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The official website for the upcoming Trillion Game live-action feature film released a second teaser trailer today. The movie is set to release in Japan on February 14, 2025 . Trillion Game Live-Action Movie Second Teaser Trailer In addition to the previously announced cast , the new clip introduces six more returning cast members from the 2023 TV drama series: Toru Hebijima played by Kosuke Suzuki Kazuyoshi Kunugi played by Kenjiro Tsuda Tadanori Nagase played by Terunosuke Takezai Shingo Sakura played by Yoshitaka Hara Kazuma Kokuryu played by Jun Kunimura Fuka Mizuki played by Akari Akase Related: Trillion Game Live-Action Film Teaser Trailer Announces Release Date As a sequel to the TV drama, the Trillion Game feature film will tell a completely original story. The "Trillion Game Company," which has become one of the largest corporations in Japan, takes on a new venture: the development of Japan's first casino resort. Inagaki, the story writer of the original manga,...

Time to make some money moves, as the English dub of drama anime Trillion Game begins streaming on Crunchyroll from Thursday, October 17 ! Here's the lucrative cast and crew for Episode 1: Trillion Game English Dub Cast Haru voiced by Cody Savoie Gaku voiced by Chase Kloza Kirika voiced by Katelyn Barr Interviewers voiced by Campbell Cooley, Bryan Massey, Jacob Browning Trillion Game English Dub Crew Voice Director: Jason Lord Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Heather Walker Mixer: Andrew Tipps Engineer: Victor Acosta Related: My Deer Friend Nokotan English Dub Drops on Crunchyroll Tomorrow Key Art Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Dubs Include Blue Lock 2nd Season and More Based on the manga by Riichiro Inagaki ( Dr. Stone ) and Ryoichi Ikegami, Yuzo Sato ( Police in a Pod ) directs Trillion Game at studio Madhouse, with series composition by Ryunosuke Kingetsu ( Soaring Sky! Precure ), character designs by Kei Tsuchiya ( The Gene of AI ) and music by...

The five-piece Japanese rock band Klang Ruler today released a music video for their new song, "Unbelievable," on their official YouTube channel . The song will be included in their upcoming digital EP "Unbelievable EP" to release on December 25, and featured as the ending theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Trillion Game . Klang Ruler "Unbelievable" Music Video Klang Ruler made their major debut from Universal Sigma in 2021, and "Unbelievable" is their first anime theme song work. "I have been following 'Trillion Game' since its serialization started, so when I first heard about this offer, I simply could not believe it... It has been my favorite manga so much so that I recommended it to others (laughs)," the band posted comments on their official website in August. "Every time I catch a glimpse of the friendship between Haru and Gaku, my heart is filled with excitement. I am happy to...

The anime adaptation of Trillion Game is looking to win big in the fall anime season, and today we know exactly when the game begins: October 3 . The news comes via the show's new two-minute-long trailer, featuring a look at new characters and a sample of both theme songs for the upcoming series. Have a look: Related: Trillion Game TV Anime Introduces Haru Tennoji in New Character Trailer As featured in the new trailer, the opening theme for the series is "Beat the odds" by boy band &Team. Jpop band Klang Ruler performs the ending theme, "Unbelivable." Additionally, four new characters join the fray, comprising a video game company in crisis. Sakura: Voiced by Ryota Suzuki (Isami Ao in Brave Bang Bravern! ) Futaba: Voiced by Sayaka Senbongi (Marcille in Delicious in Dungeon ) Nanamori: Voiced by Rikuya Yasuda (Mullin in As Miss Beelzebub Likes it .) Ogura: Voiced by Yuuki Shin (Iharu Furuhashi in Kaiju No.

The official website for the upcoming Trillion Game live-action feature film released a new teaser trailer today announcing the movie will release in Japan on February 14, 2025 . A teaser visual featuring the two protagonists — Haru Tennouji played by Ren Meguro and Manabu "Gaku" Taira played by Hayato Sano — was also released. The two reprise their roles from the 2023 TV drama series. The tagline reads: "Fight Until You Win." Teaser Visual In addition to Meguro and Sano, three more cast members returning from the TV drama were also announced: Mio Imada as Kirika Kokuryu Riko Fukumoto as Rinrin Takahashi (a super serious and reassuring supporter of Haru and Gaku) Koji Kikkawa as Kazuki Kedouin (a shrewd investor who sees through Haru and Gaku's abilities and invests in them) (from left) Koji Kikkawa, Mio Imada, Riko Fukumoto Related: High-Rolling Live-Action Film Trillion Game Releases New Photo and Super Teaser The Trillion Game feature film,...

The Trillion Game manga will be cashing in on the fall 2024 anime season, with an adaptation set to premiere in October. Today, we're getting to know Haru Tennoji, one of the stars of the series. Haru is voiced by Takeo Otsuka. Check out his performance in this new character trailer: Related: Trillion Game TV Anime Premieres in October 2024 Related: High-Rolling Live-Action Film Trillion Game Releases New Photo and Super Teaser The original Trillion Game manga is written by Riichiro Inagaki, illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami, and published by Shogakukan in their Big Comic Superior seinen manga magazine. An English language version is currently in-development from Viz Media. Yuuzou Satou directs the TV anime at animation studio Madhouse. Ryunosuke Kingetsu provides the series composition, Kei Tsuchiya provides the character designs, and Takurou Iga provides the music. Viz Media describes Trillion Game : Haru and Gaku become the first Japanese people in the...

Earlier this year, it was announced that seinen manga Trillion Game would be getting a live-action film adaptation in 2025. Today, we get a closer look at the world of the film, including a new photo of the main cast and a "super teaser" showing scenes in progress. As previously reported, the film will see Ren Meguro (of idol group Snow Man) and Hayato Sano returning from the Trillion Game TV drama reprising their roles as Haru and Gaku, respectively. The new photo above advertises their upcoming film outing. Check out the "super teaser" for a look into the film in progress: Related: Trillion Game TV Anime Premieres in October 2024 The original Trillion Game manga is written by Riichiro Inagaki, illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami, and serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior seinen manga magazine. An anime adaptation is also in the works, set to premiere later this year. An English...

Trillion Game , an upcoming TV anime based on the seinen manga of the same name, has revealed a wealth of new information including additional cast members, key staff, a new trailer, and a new key visual. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Broadcasting System and other stations beginning in October 2024. The new cast members include: Kirika Kokuryu voiced by M・A・O (Ruri Matsuri in The Fire Hunter ) Kirika Kokuryu character visual Kazuki Kedoin voiced by Hiroki Tochi (Baek Yoonho in Solo Leveling ) Kazuki Kedoin character visual Rinrin Takahashi voiced by Yuki Tanaka Rinrin Takahashi character visual The original Trillion Game manga is written by Riichiro Inagaki, illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami, and published by Shogakukan in their Big Comic Superior seinen manga magazine. An English language version is currently in-development from Viz Media. Yuuzou Satou directs the TV anime at animation studio Madhouse. Ryunosuke Kingetsu provides the series composition,...

“Descended from a long line of book collectors, high school student Mifuyu is surrounded by books in every aspect of her life. Her great-grandfather established the famous Mikura Hall, a library in the heart of town, and even the townspeople are all avid readers. There's just one problem—Mifuyu hates books! But when a thief in Mikura Hall triggers an ancient curse, she's left with no choice but to reclaim the stolen books herself…by entering the very stories she despises! With the help of the mysterious Mashiro, will she be able to restore her great-grandfather's collection and save her town from a magical doom?” (Yen Press)

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Trillion Game , a popular seinen manga, is being adapted into a live-action film that will be released in 2025. The film features cast and staff from the 2023 Trillion Game live-action TV drama: Yoshiaki Murao directs the film while Daisuke Habara write the script. Additionally, actors Ren Meguro (of idol group Snow Man) and Hayato Sano will reprise their roles as Haru and Gaku, respectively. Related: Trillion Game TV Anime Reveals Key Visual and More The original Trillion Game manga is written by Riichiro Inagaki, illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami, and serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior seinen manga magazine. An English language version is currently in-development from Viz Media, who describe the series: Haru and Gaku become the first Japanese people in the 21st century to enter the billionaire’s club! Gaku reflects on when he first met Haru, and their unorthodox path to success. Source: Comic Natalie...

Viz Media revealed its slate of new releases and acquisitions that will launch starting in Fall of this year, with the biggest acquisition in the new Eiichiro Oda one-shot Wanted! Eiichiro Oda Before One Piece , which features all of the legendary creator's early work prior to his best-known work. The full slate is featured below. Kaiju No. 8: Exclusive on the Third Division (Light Novel) by Naoya Matsumoto and Keiji Ando Description: Get an exclusive sneak peek into the lives of kaiju-fighting heroes Kafka, Reno, Kikoru, and Hoshina, in a new light novel! Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite (Manga) by Julietta Suzuki Description: Modern vampire Hina sets out from Romania to live out her otaku dreams in Japan! Her new neighbor, Kyuta, looks just like her anime crush. Can she convince him to be friends? Trillion Game (Manga) by Riichiro Inagaki and Ryoichi Ikegami Description: Haru and Gaku become...

The official website of Shogakukan announced the winners for the 69th Shogakukan Manga Awards on Jan 18, 2024. The winning titles will receive a bronze statuette and a prize of 1 million yen.

Checkout the winners below:

Sousou No Frieren by Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe

The Elusive Samurai by Yusei Matsui

Suji de Asobo. by Murako Kinuta

Trillion Game by Riichirou Inagaki, Ryoichi Ikegami

Titles that are selected for the 69th instalment of the award is based on those published in magazines, tankobon (collected volumes), web media, and other platforms since Jan 1, 2023.

The selection process involved gathering recommendations from judges, manga artists, critics, magazine/newspaper editors, relevant cultural organizations, bookstore personnel, and general readers. After aggregating these recommendations, collective evaluations and discussions take place to select the nominated works for each category.

The Shogakukan Manga Award is one of Japan’s major manga awards, and is sponsored by Shogakukan Publishing. It has been...

The official website of Shogakukan revealed a list of nominees for the 69th Shogakukan Manga Awards on Dec 7, 2023. A total of 12 manga have been nominated across various genres for the award this year, and for the first time ever there is no category wise division.

The winning works will be announced on Jan 18, 2024.

Here is a list of manga that have been nominated:

1. Unmei no Makimodo Shi – All Great Achievements Require Time by Futa Kimura

2. Kyo kara Papa wa Kami Desu. by Mitsuki Teramoto

3. Sousou No Frieren by Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe

4. The Elusive Samurai by Yusei Matsui

5. Suji de Asobo. by Murako Kinuta

6. Black Girls Talk by Maki Makino

7. Shujinkou Nikki by Yuu Yoshinaga

8. Ice Castle Wall by Kocha Agasawa

9. Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead by Haro Aso, Kotaro Takata

10. Trillion Game by Riichirou Inagaki, Ryoichi Ikegami

11. Shojiki Fudosan by Akira Otani, Mitsuhiro Mizuno, Takeshi Natsuhara

12. Ya Boy Kongming! by Yuto Yotsuba,...

While countless projects enter Hollywood only to be forever condemned to Development Hell, a few swirl around the River Styx long enough to eventually rise to the surface and escape into production. For example, Latino Review says that Tim Burton has dug up his long-intended adaptation of Mai The Psychic Girl, a violent manga by Kazuya Kudo and Ryoichi Ikegami. Burton has been pursuing and developing the property for ages, and even had an eye on Winona Ryder to star back in the 90s. In the...