Kadokawa announced on thursday Izumi Tomokiof Mieruko-chan The horror-comedy comic will be adapted into a live-action film in early summer 2025. Hara Nanaka (Suzumelive action Son of Shinobu) plays Yotsuya Miko.
The company has also begun live-streaming interviews with its leading ladies.
Nakamura Yoshihiro (“Fish Story”, “The Boy and His Samurai”, “Prophecy”, “Wuwen: The Hidden Kingdom”) is writing and directing the film.
Yen Press An English comic was published, which described the story:
One day, Yoniko suddenly starts seeing strange creatures that no one else can see. Her response was not to run away, not to face them, but to do whatever she could to completely ignore them! Can she carry on with her daily life with a straight face when she’s surrounded by terrifying monsters?
Izumi launches comics Kadokawaof Comic Walker The series was launched on the site in November 2018 and has since been viewed more than 85 million times. Kadokawa The 10th single volume was released on February 22. The circulation of this series in Japan has exceeded 3 million. Yen Press The ninth volume will be released on April 16, and the 10th volume will be released in April 2025.
The series inspired 2021 animation. Fanimason Streamed in English dubbing Used for animation during broadcast.
Source: Mieruko-chan live action movie twitter/X account, Kadokawaown Youtube channel, comics natalie
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