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Coffee is the creator of the manga 'Wandance,' which has a live-action film starring &TEAM's JO set for release on November 27, 2026, following a 2025 TV anime adaptation. Coffee is not directly involved in the Coffee Talk game series or the Valheim game, which are separate properties under different creators.
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Coffee is the creator of the manga 'Wandance,' which has received both a TV anime adaptation in 2025 and a live-action film adaptation announced in June 2026. The film stars JO of the boy group &TEAM as the protagonist Kabo Kotani, marking JO's first film lead role and debut. The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi, and dance supervision by Charisma Kantaro, founder of D.LEAGUE. The film is set for nationwide release on November 27, 2026, and is currently in post-production after filming in winter 2025.
The manga 'Wandance' is serialized in Monthly Afternoon and has 15 volumes published. The story follows Kabo, a young man with a stutter who enters the world of dance after being inspired by a girl named Hikari Wanda. The live-action film adaptation is produced and distributed by Happinet Phantom Studios.
Other stories in the cluster involve the name 'Coffee' in different contexts: 'Coffee Talk Refill' is a manga adaptation of the Coffee Talk game series, released by KADOKAWA on June 5, 2026, but it is not related to Coffee the person. Similarly, 'Cordelia JAZZ&COFFEE' is an ARG project by Cosmic Magic Co., Ltd., and 'Coffee Talk Tokyo' is a game developed by Chorus Worldwide under supervision of Toge Productions. The Valheim game is developed by Iron Gate and published by Coffee Stain Publishing, which is a separate entity. None of these involve Coffee the manga creator.
Key facts
- Manga creator
- Coffee created the manga 'Wandance.' ↗
- Live-action film announced
- A live-action film adaptation of 'Wandance' was announced, starring JO of &TEAM as Kabo Kotani. ↗
- Film release date
- The film is set for nationwide release on November 27, 2026. ↗
- Film director
- The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba. ↗
- Film scriptwriter
- The script is by Keiichi Kobayashi. ↗
- Dance supervisor
- Dance supervision is handled by Charisma Kantaro, founder of D.LEAGUE. ↗
- TV anime adaptation
- The manga received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. ↗
- Manga serialization and volumes
- The manga is serialized in Monthly Afternoon and has 15 volumes published. ↗
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A live-action film adaptation of Coffee's manga "Wandance" has been announced, with JO of the nine-member boy group &TEAM starring as protagonist Kabo (Kaboku Kotani). The film is set for a nationwide release on November 27, 2026. The story follows Kabo, a young man who struggles with a stutter and suppresses his feelings to avoid standing out, until he meets Hikari Wanda, who dances freely without caring what others think. Inspired by her, Kabo enters the world of dance as a novice. The manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon, has 15 volumes published and received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. JO makes his film debut and first lead role with this project. He commented that he initially felt shock rather than joy at the casting, but after reading the original work he found similarities between himself and Kabo. The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, known for "Yukiko a.k.a.," with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi. Dance supervision is handled by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. Two character visuals and a character video have been released. Filming took place in winter 2025, and the film is currently in post-production. The production and distribution is handled by Happinet Phantom Studios.
Jun 7
Developer Iron Gate and publisher Coffee Stain Publishing announced during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8 that the open-world survival crafting game Valheim will leave early access and launch its version 1.0 on September 9, 2026. The same day will bring the Deep North update, adding the final planned biome to the Norse mythology-themed world. Valheim entered early access in February 2021 and peaked at over 500,000 concurrent players on Steam, according to SteamDB. The official release will be available on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, as well as on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Deep North biome was promised during early access and has now been shown in gameplay footage, featuring frozen landscapes, underground threats, and dungeon exploration. The announcement marks the end of a five-year early access period for the Viking survival title.
Jun 5
KADOKAWA released the full-color manga adaptation 'Coffee Talk Refill' on June 5, 2026. The volume, by D.kijima with original work by Toge Productions and supervision by Chorus Worldwide, covers daily lives and behind-the-scenes stories from 'Coffee Talk' 1 and 2, including new illustrations. It costs 1,320 yen and contains game spoilers. Three Nijisanji VTubers provided recommendation comments.
Jun 3
Cosmic Magic Co., Ltd. has released the first details for 'Cordelia JAZZ&COFFEE,' a real experience mockumentary ARG set in a Showa-era jazz cafe. The project has already accumulated over 200,000 site visits and 10 million impressions. Players purchase the signature 'Ole Glace Blend' coffee, then explore real websites, social media, and magazine ads to unravel the cafe's history. The work is the second installment from the team behind 'HAZE coffee.'
May 28
Chorus Worldwide released Coffee Talk Tokyo on May 21, 2026, for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Xbox One. The spin-off moves the coffee shop from Seattle to an alternative 2026 Tokyo where humans, yokai, and gods coexist. Toge Productions, the original developer, now supervises while Chorus handles primary development. The game introduces a barista assistant named Vin and a new cast of regulars.