Daiju Yanauchi's Gunkan Shonen Manga Gets Live-action Film Adaptation in December 2021

 

 

It is officially announced today that a live-action film adaptation of Daiju Yanauchi (Gangking, Seven☆Star)'s coming-of-age manga Gunkan Shonen (Warship Boy) is set to be released in Japan on December 10, 2021.

 

The manga was serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine in 2012, then compiled in two tankobon volumes. Its story follows the 16-year-old protagonist, Kaisei Sakamoto, who lives in a town with a view of Gunkanjima Island in Nagasaki, and his father, Genkai, who runs a ramen shop. Kaisei, who has lost his beloved mother and is constantly quarreling with others, and Genkai, who has lost his wife who was his childhood friend is immersed in alcohol, are bickering with each other. One day, Kaisei gets caught up in a big incident...

 

The protagonist Kaisei is played by 25-year-old Kanta Sato, a member of Gekidan EXILE, while his father Genkai is portrayed by 58-year-old Masaya Kato. And Yuki Saito, known for his directorial works for the Japanese gay drama Ossan's Love, serves as director. He says, "This is a story of a family's rebirth like a roller coaster, with energetic characters led by Kanta Sato-kun and Masaya Kato-san running wild, and a mother's deep love bringing tears to the eyes. I hope you will get on the boat for 'Gunkan Shonen' and experience it on the screen." 

 

 

 

 

Tankobon 1st & 2nd volume covers:

 

 

Source: "Gunkan Shonen" live-action film official website / Twitter

 

©2021 "Gunkan Shonen" Production Committee

©Daiju Yanauchi/KODANSHA

 



from Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll! https://ift.tt/3Bs6SfO

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Four More Cast Members Join World Trigger Stage Play

Image
    The official website for "World Trigger the Stage,"  the forthcoming stage play adaptation of Daisuke Ashihara's sci-fi action manga World Trigger , has introduced four more cast members - Shori Kondo (Zenji Bamba in Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens stage play) as Kei Tachikawa, Yuya Iiyama (Sohayanotsurugi in Touken Ranbu stage plays) as Kohei Izumi, Ryota Hirono (Hikaru Zaizen in The Prince of Tennis musicals) as Soya Kazama, and Keito Sakurai (Rui Tatsumi in Star-Myu musicals) as Shuji Miwa. Check out their visuals and messages below.       Message from Shori Kondo (Kei Tachikawa):   Hello, I'm Shori Kondo from the theater company Patch, and I will play the role of Kei Tachikawa. I'm very happy to be involved in this popular series, and I'll do my best to live up to the name of Class A No. 1 on stage. Please look forward to our performance! Thank you very much for your support.     Message from Yuya Iiyama (Kohei Izumi):   I've always
Read more

Macross Delta Walküre FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023 ~Last Mission~ Key Visual Released

Image
  The official site and social media accounts for the Macross franchise have released the key visual for the final Walküre concert event tied into the Macross Delta franchise. The visual was illustrated by character designer Chisato Mita who also has ties with video game developer and publisher Capcom.        Walküre FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023 ~Last Mission~ Introducing the #Walküre main visual for the upcoming final tour, illustrated by Chisato Mita (CAPCOM), #MacrossDelta Original Character Designer Don't miss the latest news and updates #WalkureFinalLIVE #MACROSS pic.twitter.com/ufFmnj2yno — MACROSS (@MACROSS_BIGWEST) April 20, 2023     The Walküre FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023 ~Last Mission~ events will be held across Ariake Arena in Tokyo on May 20 and 21, Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka on May 27 and 28, with additional performances scheduled for the Makuhari Messe venue in Chiba on June 3 and 4.   RELATED:  Macross Delta Idol Unit Walküre Ends Run with 50-Track Compila
Read more

Meet Cute Chibi-version Characters in D4DJ Petit Mix Mini Anime Key Visual & PV

Image
    Right after the final 13th episode of the TV anime D4DJ First Mix was aired in Japan last night, it was announced that a new mini anime series D4DJ Petit Mix is set to premiere on February 5, 2021. Seiya Miyajima ( BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico ) serves as the director/series composition writer at DMM.futureworks/W-Toon Studio.   The new comedy series featuring the chibi version characters will be available in "D4DJ Photon Maiden TV," D4DJ project's new variety show hosted by the four members of Photon Maiden - Risa Tsumugi , Ami Maejima , Haruki Iwata , and Hinata Sato . It will be broadcast on more than 30 stations in Japan including TOKYO MX and BS Nittele every Friday at 23:00 (JST) and streamed on the D4DJ project's official YouTube channel .     The first episode synopsis:   "We will never forget that day--" Happy Around! is gathering to practice as usual. What Rinku, who arrived late, is holding in her hand is an invitation to t
Read more