Coffee's manga Wandance is in active franchise expansion, with a live-action film opening in Japan on November 27, 2026, and a stage play set for March 2027 in Tokyo. The original manga remains the anchor, while adaptations move across anime, film, and theater.
Coffee is the manga author behind Wandance, a series serialized in Monthly Afternoon that has reached 15 volumes. The first adaptation was a TV anime that debuted in Japan in October 2025. The next twelve months bring two more versions: a live-action film and a stage play.
The live-action film stars JO of the boy group &TEAM as Kaboku Kotani and Anji Ikehata as Hikari Wanda. It is directed by Naoya Kusaba, with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi and dance supervision by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. Filming took place in winter 2025, and the film opens in Japan on November 27. A trailer released in August previews the theme song "For us" by &TEAM.
The stage play, titled Wandance on Stage, runs from March 19 to 28, 2027, at the MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Box1000 in Tokyo. Taki of THE JET BOY BANGERZ stars as Kaboku, with Imagine Ito directing and writing the script. Auditions for ensemble dancers were planned for fall 2026.
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Original blend coffee and goods based on Bukubu Okawa's four-panel manga Pop Team Epic go on sale on the OK COFFEE EC site starting September 25, 2026. The project pairs an Indonesian and Colombian bean blend with drip packs, a latte base, bottle coffee, two mugs, acrylic coasters, and an acrylic muddler. The theme is "We Mixed Two People Who Are Dangerous When Mixed."
Granité Works released the short adventure game Living on Plain Pasta on PC via Steam on September 10. Players choose two ingredients from three or four options to cook for a drunken senpai whose life is falling apart, and the senpai's reactions change with each dish. The game drew attention on X as a "trashy Coffee Talk." It costs 200 yen, with a 40% discount to 120 yen until September 25.
Coffee's Wandance manga is getting a stage play titled Wandance on Stage, running from March 19 to 28, 2027, at the MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Box1000 in Tokyo. THE JET BOY BANGERZ member Taki will star as Kaboku. Imagine Ito will direct and write the script. Auditions for ensemble dancers will be held in fall.
Shueisha Games started the first 20% off sale for the novel adventure game Schrodinger's Call on July 25. The Nintendo Switch and Steam versions drop from 2480 yen to 1984 yen. The sale runs alongside two collaboration bundles, a LINE sticker set, soundtrack streaming, and an X campaign.
UCC Japan launched 'BECOME A COFFEE FARMER' on Roblox on August 5, 2026. The game lets players collect wild coffee, grow it on a farm, process it in a factory, and sell it. The company aims to familiarize young people with coffee and its production story.
The official website for the live-action film adaptation of Coffee's Wandance manga released the full trailer and a teaser visual on Friday. The trailer previews the theme song "For us" by the group &TEAM. The film stars JO as Kaboku Kotani and Anji Ikehata as Hikari Wanda, and opens in Japan on November 27.
MOOD Publishing and Coffee Stain Studios announced on July 30, 2026, a new board game based on the factory-building video game Satisfactory. Titled Satisfactory: The Board Game, it is a competitive sandbox for 1 to 4 players who take on the roles of FICSIT Inc. pioneers on the planet MASSAGE-2(A-B)b. Players explore, mine resources, and build production lines to complete the space elevator before rivals, fulfilling the Save the Day Program to save humanity. The game adapts the original's automation and technology progression through projects and milestones that unlock advanced machinery. A crowdfunding campaign is scheduled to begin on Gamefound in September 2026, with a preview page already open for follow registration. MOOD Publishing, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has previously developed board games based on Deep Rock Galactic, Valheim, and Hitman, and is working in close cooperation with Coffee Stain Studios, the original developer. Pricing, support plans, shipping dates, and the availability of a Japanese version have not been disclosed.
Coffee Beans Dev released a Japanese language support update for Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim on July 14, 2026. The game, currently in Early Access on Steam, is a relaxing cafe management simulation where players run a cafe as a fox kemono. It features no time limits or deadlines, allowing players to progress at their own pace. Coffee brewing is detailed, including selecting beans, grinding, and extraction, with latte art available for cafe lattes. Players can decorate their cafe with unlocked furniture as they level up. The update also added Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese support. According to the developer, the game has surpassed 65,000 wishlist registrations, with a significant number from Japan, which prompted the Japanese localization. The game has a 97% positive rating on Steam based on 239 reviews. A sale is ongoing until July 29, offering a 50% discount, bringing the price to 600 yen. The full release is planned for 2027.
Chorus Worldwide Games released the official accolade trailer for 'Coffee Talk Tokyo' on July 1, 2026. The trailer compiles praise from multiple media outlets, including Game*Spark, which called the game "an unforgettable work." The adventure game is set in a Tokyo café where the player serves drinks to customers, including humans, yokai, and ghosts. It is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.