General Live Action Movie/Series News & Discussion

Archimedes no Taisen Live-Action Film Unveils New Trailer, Visual

posted on 2019-05-17 02:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Film opens on July 26

Kuroko’s Basketball Stage Play Concluded with Its Fourth Show “ULTIMATE-BLAZE” on Sunday

May 19, 2019 9:10pm EDT
Kuroko voice actor Kensho Ono has played his character also on the stage for three years

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Ranks #3 in the U.S. in 2nd Weekend

posted on 2019-05-20 00:42 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Film earned US$24.8 million in 2nd weekend, for US$287.4 million worldwide total

Live-Action Kaguya-sama: Love is War Film Reveals 6 More Cast Members

posted on 2019-05-20 16:53 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Natsumi Ikema, Nana Asakawa, Yūtarō, Mayu Hotta, Masahiro Takashima, Jiro Sato join cast

Detective Pikachu Drops to #2, Kingdom Jumps to #3 in Japan

posted on 2019-05-20 21:30 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Makoto Shinkai Collaborates with Rock Band Sakanaction for Japanese News Show’s OP Movie

May 20, 2019 10:10pm CDT
“Wonderland” will be included in the band’s upcoming 7th album

Fan Made Brazilian Nausicaä Tribute Film Releases Teaser

posted on 2019-05-21 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

Rapping Zombie Manga Gets Live-Action TV Special

posted on 2019-05-21 17:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Live-Action Kūbo Ibuki Film’s New Trailer Streamed

posted on 2019-05-22 13:00 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Film based on Osamu Eya, Kaiji Kawaguchi’s manga opens on May 24

Tokyo Wine Party People Novel by Drops of God’s Shin Kibayashi Gets Film

posted on 2019-05-23 07:53 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Author considers story about woman who becomes interested in wine as “one more Drops of God”

2nd Reborn! Stage Play Reveals 15 More Character Visuals

posted on 2019-05-23 12:03 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
New play runs in Tokyo, Osaka in June

Utena Black Rose Arc Stage Musical Reveals Visual

posted on 2019-05-23 15:00 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

Rock-Climbing Manga Kotera-san climbs! Gets Live-Action Film

May 23, 2019 5:06pm CDT
Seinen manga about the sport of bouldering has been serialized since 2014 in Kodansha’s “Good! Afternoon”

Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Delayed to February 14, 2020

May 24, 2019 10:14am CDT
Director Jeff Fowler announces release date move on Twitter

22 Sword Boys Share a Scene in Touken Ranbu Stage Visual

May 24, 2019 1:06pm CDT
New full cast image precedes this summer’s production

Sazae-san Sequel Stage Play Reveals Visual, Additional Cast

posted on 2019-05-24 15:42 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Manatsu Akimoto, Kyōko Saitō join cast of play marking anime’s 50th anniversary

Former Dragon Ball Editor Kazuhiko Torishima Comments on Dragon Ball Evolution

posted on 2019-05-25 16:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
‘Knowing what I know now of Hollywood, we should have paid the 5 billion yen to have veto powers over the script.’

SSSS.GRIDMAN Gets Stage Play

posted on 2019-05-27 01:01 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Stage play debuts in spring 2020

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Film Ranks #4 in the U.S. in 3rd Weekend

posted on 2019-05-27 01:34 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Film earned US$13.3 million in 3rd weekend, for US$352.9 million worldwide total

Ibuki Opens at #2, Sadako at #4 in Japan

posted on 2019-05-27 21:15 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda

2nd Reborn! Stage Play Unveils New Visual

posted on 2019-05-28 00:32 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda

I"s Creator Draws Box Art for Live Drama’s Blu-ray Release

May 28, 2019 7:06pm CDT
Masakazu Katsura puts his spin on adaptation of his classic manga

Fan Puts More Traditional CG Sonic in Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Trailer

May 29, 2019 8:01am CDT
The single eye look is back, baby!

Live-Action Gisō Furin Series Reveals 7 More Cast Members

posted on 2019-05-29 17:30 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Toshiki Seto, Shosuke Tanihara, Megumi, Michiko Tanaka, Natsuko, Hiroshi Izawa, Mayumi Asaka join cast

SSSS.GRIDMAN to Return as Stage Play in Spring 2020

May 29, 2019 8:10pm CDT
Six manga and one novel projects are also in the works

Former KARA Member Jiyoung Transforms Into 100 kg Girl in Dosukoi! Sukehira Live-Action Film

May 30, 2019 12:10am CDT
Adaptation of Junko Tamura’s romantic comedy manga will hit theaters November 2019

Chargeman Ken! Anime Gets Stage Musical Adaptation This Fall

posted on 2019-05-30 05:52 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Musical based on 1974 anime to run in Tokyo

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Stage Play Reveals Main Visual

posted on 2019-05-30 07:16 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins

Kaiji Gambling Manga Gets New Live-Action Film in January 2020

posted on 2019-05-30 17:09 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Tōya Satō returns to direct film with Tatsuya Fujiwara reprising title role

Live-Action Kingdom Film Earns 5 Billion Yen Gross

posted on 2019-05-31 02:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Film has sold 3.7 million tickets since April 19 opening in Japan

Here is Greenwood Manga Inspires Stage Play

posted on 2019-06-01 02:13 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Play based on Yukie Nasu’s shōjo manga runs in Tokyo in July

Kaiji Antes up for One Last Live-Action Film

June 02, 2019 5:06pm CDT
Manga creator invents four new games for the big finale

Collar X Malice Otome Visual Novel Gets 2nd Stage Play

posted on 2019-06-03 00:40 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Otomate game shipped in Japan in 2016, English release in 2017

Hakuōki Shinsengumi Game Franchise Gets Live-Action Adaptation

posted on 2019-06-03 03:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Franchise’s Hakuōki SSL spinoff game previously inspired live-action series, film

Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life Stage Play Reveals 4 More Cast Members

posted on 2019-06-03 11:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Kotori Kojima, Kōhei Shiota, Masashi Yamazaki, Tatsuki Jōnin join cast

No-Brand Heroes Return for Here Is Greenwood Stage Show

June 03, 2019 7:08pm CDT
“School Stage” will run next month in Tokyo

Blood Blockade Battlefront Stage Play Unveils Visual, Cast, November Debut

posted on 2019-06-04 01:02 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Saku Momose, Hiroaki Iwanaga, Hiroki Ino, more star in stage play

Fuwa Reveals Her Human Girl Form in Star☆Twinkle PreCure Stage Play

June 04, 2019 2:10am CDT
All visitors will get an A6-size “Star Clear File” as bonus

Utena Black Rose Arc Stage Musical Reveals 2nd Visual

posted on 2019-06-05 00:02 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda

HiGH&LOW The Worst Crossover Film Gets TV Prologue in July

posted on 2019-06-05 00:47 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Kazuma Kawamura, Hokuto Yoshino star in prologue for October film

Answerman - How Much Control Do Manga Artists Have Over Hollywood Adaptations?

by Justin Sevakis, Jun 5th 2019

Afro Tanaka Live-Action Series Unveils New Trailer, Visual

posted on 2019-06-05 18:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
New series based on Jōkyō Afro Tanaka manga premieres on July 5

Meet Heroic Legend of Arslan Musical Cast Members in Their Costumes

June 07, 2019 9:10pm CDT
Naohiro Ito (Osomatsu-san on STAGE ~SIX MEN’S SHOW TIME~) is attached to direct

Two More Actors Bust Some Rhymes in “Da rapper bites and becomes a rapper” TV Drama

June 09, 2019 2:07pm CDT
Two-part adaptation based on rap battle survival horror LINE manga by Teikoku Inka hits TV Asahi in July of 2019

Rapping Zombie Live-Action TV Special Adds Kanta Satō, Singer Brother Tom

posted on 2019-06-10 18:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge