Midori Loves My Sister Manga Gets Live-Action Film Opening December 4
The adaptation brings a currently running shōjo manga to the screen with a director and writer experienced in live-action romance adaptations, and casts a member of a major idol group in the lead role.
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A live-action film adaptation of Amu Meguro's manga Midori Loves My Sister will open in Japanese theaters on December 4. The film, given the English title My Sister's Boyfriend, stars Masaki Hashimoto of the idol group timelesz as Midori Yukishiro and actress Runa Nakajima as Sui Sanae. Mahito Kimura, who previously directed the live-action films Strobe Edge and Blue Spring Ride, is directing. Nami Kikkawa, writer of the Honey Lemon Soda live-action film, is writing the script. Shochiku is handling planning, oversight, and distribution. The original manga follows Sui, a junior high student who does not get along with her older sister's boyfriend Midori, who teases her. When Midori becomes her home tutor, she sees a different side of him. Meguro launched the series in Shueisha's Bessatsu Margaret magazine in 2022. The 11th compiled volume was released on April 23.
Masaki Hashimoto, a member of the idol group timelesz, plays the title character Midori Yukishiro. He previously appeared in the live-action film Summer Complicity. Runa Nakajima, who played in Uchi no Otōto-domo ga Sumimasen, plays Sui Sanae. Director Mahito Kimura has experience with shojo manga adaptations, having directed the live-action films Strobe Edge and the Blue Spring Ride series. Screenwriter Nami Kikkawa wrote the script for the Honey Lemon Soda live-action film. Shochiku is credited for planning and overseeing the production and will distribute the film. The manga's 11th compiled volume was published on April 23. Meguro also drew illustrations to celebrate the film announcement, which were shared on social media.
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