The
popular “ Love Live! ” franchise announced its first live-action
adaptation , based on the
hit musical “School Idol Musical.” This new drama, titled “ Love Live!
School Idol Musical the Drama ,” will premiere on November 21 on MBS
and other networks such as TV Kanagawa, TV Saitama, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, and
Chiba TV.
The “Love
Live!” project began in 2010, notable for the creation of manga, anime, and
video games, centered on the stories of young students pursuing their dreams
through activities as school-idols. The musical “School Idol Musical” premiered in 2022, presenting a
completely original story that follows ten girls on their journey through
school life. Due to its success, it has been confirmed that the musical will
return in 2025 with more performances.
The series’ creative
team includes Kouki Kishimoto, who also wrote the script for the original
musical, while Keijirou Tsubakimoto and Hiroto Totsuka will direct. The series’
main cast has been revealed, with actress Miho Watanabe playing
Rurika Tsubaki, the story’s protagonist. Nanaka Tomita will
play Anzu Takizawa, the idol Rurika deeply admires, while Nanami Asai will
reprise her role as Yuzuha Sumeragi, Rurika’s childhood friend and closest
confidante.
Other notable
characters include Misuzu Wakatsuki, played by Ayaka Yasumoto ,
and Yukino Hōjō, played by Julia Ann . The cast also features
talents from renowned groups such as AKB48 and ≠ME, which has further raised
expectations for this production.
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Miho Watanabe, who
plays Rurika, commented on the excitement of being part of the project: “ Last
summer I had the chance to attend one of the performances of the musical, and
ever since then I have felt that I was destined to be a part of this story .”
Meanwhile, Nanaka Tomita, who plays Anzu, noted that she found many
similarities between her character and herself: “ It was easy to
connect with Anzu’s emotional state, which allowed me to play her role with
great care and dedication .
”
In addition to the
live-action series, the “Love Live!” franchise continues to thrive with other
projects. The first film in the trilogy, “ Love Live! Nijigasaki High
School Idol Club Kanketsu-hen ” premiered in Japan on September 6,
while the third season of “ Love Live! Superstar!! ” will
begin airing on October 6.
The arrival of “Love
Live! School Idol Musical the Drama” not only marks a new milestone in the
franchise, but also opens the door to new ways to enjoy the world of
school idols, now in a live-action format that promises to capture the
magic that has enamored millions of fans over the years.
Source: ComicNatalie
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