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Live-action adaptations are gaining prominence in the entertainment world, bringing anime, manga, and game adaptations to life. With increasingly ambitious productions, from classics like 'Death Note' to recent hits like 'One Piece', live-action adaptations continue to expand boundaries, offering a new perspective on already established stories. Follow the news and reviews here at AnimeNews

Blue Lock: Live-action film reveals new trailer

The live-action film adaptation of BLUE LOCK has released a new trailer and confirmed more cast members. Actress Mei Hata will play Anri Teieri, reinforcing the adaptation of the sports manga created…

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Evangelion – Short film is a hit on the Internet!

A short film announced online this week is blowing the minds of even the most die-hard fans. The video is based on…

Attack on Titan | Check out the Live-Action look!

The Japanese website “Eiga.com” and “Sanspo” have exclusively released several posters for the highly anticipated live-action “Attack on Titan” (Shingeki…

Assassination Classroom | Live-Action gets new updates!

A pamphlet and some information related to the live-action adaptation of Assassination Classroom by author Yusei Matsui have been released. The cinemas in…

Rurouni Kenshin – The final film gets a new trailer!

The official website for the hit live-action series Rurouni Kenshin has released a new trailer for the highly anticipated third film, The Legend Ends…

Cardfight!! Vanguard – Live Action gets a trailer!

The trailer for the live-action film adaptation of Gekijōban Cardfight!! Vanguard (Cardfight!! Vanguard the Movie) has been released. The film is scheduled for release…

Live-action Attack on Titan gets 2 movies!

It was announced by director Shinji Higuchi that the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) will…

Ao Haru Ride | Watch the live-action trailer!

TOHO has released the first trailer for the live-action adaptation of Ao Haru Ride (Blue Spring Ride), the film is…

Akira will have a screenwriter from Edge of Tomorrow!

News about the highly anticipated live-action film adaptation of Akira has resurfaced with full force. The famous website Deadline announced…

Rurouni Kenshin – Kyoto Taika-hen gets a 5-minute video!

Cinema Today has released a new promotional video, over 5 minutes long, for the live-action second film of…

Live-action Lupin III gets a trailer!

The full trailer for the highly anticipated live-action Lupin III has been released. The trailer features the new instrumental theme song…

Rurouni Kenshin gets a promotional video!

A new promotional video for the second Rurouni Kenshin film has been released. The commercial features the theme song "Mighty Long…

Rurouni Kenshin gets an extended trailer!

The official channel for the live-action Rurouni Kenshin films has released a new trailer, this time extended by almost 6 seconds…

Akira Project | Check out the live-action trailer!

While Hollywood remains undecided on whether or not to make a live-action version of the anime/manga, one group has decided to…

Nobunaga Concerto | Manga gets anime and live-action adaptation!

The June issue of Gessan (Monthly Shonen Sunday) magazine announced that the story of Ayumi Ishii's manga, Nobunaga…

Rurouni Kenshin gets a new action-packed trailer!

The official channel for the Rurouni Kenshin live-action series has released a new action-packed trailer. The trailer shows…

Attack on Titan: Actor chosen to play Eren in the live-action film!

A very important piece of information just came out this week: the production of the highly anticipated live-action Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan) is underway