Tanabata no Kuni (TV Series)
| Tanabata no Kuni | |
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| 七夕の国 | |
| Based on | Tanabata no Kuni by Hitoshi Iwaaki |
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| Country of origin | Japan |
| Original language | Japanese |
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| Network | Disney+ |
| Release | July 4, 2024 |
Tanabata no Kuni (Japanese: 七夕の国) is an upcoming japanese live-action series based on the manga series of the same name by Hitoshi Iwaaki. The series will premiere on Disney+ in July 4,2024.
Plot[edit]
Yôji Minamimaru, known as Nanmaru, is a college student with a supernatural ability that enables him to "generate small holes in anything." Despite this seemingly insignificant power, he must confront a crisis that threatens the entire world.
Cast[edit]
- Kanata Hosoda as Yōji Minamimaru
- Ryōko Fujino as Sachiko Higashimaru
- Hiroshi Mikami as Masami Murakami
- Takayuki Yamada as Yoriyuki Murakami
- Shuhei Uesugi as Takashi Higashimaru
- Mai Kiryuu as Sayuri Emi
Production[edit]
In January 2024, Disney+ revealed that they would be bringing Hitoshi Iwaaki's manga "Tanabata no Kuni" to life in a live-action series set to premiere on Star+ platform in July. Kanata Hosoda was cast in the lead role as Yôji Minamimaru. The series is being directed by Takahide Sano, Hayato Kawai, and Yūsuke Taki, with Taki, Akiko Miyoshi, and Mari Asato handling the scriptwriting, with contribution of Takamasa Ōe.[1]
In May, Disney+ released a new teaser trailer for the live-action series revealing new cast members. Ryōko Fujino, Hiroshi Mikami and Takayuki Yamada were cast as Sachiko Hagshimaru, Masami Marukami and Yoriyuki Marukami, respectively.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Hitoshi Iwaaki's Tanabata no Kuni Manga Gets Live-Action Series on Disney+". Anime News Network. 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "Live-Action Tanabata no Kuni Series Reveals Teaser Video, More Cast". Anime News Network. 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-22.