Live-Action "Mazinger Z" Adaption In The Works?

 

Legendary producer and director Go Nagai has featured heavily in Japanese animation, with the majority of his work resonationg across generations, from Devilman, Cutey Honey and Mazinger Z which are held up as great examples of the man's work during his heyday in the 70's.

Live-Action "Himitsu no Akko-chan" Poster Film Revealed

An updated, live-action version of Fujio Akatsuka's magical girl manga Himitsu no Akko-chan (Secret Akko) is coming to Japanese theaters September 1st and the poster was revealed today. Haruka Ayase (Cyborg She, The Magic Hour) plays 5th grader Akko, who can open her magical compact, say "tekumakumayakon," and transform into her 22-year-old self. Masaki Okada (Gravity Clown, Confessions) co-stars at her elite salaryman love interest. 

 

There were three anime adaptations of Himitsu no Akko-chan: 1969, 1988, and 1998, including some theatrical animation. The original manga was serialized in Ribbon from 1962.

"Cardfight!! Vanguard" Gets Live-Action Drama

 

 Cardfight!! Vanguard, the aptly titled card game/card game battle anime, is getting a live-action drama this spring.