Nobuyuki Suzuki to Reprise Role in 2nd Live-Action Tokyo Ghoul Film

The official live-action Tokyo Ghoul website has updated with the announcement that Noboyuki Suzuki will be returning to reprise his role as Kōtarō Amon in Tokyo Ghoul 2. The previously revealed cast members include: Masataka Kubota: Ken Kaneki Maika Yamamoto: Tōka Kirishima Shū Tsukiyama: Shota Matsuda Shunya Shiraishi: Nishiki Nishio Kai Ogasawara: Hideyoshi “Hide” Nagachicka The first live-action Tokyo Ghoul film premiered at Anime Expo in July 3, 2017 and later premiered on July 7 in Berlin. The film made its first Japanese debut at the Marunouchi Piccadilly theater in Chiyoda, Tokyo on July 10 and also made…

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Hiyori Sakurada to Reprise Role in 2nd Live-Action Tokyo Ghoul Film

The official live-action Tokyo Ghoul website has updated with the announcement that Hiyori Sakurada will be reprising her role as Hinami Fueguchi in Tokyo Ghoul 2. The previously revealed cast members include: Masataka Kubota: Ken Kaneki Maika Yamamoto: Tōka Kirishima Shū Tsukiyama: Shota Matsuda Additionally, it was also revealed that Shunya Shiraishi will be returning to reprise his role as Nishiki Nishio. Kai Ogasawara will also be returning to play his role as Hideyoshi “Hide” Nagachika. The first live-action Tokyo Ghoul film premiered at Anime Expo in July 3, 2017 and later premiered on July 7 in Berlin. The film made its first Japanese debut at…

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2nd Live-Action Tokyo Ghoul Film Details Announced

The official Tokyo Ghoul live-action film website has updated with some details for the upcoming film. The film currently titled, “Tokyo Ghoul 2,” will premiere in theaters in Japan in Summer 2019. Shochicku, the distributor for the film, also revealed an official movie still of the film. The movie still features a look at the main character, Ken Keneki, who is portrayed by Masataka Kubota.  Next, some new characters were revealed, which takes another look at Ken Keneki along with Maika Yamamoto (Tōka Kirishima) and Shū Tsukiyama (Shota Matsuda). Maika will be replacing Fuminika Shimizu, who previously played the character in…

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Live-Action FullMetal Alchemist to Stream on Netflix

Netflix has recently revealed their list of the new upcoming shows/ movies that will be added to the service within the month of February.  Among the releases was the reveal that the Live-Action FullMetal Alchemist film will be releasing on the service on February 19.  For those who haven’t been following the project, the Live-Action adaptation film for the FullMetal Alchemist anime premiered in Japan in 2017.  The film also was streamed at Anime NYC in November 2017. The FullMetal Alchemist franchise was created by Hiromu Arakawa and features the story between two brothers named Edward & Aphonse Elric.  Their father, Van Hohenheim, left…

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Fullmetal Alchemist Bonus Manga Details Revealed

The official website for the Live-Action film adaptation for Fullmetal Alchemist has revealed details for the special manga that will be given out to those who view the film in theaters.  The new chapter is titled, “Fullmetal Alchemist 0,” will feature the events soon after Ed is qualified to become a State Alchemist. This manga will be special release since it will make the first new manga that Fullmetal Alchemist’s creator, Hiromu Arakawa, has illustrated in seven years. Those who attend the film will also receive a special 2018 calendar illustrated by Arawaka for those who watch the film…

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Live-Action Fullmetal Alchemist English Subtitled Preview Streamed

In preparation for the world premiere of the live-action film adaptation of the Full Metal Alchemist anime series, Warner Brothers Japan posted an English subtitled preview for the film.   The film will premiere at the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 25 and will also be screened at Anime NYC on November 19.  The film will open in Japanese theaters on December 1.   https://youtu.be/SHDee3596Ig Two brothers set out on a journey in order to take back everything they have lost. Fullmetal Alchemist is a legendary comic by Hiromu ARAKAWA that has sold over 70 million books worldwide. This emotional…

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New Live-Action Fullmetal Alchemist Film Posters Revealed

The official website for the live-action film adaptation for Full Metal Alchemist has updated with a new theatrical poster.  The latest poster features all 13 main cast members for the film.  The live-action film adaptation for Full Metal Alchemist will premiere on December 1 in Japan. Other posters for the film were revealed earlier this July.   The cast includes: Fumiyo Kohinata – General Hakuro Ryuta Sato – Maes Hughes Misako Renbutsu – Riza Hawkeye Natsuna – Maria Ross Natsuki Harada – Gracia Hughes Yo Oizumi – Shou Tucker Jun Kunimura – Doctor Marco Yasuko…

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Live-Action Tokyo Ghoul Visual Revealed

The official website for the Live-Action film adaptation of Tokyo Ghoul has updated with a new visual for the film. According to ANN the text featured in the visual reads as “,The only entity who knows of the two worlds of humans and ghouls.” The website also revealed some new cast members, which include: Masataka Kubota – Ken Kaneki Fumika Shimizu – Tōka Kirishima Yuu Aoi – Rize Kamishiro Nobuyuki Suzuki –  Kōtarō Amon Yo Oizumi – Kureo Mado The live-action adaptation of Tokyo Ghoul will premiere in Japanese theaters on July 29. Source: Official Website,…

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Fullmetal Alchemist Official English Subtitled Trailer 2 Streamed

Warner Bros. Japan has recently updated their official Youtube channel with an English subtitled trailer for the live-action adaptation for Full Metal Alchemist. While the trailer itself is the same as the one uploaded to their channel earlier this month, it is nice to see an official English translation of the trailer. The live-action Full Metal Alchemist film will premiere in Japanese theaters on December 1. Source: Warner Bros. Japan

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Live-Action Tokyo Ghoul Film Premiere Date Announced

The official website for the Tokyo Ghoul live-action film has updated with the reveal of the premiere date for the film.  The film will premiere on July 29 in Japan. The website also provided two visuals for the film. The cast includes: Yuu Aoi – Rize Kamishiro Nobuyuki Suzuki – Kōtarō Amon Yo Oizumi – Kureo Mado The film is directed by Kentarō Hagiwara and will be distributed by Shochiku.  Masanori Morikawa, a designer for Christian Dada will be working on the costume designs. Source: ANN, Official Website

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