Naoto Takenaka directs the film starring Takumi Saitoh, Shuri, MEGUMI
Kodoani.com – Comics Downfall (Reiraku) by Inio Asano is planning a live-action film adaptation that will hit theaters in Japan on March 17, 2023.
Takumi Saitou will play the main character Kaoru Fukusawa, a manga creator. Shuri will play the role of Chifuyu, a prostitute Kaoru meets. MEGUMI will play Nozomi Machida, the manga editor and wife of Kaoru.
Naoto Takenaka (live-action Zokki) is directing the film. Yutaka Kuramochi is writing the script. Django Film is producing the film. Nikkatsu and Happinet Phantom Studio are distributing. Miracle Voice is handling advertising.
Asano drew an illustration of Chifuyu to commemorate the film’s announcement:
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Asano launched the manga in Big Comic Superior in March 2017 and ended it in July 2017. The manga’s sole volume was released in November 2017.
Asano launched the Dead Dead Demon’s Dedededestruction manga in Shogakukan’s Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine in April 2014 and ended the series on February 28. The manga’s 12th and final volume was published on the 30th. March. The manga is getting an upcoming anime adaptation.
Asano will launch the new manga in Shogakukan’s Big Comic Superior magazine in March 2023.