Stage Play Reveals Title, Visual, Additional Cast

posted on 2019-01-23 11:31 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Play runs in Tokyo in April, in Osaka in May

What Did You Eat Yesterday? Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series

posted on 2019-01-23 14:30 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Series premieres in April

Live-Action ‘4-Gatsu no Kimi, Spica.’ Film Adds 2 Cast Members

posted on 2019-01-23 20:00 EST by Karen Ressler
Miki Sakai, Ryōhei Ōtani join cast of film opening in spring

Archimedes no Taisen Live-Action Film’s Teaser Reveals July Opening

posted on 2019-01-23 21:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
New teaser visual also unveiled for film about battleship Yamato’s construction

New Live-Action LDK Film’s Trailer Previews Theme Song

posted on 2019-01-24 02:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Mone Kamishiraishi, Takahito Uchisawa perform theme song for March 21 film

Takane & Hana Live-Action Series Casts Asahi Itō as Luciano

posted on 2019-01-25 02:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Series premieres on March 18

Bloom Into You Yuri Manga Gets Stage Play in May

posted on 2019-01-25 12:00 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Anime of Nio Nakatani’s manga debuted in October

French Live-Action City Hunter Film Nicky Larson Previewed in TV Spots

posted on 2019-01-25 14:00 EST by Karen Ressler
Film starring Philippe Lacheau opens in France on February 6

Detective Pikachu Isn’t Out Yet But a Sequel is Already in the Works

January 26, 2019 8:05am CST
Legendary shows some serious confidence in its upcoming movie

Hollywood Reporter: Legendary Greenlights Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Sequel Film

posted on 2019-01-27 04:00 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Sonic the Hedgehog’s Oren Uziel tapped to pen sequel

Back Street Girls Manga Also Gets Live-Action TV Series in February

posted on 2019-01-27 00:39 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Live-action film opens in Japan on February 8

‘Kakure Bitch’ Yattemashita. Essay Manga Gets Live-Action Film Next Winter

posted on 2019-01-29 00:37 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Yui Sakuma, Nijirō Murakami, Suzuka Ohgo, Mirai Moriyama star

Live-Action Chimamire Sukeban Chainsaw Red Films’ Teaser Posted

posted on 2019-01-30 00:50 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Nana Asakawa, Ano star in 2 films opening on February 22 with 4DX screenings

Rie Aruga’s Perfect World Romance Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series

posted on 2019-01-30 02:20 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Tori Matsuzaka, Mizuki Yamamoto star in show premiering in April

New Hakuōki Musical Unveils Cast in Costume

posted on 2019-01-30 12:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
New musical runs in Tokyo, Kyoto in April

Takane & Hana Live-Action Series Unveils New Cast, Visual

posted on 2019-01-30 13:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Junki Tozuka, Kenshin Endō, Rea Nagami, Yū Miyazaki join cast of March 18 series

Live-Action Kingdom Film’s Trailer Reveals ONE OK ROCK Theme Song

posted on 2019-01-31 15:36 EST by Karen Ressler
Kento Yamazaki reprises lead role in April 19 film helmed by Gantz/Bleach’s Shinsuke Satō

“Perfect World” Romance Manga Gets Live-Action TV Drama in April

January 31, 2019 4:04pm CST
Rie Aruga’s story about dealing with life, love, and disability was previously adapted into a film in 2018

Live-Action ‘4-Gatsu no Kimi, Spica.’ Film Opens April 5

posted on 2019-01-31 18:00 EST by Karen Ressler

Live-Action Kūbo Ibuki Film’s Trailer Reveals May Opening

posted on 2019-02-01 00:32 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Osamu Eya, Kaiji Kawaguchi’s manga about JSDF aircraft carrier inspires film

Phantom Thief Jeanne Creator Draws Yuki no Hana Live-Action Film Visual

posted on 2019-02-01 14:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

VFX-Japan Awards Nominates Live-action Inuyashiki, Destiny: Kamakura Monogatari Films

posted on 2019-02-01 15:30 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda

W’z Stage Play Reveals More Cast, Character Visual for Yukiya

posted on 2019-02-03 08:00 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Play based on GoHands, Frontier Works’ TV anime runs in Tokyo in April

Dynamic Chord Stage Play Cast Announced

posted on 2019-02-04 14:15 EST by Karen Ressler
Different showings to focus on different groups

DOLL, The Embalmer Manga Creator Draws The Favorite Film Art

posted on 2019-02-04 16:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Voice Actor Hiro Shimono Starring in Sci-Fi Film Chronos Jaunter Hits Theaters April 19

February 04, 2019 9:10pm CST
The voice of Connie Springer (Attack on Titan), Syo Kurusu (Uta no Prince-sama)

‘Otō-san, Chibi ga Inakunarimashita’ Live-Action Film’s Trailer Reveals May Opening

posted on 2019-02-05 01:32 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Tatsuya Fuji, Chieko Baisho, Mikako Ichikawa star in film

Kensho Ono Loved by Four Female Students in Omaera Zenin Mendokusai! Live-Action Film Trailer

February 05, 2019 9:30pm CST
Tadaaki Hourai (Kodoku no Gourmet)-directed school comedy hits theaters February 23

HoneyWorks’ ‘Confess Your Love Committee’ Series Gets Stage Play in March

posted on 2019-02-06 15:15 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Project featuring HoneyWorks music previously inspired 2 anime films, 6-episode TV anime special

Live-Action Kakegurui Film Announces 4 Original Characters

posted on 2019-02-06 22:15 EST by Karen Ressler
Marika Itō, Hio Miyazawa, Haruka Fukuhara, Akira Onodera join cast

New Touken Ranbu Stage Play Reveals Teaser Visual and PV for Summer 2019 Opening

February 06, 2019 10:30pm CST
Kenichi Suemitsu (Welcome to the Ballroom) returns as writer/director