Live action
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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Netflix removes release date for season 2 of the live-action One Piece series
The release date for the second season of One Piece Live-Action, previously confirmed for 2025 by Netflix, has been removed from…
Kokumin Quiz will get a live-action series on Netflix
The official Netflix Japan account for X confirmed on Tuesday (28) that it is producing an adaptation of the manga…
Solo Leveling: Live-action series announced
Will it work for the fans? Kakao Entertainment has officially announced that the popular Solo Leveling franchise, created by…
Mieruko-chan: Live-action film announced
The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Mieruko-chan has finally been announced! The film will premiere in early summer 2025, with…
Oshi no Ko: New trailer and release date for the live-action adaptation
The Oshi no Ko franchise is also betting big on live-action! The official website for the production has announced a new trailer…
5 Centimeters per Second will get a live-action adaptation in 2025
Director Makoto Shinkai, known for works such as "Your Name," "Weathering with You," and "Suzume," will have another one of his…
Sono Bisque Doll gets a drama adaptation; find out when it premieres
The popular manga by Sono Bisque Doll (My Dress-Up Darling) is getting a drama adaptation. The actors have been confirmed, well…
Oshi no Ko: Live-action has its first trailer announced
On social media, fans were able to watch the first trailer for the live-action adaptation of the manga Oshi no Ko. Therefore, the series…
The manga “Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-San” comes to an end in 3 chapters
Let's say goodbye to Naoto, the most tormented Senpai in history.
Under Ninja gets a live-action movie adaptation
On social media, Weekly Young Magazine announced the live-action film adaptation of Kengo Hanazawa's manga Under Ninja
Avatar: The Last Airbender: Netflix announces seasons 2 and 3
'Avatar: The Last Airbender' has a sequel on the streaming platform. So today (06) the powerful Netflix announced that fans…
The Last Airbender surprises fans as the most-watched series in the world
The recent live-action adaptation of the animated film Avatar: The Last Airbender premiered in February on the streaming platform…
Director announced for live-action 'Naruto'; could surprise fans
New details have arrived regarding the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the anime and manga 'Naruto', a work by author Masashi Kishimoto. Therefore, the film…
Oshi no Ko – Check out the first image from the live-action adaptation
Japan's streaming service Prime Video has released the first image from the live-action adaptation of the anime Oshi no Oko. Therefore…
The manga Takagi-san will have a live-action film set 10 years in the future
Souichirou Yamamoto's manga Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san (Teasing Master Takagi-san) will receive a live-action film adaptation that will be…
Live-action adaptation of the Naruto manga announced
Variety listed its "10 Screenwriters to Watch in 2023" on November 22, including Tasha Huo (Red Sonja,…