Akiko Higashimura is directing and scripting her first live-action series, Vacance no Hōsoku, for ABEMA, with a July 27 premiere date and 18 weekly episodes.
Manga creator Akiko Higashimura, best known for Princess Jellyfish, is directing and scripting her first live-action series. The project, Vacance no Hōsoku, was announced in late June 2026 for streaming service ABEMA. Higashimura holds original concept, direction, and script credits, marking a significant expansion of her role beyond manga creation.
The series stars Kanna Hashimoto and Chae Jong Hyeop. It will premiere on July 27, 2026, with 18 episodes released free on a weekly schedule. In July, ABEMA streamed a full trailer that previewed the opening theme song "I Got Your Back" by ILLIT.
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ABEMA streamed the full trailer for Vacance no Hōsoku, a new live-action series with original concept, direction, and scripts by manga creator Akiko Higashimura. The trailer previews the opening theme song "I Got Your Back" by ILLIT. The series stars Kanna Hashimoto and Chae Jong Hyeop, and premieres July 27 on ABEMA Special.
Manga creator Akiko Higashimura is directing and scripting her first live-action series, "Vacance no Hōsoku," for streaming service ABEMA. The series stars Kanna Hashimoto and Chae Jong Hyeop, and will premiere on July 27 with 18 episodes released free on a weekly schedule.