Netflix Unveils BET English Live-Action Series Inspired by Kakegurui Manga
Netflix has announced a new English live-action series based on the popular manga “Kakegurui.” The series, titled “BET,” is being produced by showrunner Simon Barry and Boat Rocker Media. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the show will star Miku Martineau and Ayo Solanke, with production taking place in Toronto.
In other news, the game “Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story” will be ending its service in July. The game, which inspired multiple anime adaptations, was launched in August 2017. The staff announced that the PC version will end service on July 1, with the iOS and Android versions following suit on July 31. They are working on releasing an “archive app” to allow players to access the game content.
Meanwhile, a sequel to the CG anime film “Batman Ninja” has been announced. The sequel, titled “Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League,” will see the return of the main staff and cast. Junpei Mizusaki, known for his work on “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,” will be directing the film.
Additionally, the television anime adaptation of Yuzuki Akasaka’s novel “Mahō Tsukai ni Narenakatta Onna no Ko no Hanashi” has unveiled its cast and staff. The anime, produced by J.C. Staff, will feature Hana Hishikawa and Misuzu Yamada in starring roles, with character designs by Lily Hoshino.
In the gaming world, a video game review of “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door” has been released. The review discusses the remastered version of the classic Nintendo GameCube game and evaluates its relevance in modern gaming.
Lastly, an analysis of Netflix’s 2023 viewership data reveals interesting insights into the popularity of anime on the streaming platform. The analysis, conducted by Miles Atherton, highlights surprising findings about the viewership of various anime titles, including “My Happy Marriage” and “One Piece.”
These developments in the entertainment industry showcase the diverse and evolving landscape of anime, manga, games, and streaming platforms. Fans can look forward to new adaptations, endings of beloved games, and insightful analyses of anime viewership trends.
