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Netflix’s “Glass Heart,” a Japanese musical drama starring Takeru Satoh, is set to premiere globally on July 31.

The series stars Satoh (“First Love”) as Naoki Fujitani, the enigmatic frontman of fictional band Tenblank. The musical drama chronicles Fujitani’s artistic journey as he clashes with rival vocalist Toya Shinzaki (Masaki Suda) of competing band Over Chrome, while navigating the machinations of a powerful music industry producer.

Based on Mio Wakagi’s novel, the series follows drummer Akane Saijo after being ousted from her previous band just before their debut. She’s unexpectedly recruited by the brilliant but reclusive Fujitani to join Tenblank, where their rise to fame is complicated by personal secrets and industry challenges.

Satoh leads an ensemble that includes Keita Machida (“Alice in Borderland”) as guitarist Sho Takaoka, Jun Shison (“Yu Yu Hakusho”) as keyboardist Kazushi Sakamoto, and Yu Miyazaki as drummer Akane Saijo. In a commitment to authenticity,...

Ahead of a March 28 theatrical release in Japan, a brand-new video released for the live-action My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 film revealed that the in-game voices of Akane and Akito's "Forest of Saver" characters, "Akane" and "Yamada", will be played by Inori Minase and Koki Uchiyama, the rom-com pair's cast from the 2023 anime adaptation . Ai Kakuma and Rio Tsuchiya also reprise their roles as "Rurihime" and "Tsubaki", respectively. In the Irl sense, Mizuki Yamashita stars as Akane and Ryuto Sakuma stars as Akito in the upcoming film directed by Yuka Yasukawa and written by Anna Kawahara. My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Anime Cast Video Related: Ya Boy Kongming! Live-Action Movie Releases Main Trailer Featuring Theme Song by Eiko Based on the manga by Mashiro, Morio Asaka ( Chihayafuru ) directed the My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 anime at studio Madhouse, with series composition by Yasuhiro Nakanishi...

Netflix has revealed its 2025 slate of Japanese films and television series, with the streamer offering a rich mix of period series, action films and intriguing unscripted offerings.

The standout highlight from the lineup, and a potential breakout global hit, is the period series Last Samurai Standing. The series hails from filmmakers Michihito Fujii, Kento Yamaguchi and Toru Yamamoto and could appeal to fans of both FX’s Shogun and Netflix’s Squid Game with its survivalist premise and period setting. Junichi Okada leads the cast in this story that takes place at the tail end of the samurai era in Japan and is about 292 warriors who are invited to compete to the death for a cash prize. Last Samurai Standing is an adaptation of Shogo Imamura’s novel Ikusagami, which has already been adapted into a popular manga series.

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The official website for the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Mashiro's romantic comedy manga series My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 released a main trailer and visual today . The site also announced that the four-member Japanese rock band Macaroni Empitsu will provide the film's theme song "Now Loading," which is introduced in the trailer for the first time. My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Live-Action Movie Main Trailer Main visual Macaroni Empitsu, who saw the film in production prior to its release, released a video commenting on the theme song "Now Loading." "This is exactly what we call a romantic comedy in the Reiwa era!" said the band's vocalist and guitarist, Hattori. "Even though we are over 30 years old, it made our hearts flutter a little. I thought it was an interesting way to develop love through a virtual opportunity via a game." "I think there is...

Over the years, Japanese animation has created a wide range of romantic stories, from funny and light-hearted to deep and emotional. My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 has one of the best takes on a slow-burn romance that uniquely blends gaming culture to its storyline. The anime is romantic and heartwarming, featuring one of the cutest anime couples ever, Akane and Yamada.

My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 | Credit: Madhouse

Due to its immense popularity, fans are stunned by the news that My Love Story is getting a live-action movie. With only 13 episodes, the absence of unnecessary drama and filler characters has contributed to the anime’s reputation as one of the top rom-coms. Although there’s no official confirmation of Season 2, fans remain hopeful for a sequel, especially after the announcement of a live-action film.

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lvl 999 Live-Action Announcement Takes the Internet...

Mashiro’s My Love Story with Yamada-kun At Lv999 will be adapted into a live-action film set to premiere in Japan on March 28, 2025.

The film will star Ryuto Sakuma from HiHi Jets and Mizuki Yamashita from Nogizaka46, who will play the lead roles of Akito Yamada and Akane Kinoshita.

A trailer and visual were revealed to commemorate the announcement.

The film is directed by Yuka Yasukawa, with Anna Kawahara serving as the scriptwriter.

My Love Story With Yamada-Kun At Lv999 manga creator Mashiro expressed excitement about the adaptation, stating, “I’m thrilled that My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 is being made into a film. I’m grateful to the production team and the fans who have supported this project. When I first heard about it, it didn’t feel real, but now it’s slowly sinking in! While staying true to the original story, the film will offer a unique cinematic experience.

The My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 series will now be adapted into a live-action film, scheduled to hit theaters in Japan on March 28, 2025. A teaser trailer, teaser image, main staff and key cast members were revealed for the newly announced film on November 6. In the movie adaptation, actors Ryuto Sakuma (of HiHi Jets) and Mizuki Yamashita star as Akito Yamada and Akane Kinoshita, respectively. Media Factory publishes the original My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 manga by Mashiro in their Ganma! shojo manga magazine. Mangamo also publishes an English language version of the series. Yuka Yasukawa directs the film adaptation, while Anna Kawahara provides the script. The series was previously adapted into a TV anime in 2023 with direction by Morio Asaka and animation by Madhouse. My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 movie teaser image Crunchyroll streams the series and describes My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 : Akane Kinoshita,...

Dragons of Wonderhatch is now available on Hulu and Disney+.

Dragons of Wonderhatch is Disney's first project to combine live-action with Japanese animation. Since the series features mythical creatures that travel back and forth from the fantasy world to our "real world," the show also utilizes a combination of 2D and 3D animation. As detailed on Anime News Network, Production I.G. developed the series' animated segments, while C&i Entertainment (live-action Rurouni Kenshin) oversaw production on the live-action portions.

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Dragons of Wonderhatch revolves around a Nagi, a fantasy-loving high school girl that longs to live in a more exciting world. In an alternate realm called Upanata, people live alongside dragons, taming and training them as Dragon Riders. One day, a boy named...

These young ladies show no mercy for their gaming opponents in the latest trailer for the dramatized adaptation of the Girls' Love manga Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games.

Streaming platform Lemino has released a new trailer for the upcoming television adaptation of Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games. Opening with Mio Yorue's elegant entrance, who has received the nickname "Shirayuri-sama" from her classmates, the trailer settles into a beautiful shot of Mio and Aya looking at each other as petals flutter around them. It immediately changes into various gamers, including Mio, screaming at their screens as they play ferociously. The trailer also offers a snippet of the theme song "Seishun Wo Kirisaku Hado," performed by Atarashii Gakkō no Leaders.

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News: A new trailer for the live-action drama 'Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games' showcases schoolgirls going all out in...