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theforswornelite · 4 months
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In regards to the Live Action Yu Yu Hakusho
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Yu Yu Hakusho Live Action Series by Netflix
The main cast has been officially announced by Netflix:
Takumi Kitamura as Yusuke Urameshi
Jun Shison as Kurama
Kanata Hongo as Hiei
Shuhei Uesugi as Kazuma Kuwabara
Sho Tsukikawa was also unveiled as the director.
On July 16, Netflix has finally announced Takumi Kitamura as the main character Yusuke Urameshi. Takumi is the leader of the dance-rock band DISH, and recently starred in the live-action adaptation of Tokyo Revengers. His casting is not a big surprise, as some photos of him were leaked in 2021 during the shootings in Shimonoseki city.
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A local merchant had taken the photos and posted on Twitter. Although she was asked to deleted them, they were already all over the internet.
Takumi left some comments to the press (source: cinematoday), in which he admits he couldn't believe it when he was cast as Yusuke. He initially thought it was a joke, because Yu Yu Hakusho is such a famous work:
Q: How did you feel when you were chosen to perform in this series?
The original work is such a masterpiece that I couldn't help but laugh at first, thinking it was a big joke. But, this time, I was really excited to be able to challenge myself again with Director Tsukikawa on Netflix.
Q: About the charm of "Yu Yu Hakusho", which has been loved for over 30 years
I believe that this work is so historic that it's no exaggeration to say that it is a reason why Japan is so proud of its strong manga and anime culture. It is a universal and unique masterpiece.
Q: About your role as Yusuke
I think there's definitely a darker atmosphere compared to the original work. I'm playing the role of Yusuke with both feelings of the bad boy who goes against the rules of school and society, and the kind-hearted boy who doesn't look away when something bad is happening right in front of him.
Q: About the shooting site
It is a friendly atmosphere. I think it's been a challenge for the entire cast and crew, so I always keep that in mind, while enjoying working there.
Q: A message to fans all over the world
I am happy to share the masterpiece of "Yu Yu Hakusho" with the world. I hope the Japanese entertainment industry will continue to expand, and that we can create a work that people everywhere will enjoy.
Sho Tsukikawa, who had previously worked with Takumi in the movie You Shine in the Moonlight (2019), has also been revealed on July 16 the director of the series.
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He also wrote some comments:
Q: How did you feel when you heard about the live-action version of "Yu Yu Hakusho"?
When I first heard about Yu Yu Hakusho receiving a live-action adaptation, I honestly wondered if it would even be possible, but after being presented with the producer’s vision and possibilities with Netflix, my expectations grew and I found myself burning with passion to make this project come to life.
Q: About the charm of "Yu Yu Hakusho", which has been loved for over 30 years.
I think the charm of "Yu Yu Hakusho" is above all the charm of its characters. I'm still moved by the characters I was obsessed with as a kid. Even if you read it again as an adult, you can discover new charms. Also, the story encompasses themes that will never get old. For example, even though Yu Yu Hakusho is depicted in a fantastical setting of youkai and humans, there are also universal questions lying dormant, such as: "Can people of different races understand each other?".
Q: What were the challenges in making a live-action adaptation?
For the live-action adaptation, we aimed to create a video work that could be simply enjoyed as entertainment, while keeping those universal themes as its foundation. In the early stages of screenwriting, we focused on selecting themes that are relevant today, but the appeal of "Yu Yu Hakusho" lies in the relationships between the characters and the battles, after all. So, we also steered in that direction and included plenty of action. The VFX are quite challenging, but we are working to achieve the highest quality possible at the present time by investing in cutting-edge technology.
Q: About the lead actor, Takumi Kitamura
I asked one of the most trustworthy actors, Mr. Takumi Kitamura, to play the role of the main character, Yusuke. This is the fourth time we work together, but I feel that his acting skills have been refined even more. He embodies Yusuke Urameshi with his body and soul, from the delicate emotional expressions to the way he moves his body in action scenes of various sizes.
Q: A message to fans all over the world
From the very beginning of this project, we have been working with a strong awareness of "delivering it to a global audience". Just like when I first heard about the live-action adaptation, there may be many who feel that "it's an impossible undertaking", but no matter how many words I use, I believe the work will speak for itself and prove it's possible. We will put our hearts and souls into this work to the last, so that we can deliver the finest quality of entertainment, from Japan to the world.
On July 17th, Netflix announced that Jun Shison will play the role of Kurama. Here follows his comments to the press:
Q: How did you feel when you were chosen to perform in this series?
I watched and loved "Yu Yu Hakusho" when I was a student, so I never thought I would be offered the chance to work on it. Of course I was happy, but at the same time I felt the pressure to play the character Kurama in a work that has many fans all over the world. However, the director is Tsukikawa, who also directed the first film I played the leading role. I wanted to show how I have grown over the past 10 years, and I am very eager to help the work that Director Tsukikawa is helming, so I was grateful when I was asked to join it.
Q: About the charm of "Yu Yu Hakusho," which has been loved for over 30 years.
In every era and in any environment, everyone is fighting. For money, for status, for friends... However, in this work, they are fighting for something or someone, and even though they clash sometimes, they respect each other, each one with their different feelings. The times have changed, but I feel those are things that people can relate to, no matter what age they live in.
Q: About the shooting site
I have experienced so many things that I don't think I have ever been in a shooting environment like this before. We have spent about two to three years just on the visuals, exploring the smallest details through trial and error together. The enormity of the filming sets, the scale of the work that goes into each scene and each cut. It is all new to me, I've been having a personal experience that reminds me how immature I am. This shoot, where we are all exploring creativity with the theme "From Japan to the World", has been very fulfilling, and I don't want it to end.
Q: A message to fans all over the world
This work was first serialized more than 30 years ago. I am sure that many of you have many feelings for this work, and there are many different interpretations of it. That's why we are all working together with everything we got to create a work that can be expressed in this era, from Japan. I hope you will look forward to it.
On July 18, Netflix announced that Kanata Hongo will play the role of Hiei. Here follows his comments to the press:
Q: How did you feel when you were chosen to perform in this series?
I have known this work for a long time, so I was very happy when I got the role. It features flashy battle scenes with various characters, so I was really looking forward to shooting it, because I thought it would definitely be a big production.
Q: About the charm of "Yu Yu Hakusho," which has been loved for over 30 years.
The wide variety of characters and ingenious special techniques are of course interesting, but the way the main characters grow and confront difficult enemies, I think this work is an example of the basic principles of Shounen Jump: "Friendship, Effort and Victory". I think the heat from the readers who are constantly excited about this work, is the charm that has made it so loved.
Q: About the role of Hiei
I intended to construct the character with Hiei's nature in mind, so that people who like Hiei can be convinced of his fighting style, that makes the best use of speed, and his cool but actually "someone who cares about his friends" personality.
Q: About the shooting site
First of all, my honest impression was "The scale is just so big…!". I can't go into details, but there are a lot of flashy things going on. There are all sorts of battle scenes on a scale never before seen in Japanese video productions. The action team's spirit is tremendous, so this going to be a very powerful battle scene.
Q: A message to fans all over the world
"Yu Yu Hakusho" is one of Japan's most popular manga works. I believe that we will be able to create a powerful visual work using the latest modern technology, while cherishing the image of the popular original work. I am sure that the work will exceed expectations, so please look forward to it.
Lastly, on July 19t, Netflix announced that Shuhei Uesugi will play the role of Kazuma Kuwabara. Here follows his comments to the press:
Q: How did you feel when you were chosen to perform in this series?
I never thought that I would be able to appear in a work that I was reading in elementary school. I was very happy to be able to play the coolest character, Kazuma Kuwabara, who is honest and rustic, full of love, and straightforward. At the same time, I felt a lot of pressure and worry about how I would face the live-action adaptation of this work, which has many fans around the world, and what role I would play in making it a work that would be loved by everyone. Also, I was very excited to be involved in a Netflix production, a format with a global market.
Q: About the charm of "Yu Yu Hakusho," which has been loved for over 30 years.
Each character has a distinct personality. I feel that these characters are the major charm of this work, as they are unforgettable at first sight. It was more than 20 years ago that I picked up this work at a friend's house to read, but even as a child, I felt the indescribable fear and eeriness of Elder Toguro, and the overwhelming strong man and charisma of Younger Toguro. Even now, as an adult, I remember those days with a strange feeling. Besides the fascinating charm of the enemies, all the allies and characters have their own unforgettable scenes and stories that stick in your mind. I believe that many of these factors are one of the charms that have made this work supported by many people.
Q: About the role of Kuwabara
I faced Kuwabara's kindness, who wants to become strong in order to protect someone important, while cherishing his straightforwardness. At the same time, I realized that trying to do so was a very difficult, solitary, and lonely thing. Kuwabara is not the type who is good at acting and hiding his emotions, so I played the character while discussing with the director and cast members how Kazuma Kuwabara would feel and act in each scene and each cut.
Q: About the shooting site
I was feeling euphoric on a daily basis as I headed to the movie set, because it was a magnificent scale and a shooting schedule that I had ever experienced before. Although it feels like a very luxurious site, with sets of a size I had never seen before, shooting methods for CG on a scale I had never experienced before, and filming on locations all over the country with a top-notch team, I was also spending every day excited to be a part of it. It was the best shooting site where not only the cast but also the whole team communicated with each other and everyone involved was seriously committed to making a great film.
Q: A message to fans all over the world
I am beside myself with joy that the live-action adaptation of "Yu Yu Hakusho", a work loved by people all over the world, will be available on Netflix to all over the world to watch. I can assure you that this is a work that can be enjoyed regardless of national borders. This live action is a work which not only those who love the original, but also those who have not read it, can enjoy the charm of "Yu Yu Hakusho" to the fullest. Please look forward to it.
According to an article published on cinematoday.jp, Ryo Sakaguchi, Academy Scientific and Technical Award Winner will be joining the live action series.
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Sakaguchi, who has more than 20 years of experience in the Hollywood VFX industry, has worked on numerous Hollywood productions and is currently a VFX supervisor and CG director at Scanline VFX, a north american-based company. This is the first time he takes part in a japanese production.
"Yu Yu Hakusho" is a work he read and became familiar with when he was in junior high school. He mentions the difficulty level of the live action adaptation of "Yu Yu Hakusho" is high: there are various youkai, humans versus youkai, and transformations. From a VFX perspective, it is as difficult as the most difficult films in North America.
Project Details:
Director: Sho Tsukikawa
Screenplay: Tatsuro Mishima
VFX supervisor: Ryo Sakaguchi
Executive Producer: Kaata Sakamoto (Netflix) 
Producer: Akira Morii (ROBOT)
Production: ROBOT 
Produced by: Netflix
On July 25 2022, the Weekly Shounen Jump N°34 dedicated a page to the live action, summarizing the actors' comments.
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Netflix's live-action adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho is expected to premiere worldwide in December 2023.
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wornoutspines · 5 months
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YuYu Hakusho (Season Review) | Captivatingly Engaging For Seasoned Fans and Newcomers
@Netflix's #YuYuHakusho delivers a tight effective story to engage a broader audience, and giving us a nice mix of captivating action and heartfelt storytelling. #SeasonReview #Netflix #YuYuHakushoNetflix #Liveaction
When the teaser trailer came out I mentioned how this show’s source material – the manga of the same name by Yoshiro Togashi – was something I grew up hearing about. I don’t remember an episode of the anime but I can still recognize its iconic theme song. This live-action adaptation is a great way for me to reconnect, well basically rediscover the story of the anime. None of the cast and crew…
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akilice · 1 year
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The artist of Ishtar is Morii, also designed Ereshkigal (obviously), Enkidu, Tristan, the servant version of Caren and is the illustrator of both the manga and Strange Fake novels.
I think you're confusing Artoria Lancer's designer with Raita, I did too, but who really drew it was Akira Ishida, another of his works is the manga of Fate Apocrypha and really did not do it wrong.
Morii! Thanks for reminding me of the name
And no I'm not confusing the Apocrypha artist with Raita, the art looks fine in the manga he just loses the ability to draw whenever it's Artoria Lancer
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nanchan83 · 29 days
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「雪月花」 Music Video
Gt.Vo : Kayayu
Gt : Gonzales
Ba : Ryoto
Dr : Shion
Starring : Kayayu / Ririka Kawashima
Cast :
Megu Himesawa
Minami Watanabe
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Minami Mochimaru
Nagomu Miyamoto
Director : Kiyoshiro Ishida
Cinematographer : Tomoya Iwade
1st Camera Assistant : Gaku Sato
2nd Camera Assistant : Yuwa Sakai
Lighting Director: Hyoga Kono
Light Assistant : Akira Nishimoto / Keisuke Kitamura / Hiroshi Okamoto
Production Designer : Mayu Uchida
Assistant Production Designer : Sakura / Go Suzuki
Stage Carpenter : Morii Bijutsu
Stylist : Moyashi Nakamura
Hair & Make-up (cast) : Misaki Abe
Hair & Make-up (band): Miyuki Namba
Hair & Make-up Assistant : Sumi Inoue
Edit : Kiyoshiro Ishida
Color Grading : Sota Ito
Theater : Sagamihara Minami Shimin Hall
Special Thanks : Churros
Kentarou Takano / Naoto Nakamura / Kento Maki / Saki Yoshikawa
Making Director : Masato Kitagawa
Production Assistant : Rei Hironaka / Satoru Endo / Yuasa Kobayashi / Kazunari Yamaguchi
Casting Producer : Ryo Inada (koe Inc.)
Assistant Producer : Takuma Obara (koe Inc.)
Producer : Yosuke Yamaguchi (koe Inc.)
Production : koe Inc.
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flicksnfilms · 3 months
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Yu Yu Hakusho: 1st Season (2023)
Plot premise:  Yusuke Urameshi, who died saving a little boy, is sent back to Earth and becomes a detective of the spirit world to fight all the demons found on Earth.
Network: Netflix Episodes (and episode length): 5 (55 mins) Creator: Morii Akira, Sakamoto Kaata (show), Togashi Yoshihiro (manga) Cast: Kitamura Takumi, Uesugi Shuhei, Shison Jun, Hongo Kanata, Shiraishi Sei, Furukawa Kotone, Machida Keita, Kaji Meiko IMDB | RottenTomatoes
± What an excellent adaptation to live action. Fight choreography and CGI is really doable nowadays for live action manga adaptations if done properly. Rurouni Kenshin did it well and so did this. It's also incredibly nostalgic for a 90s Filipino kid, so much so that i watched the entire Ghost Fighter in tagalog (with english subs) because it felt right. :))) But it was confusing to my 90s kid brain cause the Filipino dub felt right --they even used "ray gun"-- but the names were properly in Japanese. :))) I couldn't retain their real names. Also, that they didn't even try to show Jericho/Koenma's baby form made the pacifier even dumber than it could have been in live action. :))
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blogynews · 7 months
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"Unveiling the Enigmatic 'Joker': Alice in Borderland Season 3 Confirmed, Prepare for Mind-bending Adventures!"
Netflix has officially renewed the popular series “Alice in Borderland” for a third season, sparking excitement among fans. Instead of a traditional announcement, the show’s creators shared a coded puzzle featuring playing cards. Some fans successfully decoded the message, which read “ALICE THREE.” Series producer Akira Morii teased that the answer to the puzzle would be unveiled the following…
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"Unveiling the Enigmatic 'Joker': Alice in Borderland Season 3 Confirmed, Prepare for Mind-bending Adventures!"
Netflix has officially renewed the popular series “Alice in Borderland” for a third season, sparking excitement among fans. Instead of a traditional announcement, the show’s creators shared a coded puzzle featuring playing cards. Some fans successfully decoded the message, which read “ALICE THREE.” Series producer Akira Morii teased that the answer to the puzzle would be unveiled the following…
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blogynewsz · 7 months
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"Unveiling the Enigmatic 'Joker': Alice in Borderland Season 3 Confirmed, Prepare for Mind-bending Adventures!"
Netflix has officially renewed the popular series “Alice in Borderland” for a third season, sparking excitement among fans. Instead of a traditional announcement, the show’s creators shared a coded puzzle featuring playing cards. Some fans successfully decoded the message, which read “ALICE THREE.” Series producer Akira Morii teased that the answer to the puzzle would be unveiled the following…
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300iqprower · 2 years
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How many female artists we have in Fate? Arco Wada, NOCO, Nakahara, Chica Umino, Ginka, AKIRA (not condfussed with Akira Ishida, a male artist), Shizuki Morii, etc
i dunno i dont look into that sutff, any of these besides Wada is news to me
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wornoutspines · 5 months
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Yu Yu Hakusho | Trailer
An unnecessary but cool-looking full trailer for the live-action adaptation of #YuYuHakusho was released. I did not need it because the Dec. 14 premiere date has been on my calendar since Netflix put out the teaser.
Writer:  Yoshihiro Togashi (Manga), Akira Morii, Kazutaka Sakamoto, Tatsurō Mishima Director: Shō Tsukikawa Stars: Takumi Kitamura, Shuhei Uesugi, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongō This wasn’t needed, at least for me, I was going to check out that show anyway but I like seeing a full trailer. The show seems to have the right amount of quirk and decent VFX. I’m hyped. Coming December 14th, 2023 If you…
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Series: Sentimental Journey
Publication: Animedia Magazine May 1998 Issue
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Netflix has announced that Yoshihiro Togashi’s Yu Yu Hakusho manga will receive a live-action series that will stream on Netflix simultaneously worldwide. Netflix contents acquisition director Kazutaka Sakamoto is the executive producer, and Akira Morii (Wild 7, Brave Hearts: Umizaru) is producing at Robot.
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Netflix Festival Japan 2021: tutte le novità del Live Action Day
Annunciati il cast della serie di One Piece e la data di debutto della serie di Yu Yu Hakusho!
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Durante lo showcase del Netflix Festival Japan 2021, Netflix ha colto l’occasione per dare qualche aggiornamento non solo sulle produzioni nipponiche, ma anche sui live action di stampo occidentale che ha in cantiere da tempo.
Prima di lasciarvi ai dettagli, vi ricordo che ieri c’è stata una grande carrellata di novità con protagonisti gli anime, che si apprestano ad arrivare sulla popolare piattaforma di streaming.
ONE PIECE
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Svelato il cast principale dell’adattamento in chiave live action dall’epocale manga firmato da Eiichiro Oda, edito in Italia da Star Comics. 
Nella serie prodotta in collaborazione con Tomorrow Studios (Snowpiercer, Hanna), la Ciurma di Cappello di Paglia sarà composta da:
Monkey D. Luffy: Inaki Godoy 
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Roronoa Zoro: Mackenyu 
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Nami: Emily Rudd
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Usopp: Jacob Romero Gibson
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Sanji: Taz Skylar 
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Qua il breve video di presentazione con gli attori.
Tuttora, la prima stagione di 10 episodi della serie non ha una data di uscita, ma è stato confermato che partirà dall’inizio, con l’arco narrativo di East Blue.
Come showrunner e produttore esecutivo è stato messo in campo Steven Maeda (Lost, CSI: Miami), affiancato alla sceneggiatura da Matt Owens (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Luke Cage). Fra i produttori in capo al progetto troviamo anche Marty Adelstein (Prison Break, Teen Wolf), Becky Clements (Aquarius, L’uomo di casa) ed Eiichiro Oda stesso.
ALICE IN BORDERLAND
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Per la seconda stagione del survival thriller, diretto da Shinsuke Sato (regista dei live action di Bleach, Kingdom, Gantz, Inuyashiki e I am a Hero), ci sarà da aspettare un po’: i nuovi episodi sbarcheranno su Netflix nel dicembre 2022.
Un appassionato di videogiochi e i suoi due amici si ritrovano in una Tokyo parallela, dove per sopravvivere sono costretti a partecipare a una serie di giochi sadici.
La serie si basa sull’omnimo manga di Haro Aso, del quale uscirà una nuova edizione italiana a cura di J-POP Manga, comprensiva del sequel Retry.
YU YU HAKUSHO
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Sembra che la serie live action, ispirata al celebre manga “Yu degli Spettri” di Yoshihiro Togashi (Hunter x Hunter, Level E), pubblicato in Italia da Star Comics, sia ancora in alto mare. Il debutto dell’adattamento targato Netflix è, infatti, fissato per dicembre 2023. 
Il produttore esecutivo dietro al progetto è Kazutaka Sakamoto (A.I.C.O. Incarnation), direttore acquisti del colosso americano, mentre Akira Morii (Wild 7, Brave Heart Umizaru, Alice in Borderland) si occupa della produzione presso lo studio ROBOT.
HE’S EXPECTING  
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Mostrato un primo breve trailer per la serie live action tratta dal manga “Hiyama Kentaro no Ninshin” (Hiyama Kentaro è incinto) di Eri Sakai, che vede Takumi Saito nei panni del protagonista, Kentaro Hiyama, e Juri Ueno nel ruolo della compagna Aki Seto.
La storia è ambientata in un mondo in cui in rari casi gli uomini possono concepire e partorire. Kentaro Hiyama è un pubblicitario di alto livello che un giorno scopre di essere "incinto". La compagna Aki Seto non aveva mai pensato che sarebbe diventata madre e la coppia è inizialmente confusa dall'evento inaspettato. Kentaro finisce sotto lo sguardo indagatore della società e dell'azienda per cui lavora e in questo modo mette in luce le difficoltà vissute dalle donne in dolce attesa. Di fronte alle numerose difficoltà legate alla gravidanza e al parto al giorno d'oggi, la coppia dovrà affrontare la realtà e decidere se avere un figlio o no.
La serie diretta da Yuko Hakota e Takeo Kikuchi arriverà su Netflix nel corso del 2022. 
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GUNDAM
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Ecco la prima immagine teaser per il film ispirato all’iconica saga mecha sci-fi di “Mobile Suit Gundam”, nato dalla collaborazione fra SUNRISE (Mobile Suit Gundam, Code Geass, Love Live!) e lo studio cinematografico statunitense LEGENDARY PICTURES (Pacific Rim, Godzilla vs Kong, Pokémon Detective Pikachu).
A dirigere l’adattamento con attori in carne ed ossa, ad ora senza un periodo di debutto ufficiale, c’è Jordan Vogt-Roberts (Kong: Skull Island, Metal Gear Solid), mentre della sceneggiatura si sta occupando il fumettista e sceneggiatore Brian K. Vaughan (Y - L'ultimo uomo sulla Terra, Runaways, Ex Machina).
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News - Netflix announced that it will be distributing a live-action TV series based on the Yu Yu Hakusho series. So far, all we know for sure is that:
Kazutaka Sakamoto is the executive producer
Akira Morii is the producer
Sakamoto is quoted as saying, “Netflix is assembling a team of the best talent from Japan and abroad.”
It will be released world-wide, simultaneously on Netflix once it’s finished
Other than this info, nothing official has been announced yet (please note that any images with real actors that articles are using are from the Japanese Yu Yu Hakusho stage play, and not from this new project. No official casting has been announced publicly yet.) I’ll update this once more info is announced!
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