Manga
Shoujo Manga Banana Fish Gets Second Stage Adaptation
It has been recently revealed that the Yoshida Akimi manga Banana Fish, which has already been presented into a play, will get a second shot in stage adaptation once again. This Yoshida masterpiece is popularly known, with a total circulation of more than ten million copies worldwide. The shoujo manga ran from 1985 to 1994, which has invited various mini spin-offs with the titles Private Opinion, Angel Eyes, X Men, and the Garden with Holy Light. Keep Reading
A lot of manga-turned-anime titles are due for October, including this unique love story of Mei Tachibana (橘 めい) and Yamato Kurosawa (黒沢 大和) in Suki-tte Ii na yo (好きっていいなよ。).
NYC member Yuma Nakayama (中山優馬) takes in the lead role of the live-action adaptation of Piece, a manga created by Hinako Ashihara (芦原 妃名子). This was announced on September 9, 2012 by Nippon Television Network (NTV). The live-action take on Piece is slated for the late-night schedules.
CLAMP’s xxxHOLiC (×××ホリック) is making its way from the pages of the manga and the anime world into the real world with a live-action take! Scheduled for release on 2013, Japanese TV station WOWOW (ワウワウ) has confirmed this news on their official website. The live-action take of xxxHOLiC will be part of the 2013 shows lined up in the WOWOW premium satellite network.
Voice actress Ryoko Shiraishi (白石 涼子) had a very happy week. The day before she turned 30, Shiraishi tied the knot with her boyfriend, a simple company worker. The voice actress of Hayate Ayasaki (綾崎 ハヤテ) from Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) celebrated her 30th birthday on September 7, 2012. Manga artist Takashi Shiina (椎名高志) was recently joined in by fellow mangaka Karino Takatsu (高津 カリノ) in celebrating Shiraishi’s wedding with simple, congratulatory mangas. 