Mieruko-chan manga is getting adapted into a live-action film. The release date for Mieruko-chan live-action film is out.
Mieruko-chan is a Japanese horror manga series by Tomoki Izumi. Mieruko-chan started publishing in 2018 and it is still being published with more than 10 volumes. The horror manga was adapted into an animated series by Yuki Ogawa for Passione Studio. Mieruko-chan will have a live-action film and it will be based on the original manga series.
The Mieruko-chan film will be released in 2025 and it will be directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura of Fish Story fame. Miko Yotsuya will reprise her role and it will be portrayed by Nanoka Hara. Mieruko-chan is a unique horror comedy focusing on the journey of a high school girl who gets a special ability to spot supernatural creatures.
Mieruko-chan Live-action Film – Release Date
Mieruko-chan’s live-action film adaptation release date has been revealed. The horror film based on manga will be released in summer 2025. There is no official release date for The Mieruko-chan film, but it will be released in the first half of 2025. Fans can follow the X handle of the film to find the latest updates.
Mieruko-chan Storyline
Mieruko-chan is a gripping horror series. Miko Yotsuya, the high school student plays the main role. Miko doesn’t interact with many friends. Her close friends are Hana Yurikawa and Yuria Niguredō. Miko has a special ability and this allows her to people who are dead. Miko’s power to spot monsters doesn’t help her as she only wishes to lead a peaceful life. Whenever Miko spots ghosts, she ignores them. One day, Yuria also gets the ability to see ghosts.
Hana Yurikawa is unaware of strange things and she gets surprised after her friends’ revelation. Hana loves eating and ghosts also start to like her. As the story moves, Miko meets new characters. Zen Tohno is their new teacher who takes care of cats. Kyōsuke Yotsuya is Miko’s brother and he takes care of her every day. Mieruko-chan is all about Miko Yotsuya and her survival against spirits. It is hailed as one of the top-rated horror comedy series of all time.
The manga series is published by Yen Press in the US and here is what they describe about the horror series,
“A normal girl was living a normal life-until she wasn’t. One day, she could see…everything. What’s a girl to do when hideous monsters appear no matter which way she turns? And on top of that, nobody else can see them! Obviously, there’s only one thing that makes sense—ignore them. Kinda hard to put theory into practice, though, when the ghosts know she’s watching”
Mieruko-chan Live-action Film – Cast & Crew
As of now, there is no update regarding the staff for the live action film. Mieruko-chan film is under production and official deals regarding the cast will be out in the coming days. The only known character for the film is Miko Yotsuya played by Nanoka Hara who is known for her work in the mystery manga series, “Don’t Call It Mystery”. Yoshihiro Nakamura will direct the film and he is also the screenplay writer.
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FAQ
As of now, there is no update regarding the music director of Mieruko-chan live-action film.
Mieruko-chan live-action film will be released in summer 2025.
No, the horror comedy film, Mieruko-chan, will only be released in Japan