Live action

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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Cowboy Bebop – Series canceled by Netflix

The adaptation of the anime Cowboy Bebop didn't happen this time. According to information from the THR website, the production…

One Piece – Main cast of the live-action film revealed

Netflix has finally revealed the cast that will bring the hit anime One Piece to the real world. From…

Cowboy Bebop – Live Action gets a trailer

We have the first trailer for the live-action Cowboy Bebop. According to Netflix's streaming service, the series…

Cowboy Bebop – Netflix's Live-Action Series Gets Opening

We have the first frames from the opening of the live-action Cowboy Bebop during Netflix's Tudum event. According to…

7 anime and manga that have already been adapted into live-action films

One Piece fans are certainly looking forward to the release of the live-action series based on Eiichiro Oda's work…

One Piece – Netflix reveals live-action logo

We have the first image from the live-action One Piece produced by Netflix. Check it out above. Also, the episode title…

Cowboy Bebop – Live-action releases first images

We have the first images from the live-action Cowboy Bebop. According to Netflix, the series arrives on the 19th…

My Hero Academia – Live-action adaptation gets a director

We have the official director for the live-action adaptation of Boku no Hero Academia (My Hero Academia). According to Variety,…

Pokémon gets a live-action series on Netflix

It has been revealed that Pokémon will get a live-action series on Netflix. According to Variety, the showrunner responsible for…

Komi Can't Communicate will get a live-action adaptation in September

The NHK organization revealed that the manga Komi Can't Communicate is inspiring the production of a live-action series that…

Your Name – Lee Isaac Chung drops out of directing the live-action film

Due to scheduling conflicts, director Lee Isaac Chung will not direct the live-action film adaptation of Your Name (Kimi No. 6)

Stage plays based on Naruto, My Hero Academia, and Sailor Moon will be streamed in August

Live Viewing Japan has announced that it will be streaming three theatrical plays between August 6th and 26th…

Tokyo Revengers – Live-action gets a new promotional video

The official website dedicated to the live-action Tokyo Revengers movie has released a new promotional video. The video…

The stage play adaptation of Tate no Yuusha gets a trailer

The stage play adaptation of Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari has received a new trailer; the play will premiere on the 15th…

Given – New DVD and Live-action production

The official website responsible for the Given anime itself announced that the franchise will have a new DVD release and a video game adaptation…

Mob Psycho 100 will get a new stage play later this year

The Marvelous theatre company has announced that it is working on producing a new play inspired by the manga Mob…