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Exclusive: Japanese studio Nikkatsu has picked up international sales for Wind Breaker, the live-action adaptation of a hit manga series by Satoru Nii.

Nikkatsu will introduce international buyers to the feature at the Asian Contents and Film Market (Acfm) in Busan, which runs September 20-23.

The film, set for release in Japan on December 5, is directed by Kentaro Hagiwara and based on a script by Yosuke Masaike. Hagiwara is known for manga adaptations such as Blue Period and Tokyo Ghoul, while Masaike penned the script for Anime Supremacy!, which was nominated for the Japan Academy Award for best screenplay in...

The official website for the upcoming live-action movie adaptation of Satoru Nii's Wind Breaker manga series released a second teaser trailer , introducing three additional cast members. Rikako Yagi plays Kotoha Tachibana, a girl who works at Cafe Post, a coffee shop located in a corner of the Tong Poo shopping district where Furin High School is located. Coki Yamashita plays Choji Tomiyama, the leader of Shishitoren, a gang group targeting the delinquent group Boufurin, to which the protagonist Sakura Haruka belongs. Noritaka Hamao plays Jo Togame, the sub-leader of Shishitoren who is royal to Tomiyama. Wind Breaker Teaser Trailer 2 Kotoha Tachibana played by Rikako Yagi Choji Tomiyama played by Coki Yamashita Jo Togame played by Noritaka Hamao A special clip including interview with Coki Yamashita and Noritaka Hamao is also streamed. Related: Wind Breaker Live-Action Movie Teaser Visual Announces December 5 Release Date The live-action movie Wind Breaker is scheduled to release in Japan,...

The official website for the upcoming live-action movie adaptation of Satoru Nii's Wind Breaker manga series released a teaser visual today , which announced the film's theatrical release date in Japan, December 5, 2025 . Teaser Visual Also, a special video titled "The Beginning Thoughts," consisting of interview with Koshi Mizukami (Hatuka Sakura), Taisei Kido (Akihiko Nirei), and Keito Tsuna (Hayato Suo) immediately after the shooting and behind-the-scenes footage, which is being shown for the first time in Japan, is also streamed. "How can we be faithful to the original work while at the same time not becoming cosplay?" said Mizukami in the interview. "We also make all of these uniforms, starting with the fabric selection. The same goes for the makeup, and we also chose the color contact lenses very carefully. There was no way for the actors to ruin the creativity of the staff. I valued expressing the essence of the...

The official website for the upcoming live-action movie adaptation of Satoru Nii's Wind Breaker manga series released a teaser trailer and visuals introducing the six main cast members today. Wind Breaker Live-Action Movie Teaser Trailer The main cast include 26-year-old Koshi Mizukami , who plays the protagonist character, Haruka Sakura. "This is a delinquent film unique to the Reiwa era," said Mizukami. "The expression and perception of delinquent films have changed from my youth, and I feel the change of the times. While having a nostalgic feeling, I can't forget the days when I was working hard (in filming) with many staff members and with Haruka Sakura toward the new era, just like Haruka Sakura." The six main cast members' individual visuals were also revealed. Haruka Sakura played by Koshi Mizukami Akihiko Nnirei played by Taisei Kido Hayato Suo played by Keito Tsuna Kyotaro Sugishita played by Junon (Be:first) Toma...

A live-action film adaptation of Satoru Nii’s Wind Breaker manga has been officially announced following the broadcast of the final episode of the anime’s second season.

The film is scheduled to hit theaters in Dec 2025.

A teaser trailer and visual were revealed to commemorate the announcement.

The film was shot entirely in Okinawa over a two month span from February to April.

Kentaro Hagiwara, known for his work on Blue Period and Our 30-Minute Sessions, is directing the film. The script is written by Yosuke Masaike, who won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Screenplay for Anime Supremacy!.

The film also features original developments not found in the manga, created in collaboration with the author.

Staff Share Their Vision for the Live-Action Adaptation

Director Kentaro Hagiwara described the film as a reexamination of the traditional yankee film genre, aiming to break away from outdated tropes and offer something socially relevant.

Following the broadcast of the Wind Breaker anime's second season finale, a new website and X (formerly Twitter) account opened to reveal that a live-action film adaptation of Satoru Nii's delinquent action manga will release in Japanese theaters this December. The below visual and video were also released with the announcement. Kentaro Hagiwawa ( Blue Period ) directs the new adaptation and Yosuke Masaike ( Anime Supremacy! ) provides the script, while Yoshitaka Kamo serves as producer. Cast members were not confirmed at the time of reporting. Wind Breaker Live-Action Film Reveal Wind Breaker Live-Action Film 'First Look' Related: Wind Breaker Stage Play Adaptation Announced Toshifumi Akai ( Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia ) directed both seasons of the Wind Breaker anime at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Hiroshi Seko ( Chainsaw Man ), character designs by Taishi Kawakami and music by Ryo Takahashi ( SK8 the Infinity ). Crunchyroll streams the series in a range of subs and dubs,...

The official website for the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Hatsuharu's romantic comedy manga series A Girl & Her Guard Dog today announced that the film is set to open in Japan on March 14, 2025. Keiichi Kobayashi ( About the Pink Sky ) is attached to direct on a screenplay by Yosuke Masaike ( Haken Anime! ).Filming already took place from June to August this year. The site has also posted a super teaser visual inspired by the cover of the original manga's third tankobon volume. The visual features the film's two main cast members — the main heroine Isaku Senagaki played by Riko Fukumoto and Kaya Uto played by Jesse (a member of the male idol group SixTones). Super teaser visual Manga volume 3 cover Related: A Girl & Her Guard Dog TV Anime Premieres in October 2023 The manga's TV anime adaptation aired for 13 episodes from September to December 2023. Crunchyroll, which is streaming the...

A Girl and Her Guard Dog Live-Action Film Announces Spring 2025 Release - All You Need to Know - Main Image

A Girl and Her Guard Dog is confirmed to get a live-action adaptation and is slated for release in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about the A Girl and Her Guard Dog live-action film’s release, including its staff, cast, and more.

A Girl and Her Guard Dog Centers around a Girl Struggling with Her Yakuza Past

A Girl and Her Guard Dog follows Isaku Senagaki who lost her parents in a tragic car accident.

Orphaned at five, Isaku found herself taken in by her gangster grandfather, raised within the folds of the clan.

Despite her longing for a normal life, her family ties cast a shadow over her and she is forced to alienate from her friends.

But now, as she gets ready to step into high school,...

The Japan Academy Film Prize Association held the 46th edition of its awards ceremony on March 10, 2023. The nominees are selected by industry professionals from the pool of film releases between January 1 and December 31, 2022 which must have screened in Tokyo cinemas. Award categories are modelled after Hollywood's Academy Awards®.

Following its success at the recent Blue Ribbon Awards, and leading with 13 nominations in 12 categories, Kei Ishikawa's “A Man” walks away with 8 Japan Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress. The full list of winners is described below.

Picture of the Year

A Man

Shin Ultraman

Phases of the Moon

Anime Supremacy!

Wandering

Team from A Man Animation of the Year

Inu-Oh

Lonely Castle in the Mirror

Suzume

One Piece Film Red

The First Slam Dunk

Director of the Year

Kei Ishikawa – A Man

Takashi Koizumi – The Pass: Last...