Category: Live-Action

Live-Action Chiruran Series to Stream in Over 100 Territories via HBO Max on May 9

Series streams globally under English title Song of the Samurai

Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-25/live-action-chiruran-series-to-stream-in-over-100-territories-via-hbo-max-on-may-9/.234561

February 25, 2026
Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan Manga Gets Stage Play In July

Show runs from July 8-12 at Theater Sun-Mall in Tokyo

Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-24/life-lessons-with-uramichi-oniisan-manga-gets-stage-play-in-july/.234535

February 24, 2026
Touken Ranbu Franchise Gets 1st Ice Show in October

Touken Ranbu – Ice Blade – takes place at Yoyogi National Stadium

Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-22/touken-ranbu-franchise-gets-1st-ice-show-in-october/.234466

February 23, 2026
tvN Reveals Sneak Peek of 2026 Lineup, Including Multiple Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series

Short clips revealed for 4 series

Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-22/tvn-reveals-sneak-peek-of-2026-lineup-including-multiple-webtoon-based-live-action-series/.234257

February 22, 2026
My Reason to Die Webtoon Confirmed for Live-Action Series

Chae-min Lee will star in series

Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-22/my-reason-to-die-webtoon-confirmed-for-live-action-series/.234255

February 22, 2026
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, February 9-15

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End goes down to 2.9% rating

Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-22/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-february-9-15/.234372

February 22, 2026
MediaOCD Announces New Licenses, New Titles Added to Discotek Deep Dives Project

New licenses include Master of Martial Hearts OVA, Sketchbook ~full color’S~ TV anime

Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-22/mediaocd-announces-new-licenses-new-titles-added-to-discotek-deep-dives-project/.234409

February 22, 2026