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Blue Lock Announces TV Anime Sequel and Live-Action Movie Adaptation

The Blue Lock TV anime is getting a sequel, announced today during the Blue Lock Egoist Festa 2025, held at Keio Arena Tokyo in Tokyo on September 28. The original manga is also getting a live-action movie adaptation that will be released in the summer of 2026 (to align with the World Cup).

Tamara Lazic • September 28

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J-Drama Spotlight: Sleepeeer Hit!

Sleepeeer Hit! sees a rookie editor navigate the complexities of publishing a weekly manga series.

Demelza Ward • July 15

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Kingdom Announces Fifth Live-Action Movie

The live-action movie series based on Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom manga is getting a new, fifth installment. The new movie is slated to premiere in the summer of 2026 and has revealed a teaser visual.

Tamara Lazic • July 10

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Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy Movie Announces Worldwide Screening Plans

Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy movie will be getting a release in theatres worldwide, with North American screenings scheduled for August 1. In South Korea, the movie will premiere on July 23. Kim Byung-woo (Take Point) is directing.

Tamara Lazic • June 18

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10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 TV Drama Announced

TV Tokyo has announced that 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 (40 made ni Shitai 10 no Koto) will be adapted into a live-action drama premiering on July 4, 2025.

Demelza Ward • May 28

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J-Drama Spotlight: Beyond Goodbye

Beyond Goodbye is a heartfelt Netflix Original series, sure to capture your attention as it takes us through a story wrapped up in fate.

Demelza Ward • May 14

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Koichi Sakamoto's Shogun's Ninja Begins Streaming on March 28

Remow is bringing Koichi Sakamoto's SHOGUN'S NINJA movie to members of Samurai Vs. Ninja YouTube channel on March 28. The movie stars Himena Yamada (Ultraman Blazer) and Kanon Miyahara (Kamen Rider Gotchard), along with legendary suit actors Seiji Takaiwa and Teruaki Ogawa. The trailer is available

Tamara Lazic • March 20

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J-Drama Spotlight: Usotoki Rhetoric

The live-action adaptation of Ritsu Miyako's beloved manga series is the focus of J-Drama Spotlight this time around!

Demelza Ward • March 12

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Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective TV Drama Announced

The live-action adaptation will air from April, starring Kanna Hashimoto and Shohei Miura.

Demelza Ward • March 03

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Dr. Ashura Manga Announces TV Drama Adaptation

Ryou Koshino's original manga is being adapted into a TV drama staring Wakana Matsumoto

Demelza Ward • February 24

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J-Drama Spotlight: 119 Emergency Call

In the J-drama Spotlight, we discuss all things live-action by highlighting shows that prove interesting or discussing topics relevant to the world of Japanese dramas right now. First up - 119 Emergency Call

Demelza Ward • February 21

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Netflix’s One Piece Live-Action Series Teases Special LEGO Collaboration

The LEGO Group, Netflix, and Tomorrow Studios are teaming up to turn dreams into reality as the ONE PIECE live-action series comes to life in all-new LEGO sets and Minifigures. It will feature the main Straw Hat crew, transporting fans into the heart of the action, featuring places and scenes

Carla Bianca Carreon • February 04

Blue Lock Announces TV Anime Sequel and Live-Action Movie Adaptation

J-Drama Spotlight: Sleepeeer Hit!

Kingdom Announces Fifth Live-Action Movie

Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy Movie Announces Worldwide Screening Plans

10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 TV Drama Announced

J-Drama Spotlight: Beyond Goodbye

Koichi Sakamoto's Shogun's Ninja Begins Streaming on March 28

J-Drama Spotlight: Usotoki Rhetoric

Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective TV Drama Announced

Dr. Ashura Manga Announces TV Drama Adaptation

J-Drama Spotlight: 119 Emergency Call

Netflix’s One Piece Live-Action Series Teases Special LEGO Collaboration

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