Live-Action Wandance Film Casts Anji Ikehata as Wanda
The casting of Ikehata, known for roles in Yano-kun no Futsū no Hibi and Lonely Castle in the Mirror, gives the film a key performer for the character who drives the story's central relationship.
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The live-action film adaptation of Coffee's Wandance manga has revealed Anji Ikehata will play Hikari Wanda, the dancer who inspires protagonist Kaboku. A teaser trailer and character visual were released alongside the announcement. The film opens in Japan on November 27.
The official website for the live-action Wandance film released a teaser trailer and character visual on Wednesday, confirming Anji Ikehata as Hikari Wanda. Ikehata, whose credits include Yano-kun no Futsū no Hibi and Lonely Castle in the Mirror, plays the dancer whose spontaneous performance draws protagonist Kaboku into hip-hop dance. &Team member JO stars as Kaboku. Naoya Kusaba directs from a script by Keiichi Kobayashi, with dancer Charisma Kantarō supervising choreography. The film opens in Japan on November 27.
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