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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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Live-action Zelda movie premieres on Netflix
The highly anticipated live-action version of The Legend of Zelda has a confirmed streaming destination. After its theatrical release…
Ryan Hurst is cast as Kratos in the God of War series
Prime Video has confirmed that Ryan Hurst will play Kratos in the highly anticipated live-action God of War series. The announcement caused quite a stir…
Netflix reveals new villains in teaser for season 2 of One Piece Live-Action
The second season of the live-action One Piece series has received a new teaser trailer from Netflix, reinforcing the return of the Pirates…
Nintendo announces first images of the live-action Zelda
After leaking over the weekend, the first official images from the live-action The Legend of Zelda have been revealed by…
Xolo Maridueña will play Ace in live-action One Piece
Netflix has confirmed that Xolo Maridueña, known for his roles in Cobra Kai and Blue Beetle, will play Portgas D. Ace…
Netflix reveals Dorry and Brogy in live-action One Piece
Netflix has revealed the first official images of the giants Dorry and Brogy, who will make their debut in the second season of…
Shin Asakura is featured in the teaser for the live-action adaptation of Sakamoto Days
The highly anticipated live-action film adaptation of Sakamoto Days has just added a new cast member: actor Takahashi Fumiya has been cast…
5 Centimeters per Second revives anime theme song in live-action film
The official website for the live-action film adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's classic novel 5 Centimeters per Second has announced…
Mashle may get a live-action adaptation with Mackenyu as Mash
Rumors suggest that Mashle: Magic and Muscles, a manga by Hajime Komoto, may soon receive a live-action adaptation. A…
Sakamoto Days will have a live-action film in 2026
Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine has confirmed that Yuto Suzuki's popular manga, Sakamoto Days, will be getting an anime adaptation…
Netflix continues developing a live-action adaptation of My Hero Academia
The highly anticipated live-action film of Boku no Hero (My Hero Academia) has just taken an important step in its production…
Han So-hee may play Cha Hae-in in live-action Solo Leveling
The live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling, produced by Netflix, has gained another big name. According to the South Korean website Sports…
Netflix reveals first trailer for Alice in Borderland 3
Attention fans! We officially have the first trailer for season 3 of Alice in Borderland. Therefore, the new episodes arrive on…
One Piece live-action: trailer for season 2 and season 3 confirmed
Netflix has officially confirmed that the live-action One Piece series will have a third season. The announcement came along with…
Netflix confirms production of live-action Assassin's Creed series
The highly anticipated Assassin's Creed adaptation has finally come to fruition. After years of silence and uncertainty, Netflix has confirmed that…
Solo Leveling: Byeon Woo-seok will play Sung Jinwoo in Netflix live-action
Netflix has officially announced the production of a live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling, one of the most popular stories from the Korean web novel