Top 20 live action movies adapted from the best manga you should not miss

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Edge of tomorrow (2014)

Edge of Tomorrow - Official Trailer

Edge of tomorrow's original name is All you need is kill composed by Hiroshi Sakurazaka with famous illustrations by Obata Takeshi - the author of the legendary Death Note manga. The story is about Kiriya Keiji - a young soldier living in a future where humans are invaded by a large alien force. In addition, Kiriya Keiji also accidentally possesses a special ability that can return to a single point in time in the past every time he loses his life.

Hollywood + Manga has always been a recipe for failure many times, but thanks to the ingenious hand of Doug Liman and the excellence of actor Tom Cruise, the adaptation of Edge of tomorrow has brought an excellent new breeze to the world. unthinkable for the American fantasy series, causing the film to receive a large amount of requests to continue the second part.

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Liar Game (2007, 2009, 2010)

LIAR GAME : THE FINAL STAGE Trailer

Liar Game is a mind fighting manga created by Shinobu Kaitani in 2015. The story follows naive girl Nao Kanzaki and con artist Shinichi Akiyama participating in a fictional game called Liar Game. The guys in this game often find all sorts of unbelievable ways to trick each other and if anyone fails, they will have to carry on themselves a huge debt.

One of the reasons Japan almost always makes manga adaptations great is because directors and writers respect the spirit of the original. The tense atmosphere, the insecurity of not knowing who is friend or foe in Liar Game's games in the series starring Erika Toda and Shota Matsuda has created many dramas that are not inferior to manga.

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Inuyashiki (2018)

Inuyashiki (2018) - Trailer

Inuyashiki, also known as Superman Uncle - is a series created by Oku Hiroya - the author of the world famous Gantz manga, about an old man named Ichihiro who turns 58 years old and is a burden on his family. Inu Yashiki's life changes when his body gains the power to become an advanced fighting machine.

If the 2017 anime version received a lot of praise for its good colors, well-balanced frame layout, content that adheres to the original, and the music that "elevates" the work, the real-life version of the acting received. The response was positive for the serious investment in visuals, acting and effects, along with the close and rich depiction of the inner life of the Japanese.

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Ichi the Killer (2001)

Ichi the Killer (2001) - Trailer

The violence of the Ichi the Killer manga series was perfectly adapted by director Takashi Miike to the big screen. There, the incarnation of Tadanobu Asano in the role of the bloodthirsty boss Kakihara made the audience terrified and haunted. There were some sources that said this was one of the inspirations for Heath Ledger to play the Joker in The Dark Knight later. Some scenes of violent abuse in Ichi the Killer have made the live-action film banned in many countries around the world.

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Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (2007)

Hanazakari no Kimitachi e MV

Adapted from the popular manga for women by Hisaya Nakajo, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e for short as Hana Kimi revolves around Ashiya Mizuki - a Japanese girl who lives in the US because she is a fan of high jump superstar Sano Izumi who has returned to her home country and disguised herself. become a man, attend an all-boys school to meet Sano. However, "the needle in the bag will one day come out", life at an all-boys school causes Mizuki to encounter many unforgettable troubles.

Hanazakari no Kimitachi has been released for more than a decade, but the film still deserves to become the standard for manga adaptations by exploiting natural, close comedic situations. Many countries remake Hana Kimi, including Taiwan and Korea, but still can't compare to the legendary trio Horikita Maki, Oguri Shun, Sano Izumi that year.