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Live -action adaptations are productions featuring real actors, based on anime, manga, games, and novels, for TV or film. Here you can find announcements, trailers, cast information, behind-the-scenes details, release dates, and news about Japanese films and series.
The Legend of Zelda Movie Gets New Release Date
The live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda will arrive in theaters sooner than expected. Nintendo has confirmed that the film will now premiere worldwide on April 30th…
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Isshuukan Friends – There will be a live-action!!
The November issue of Gangan Joker magazine announced that Isshuukan Friends, a manga by Matcha Hazuki, will be adapted into a live-action film
Ghost in the Shell – Live-action film starring Scarlett Johansson gets new updates!
According to a publication by Rachel Bullock Casting, the live-action Ghost in the Shell will star Scarlett Johansson as the protagonist Motoko…
Bakuman – Live-action gets new commercials
TOHO has released several commercials for the live-action adaptation of Takeshi Obata's "Bakuman." The videos are titled "Friendship," "Effort," "Victory," and…
Death Note – New live-action movie coming in 2016!
The official "Death Note" website has ended the countdown and announced a new live-action film in the Death Note series…
Attack on Titan – Trailer for the second live-action film!
The trailer for the second live-action Attack on Titan movie, titled Attack on Titan: End of the World, has been released…
AnoHana: Live-action adaptation gets a trailer
The classic story of friendship and overcoming adversity, AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day, will gain a new life in…
Ano Hana – New images from the live-action film!
The live-action special of Ano Hana (The Flower We Saw That Day) has released new images, this time featuring the children. The story will…
Breaking news – Naruto may get a live-action movie!
Hollywood — Lionsgate is in talks with Michael Gracey to direct a live-action Hollywood adaptation of the famous manga and…
Terra Formars – Live-action series gets a teaser!
The live-action adaptation of "Terra Formars" by author Yu Sasuga is really happening, according to the official website, which began streaming today…
Attack on Titan – Live-action series gets a trailer!
The channel “dTV” released the first trailer for the live-action series “Attack on Titan” (Shingeki no Kyojin) by author Hajime Isayama. In the video…
Ano Hana – Images from the live-action series and more!
Ano Hana (The Flower We Saw That Day) live-action special that will feature the original story from the anime…
Attack on Titan – Lots of action in the new live-action trailer!
The official website for the live-action "Attack on Titan" (Shingeki-no-kyojin) has released a new action-packed trailer. The trailer shows the version…
Attack on Titan – New images from the live-action film!
The July issue of Bessatsu magazine released new images from the live-action film "Attack on Titan" (Shingeki no Kyojin)..
Beyblade may get a live-action movie from Paramount
Paramount Pictures has confirmed the development of a live-action film based on Beyblade. The studio, responsible for franchises such as GI…
Shingeki no Kyojin – New live-action trailer!
The highly anticipated live-action "Shingeki no Kyojin" (Attack on Titan) has received a new poster, following the release of a new trailer…
Attack on Titan – Live-Action gets teaser!
The first teaser for the live-action film adaptation of the epic "Shingeki no Kyojin" (Attack on Titan) has finally been revealed. The video…